Umpiring
All umpires must be qualified to a level appropriate for the type of netball being played.
The Umpiring Secretary is responsible for ensuring that relevant umpiring courses and information are available to all members of the GCNA. Courses are organised throughout the season where it is felt necessary. Anyone wishing to be considered for a qualification must contact the Umpiring Secretary to arrange for a test. The test will consist of a practical and a written test.
Umpiring qualifications
All umpires must be qualified to a level appropriate for the type of netball being played.
The qualifications required for netball matches played in the Gloucestershire leagues are:
- Divs 4, 5, 6, 7: Beginner Award
- Divs 2, 3: C Award
- Div 1: C Plus Award
Change the official Netball rules in IFNA's 2011 review
Is there a netball rule which drives you nuts or which you wish could be changed? This could be your chance to affect the way our great game is played, all around the world!
The next IFNA rules review will be conducted in 2011 and England Netball is requesting members to submit any rules suggestions as soon as possible via the rules review form on their website.
Umpire Workshop - Sunday 11th July 2010
Netball South West is holding an umpire workshop on Sunday 11th July 2010 as part of its umpire development programme. The workshop will be from 9.45am - 4.00pm at Merchants' Academy School, Bristol. You can attend all or part of the day.
C+ umpires should find the workshop useful. It is aimed at all A and B award umpires, TYUP and TUP Umpires, but any interested umpire (i.e. Gloucestershire C+ awards) may attend.
Netball South West is delighted to have the support of Margaret Deighan, ex-International Umpire and two of our region's A award umpires - Karen Jones and Sarah Weston to deliver the sessions.
An application form is attached. The deadline for signing up for this course is Monday 28th June.
Dave Stringer achieves 'A' Umpiring Award
A huge congratulations goes to Dave Stringer, who achieved his 'A' Umpiring Award on December 13th 2009.
This is a fantastic achievement and we wish Dave the best of luck in his future umpiring career.
Other recent umpiring achievements include:
Gina Pearce (A Award written paper)
Charlotte Olley (B Award)
James Thomas (B Award)
Active Umpires List
For the contact details of active umpires please log in to the Members Area.
Umpires holding the Beginner Award
Important reminder to all Beginner Umpires who gained their award in 2003 - this award only lasts for 4 years. In order to continue umpiring you will either need to progress to the C Award or re-take your Beginner’s award.
