Officiating netball in Gloucestershire
Qualified officials are needed at every level of the game. England Netball offer a training and development pathway for umpires starting with the Into Officiating award.
Become an umpire or move to next level
Do you want to become an umpire or just want know more about it first?
Irrespective of your age, ability, or experience of playing netball, if you have a passion for the game and can successfully complete England Netball’s Into Officiating Award Course, you can start your journey to becoming a netball umpire.
The course is delivered as two online sessions, with further practical training delivered at county level, followed by assessment on a match.
If you are continuing your journey on the officiating pathway, your first step is to complete the appropriate training course by signing up via the England Netball website.
Where can I umpire?
There are a wide range of umpiring opportunities in Gloucestershire:
- League matches: Adult League on Saturdays and Junior League (priority for junior umpires) on Sundays
- School games: Tournaments in September
- University games: Wednesdays at Plock Court, Hartpury and Cirencester
- Training sessions: Weeknights for various clubs
- VNSL Academies: at Team Bath and Severn Stars
- Various commercial leagues
- Higher-level matches in the Regional League
Netball Rules and important documents
You can download the rules of netball on your computer or via a free mobile app. You should also read our local league rules and umpire requirements.
Buy umpire kit
We have negotiated a range of Gloucestershire-branded kit for our umpires, including tops, skorts, shorts and trousers.