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GOSFORD NETBALL ASSOCIATION

Club

Umpire

Convenors

Guide 2016

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Umpires Convenor Handbook 2 of 49 Revised 2015

Contents

Useful Contacts Details: .................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Skills Required: ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Duties of Club Convenor ................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Achieving Results ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5

How to Increase Your Umpire Resources ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Recognition of Achievement ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

Netball NSW Code of Conduct: General Code of Behaviour .......................................................................................................... 8

Netball NSW: Umpire Code of Behaviour ...................................................................................................................................... 9

Netball NSW: Junior Player Code of Behaviour ............................................................................................................................ 11

Netball NSW: Senior Player Code of Behaviour ........................................................................................................................... 12

Netball NSW: Coach Code of Behaviour ...................................................................................................................................... 13

Netball NSW: Spectator Code of Behaviour ................................................................................................................................. 15

Netball NSW: Parent/Guardian Code of Behaviour ..................................................................................................................... 16

Gosford Netball Association – Policy Documentation The following information is the excerpts

relevant to umpiring from the current Gosford Netball Association Policy Documentation, 16 November 2015. .................. 17

Netta Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Training the Trainer ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Coaching Umpires ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Beginner Umpire Training Program .............................................................................................................................................. 27

Umpire Development Path ........................................................................................................................................................... 28

Gosford Netball Association – White Award KPIs ......................................................................................................................... 29

Gosford Netball Association – Gosford Award KPI’s ..................................................................................................................... 30

National C Badge KPIs .................................................................................................................................................................. 31

National B Badge KPIs .................................................................................................................................................................. 33

National A Badge KPIs .................................................................................................................................................................. 35

Beginner Umpire Assessment ....................................................................................................................................................... 37

Gosford Netball Association – White Award Tester Training Sheet ............................................................................................. 38

Gosford Netball Association – Gosford Award Tester Training Sheet .......................................................................................... 39

Gosford Netball Association – National C Badge Tester Training Sheet ....................................................................................... 40

Screening Request ........................................................................................................................................................................ 41

Match Protocols for GNA Competition ......................................................................................................................................... 42

Gosford Netball Association – Finals Series Protocols .................................................................................................................. 43

Dealing with Difficult Situations – Player / Coach / Spectator ..................................................................................................... 44

Netball NSW: Incident Report Form ............................................................................................................................................. 45

My Umpiring Objectives ............................................................................................................................................................ 47

Umpire Self Assessment Report ............................................................................................................................................. 48

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Umpire Information Notification .................................................................................................................................................. 49

Welcome

Congratulations for taking on the role of Umpires Convenor for your Netball Club. You provide a valuable service to the development of a critical resource for the Club. This manual provides a number of the resources and information that you will need to effectively carry out this role.

USEFUL CONTACTS DETAILS:

Assoc Umpires Co-Ordinator Lee Lamont Mobile No: 0424 197 198 [email protected]

Assoc President: Samantha Gribble Mobile No: 0424 198 354 [email protected]

Assoc Secretary: Leanne Phillips Mobile No: 0424 198 352 [email protected]

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Preferably National badge or Gosford Award Enthusiasm Organisational abilities Communicator Willingness to learn An open mind Sense of humour An understanding family!!!

DUTIES OF CLUB CONVENOR

These can vary depending on the size and needs of the Club. At all times a Convenor should liaise with the Club Secretary.

A Club Umpires Convenor should:

Be conversant with the Rule book and have a good knowledge of the Rules Keep records of club umpire AANA theory exam passes, National badges, Gosford/White Awards and provide

to GNA Umpire Co-Ordinator when requested Attend Association umpire meetings, lectures, etc Prepare Club Umpire List and submit to GNA Umpires Co-ordinator Be at the grounds or have an assistant on duty to help with club umpires on competition days Ensure the highest standard of dress and behaviour of club umpires (set the example yourself) Provide qualified trainers for club umpires Arrange for screening of Club junior and senior umpires for White, Gosford Umpire Awards and National

Badge. Ensure capable umpires accompany club teams participating in carnivals (should be non-playing, qualified

umpire) Be aware of and prepare nominations for club umpires that meet criteria set for Association umpire awards

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Provide exam results to GNA Umpires Co-ordinator

THE CONTRIBUTION YOU MAKE WILL ALWAYS BE IMPORTANT IN NETBALL

Gosford Netball Association Umpire Requirements

UMPIRE DRESS

All umpires must wear either:

Correct Club playing uniform or Club tracksuit with a white t-shirt over the top White uniform or tracksuit Association Representative playing uniform or tracksuit with a white t-shirt over the top

CLUB UMPIRE LIST

Must be submitted on the Association form to GNA Umpires Co-ordinator no later than week 1 of competition Must include all umpires that may be allocated by the Club during the season, updates can be forwarded when

necessary – all umpires MUST have a current AANA Section I Theory Pass. A copy of the exam certificate is to be given in to the umpire Co-ordinator prior to umpiring.

If a club borrows an umpire from another club, they must obtain written permission from the club that the umpire plays. This permission is to be emailed, or handed to the GNA Umpires committee prior to the umpire umpiring the game for which she is allocated.

Playing umpires are only to umpire a maximum of 2 games each Saturday. Non playing umpires are only to umpire a maximum of 3 games each Saturday.

CLUB UMPIRE DUTY ALLOCATION

Umpire allocations will be emailed to Club Convenors. Completed weekly allocations are to be emailed to the Association Co-ordinator no later than 6pm on the Friday

night.

UMPIRE SCREENING REQUESTS

All requests for badging must be submitted to GNA Umpires Co-ordinator on the GNA Screening Request form. It is preferable that candidates will be assessed within two (2) weeks of the request being submitted to the GNA

Umpires Co-ordinator, however, this will be determined by the number of screening requests received by the GNA Umpires Co-Ordinator.

Club Convenor should ensure that all pre-requisites and KPI’s have been met by the candidate before submitting the request.

Awards that may be requested are: GNA White award, GNA Gosford award and National badging.

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ACHIEVING RESULTS

The aims and objectives of a Convenor should be to provide as much depth to good umpiring as possible and the method to achieve this will include coaching and training sessions. By helping others, an umpire will improve their own standard. Use should be made of club training sessions or special round robins to give coaching to umpires without the pressure PRIOR to being given a competition game.

Attendance at GNA Umpire Committee lectures is important in conjunction with the reading and learning of the Official Rules book. The combination of theory lectures where interpretation of the rules can be corrected and practical coaching sessions is the best method to employ. All theory lectures and no practical coaching or conversely all practical and no theory discussion DOES NOT WORK.

Umpires will not improve without physical fitness so it is essential that some form of fitness program be undertaken. Unless you are physically fit you cannot keep up the pace of most games, and more importantly, physical fitness will help to maintain CONCENTRATION and therefore umpiring CONSISTENCY.

BURN OUT: Many keen, aspiring umpires both junior and senior are lost forever simply due to overwork. It is for this reason that the Umpires Committee has decided that all umpires will be limited to umpire no more than 2 competition games during our Saturday competition.

Like players and coaches, umpires are not perfect. In order to improve, their performance should be the subject of regular analysis and constructive review. However, unwarranted and uniformed abuse of umpires damages the integrity of the game of netball, and undermines the important efforts made to recruit and retain umpires. An umpire is an individual with unique characteristics and interests, but they are a PERSON first and foremost. Although we can expect competence, we CANNOT expect infallibility. In the majority of cases those who CRITICISE the umpires most vocally, do so in an emotional state and have little or no knowledge of the potential application of the Rules.

The Club Convenor has a responsibility to their umpires to provide guidance if they choose to develop their umpiring further. You might also encourage umpires that you feel have the talent to progress along the umpiring path.

Stay informed about the National Umpire Development Framework document. This document contains the Key Performance Indicators for all National Badges. Talent will be noticed so trust in their ability.

Always allocate duties relative to an umpire’s ability. Do not rely on the badge they may or may not have. An umpire should always be allocated on a performance basis. Yes, availability comes into it but the best performing umpire available should be allocated to the match. Keep in mind that the highest grade may not always be the match that needs the best performing umpire.

If you throw an umpire in too early you will dissolve any confidence that you have worked hard to build. If you stifle a keen and talented umpire they will find other avenues with which to display their talents – let’s not lose them due to lack of interest.

Last but not least….

Remember, the best thing you can do for your umpires is be there to support them. If you provide the framework for them to increase their knowledge and improve their technique they cannot fail. Equally there will be times when their confidence is rocked and the knowledge that you and other mentors will be there to support them will help them to learn and grow from those experiences.

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HOW TO INCREASE YOUR UMPIRE RESOURCES

We have accepted for too long that only the few people that actually enjoy umpiring should have to do it. Yes we make some do it but the vast majority are excluded because we are worn down with the persistence that it takes to get them involved.

The expectation your club should have is that everyone contributes each week. Some of those will be coaches, managers and/or operational but you need to aim to have AT LEAST DOUBLE THE NUMBER OF UMPIRES TO THE NUMBER OF

UMPIRE DUTIES. If we don’t flog to death the people that do volunteer then we are less likely to burn them out and lose them.

The enthusiastic and those that achieve a reasonable level of expertise will move on to be the mentors/coaches of your new umpires. Don’t let the age old ‘I can’t umpire’ stop you. What they are really saying is ‘I don’t enjoy it’, ‘it’s too scary’ or ‘I don’t want to umpire’. If they don’t enjoy it we may not be able to change that but if they want to play then they just have to accept that they need to contribute.

Hopefully some of the information in this Handbook will help you as the Convenor alleviate some of the fear, apprehension and myths that surround being an umpire – it really isn’t that hard. Your Club will have different levels of games that need to be umpired so there will be something for every level of umpire that you have.

Everyone can umpire! They will achieve varying levels of expertise, motivation or enjoyment but everyone CAN umpire. Club netball needs ALL the people to be able to survive / succeed.

Getting people involved:

Your targets should be:

Those that volunteer when you ask them first time – lovely to work with enthusiasm;

All your coaches – how can they coach if they don’t know the rules, they have influence with the players, they should be setting the example for the club;

All players – they can be much better players if they know and understand the rules, it is a way of contributing to the running of the club;

Lastly, any of your regular spectators – they are there anyway so maybe make it interesting for them.

Don’t think this is an impossible task – this won’t be achievable in one year but if you don’t start somewhere the Club may have to start limiting those that play because there won’t be enough umpires – they are NOT going to change the rules to only have one umpire!

Your level of achievement is often limited by your level of expectation – lift the bar!

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RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENT

Incentive awards provide umpires with a way in which to maintain interest and enthusiasm while gaining the knowledge and experience which eventually provide its own rewards.

CLUB LEVEL

Recognition of umpires should be held when ALL club members are present, as this is the only time players realise how hard the umpires work. The following are suggestions for ways to recognise your umpires at the end of year presentations:

Recognition of Theory passes – based on records obtained during the year Accreditation Course Certificates presented Announcement of all Association awards and National badges achieved Recognition of top level umpires Most Improved Junior / Senior Umpire Most Outstanding Junior / Senior Umpire Service Recognition to umpires (eg carnivals, Association Representative, etc)

ASSOCIATION LEVEL

Gosford Netball Association provides umpires with the opportunity for Clubs to recognise achievement in their umpires with the following awards – GNA White Award and GNA Gosford Award. These awards are assessed by the GNA Umpires Committee.

GNA also awards an Association Umpire of the Year for both Junior and Senior umpires. Any member may be nominated by their Club to the GNA secretary for these incentive awards. The winners of these awards is based on a criteria set by the committee, determined by what they have done for the Association (not club).

NATIONAL LEVEL

While National C and B badges are able to be awarded at Association level they are recognised nationally and are the entry into officiating competitions outside the Association. National badged umpires are able to be allocated to NSW State and State Age Championships, NSW Masters Championships and NSW Competitions.

Umpires that wish to further develop their umpiring also have access to state and regional programs administered by Netball NSW. The National Umpire Development Framework also provides information about the steps to progress your umpiring career.

GNA Umpires Co-Ordinator can provide further information regarding any of these.

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NETBALL NSW CODE OF CONDUCT: GENERAL CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

As a person required to comply with this Policy, you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity or event held or sanctioned by Netball NSW or District/League Associations.

1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.

2. Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.

3. Make a commitment to providing a quality service.

4. Be aware of, and maintain an uncompromising adhesion to Netball NSW’s standards, rules, regulations and policies.

5. Operate within the rules of the sport including national and state guidelines which govern Netball Australia, Netball NSW and District/League Associations.

6. Do not use your involvement with netball to promote your own beliefs, behaviours or practices where these are inconsistent with those of Netball NSW and/or District/League Associations.

7. Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with persons under 18 years of age, as your words and actions are an example.

8. Avoid unaccompanied and unobserved activities with persons under 18 years of age, whenever possible.

9. Refrain from any behaviour that may bring Netball Australia, Netball NSW and/or District/League Associations into disrepute.

10. Provide a safe environment for the conduct of activities.

11. Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.

12. Be a positive role model.

13. Understand the repercussions if you breach, or are aware of any breaches of this Code of Behaviour.

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NETBALL NSW: UMPIRE CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

In addition to Netball NSW’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements with

regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball NSW or a

District/League Association, in your role as an umpire.

1. Treat all players with respect at all times.

2. Accept responsibility for all actions taken.

Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring players play within the rules.

Reasonable care consists of advising the players of illegal body movements, showing due diligence

in detecting infringements and penalising rule breakers.

3. Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else.

Although it is the responsibility of the umpires to ensure that the playing conditions are safe, in the

end it is the District/League Association’s decision.

If a court supervisor or equivalent is appointed and present at the match they would decide

whether the game should commence or continue and deal with any emergencies relating to a safe

environment or anticipate any foreseeable dangers and deal with it appropriately.

If no such person is present, you should make a decision as to whether the match should

commence or continue due to adverse conditions, safe environment or foreseeable dangers.

4. Umpires must be impartial and maintain integrity in their relationship with other umpires, players and

coaches.

5. Avoid situations which may lead to a conflict of interest.

6. Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction

7. Value the individual in sport.

Ensure the players have the opportunity for discussion with you after the match.

8. Seek continual self-improvement through study, performance appraisal and regular updating of

competencies.

Maintain or improve your current badge level and seek continual improvement.

9. Encourage inclusiveness and access to all areas of officiating.

Aim for excellence based upon realistic goals and due consideration for growth and development.

10. Be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance by maintaining the highest standards

of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of netball and umpiring at all times.

11. Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards players

This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse.

Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards the players from other sources while they are

playing.

Abide by the NSW Member Protection Policy.

12. Refrain from any form of harassment towards players. Treat all players fairly within the context of their

sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual

orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic status and other conditions (Abide by the Netball

NSW Member Protection Policy).

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13. Show concern and caution towards ill and injured players. You should enforce the blood rule and

apply procedures regarding ill or injured players according to the rulebook. Commonsense must be

applied in all cases.

14. Do not interfere with the progress and/or conduct of a game unless called on to do so by another

official.

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NETBALL NSW: JUNIOR PLAYER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

In addition to Netball NSW’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball NSW or a District/League Association, in your role as a player.

1. Participate because you enjoy it, not just to please parents and coaches.

2. Play by the rules – know the rules.

3. Participate fairly and safely.

4. Abide by decisions, without argument or bad temper.

Captains have the right to approach an umpire during an interval or after the game for clarification of any rule.

Approach the umpire in a courteous and polite way.

5. Cooperate with your coach, and other players.

Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately fouling or provoking an opponent and throwing/damaging equipment is not acceptable or permitted.

Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Ensure that at all times your behaviour is fair. Be a patient and enthusiastic supporter of fellow players.

6. Applaud all good play, by your own team and opponents.

7. Be a responsible team member.

Always be on time. Encourage and assist all players. Attend all training sessions. Ensure you always bring the appropriate uniform and equipment to training and/or matches.

8. Do not engage in practices that affect sporting performance (e.g. drug use).

9. Respect and acknowledge the contribution of those who create the opportunity for you to play.

Volunteers (scorers, coaches, timekeepers, administrators and umpires).

10. Do not interfere with the progress and/or conduct of a game.

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NETBALL NSW: SENIOR PLAYER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

In addition to Netball NSW’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball NSW or a District/League Association, in your role as a player.

1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow players, coaches, officials and spectators.

2. Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as sexual or other harassment.

3. Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow players and competitors.

4. Care and respect the uniform and equipment provided to you.

5. Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your ability to train and play fully.

6. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner relating to language, temper and punctuality.

7. Maintain a high standard of personal behaviour at all times.

8. Abide by the rules and respect the decision of the umpires. Be courteous and use the correct process when seeking a rule clarification.

9. Be honest in your attitude and preparation to training. Work equally hard for yourself and your team.

10. Co-operate with coaches and staff in relation to programs that adequately prepare you for competition.

11. Do not engage in practices that affect sporting performance (e.g. drug use).


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NETBALL NSW: COACH CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

In addition to Netball NSW’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball NSW or a District/League Association, in your role as a coach.

1. Treat all players with respect at all times.

Be honest and consistent with them. Honour all promises and commitments, both verbal and written.

2. Promote a climate of mutual support among your players.

Encourage players to respect one another and to expect respect for their worth as individuals regardless of their level of play.

3. Encourage and facilitate players’ independence and responsibility for their own:

Behaviour, Performance, Decisions, and Actions.

4. Involve the players in decisions that affect them.

5. Determine, in consultation with the players, what information is confidential and respect that confidentiality.

6. Provide feedback to players in a caring and sensitive manner according to their needs. Avoid overly negative feedback.

7. Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards your players. This includes:

Verbal, physical and emotional abuse. Be alert to any forms of abuse directed toward your players from other sources while they are in your care.

(Abide by the Netball NSW Member Protection Policy).

8. Refrain from any form of harassment towards your players.

Treat all players fairly within the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic status, and other condition. (Abide by the Netball NSW Member Protection Policy).

9. Be acutely aware of the power that you as a coach develop with your players in the coaching relationship and avoid any sexual intimacy with players that could develop as a result.

10. Avoid situations with your players that could be construed as compromising.

11. At all times use appropriate training methods, which will benefit the players and avoid those which could be harmful.

Ensure that the tasks, training, equipment and facilities are safe and suitable for age, experience, ability and physical and psychological conditions of the players.

12. Ensure the players time spent with you is a positive experience.

All players are deserving of equal attention and opportunities. Provide training and game opportunities that ensure everyone has a reasonable chance to succeed and to

improve/acquire skills and develop confidence.

13. Actively discourage the use of:

Performance enhancing drugs, and The use of illegal substances (abide by the Netball NSW Anti-Doping Policy).

14. Recognise individual differences in players and always think of the player’s long-term best interests.

15. Set challenges for each player which are both achievable and motivating.

16. Respect the fact that your goal as a coach for the player may not always be the same as that of the player.

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Aim for excellence based upon realistic goals and due consideration for the participant’s growth and development.

17. At all times act as a role model that promotes the positive aspects of sport and of netball by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of netball and of coaching at all times.

18. Recognise your player’s rights to consult with other coaches and advisers.

Cooperate fully with other specialists (e.g. sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists etc).

19. Do not exploit any coaching relationship or information gained through Netball NSW programs, to further personal, political or business interests.

20. Encourage players and coaches to develop and maintain integrity in their relationship with others.

21. Respect other coaches and always act in a manner characterised by courtesy and good faith.

22. When asked to coach, ensure that any previous coach-player relationship has been ended in a professional manner.

23. Accept and respect the role of officials in ensuring that competitions are conducted fairly and according to established rules.

Know and abide by netball rules, regulations and standards, and encourage players to do likewise. Accept both the letter and the spirit of the rules.

24. Be honest and ensure that qualifications are not misrepresented.

25. Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your players.

Provide a training program, which is planned and sequential. Maintain or improve your current coaching accreditation, seek continual improvement through

performance appraisal and ongoing coach education and be open to other people’s opinions.

26. Do not interfere with the progress and/or conduct of a game unless called on to do so by another official.

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NETBALL NSW: SPECTATOR CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

In addition to Netball NSW’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball NSW or a District/League Association, in your role as a spectator.

1. Remember that young people participate in sport for their enjoyment and benefit, not yours.

2. Applaud good performance and efforts by all individuals and teams. When watching a game congratulate all participants on their performance regardless of the game’s outcome.

3. Respect the decisions of umpires and coaches. If there is a disagreement, follow the appropriate procedure in order to question the decision and teach young people to do likewise.

4. Never ridicule or scold a young player for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational.

5. Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by coaches, players, umpires, administrators or other parents/guardians.

6. Show respect for your team’s coach, the umpire and opponents. Without them there would be no game.

7. Encourage players to play according to the rules and official decisions, and develop your own knowledge of the rules.

8. Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by refraining from using foul language and harassing administrators, coaches, players or umpires.

9. Support the use of age appropriate development activities and modified rules.


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NETBALL NSW: PARENT/GUARDIAN CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

In addition to Netball NSW’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball NSW or a District/League Association, in your role as a parent/guardian.

1. If your child is interested, encourage them to participate in the appropriate netball activity. However, if your child is not willing to participate, do not force him or her. Remember, children are involved in organised activity for their enjoyment, not yours.

2. Focus upon your child’s efforts and performance rather than the overall outcome of the event. This assists your child in setting realistic goals related to his/her ability by reducing the emphasis on winning.

3. Teach your child that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.

4. Encourage your child to always play according to the rules.

5. Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.

6. Remember that children learn best from example. Applaud good play by all players.

7. If you disagree with an umpire or coach raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than question their judgement and honesty in public.

8. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse.

9. Recognise and respect the value and importance of volunteer administrators, coaches and umpires. They give up their time and resources to provide recreational activities for players and deserve your support.

10. Be a model of good sports behaviour for children to copy.

11. Be courteous in communication with administrators, coaches, players and umpires. Teach children to do likewise.

12. Support the use of age appropriate development activities and modified rules.


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GOSFORD NETBALL ASSOCIATION – POLICY DOCUMENTATION

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS THE EXCERPTS RELEVANT TO UMPIRING FROM THE CURRENT GOSFORD

NETBALL ASSOCIATION POLICY DOCUMENTATION, 16 NOVEMBER 2015.

7 UMPIRING POLICY

7.1 All umpires must have a Netball Australia Section 1 Theory pass and any new umpire must have attended the GNA Beginner Umpire program. No umpire under the age of 15 may umpire in the senior divisions including cadets, without the permission from the GNA Umpire Co-Ordinator.

7.2 It is the responsibility of each Club Umpires Convenor to supply a suitably qualified umpire for each allocated duty. If it is necessary for the Association to report/remove an umpire due to competency, the Club concerned may be fined, as per failure to perform rostered duties, if they are unable to provide a suitable replacement.

7.3 All umpires must abide by the Umpire Code of Behaviour (refer to Member Protection, Part D, Codes of Behaviour Policy, Attachment D6).

7.4 A National Badged umpire may umpire any game regardless of Affiliated Club, but must be wearing white attire.

7.5 All Affiliated Club umpires must wear their Affiliated Club uniform with white shirt, or white attire and appropriate footwear, and must have their own whistle.

7.6 All umpires must report to the Umpire’s room prior to their allocated game. 7.7 Failure to umpire an allocated game will incur a $200 fine 7.8 Each Affiliated Club must submit an Umpire Allocation Sheet for the relevant week to GNA Umpires Co-

ordinator by 6:00pm of the Friday prior to each competition day unless arrangements have been made with the GNA Umpires Co-ordinator.

7.9 Each affiliated club must have a representative at each time slot available to answer calls to courts where that club is umpiring.

7.10 Clubs must nominate one umpire for each of its teams that qualifies in the final series with a minimum of a Gosford award or at the discretion of the Umpires Co-ordinator. A fine of $50.00 will apply for each umpire not supplied.

7.11 Should a team withdraw from the competition umpiring allocations will continue for that team. 7.12 Affiliated club umpires convenors, or their representative, are to attend two compulsory meetings each

year. Failure to attend may incur a $200.00 fine. 7.13 Completed screening forms must be handed to Umpires Committee prior to any award testing. 7.14 All requests for allocations of training games must be submitted in writing to the Umpires Co-ordinator in

accordance with the following timetable: Weeks 1-5 Two weeks prior to the season Weeks 6 -10 Week 3 Weeks 11 – 15 Week 7

7.15 In the event a club is unable to supply the allocated number of umpires they are to seek assistance from other Club Umpires convenors prior to contacting the GNA Umpire’s Co-ordinator. Clubs are not permitted to obtain umpires from other clubs without first contacting the relevant club convenor.

9.7 Umpires Representative Program

9.7.1 Any registered member of the Association shall be eligible for selection into the Umpires Representative Program and represent the Association.

9.7.2 The Umpires Representative Program will comprise a maximum of 16 non accredited umpires and 10 National Badged Umpires.

9.7.3 Selections for the Representative Umpire Program will be held as per the Association calendar. Consideration will be given each year as to the format for the selection process.

9.7.4 No match payments, including payment for representative carnivals, state championships, state age championships or allocated representative games for the winter competition will be received by a Selected Umpire of the Representative Program.

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9.7.5 All Selected Umpires will be supplied with a uniform consisting of a white shirt at the commencement of the program.

9.7.6 All such representative Umpires shall accept the conditions of the Association as follows: 9.7.6.1 Umpires must submit a completed application form to the Association Secretary 9.8.6.2 Umpires must present themselves on stipulated days for selection unless prior written approval from the

Umpires Co-ordinator is granted 9.7.6.3 Once selections are completed, the selected Umpires must sign a commitment form and submit it to the

Umpires Co-ordinator. 9.7.6.4 Umpires will be required to attend training sessions, representative carnivals, and umpire allocated

representative games during the winter competition, as directed by the Umpires Co-ordinator. 9.7.6.5 Any Umpire who misses three (3) consecutive training sessions or who is in breach of NNSW Member

Protection Part D Attachment D4 and D5, for any reason not acceptable to the Executive Committee may forfeit their position in the program. A decision in this case is to be determined by the Executive Committee

9.7.6.6 All representative Umpires must be registered with an Affiliated Club 9.7.6.7 All representative Umpires must hold a current pass in the AANA Section 1 Theoretical Examination, an

Association White Award, and hold, or be prepared to obtain a Level 1 Umpiring Accreditation in the year of representation.

9.7.7 Each umpire in the representative program is required to attend a minimum of 3 carnivals per year and 2 selection dates.

9.7.8 If a volunteer umpire cannot be found to attend a representative carnival with a team then the team in question shall be withdrawn from the carnival.

9.7.9 A Manager will also be appointed for the Representative Umpire Program by the selection panel and the Umpire Co-Ordinator from nominations received.

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10 NETTA PLAY AND GUIDELINES

10.1 Netta Game

10.1.1 All players, parents/guardians and spectators must abide by the Code of Behaviour (refer to Member Protection, Part D, Codes of Behaviour Policy, Attachment D4, D7 & D8).

10.1.2 All netta coaches are to apply the Netball Australia Rules at all training and game sessions. This is to aid the

players in learning the correct rules of the game.

10.1.3 Netball Australia Rules will be applied by the umpires for all Nine (9) division teams.

10.1.4 Netta Goal posts are to be used on all Netta Games. The nine (9) year division. Full height posts are to be used for the entire game of the Winter Competition.

10.1.5 A 450mm-500mm (18"-20") or size 4 ball to be used by all Netta teams. The nine (9) year division which shall use a netball which shall measure between 690mm-710mm (or size 5 ball).

10.1.6 All players must rotate positions at least fortnightly during the season. 10.1.7 All teams to record positions played on official rotation sheets 10.1.8 Nine (9) year record goals and attempts on official record sheets. 10.1.9 No Semi-finals, Finals or Grand Finals to be played as the Netta program is NON -COMPETITION 4.2.7.2 Non-competition games to consist of 4 x 10 minute quarters Seven (7) and eight (8) years to change ends at half time only Nine (9) years to change ends at each quarter A team of up to twelve (12) players may make unlimited substitutions at intervals or during an injury time

10.3 Netta Umpiring

10.3.1 All umpires must abide by the Code of Behaviour (refer to Member Protection, Part D, Codes of Behaviour Policy, Attachment D6)

7.1 All umpires must hold an AANA Netball Section 1, theory pass 10.3.2 All umpires of Netta games to hold a minimum of a GNA White Award, or other person approved by the

GNA Umpires Co-ordinator. 10.3.3 All umpires to use simple language and hand signals 10.3.4 All umpires to adapt umpiring to suit age, experience and skill level of players as adopted by Netball

Australia – “Netta Netball Rules”, and updated from time to time. 10.3.5 Umpires may move onto the court to assist with the direction of play. This is at the sole discretion of the

umpire/s controlling the game. 10.4.6 One allocated umpire for seven (7) and eight (8) year old games. Two (2) allocated umpires on nine (9) year

old games 10.1.3 AANA Rules are to be applied to all nine (9) year games.

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NETTA GUIDELINES

This information is provided as per AANA Netta Netball Rules (AANA Netta Rules.pdf) and GNA Policy document (gna policy document.pdf) and provides guidelines to be applied for the relevant age Netta games. Practises that may have been applied in previous seasons are to be disregarded eg not changing possession for penalties.

The role of the coach is to teach the players to play and the role of the umpire is to manage the game on a Saturday. The AANA Netta rules are for the umpire in the management of the game and should not be used by the coach when teaching skills.

Netta Guidelines – 7yrs and 8yrs

Umpires:

Must hold an AANA Section 1 Theory Pass Must hold at least a Gosford White award (if over 18 clearance from GNA Umpire Co-ordinator) 1 allocated umpire per game Umpire to use simple language and hand signals – GNA Policy Teams to change ends at half time only – GNA Policy Netta goalposts (2.4m/8 ft) used for all matches Use size 4 ball AANA Netta Rules to be applied:

Time to pass ball – 6 seconds

Stepping – shuffling on the spot allowed to gain balance before throwing, without moving down the court

Defending – strict “one on one” defence; undefended shot for goal

Obstruction – defending distance is 1.2m (4 feet)

Penalties – players obstructing/contacting are not stood out of play, whistle and brief explanation to offending player then allowed to continue

Coaching permitted to move up/down the sideline, but not permitted around the goal line

Netta Guidelines – 9yrs

Umpires: Must hold an AANA Section 1 Theory Pass Must hold at least a Gosford White award (if over 18 clearance from GNA Umpire Co-ordinator) 2 allocated umpires per game Umpire to use simple language and hand signals – GNA Policy Teams to change ends after each quarter break – AANA Rules/GNA Policy AANA Rules to be applied – for all rules, no exception Use size 5 ball Full height goalpost to be used for the entire game Coaching permitted from a stationary position from the sideline, but is not permitted on the goal line

http://www.netball.asn.au/_uploads/res/1_23367.pdf

http://www.gosfordnetball.com.au/download/rules-policies/GNA%20Policy%20Document%20-%20adopted%20AGM%202011.pdf

http://www.gosfordnetball.com.au/download/rules-policies/GNA%20Policy%20Document%20-%20adopted%20AGM%202011.pdf

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TRAINING THE TRAINER

It is important to recognise that the training of your Club umpires is not solely your responsibility. It is equally important to understand that not all National badged umpires make great umpire coaches. All umpires that you engage to coach the umpires though need to follow the same process to ensure that there is consistency across trainers and the high standard that is developed in the Club is maintained.

The Beginner Umpire Training Program provides the preliminary steps for new umpires and is set out in this Handbook. As National badged umpires work with learner umpires they will develop their own umpiring skills as well as improve their mentoring methods.

Netball Australia has developed an Online Mentoring Course that would be extremely useful to anyone who will be training umpires within the Club both junior and senior. It can be accessed from the Netball Australia website or www.netballonlineeducation.coursehost.com.

It is always good to provide positive comments to umpires but mentors should not provide critique to an umpire unless a relationship has been established for that purpose. It is important that you communicate expectations to umpires that you engage to coach umpires within your Club. Australian Sports Commission outlines the following as a structure for the mentoring process:

Identify needs

Review

Action plan Feedback Observation

Establish an agreement

Set goals

http://www.netballonlineeducation.coursehost.com/

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COACHING UMPIRES

You may be new to the Convenor role or maybe just looking for some ideas on how to increase the number or level of expertise of your umpires. Hopefully you will find something useful. None of it is gospel neither should it be taken literally, it is merely provided as suggestions for you to use.

1. Where to start:

Please don’t limit yourself (or your target audience) by setting a minimum (or maximum) age. Getting people informed is the key to your success. Start them as early as they are willing and capable.

The best place to start is to get them informed. Knowledge is power and they will feel more confident if they know the rules. Get them a Rule Book. The Online exam now makes it extremely accessible to sit the theory exam and can be attempted several times.

It is ESSENTIAL that they own their own Rule Book. This is not an option. It is something that they should be encouraged to refer to on a regular basis. Know the Rules from the Rule Book not from word of mouth.

When they have studied the Rule Book and feel they have a reasonable knowledge of the rules then they should attempt the Section I Theory Exam online.

The next step in the theory path is the online Level I Umpire Accreditation Course. This is a 4 hour course that covers the basics to beginning umpiring. Again this is just gaining knowledge – it is not limited to umpires, so coaches, players, spectators have no excuse not to participate.

You don’t have to tell the people that didn’t ‘volunteer’ what your master plan is. If you get them informed and confident then that knowledge will make it easier for you to involve them in the next steps.

2. Practice starts at training:

This may be obvious but just to make sure – an umpire’s first effort at umpiring should NEVER be on a competition game. They need to practice and get confident in a controlled and safe environment. This needs to be at a training session where you (or other mentors) are able to support and guide them.

When they are able to control a game then they are ready to try it out on a Saturday game. They do not have to have a perfect display but if they can blow for infringements and set a penalty then they should be ready to venture out.

3. What to work on:

Again, these should all be worked on at training sessions. It is easy to think that you throw them onto a game and go from there but if you work on the first couple of steps before adding the pressure of having to decide infringements you are setting them up for success.

Whistle blow – it needs to be strong and loud so that it stops the players. There is nothing worse than struggling to get the players to listen to you. A loud, strong whistle shows you are confident about what you are penalising and players need to know that the umpire is managing the game well. The decision may or may not be correct but it needs to be confident when it is blown.

Don’t let the umpire give up if the players don’t seem to have heard them, blow again – louder and wait for the players to acknowledge and listen to the decision. Do not let the umpire give up and allow the play to continue – it won’t help them for the rest of the game.

Have the umpire practise blowing the whistle before they go anywhere near a court. They have to know what it feels like before they have the other pressures of penalties and players to think about. When these pressures are encountered you will have a reference point for them to come back to.

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Body language – stand tall, strong signals, interest in the game. Umpires forget that their attitude influences the attitude of the players. If they don’t display confidence and interest in the game then the players don’t have confidence or respect for that umpire. If an umpire doesn’t start out with these then it makes their job that much harder.

Once they have blown the whistle the next job is to communicate to the players what needs to happen next. Get them to keep in their head which team is getting the penalty. That way if they forget everything else at least the penalty is being taken by the non-offending team.

The umpire should have one arm outstretched pointing toward the goal end of the team that is being given the penalty and the other arm outstretched pointing to where they want the penalty to be set. These arms need to be straight without the fingers pointing at players. The message that pointing sends is not friendly and can antagonise. Aim to keep most, if not all the fingers together and the wrist straight. ‘Floppy’ wrists sends the message that the umpire isn’t interested and/or confident.

If they can also use the signal to show what the infringement was then they are doing really well. Try to make sure that they don’t rush them though. There is no point doing them if the players don’t get a chance to see them. Now, they don’t have to wait for all eyes to be on them but you don’t want them rushing to get their arms out to signal the penalty. It is a fine line that they need to practise to get the timing right for the match they are doing.

It really is worth spending the time to focus on this aspect before you start worrying about whether they are seeing infringements. If they don’t know what to do with them when they do see them they will lose confidence and probably not continue as an umpire.

You need to help them find the balance between confidence and arrogance. An arrogant, overbearing, ‘I am in charge’ umpire spoils the game and makes it harder for you to keep them as a volunteer. If they have confidence in their knowledge of the rules then they will have less reason to ‘intrude’ on the game. The role of the umpire is to ensure all players have an equal opportunity on the court.

Have practise sessions that work on hand signals that recreate the infringement. This will feel quite weird for them and there will be a lot of sheepishness, especially with the younger umpires but it is worth the effort. Call out infringements or have players demonstrate the infringement and have the umpires practise the hand signal for what they have witnessed.

Strong hand signals and a confident whistle will save your umpires enormous amounts of grief from rowdy spectators, passionate coaches and ill-informed players.

Terminology – always use the correct terminology when awarding a penalty. The general ‘order’ that should be used is: ‘Team Awarded to’ – ‘Penalty awarded’ – ‘Infringement penalised’. Eg Ourimbah Free Pass, stepping or Kincumber Penalty Pass, WA beside, Contact. Throw Ins do not need to say who it was ‘last off’ and there is no ‘Ball’ as a penalty. It is important to instill the correct procedure from the start so that umpires project the correct image and ensures that they are umpiring from the Rules and not from how they have been umpired.

Two Sanctions that can be awarded are:

Free Pass Penalty Pass

Throw In and Toss Up are considered actions taken by the umpire

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4. Positioning:

The next step is to help the umpire decide where they need to be in relation to play. If they aren’t in the right spot then they will end up guessing what has happened. Initially you will have them in line with or slightly ahead of play. If they ‘chase’ the ball they may not see the whole incident and penalise incorrectly.

Each time a player has the ball you want to work on them being the third point in the triangle – 1. player with the ball, 2. defending player and 3. umpire. This will give them the best position to assess obstruction. It will take a lot of practise for them to be in this position on each occasion. There will be many times that the players make it difficult to do this but if you set this as the objective then you will have umpires making correct decisions more often.

Another rule of thumb is that once the ball/play is at the top of the Goal Circle then they should be on the Goal Line. Once they are on the Goal Line the umpire should generally work in the area that is between approximately halfway out from the Goalpost to the left and approximately halfway out from the Goalpost to the right (as indicated by diagram left).

With regard to body positioning, the umpire should try and keep their shoulders ‘square’ to the Goal Line. This means that they should have their chest parallel to the Goal Line. If they have it at right angles to the court they will reduce the vision that they have of the court and players. They should also try and stay square along the Sideline. This takes some practise to get the technique that works for them but it is worth the effort.

None of these are absolute but they have been proven to work in majority of situations. If an umpire insists that they can see the areas and all the players they are responsible for then that is the question you need them asking themselves each time.

No technique is necessarily wrong but you as their coach needs to help them identify if it is restricting them seeing all of their area, all of the time. It will flow from there.

5. Where to look:

It may seem like we are missing the point of umpiring but if you have sound knowledge and good technique the rest will automatically follow.

So…. Let’s work on where the umpire should be looking. An age old that still works is ‘look wide, look early, look often’. This is easier said than done because the ball will be a magnet for the eyes of the umpire. They need to make sure that they are looking at all the areas and all the players they are responsible for – ‘can I see 8 players’. Don’t worry, even National A umpires still keep working on this.

They need to keep scanning ahead of play so that they don’t miss ‘the setup’ of a piece of play. If they only see the result they are likely to make an incorrect decision. Too many incorrect decisions and the players get frustrated and start taking matters into their own hands. Trying to get back control is much harder than establishing it.

When they are scanning this should be done with the eyes not by swivelling their head. If the head is turned vision is compromised. The umpire should keep the focus of their vision as open as possible. If they only focus on the ball or a particular player they will not be able to see what is coming next.

‘Reading the play’ is the next stage of an umpire’s development with vision and is much easier said than done. An umpire will need to develop their experience of what a player can do and recognise the spaces that are being created to identify the options that are available. There is no guarantee that the players will recognise these options but at least the umpire will be prepared for the possibilities.

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6. Recognising infringements:

Notice that we didn’t start with knowing what infringements look like. If they don’t have the confidence to do something with them they have wasted the effort in recognising them. It is likely that they will be able to recognise obvious things like step, major contact or obstruction during the previous steps but we need to help them identify what to look for.

You may be tempted to use the word anticipate but be careful that the umpire does not blow the whistle and penalise on what they expect a player to do. If it didn’t happen or they are not sure then DON’T BLOW. The worst possible thing an umpire can do is guess.

Some things that you need to be looking at when you are helping your umpire decide whether there is an infringement or not and then whether to penalise or call advantage are suggested below. Playing advantage is not something that an umpire should be told not to do just because they are learning. It should be incorporated into their understanding of the game from the beginning otherwise we are teaching them things that we then have to un-teach later on. It is not necessarily something that you focus on when teaching but if it happens you don’t tell them not to do it.

Stepping – they need to make sure they have the whole picture of the player catching the ball, when the landed foot touched down and when the ball was actually released to be able to determine if there was an infringement. Don’t assume or guess.

Over a third – they need to know where the landed foot of the player passing the ball and the player receiving the ball is to determine if there was an infringement. Don’t assume or guess.

Offside – they need to see all the players that belong in their area; they need to know if the player was still in contact with the ball when they went offside to decide whether they call advantage or penalise.

Replay – they need to determine that the player first had control; a handy reckoner is once a player does the third thing it is an infringement. Eg tip in an uncontrolled manner (any number of times), bat then catch then it is an infringement; tip in an uncontrolled manner (any number of times), bat is OK (because it is only 2). Again it will take some practise.

Held ball – they need to practise with a stopwatch! There is no shortcut for this. They then need to practise it when they have been running and then stop, they always count faster if they have had to run.

Obstruction – they need to have seen the landed foot of the attacker to determine if the defender is the correct distance; they need to recognise the attackers body language to decide if they call advantage or penalise; they need to be scanning to see if the attacker has a viable option to pass to decide if they call advantage or penalise.

Contact – this is the rule that always causes the most discussion but has the least text in the Rule Book. Contact has to interfere with another player. With guidance and as umpires improve in positioning and scanning, they should begin to identify the initial contact. We need to teach umpires to see everybody that is involved in what they are deciding on. This is the single biggest thing that we have to ‘teach’ umpires as they progress, let’s work on it from the beginning and the players will thank us (most of the time). It is essential that they keep their vision wide so that they can see this. The question you need to be asking your umpires when they call Contact is ‘did the other player break the rules first’. If they answer ‘I don’t know’ then they shouldn’t have penalised and we need to encourage them to ask themselves this question before they do blow.

Their level of expertise will increase as they become more proficient in identifying what is happening and therefore able to determine if it is an infringement. It will also change as they umpire different levels of ability. What would have been penalised in one grade may not be penalised in another.

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7. Crunch Time – the Match:

After they have mastered the play stopping whistle, can clearly set the penalty and have the confidence to recognise infringements you may decide they are ready to conquer a Saturday match.

There are lots of other factors that may affect them, even if they are confident at training. Never underestimate the presence of a passionate coach, enthusiastic players and one-eyed spectators. If they know the Rules they will be less likely to be deterred by these elements. If they are nervous about stepping out provide them with a couple of mantras for them to remember if anything bothers them:

‘I may not be perfect but I am here doing the job’

‘I know the Rules and I know what I saw’ (but make sure they do know the Rules)

‘My Convenor will look after me’

‘My buddy can get help if I need it’

‘They may not be as informed as I am’

‘They don’t change my decision’

‘I am in control of the game’

Are just a few that may work for your umpires. Feel free to be creative and find out what works for your umpire.

Clubs are to provide a trainer/mentor to new umpires for the whole of the first 5 games they umpire. Please try and not run alongside them while they are umpiring. If you have done the work at training then you won’t need to. They need to recognise the infringements. It is no good telling them when to blow the whistle – they won’t learn. It flusters them and confuses the teams playing. If they are extremely nervous then you might want to be behind them for reassurance but it is important you do not participate in their umpiring in any way.

Decide with the umpire before the match what they will work on. At each interval discuss how they felt they went and what they will work on during the next quarter. Remember, for each negative that you want to say you need to find TWO positive things they did. If you can’t find the positives, leave the negatives until the next training session for them to work on.

Start simple – if they don’t reach the small goals they will give up before they have given themselves a chance to enjoy it.

It is never too early to instil the Match Protocols with your umpires. It may not be appropriate for them to incorporate all of them but the basics of introducing yourself to the other umpire, checking teams off court and NOT doing the toss for centre (and that includes holding the whistle behind the back) for the teams are easy things that can be done from the beginning. It will set them up with a professional image as they continue their umpiring.

REMEMBER:

As Convenor you must undertake you duties with the utmost purpose and enjoy it. If you are not enthusiastic, how can you generate enthusiasm in others

Do not try to accomplish too much too soon

Laugh at yourself – laugh with your umpires, talk together

Don’t dwell on mistakes – accept they will occur and encourage umpires to see them as part of the learning process

Try out new ideas and share them with others – don’t say why? Say WHY NOT! Let’s do it.

Take pride in your umpiring and your club standard

Do not be discouraged because ambitions are not be realised quickly. Remain analytical, objective and

analytical, objective and approachable. Seek knowledge and understanding.

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BEGINNER UMPIRE TRAINING PROGRAM

This program sets out the path for training umpires that should be followed by all Umpire Trainers:

1. Preparation Phase – Beginner Umpire, before being allocated to a Saturday Game Purchase a Rule Book Purchase/obtain a whistle Read the Rule Book Complete the Online Theory Exam (www.netballnsw.com.au) and obtain a mark of at least 70% Practise umpiring at a minimum of 5 training sessions – must be able to blow whistle and speak loud and

clear.

2. Trainer responsibilities – Before the 1st Saturday Game Check the Umpire’s basic knowledge of who/when to blow whistle, track Centre passes, what to call for

Sanctions; Confirm that they have a current Section 1 Theory Pass; Make sure you have your Rule Book with you to clarify any questions the Umpire may have – always

teach the Rules from what the Rule Book says, not what you remember.

3. Trainer responsibilities – During the Game Stand at the transverse and do not run alongside the Umpire during the game; Remain at the court with the Umpire for the entire game; Under no circumstances should the Trainer blow the whistle or make decisions for the Umpire; Observe the Umpire for the following points each week; Coaching done during the game should be done at the left-hand Transverse; Coaching done during intervals should be done in the middle of the court.

4. Training Phase – 1st and 2nd Saturday Game Whistle – loud and sharp. Blows the whistle consistently for centre pass, whistle can be heard by most

players; Voice – loud and clear. Uses a voice loud enough to be heard by players involved in penalty; Control – Mostly controls the correct area of court and meets co-umpire at intervals Goals Scored – Arm held vertically Minor infringements - Identifies some minor infringements that are very obvious e.g stepping, held ball,

out of court.

5. Supervising Phase – 3rd and 4th Saturday Game Hand signals – knows how to Indicate all goals scored, indicate basic direction of penalties and attempts

to use some hand signals; Positioning - Attempts to be level with the play and knows basic positioning for throw ins, centre passes

etc; Major infringements – Identifies some major infringements that are very obvious e.g contact and

obstruction.

6. Assessment – 5th Saturday Game National badged umpire observes the umpire for at least two (2) quarters and confirms that the Umpire is

competent in each of the criteria listed above; Umpire should be confident in making decisions without referral to the Trainer/Assessor; Terminology – Begins to use correct terminology to call infringements and apply hand signals.

7. Solo – 6th Saturday Game onwards The Umpire should be confident to officiate a match without a Trainer present and continue with the

attributes listed above.

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UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT PATH

Once you have completed your first five (5) Saturday games you then have the following avenues to continue your

umpiring career.

It is important to increase your knowledge of the Rules and continue to take the Section 1 ONLINE Theory Exam

periodically (Online Exam), why not aim for 100%. There are other courses to develop your umpire education.

The Level 1 Umpire Accreditation (ONLINE ) course and the Rules in Action is facilitated by Netball NSW.

The other side of your umpire development is practical. It is important to practise your skills at training and not leave

it just for Saturday games. Choose a mentor carefully and make sure that you don’t take everything as gospel from

whoever you receive from. Any advice should be referenced back to the Rules and discussed with other umpires,

preferably badged.

Your investment in your umpiring can then be recognised by the achievement of both Association awards and

National Badges. If you would like to pursue any of these please contact the Umpires Co-ordinator to discuss.

GNA White Award

GNA Gosford Award

National C Badge

National B Badge

National A Badge

AANA – All Australia National Award

IFA – International Federation of Netball Associations

Aim High!!

Useful Links

National Umpire Development Framework – Netball Australia NUDF

Section 1 Online Theory Exam – NSW Netball Online Exam

Level 1 Umpire Accreditation – NSW Netball Level 1

Gosford Netball Association – http://www.gosfordnetball.com.au/

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GOSFORD NETBALL ASSOCIATION – WHITE AWARD KPIS

Pre-requisites:

A pass of 70% or more in the All Australia Netball Association Section I Theory Exam (Current for 6 years)

Umpires are responsible for ensuring the game is played in accordance with the rules. Umpires should demonstrate a rapport with players and team officials to enhance the playing of the game in a fair and reasonable manner.

Must be screened by Club with appropriate form submitted to Umpires Committee, prior to being assessed by Umpires committee.

Game Assessed:

A junior games deemed appropriate by the umpires committee, for the umpire to meet the requirements of this award.

This Umpire shall:

Have confident control of the game

Have a clear voice, loud enough for all players to hear and a sharp whistle

Have good court coverage for the full game

To be dresses accordingly, preferably in white or club uniform

Decisions – stepping penalised

Display a range of knowledge of minor rules, such as held ball and replaying of ball

Conduct an efficient toss-up

Obvious obstructions consistently penalised

Obvious contact consistently penalised

Signal and keep Centre passes correctly

Throw in should be called and indicated clearly where Throw in is to be taken

Must have good knowledge of general Rules together with consistency of their interpretation

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GOSFORD NETBALL ASSOCIATION – GOSFORD AWARD KPI’S

Pre-requisites:


Umpires are responsible for ensuring the game is played in accordance with the rules. Umpires should demonstrate a rapport with players and team officials to enhance the playing of the game in a fair and reasonable manner.

Must be screened by Club with appropriate form submitted prior to be assessed by Umpires committee.

Game Assessed:

A senior games deemed appropriate by the umpires committee, for the umpire to meet the requirements of this award.

This Umpire shall:

Have confident, firm but pleasant control of the game

Have a voice and whistle which are clear and sharp

Have clear announcement of infringements for all players to hear decisions given

Have fair to good coverage of the court for the full game

Penalise stepping

Have reasonable knowledge of minor general Rules such as held ball and show reasonable consistency of their interpretation

Signal and have Centre pass control

Be consistent with conduct to Toss-ups

Penalise obvious Obstruction consistently

Penalise obvious Contact consistently

Call and indicate where the Throw-in is to be taken

NOTE: this award is only valid for two (2) years and must be re-tested to be current

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National C Badge KPIs This is an entry level badge where the two major elements of control and basic decisions must be clearly

evident.

Pre-requisites

Level I Umpires Accreditation

Rules in Action — 2 units (optional at this level)


Pre Match Responsibilities

Before the start of play – check that the court, its surrounds, goalposts and the ball conform to the Rules and;

Off the Court – inspect players for uniform, jewellery, adornments and the correct length of fingernails.

Voice

Firm and decisive, generally heard easily.

Manner

Confident and pleasant.

Whistle

Crisp and clear.

Dress

Umpires shall wear clothes distinct from those of the players and preferably white or cream in colour. Suitable

shoes shall be worn.

Fitness

Has good coverage of the court for the entire game.

Positioning

At least level with, if not just ahead of, the ball.

Show knowledge of re- positioning to ensure a clear view of play.

No umpire shall be on court except to take a toss up.

Control

A candidate being tested at this level must be able to demonstrate that they are in control of the game

before they can umpire effectively. Therefore, the basic umpiring techniques of good positioning; clear, crisp

whistle blowing; firm, confident manner and audible calls need to be displayed.

As umpires progress in standard at this level, these umpiring techniques will be supported by sound basic decisions which compliment the standard of the game.

Terminology

Should be using correct terminology.

Decisions Consistency is important at any level. An umpire worthy of a ‘C’ Badge should be able to:

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doubt can be forgiven, provided the umpire checks with the scorer and appropriate instructions are given to scorers and timekeepers.

and at the Throw In.

interpretation.

Candidates for ‘C’ Badges should possess control, reasonably umpire the minor infringements, penalise all obvious

contacts and obstruction and display a knowledge of the Advantage Rule.

This is a beginner badge ONLY. Testers should not expect a perfect display

Game Assessed:

The GNA Umpires Committee will allocate a game deemed of a standard suitable for an umpire to meet the KPI’s for this Badge.

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National B Badge KPIs Pre-requisites

Level I Umpires Accreditation

Rules in Action — 2 units (optional at this level)


Pre Match Responsibilities

Before the start of play – check that the court, its surrounds, goalposts and the ball conform to the Rules and;

Off the Court – inspect players for uniform, jewellery, adornments and the correct length of fingernails.

Voice


Manner

Confident and pleasant.

Whistle

Crisp and clear.

Dress

Umpires shall wear clothes distinct from those of the players and preferably white or cream in colour. Suitable shoes

shall be worn.

Fitness

Has good coverage of the court for the entire game.

Positioning

1. At least level with, if not just ahead of, the ball.

2. Good positioning and quick re-positioning when play switches is most important at this level.

3. Moving to get a better view is essential.

4. No umpire shall be on court except to take a toss up.

Control

1. Use of the correct terms which assists the players and keeps the game flowing. Incorrect terms confuse the players and the umpire.

2. Efficiency in procedures and control of general infringements are expected.

3. Sound rule interpretations and an element of common sense in the application of the same must be shown.

Terminology

Use of correct terminology for penalties.

Decisions

Consistency is important at any level and especially under pressure.

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1. An immediate and continued display of: a) where to look; b) when to look; and c) what to look for.

2. At ‘B’ level the candidate is expected to show some ability to penalise infringements ahead of play and either acknowledge or penalise infringements behind play, whichever is the most appropriate action.

3. The Advantage Rule must be correctly applied so that play may be allowed to flow without the candidate losing control.

4. Use signals as per the Rule Book.

5. Candidates must show the beginnings of understanding between applying the rule and showing that they can understand the rule and apply it with a degree of common sense and feeling for the situation.

Obstruction

A candidate at this level will be expected to show a sound proficiency in the recognition and application of this

infringement and rule.

Contact

At this level a candidate is expected to show a more comprehensive knowledge and application of this infringement

and the rule than would be expected of a ‘C’ Badge umpire.

Candidates will show a level of co-operation and teamwork with their co-umpires when and where applicable,

particularly in borderline areas of control.

Candidates will be unaffected by external influences e.g. spectators.

It is expected there will be an understanding of "fair contest" between two players i.e. legal or illegal body

movements of two players.

Candidates for ‘B’ badges should show understanding of the finer points of: procedures; control of general

infringements; terminology; interpretation of Rules; what a player’s body can do; positioning and application of the

Advantage Rule.

Game Assessed:

The GNA Umpires Committee will allocate a game deemed of a standard suitable for an umpire to meet the KPI’s for this Badge.

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National A Badge KPIs Pre-requisites

Level II Umpires Accreditation

Rules in Action (2 units)


Voice


Manner

Firm, confident but pleasant.

Whistle

Should be loud, sharp and clear.

Dress

Umpires shall wear clothes distinct from those of the players and preferably white or cream in colour. Suitable shoes

shall be worn.

Fitness

Has excellent coverage of the court for the entire game

Positioning

1. At least level with, if not just ahead of, the ball.

2. Good positioning and quick re-positioning when play switches, is most important at this level.

3. Moving to get a better view is essential.

4. When play is in their area, candidates should be in position to view the area ahead of the play is well as where the ball is.

5. No umpire shall be on court except to take a toss up.

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National A Badge KPIs

Control

1. Uses correct terminology which helps the players by keeping the game flowing.

2. Efficiency in procedures and control of general infringements are expected.

3. Sound rule interpretations and an element of common sense in the application of the same must be shown.

4. Ensures that the game proceeds at the expected speed and level of the competition.

5. Makes no decision if not in a position to see clearly (being able to read the play complements positioning).

6. Is not susceptible to external influences e.g. spectators.

7. Has ultimate control of all players and officials through correct procedures and protocols.

8. Has excellent game control.

9. Co-operates with the other umpire to give full coverage of the game.

Terminology

Uses correct terminology at all times.

Decisions

Consistency is important at any level. Candidates must achieve a high success rate for all major infringements.

1. An immediate and continued display of:

a) where to look;

b) when to look; and

c) what to look for.

2. At ‘A’ level it is expected that the candidate has the ability to penalise infringements ahead of play and to either acknowledge or penalise infringements behind play, whichever is the most appropriate action at the time.

3. The Advantage Rule must be correctly applied with skill at all times so that the play may be allowed to flow without the candidate losing control.

4. The use of signals helps with the speed and the flow of the game. To help players position quickly, Candidates should display well executed signals to indicate all infringements.

5. Candidates must show understanding between just applying the rule and showing that they can understand the rule and apply it with a degree of common sense for the situation and with precision, accuracy and consistency.

Obstruction

Candidates at this level are expected to be highly proficient in the recognition of obstruction and demonstrate a high degree of

skill in the application of appropriate decisions, particularly “Advantage”.

Contact

It is expected that the candidate react with either a decision or an ‘Advantage’ call to most incidents of contact which interfere

with an opponent's play. At this level, an umpire should show an in depth understanding of the difference between contact and

contest and umpire accordingly. It is important at this level for a candidate to demonstrate a common sense understanding of

all the rules and their application.

Candidates must show a feel for the game. There should be a very professional approach to the game and all its aspects.

Endorsement of ‘A’ Badge umpires

Endorsement will be for a period of 6 years.

A candidate who has passed AA screening will be deemed to have been endorsed.

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BEGINNER UMPIRE ASSESSMENT

Umpire Name: Theory Mark/Year:

Game Assessed (grade / court / teams):

Key Performance Indicator Competent

Comments Yes No

Before the game the Umpire:

Checks the court and equipment

Checks players are wearing correct uniform, no jewellery and have correct nail length

Is correctly dressed

For the duration of the game the Umpire:

Blows the whistle consistently for centre pass, whistle can be heard by most players

Uses a voice loud enough to be heard by players involved in the penalty

Mostly controls the correct area of court and meets co-umpire at intervals

Identifies some minor infringements that are very obvious eg. Stepping, held ball, out of court

Identifies some major infringements that are very obvious eg. contact and obstruction

Knows how to indicate all goals scored, basic direction of penalties and attempts to use some hand signals

Attempts to be level with the play and knows basic positioning for throw ins, centre passes, etc

Begins to use correct terminology to call infringements

Is confident in making decisions at this level

General Comments:

Strengths:

Areas for further development:

Assessor Name: Badge:

Signature: Date:

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GOSFORD NETBALL ASSOCIATION – WHITE AWARD TESTER TRAINING SHEET

NAME TRAINER

CLUB DATE

Performance Criteria Competent

Comment Yes No

Match Responsibilities

Conducts pre match responsibilities effectively

Communication

Clear voice, loud enough for all players to hear

Displays a manner which is confident and pleasant

Ensures that the use of whistle is crisp and clear

Fitness

Demonstrates good coverage of the court for full game

Positioning

Good positioning along sideline and for centre passes

Able to position on back line to see in and around circle

Remains off the court except to take a toss up

Control

Confident control of the game

Decisions

Stepping penalised

Display a range of knowledge of minor rules, such as held ball and replaying of ball

Conduct an efficient toss up

Obvious obstruction/contact consistently penalised. Throw in should indicated clearly

General Comments

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GOSFORD NETBALL ASSOCIATION – GOSFORD AWARD TESTER TRAINING SHEET

NAME TRAINER

CLUB DATE


Comment Yes No



Communication

Clear voice, loud enough for all players to hear



Good use of hand signals

Fitness

Fair to good coverage of the court for the full game

Positioning

Is able to remain level with, if not just ahead of the ball at most times

Is able to re-position to gain a clear view of play


Control

Confident, firm but pleasant control of the game

Decisions

Stepping penalised

Reasonable knowledge of minor general rules such as held ball and show reasonable consistency

Signal and centre pass control

Obvious obstruction/contact consistently penalised

Throw-in should call and indicate where the throw in is to be taken

General Comments

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GOSFORD NETBALL ASSOCIATION – NATIONAL C BADGE TESTER TRAINING SHEET

NAME TRAINER

CLUB DATE


Comment Yes No



Communication

Uses a firm and decisive voice and is heard easily



Fitness

Demonstrates good coverage of the court

Positioning

Is able to remain level with, if not just ahead of the ball at most times

Is able to re-position to gain a clear view of play


Control

Demonstrates basic umpire techniques to maintain control of the game

Terminology

Uses correct terminology

Decisions

Demonstrates consistency in correctly penalising all minor infringements

Is able to penalise obvious obstruction and contact infringements

Uses hand signals to indicate infringements

Demonstrates a basic understanding of the advantage rule

General Comments

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GOSFORD NETBALL ASSOCIATION INC.

SCREENING REQUEST

Name:

Club:

Award to be screened for (please tick)

White Gosford National

Date Game Trainer Comments

Convenor Comments:

Umpires Convenor: Date:

NOTE: Umpires Convenor must sign this form to indicate that the candidate is ready for screening and has been trained. No candidate will be screened without this form for any award.

GNA Umpire Convenor/Committee Use:

Date received:

Assessment scheduled (date, game, etc):

Assessor Name:

Date Assessed: Award achieved:

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MATCH PROTOCOLS FOR GNA COMPETITION

Umpires are Officials of the game, not of a team. Wherever possible umpires should wear white attire. If club uniform is worn, a white shirt or jumper should be worn over the top.

Before the match

Check in at the GNA Umpire room

Inspect the court and its surrounds to ensure that the playing surface is safe, that the goal pads are in place and the ball comply with the specifications in the Rules of Netball

Inspect the players’ uniforms, jewellery adornment and fingernails to ensure safety – the fingernail check should be done VISUALLY, DO NOT touch the player’s hands/fingers

Encourage the Captains to toss as soon as possible

Toss for ends as soon as the Captains have notified of the result of their toss

Identify that each team has a Scorer and that they stand together in the centre of the sideline.

Whistle Protocols

Both whistles are warnings and only blown if the teams are not on court

30 second whistle is whistle roll

10 second whistle more urgent

Usual/normal whistle for all decisions

To Start/restart of play – Arm held high angled towards goal end of team with pass

During Play

Work closely with co-umpire by being in position and ready for an appeal at all times (along the sideline and just beyond the transverse line of the co-umpire)

Indicate Goal Scored – Arm held vertically

Indicate each Centre Pass immediately after each goal is scored

Position to be able to conduct a Toss Up if that decision is given and you are the nearer umpire

Consistent and appropriate use of signals to enhance communication between the umpires and the players. Signals to be meaningful re-creations of what the umpire is penalising

Setting of penalties to be accompanied by clear signals indicating what the Penalty is for, to which team it is being awarded and which player , if any, is being stood out of play. (Players must take on total responsibility when involved in a Penalty – beside and away and not in front, etc.)

Injury or Illness

After ‘on court’ player calls ‘time’, the concerned player must leave the court within 30 seconds. Hold time, Facing timekeeper, one hand vertical and other horizontal to form ‘T’; Both teams may make substitutions or team changes, within the 30 seconds Note where the ball is, without needing to pick it up and hold it

Intervals

Meet with co-umpire at centre circle and verify next Centre Pass with each other

Match Ending

blow long whistle roll immediately the hooter sounds for ‘time’

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GOSFORD NETBALL ASSOCIATION – FINALS SERIES PROTOCOLS

The GNA Finals competition is governed by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association. All games are played using the Netball Australia Rule book. Please read the following carefully, you need to ensure your team officials, players and spectators understand the respective GNA Code of Conduct. No breach of the Constitution, By-Laws or Codes of Conduct will be tolerated.

SCORERS

All teams must supply a scorer. They must be at least 15 years of age. Scorers are to stand/sit TOGETHER in the centre of the court on the sideline opposite to the spectators. Scorers are to have a stopwatch to keep time for any stoppages notified by the umpires. Scorers are allowed to leave the Bench during intervals but must leave the scoresheet.

TEAMS

The first named team will occupy the Team 1 Bench to the left of the scorers and Team 2 will occupy the Team 2 Bench to the right (as indicated on map attached). The Coach, Manager, Primary Carer and up to five players, not on court (registered with that team), constitute the Team Bench and should remain in the designated area for the duration of the game (except for players warming up).

All teams should identify the person/s from each team that is performing the roles of: Primary Carer – is the only person allowed on court during a Stoppage; players may not leave the court – please monitor. Team Officials – any Team Official may approach the players to provide hydration during a Stoppage; Captain – is the only person allowed to clarify rules with the umpires during an interval or after the game. You should also identify the additional players that will be considered part of the Team Bench.

Reminder that Team Officials or bench players MAY COACH while play is in progress provided they are positioned at the Team Bench. Coaching is also allowed during intervals and during stoppages (refer Rule 6.2).

STOPPAGES (INCLUDING INJURY TIME)

As per Rule 5.3.2 Timekeepers. Timekeeper should advise the umpires 10 seconds remain prior to the end of the stoppage. All stoppage time will be played at the end of the LAST quarter.

SPECTATORS

Clubs are reminded they are responsible for their own spectators. Please ensure they are aware of spectator areas and the relevant Code of Conduct. Spectators are not to approach SCORERS or UMPIRES for the duration of the game. ONLY Team Captains are permitted to approach the umpires (refer Rule 5.1.1 V).

PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC

There is to be no pedestrian traffic or warming-up of teams in areas designated for Team Benches or Scorers. Please refer to attached map.

DRAWN GAME

In the event of a draw at full time in Semi-Finals or Finals (including extra time for stoppages): Teams shall change ends and play two seven (7) minute periods with a one (1) minute interval at half time. Teams shall change ends at half-time. Both teams may make team changes or substitutions during these intervals. The Centre Pass is taken by the team entitled to the next Centre Pass. If at the end of the extra time, it is still a draw, the game shall continue without an interval until one team has a TWO (2) GOAL ADVANTAGE.

SCORERS MUST IMMEDIATELY ADVISE THE UMPIRES WHEN THIS OCCURS.

In the event of a drawn Grand Final after the initial extra time, joint winners will be declared.

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DEALING WITH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS – PLAYER / COACH / SPECTATOR

At some point in officiating a match your umpiring may not be appreciated by everyone. Players, coaches, spectators and unfortunately even other umpires may have a less than favourable opinion of your decisions. It is important not to take these situations personally or allow them to discourage your from umpiring. Often the individuals are not well informed of the Rules or have the necessary experience to control their responses.

There are also times that you may make the wrong decision and these are commented on. It is important to remember that every umpire will make mistakes and while it is not nice to hear people comment it does not determine our ability as an umpire. You must learn ways to ignore when these comments are made and use them to improve your umpire skills. Umpires are not expected to deal with occasions when players, coaches or spectators do not conduct themselves responsibly and there are proper channels for umpires to follow when this occurs.

The action of sending a player from the court should not be seen as the only option for umpires. A comprehensive knowledge of the Rules and experience with the game is recommended before the use of rule 13.1 – Warning, suspension and Ordering Off. Discipline has a variety of options available to umpires to apply when you have someone challenge a decision, displays inappropriate behaviour, including offensive language or aggression toward other players.

If there is a situation that is making you feel uncomfortable while you are umpiring or you feel threatened, the following options should be used:

Send someone to the Admin Building to request a member of your club or GNA Executive to come to the court; If you feel that further action needs to be taken, go to the Admin Building and complete an Incident Report

form (sample provided on the next 2 pages); It is important that it is reported on the day that it happens and not leave it to ‘chat’ about later; The decision to send someone from the court should not be taken lightly and an Incident Report form should be

completed if this happens.

Often a well-developed ‘look’ can be enough to silence disruptive players and the inner confidence that you have in your own ability because you know the Rules by the Rule book and not just by accident allows you to deal with minor comments that may be made.

The welfare of the players is your priority and your own ego must be set aside when umpiring a match. Approaching a trusted advisor or mentor to discuss after the incident is a good habit to develop. It helps you to work out strategies to deal with these situations and along the way improves you as an umpire.

This does not mean that players, coaches or spectators have the right to behave inappropriately – they have their

own code of conduct that they must adhere to. Do not hesitate reporting an incident if you feel it is required. The

report can then be dealt with appropriately by GNA and helps to ensure that other umpires are not subjected to

inappropriate behaviour. A sample of the form that needs to be completed is on the following page.

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NETBALL NSW: INCIDENT REPORT FORM

(used by Gosford Netball Association)

This report sheet is to be completed on incidents occurring within a competition and must be lodged with the relevant official of Netball NSW or the District/League Association in accordance with the specified timeframes.

Date: Competition: Division:

Teams: vs

If the incident is regarding the conduct of a player, please complete the following:

Offending Players Team:

Offending Players Position:

Offending Players Name:

If the incident is regarding the conduct of any other person, please complete the following:

Persons Name: Persons District:

CHARGE: Please tick appropriate offence. If more than one offence, tick all appropriate boxes.

Fighting / striking with a clenched fist. Using abusive, obscene and/or threatening language.

Striking with an open hand. Striking with a ball or other object.

Kicking / attempting to kick. Deliberately tripping an opponent.

Attempting to strike with a clenched fist. Deliberately elbowing.

Racial / discriminatory abuse. Undue rough play.

Unsporting conduct, including disputing decisions. Repeated deliberate infringements.

Please answer the following:

1. Was a warning given to the player during the game? Yes No

2. Was the player suspended for a specified period during the game? Yes No

If yes for how long? (e.g. 3 centres, 1 interval)

3. Was the player ordered off (whole game)? Yes No

4. Was the player abusive towards the Official(s) after the game? Yes No

5. If the matter is referred to a Disciplinary Hearing, you may be required to appear and give evidence. Will this

cause difficulty for you? Yes No

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Please give specifics of the offence (include word for word verbals or swearing) and list any witness / witnesses.

Name: Signature:

Contact Information:

Signature of Netball NSW and/or District/League Association Official:

Date: Time:

Netball NSW and/or District/League Association Official Use:

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My Umpiring Objectives

S pecific

M easurable

A chievable

R ealistic

T imely

What do I want to achieve:

When do I want to achieve this:

What do I need to do to achieve this:

What commitment am I prepared to make toward this:

Review and assessment:

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Umpire Self Assessment Report

Match:

Date:

Mentor:

I have chosen to use this match to work on:

My preparation for this match included: / My pre-match warm-up was effective because:

I was pleased with these aspects of my performance:

How could I have performed better?

Preparation:

Pre-match warm up:

During the match:

After the match:

What do I need to strengthen my performance, e.g. advice, specific training, etc?

Mentor Feedback:

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UMPIRE INFORMATION NOTIFICATION

Contact Details:

Name:

Address:

Date of Birth:

Home Phone: Mobile:

Email:

Preferred method of contact: Home Mobile Email Facebook

How often do you check email?

Qualifications:

National A Date achieved:

National B Date achieved:

National C Date achieved:

GNA White Date achieved:

GNA Gosford Date achieved:

No qualification

Practical experience:

Education:

Section I Theory Exam Date Passed: Result Achieved:

Section II Theory Exam Date Passed: Result Achieved:

Level I Accreditation Date achieved:

Level II Accreditation Date achieved:

Rules in Action Date achieved:

Commitment on Saturday (please write the team that applies at each timeslot):

Activity 8:45am 10:00am 11:15am 12:30pm 1:50pm 3:15pm

Play

Coach

Watch

Reps

Work/Other

Availability for Umpiring duties:

Weekly Fortnightly Other:

Comments:

Please advise if there is anything that you would like assistance with during the season:

Thank you for your help in providing this information. Please be assured that this information will be kept confidential for the purpose of developing your umpiring at Club Name Netball Club.

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