Umpire Information

Pine Hills Netball Club has a strong base of umpires of all ages and abilities. Our umpires start with junior games and are mentored by our senior umpires to gain experience. Umpires are required to complete training through online modules, courses at Downey Park and practical experience at Pine Hills Netball Club. 

Many of our umpires have progressed to successfully attain their National C Badge. Our senior umpires are often selected to umpire DPNA finals, umpire at State Carnivals and to umpire at the State Netball Centre.

Anyone is eligible to start umpiring the year they turn 13, provided they have already had at least 2 years' experience playing in a competitive competition.  

Non-competitive games for players aged 7,8 and 9 are umpired by the team coach.

If you are interested in umpiring for Pine Hills, or if you have any other questions, please contact our Umpire Convenor.  Pine Hills Netball Club will reimburse costs to attend approved umpire training courses and sit theoretical exams.

• Link to the rules of netball

Beginner Umpire

• Rules of Netball Theory Examination (online)
• Introduction to Umpiring session at Downey Park Clubhouse (Feb/March)

Level 1

• Foundation Umpire Course(online)

Junior Award

• Junior Award given following testing by Downey Park officials

C Badge

• National Accreditation - Link to C Badge Performance Indicators

B Badge

• National Accreditation - Link to B Badge Performance Indicators

Maintaining Accreditation:

• Every 4 years, umpires who hold a National Accreditation must acquire a certain amount of points to keep their current level of accreditation valid. 
• 50% of these points should be completed through on court umpiring
• The successful completion of the Rule of Netball Theory Exam is a mandatory requirement for updating any badge level.
• Link to Updating Requirements