Umpiring
Umpire Guidance and Quiz
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Rules Query from recent Umpiring Seminars
Scenario:
Blue GS runs off the Goal Line, behind the post to gain a better position, and retakes a position on the court back in the Goal Circle. The GK follows the GS (taking the exact same route!) and once back on court the GK retakes her position to mark the GS.
Answer:
Yes the GK is permitted to leave the court to re-take a better position as per rule 8.3.2 (ii) as is the privilege for any player on court.
If the GK attempted to defend the GS while out of court this would need penalising as per rule 11.3.2 (i) and/or 11.2 (ii)
Blue GS runs off the Goal Line, behind the post to gain a better position, and retakes a position on the court back in the Goal Circle. The GK follows the GS (taking the exact same route!) and once back on court the GK retakes her position to mark the GS.
Answer:
Yes the GK is permitted to leave the court to re-take a better position as per rule 8.3.2 (ii) as is the privilege for any player on court.
If the GK attempted to defend the GS while out of court this would need penalising as per rule 11.3.2 (i) and/or 11.2 (ii)
INF Clarification of Rules
INF have provided some clarification of the news rules. Umpires, players and coaches should make themselves familiar with these.
http://netball.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/RAP_Response_to_INF_Rules_Questions_February_2017.pdf
http://netball.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/RAP_Response_to_INF_Rules_Questions_February_2017.pdf
Player Suspension
Umpires should complete the following paper work when suspending or ordering off a player.
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Umpiring Pathway
To get started:
FENA C Award
- Join a club and practice scoring and umpiring at training sessions.
- Attend a C Award course
- Get a mentor to assist you with your umpiring in your club. Contact the County Umpiring Secretary to help you get a mentor if none in the handbook is available.
- The mentor will recommend to the committee if you are ready to progress to be mentored in lowest division of the Tyne and Wear League.
- The mentor will recommend when you are ready for your test.
- Submit the test application form to the county Umpiring Secretary.
- Take the FENA C Award
This is made up of a test paper consisting of 20 questions requiring YES/NO answers, where a minimum of 17 questions need to be answered correctly. Then a practical test of a minimum of 30 minutes where umpires must show their ability in the application of the rules and controlling the game by:
- Correct use of voice, whistle and terminology
- Positioning and movement
- Penalising correctly, obvious infringements of the rules
- Appearance and manner
- Ability to score correctly, and call the score at each centre pass
- Continue Umpiring appropriate matches in lowest division, after 5 matches you will be assessed by a tester to verify your competency to umpire higher divisions.
- All C Awards will be continually re-assessed during their period of active umpiring in the county.
FENA B Award
- Contact our umpiring secretary in the first instance if you are interested in working on your B award.
- Attend a B award Course (This is administered through the Regional Association)
- Get mentored in Division 2 of the Regional League, mentors appointed by Regional Committee.
- Mentor will recommend when you are ready to be tested. Complete and submit your B Award application form to the county Umpiring Secretary.
- Mentor to recommend you to the County committee if you are ready for your test in which case you will be allowed to umpire Division 1 matches with a mentor.
- Take the FENA B Award test
Candidates are required to umpire a good standard game for the duration of one hour. They will be expected to control a high proportion of faults which occur in the obvious line of vision and to demonstrate some ability to see and control faults in off the ball situations. Accurate terminology, effective communication, fitness combined with wise movement are all expected to be evident. They must answer satisfactorily a minimum of 7 oral questions from 10 questions selected by the Testers from a prepared booklet.
As a B award umpire you are eligible to:
- Umpire at Regional Leagues and some National Events (subject to passing a fitness test)
- Take the Umpire Tutor Award
- Become a Tester for the C and B Award
- Progress to the A Award
- Gain umpiring experience by making yourself available for Regional and National events.
TWCNA offers the opportunity to C Umpires who wish to gain the B award to umpire in their county first division with an approved mentor. This is subject to the umpire having been assessed as ready for their test and that they have submitted their application and fee to the Regional Umpiring Secretary. If the trainee meets the criteria above then they should apply in writing to the TWCNA County Secretary for permission, enclosing appropriate supporting information. If approved by the committee the Secretaries of all the teams in the 1st Division will be informed by the League Secretary that the umpire has been approved to officiate first division games with a mentor. It is the responsibility of the trainee to find games to umpire and arrange for a mentor approved by the county committee, to be present. The trainee should also confirm with the team providing the other umpire to ensure that their umpire is qualified as it is not permitted for two trainees to umpire the same match. Finally the trainee should inform the two teams playing. This is purely a courtesy as the teams do not have the right to object and already know the trainee has been approved - it also avoids any disagreements on the night! Finally it is up to the trainee to agree with their mentor any reimbursement of expenses that the mentor may require. A list of approved mentors is being drawn up by the T&W Committee currently and will be published on the website in due course (in the meantime you may apply to the League Secretary or Umpiring Secretary for information on mentors).
FENA A Award
(This award/pathway is managed by the Regional Umpiring Secretary in conjunction with England Netball Officiating)
- To progress to the 'A' Award candidates must have had at least one year's experience in umpiring various types of matches such as club, regional etc since passing the B Award.
- The 'A' Award will involve candidates taking a written paper held twice a year in May and November and lasts 3 hours in which different types of questions relating to all sections of the current rules book need to be answered correctly.
- You must complete a log of the matches you umpire (Blue Card). When this is complete and you have gained a Pass on your written paper you can ask to have an assessment. When this is gained you can apply to take your A test.
- Candidates will be watched for a minimum period of one hour on a high level premier/national match and must satisfy the Testers in:
- Practical umpiring ability
- Answering oral questions, either by explanation or at the candidates discretion, by demonstration
As an A Award umpire you are eligible to:
- Umpire at National events including leagues and tournaments (after completing a fitness test), England training sessions
- Become a Tester for C, B and A Award
- Assistance to progress to the A Award and ultimately to the National Accreditation and International Award may be sought via England Netball Association.
FENA C Award
- Join a club and practice scoring and umpiring at training sessions.
- Attend a C Award course
- Get a mentor to assist you with your umpiring in your club. Contact the County Umpiring Secretary to help you get a mentor if none in the handbook is available.
- The mentor will recommend to the committee if you are ready to progress to be mentored in lowest division of the Tyne and Wear League.
- The mentor will recommend when you are ready for your test.
- Submit the test application form to the county Umpiring Secretary.
- Take the FENA C Award
This is made up of a test paper consisting of 20 questions requiring YES/NO answers, where a minimum of 17 questions need to be answered correctly. Then a practical test of a minimum of 30 minutes where umpires must show their ability in the application of the rules and controlling the game by:
- Correct use of voice, whistle and terminology
- Positioning and movement
- Penalising correctly, obvious infringements of the rules
- Appearance and manner
- Ability to score correctly, and call the score at each centre pass
- Continue Umpiring appropriate matches in lowest division, after 5 matches you will be assessed by a tester to verify your competency to umpire higher divisions.
- All C Awards will be continually re-assessed during their period of active umpiring in the county.
FENA B Award
- Contact our umpiring secretary in the first instance if you are interested in working on your B award.
- Attend a B award Course (This is administered through the Regional Association)
- Get mentored in Division 2 of the Regional League, mentors appointed by Regional Committee.
- Mentor will recommend when you are ready to be tested. Complete and submit your B Award application form to the county Umpiring Secretary.
- Mentor to recommend you to the County committee if you are ready for your test in which case you will be allowed to umpire Division 1 matches with a mentor.
- Take the FENA B Award test
Candidates are required to umpire a good standard game for the duration of one hour. They will be expected to control a high proportion of faults which occur in the obvious line of vision and to demonstrate some ability to see and control faults in off the ball situations. Accurate terminology, effective communication, fitness combined with wise movement are all expected to be evident. They must answer satisfactorily a minimum of 7 oral questions from 10 questions selected by the Testers from a prepared booklet.
As a B award umpire you are eligible to:
- Umpire at Regional Leagues and some National Events (subject to passing a fitness test)
- Take the Umpire Tutor Award
- Become a Tester for the C and B Award
- Progress to the A Award
- Gain umpiring experience by making yourself available for Regional and National events.
TWCNA offers the opportunity to C Umpires who wish to gain the B award to umpire in their county first division with an approved mentor. This is subject to the umpire having been assessed as ready for their test and that they have submitted their application and fee to the Regional Umpiring Secretary. If the trainee meets the criteria above then they should apply in writing to the TWCNA County Secretary for permission, enclosing appropriate supporting information. If approved by the committee the Secretaries of all the teams in the 1st Division will be informed by the League Secretary that the umpire has been approved to officiate first division games with a mentor. It is the responsibility of the trainee to find games to umpire and arrange for a mentor approved by the county committee, to be present. The trainee should also confirm with the team providing the other umpire to ensure that their umpire is qualified as it is not permitted for two trainees to umpire the same match. Finally the trainee should inform the two teams playing. This is purely a courtesy as the teams do not have the right to object and already know the trainee has been approved - it also avoids any disagreements on the night! Finally it is up to the trainee to agree with their mentor any reimbursement of expenses that the mentor may require. A list of approved mentors is being drawn up by the T&W Committee currently and will be published on the website in due course (in the meantime you may apply to the League Secretary or Umpiring Secretary for information on mentors).
FENA A Award
(This award/pathway is managed by the Regional Umpiring Secretary in conjunction with England Netball Officiating)
- To progress to the 'A' Award candidates must have had at least one year's experience in umpiring various types of matches such as club, regional etc since passing the B Award.
- The 'A' Award will involve candidates taking a written paper held twice a year in May and November and lasts 3 hours in which different types of questions relating to all sections of the current rules book need to be answered correctly.
- You must complete a log of the matches you umpire (Blue Card). When this is complete and you have gained a Pass on your written paper you can ask to have an assessment. When this is gained you can apply to take your A test.
- Candidates will be watched for a minimum period of one hour on a high level premier/national match and must satisfy the Testers in:
- Practical umpiring ability
- Answering oral questions, either by explanation or at the candidates discretion, by demonstration
As an A Award umpire you are eligible to:
- Umpire at National events including leagues and tournaments (after completing a fitness test), England training sessions
- Become a Tester for C, B and A Award
- Assistance to progress to the A Award and ultimately to the National Accreditation and International Award may be sought via England Netball Association.