You can also access a digital copy on the netball australia website. Offside when a player steps over an area which theyre not permitted in, with or without the ball is called offside. The better you know the rules the more confident you will be when have to umpire, play and coach. New and revised netball queensland suite of policies and guidelines are listed below. It is an educational pathway based on courses, ongoing professional development and practical umpiring experience. Complete the foundation umpiring course, enrol via mynetball 5. If youre currently playing netball or are planning to get into the sport, not as one of the seven team players on the court but as an umpire, then you must take note of the crucial rule changes or new rules regarding umpiring. The rules remain at all times the property of the international netball federation and copies of the rules downloaded here are strictly not for sale or reprint. If you are a first time umpire or just want to refresh yourself with the rules come along to our first steps to umpiring classes which are a great way to learn basic umpiring along with people of.
A penalty pass or pass or shot is awarded for contact and obstruction. Umpiring is continually changing, with new techniques being developed to upskill our game along with rule changes and clarifications to keep us on our toes. There are plenty of opportunities, plus clear development systems for those wanting to officiate at the highest level. Wdna has a close relationship with netball wa and we work together to provide the best education for. The official rules of netball were updated by the international netball federation in august 2015, with the new rules to be in place in all netball australia associated competitions and events. If you are going for a badge you should always have a copy of your official rules of netball with you when umpiring. The rules of netball are set out in the international rules of netball book available from sports distributors click here to purchase a hard copy. The international netball federation introduced a new edition of the rules of netball in august 2015, which applies to international matches, and all affiliated competitions and events in australia. Take note of these updated netball umpiring rules social. All of the resources below are direct links to the netball wa website click here for good basic umpiring information regarding the rules, it has videos, rule book online, faqs. If you would like to purchase a rules of netball book these are available from the national netball associations that are affiliated to. Netball umpiring is also a great pathway into the world of professional sport. The team with the ball, through running, jumping, throwing and catching, attempts to move the ball into its. Hkna are pleased to report on a successful trip to netball wa in perth by two umpires, emma gregory and khan murray, along with two.
Always finish each training session with the quick quiz section. Introduction netball is an exciting, fast and skilful game of fair contest. Learn the rule and the umpires signals to improve your play and your. If a player goes offside, it is called a penalty and it is a free pass to the. Umpiring accreditation netball australia has a wellestablished accreditation system, endorsed by the australian sports commission.
The rules of netball 2018 edition is the new official rules of the game. If you have any queries regarding netball queensland policies please contact your netball queensland development officer or the community and sport development team on 07 3426 9530. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to netball rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Fna sells copies of the rule book, so you can get them during their office hours check on their website for uptodate office hours, or on match days during the season. It is the responsibility of umpires to apply the rules of the game with impartiality, fairness and consistency. The rules of netball international netball federation. Officials of the international netball federation inf have decided to amend the rules of netball in a congress meeting conducted in sydney in august 2015. An updated new rules book 2018 edition incorporating the amendments has been published and is available through the inf.
The international netball federation introduced an updated edition of the rules of netball in november 2019, which applies to international matches, and all affiliated competitions and events in australia from 1 january 2020. We have a lot of queries about the replay rule so we thought wed have a go at explaining it. Sit the rules of netball theory exam, enrol via mynetball 4. Dunedin netball centre is working to upskill the level of. Netball rule changes starting in the friendlies 2016 ready for the winter league. Quick tips for umpiring at nhv netball hutt valley sportstg, fixtures, results, ladders, statistics, news and events for the netball hutt valley centre, on sportstg, the home of grassroots sport.
Official rules of netball section 1 organisation of the game 5 organisation of the game 1. Netball victoria has a range of apparel for umpires to purchase through our online uniform shop. In july 2017, there were some small changes made based on feedback from member countries to provide further clarity around aspects of the rules. The new netball rules 2016 cover different facets of the games and affect league and event organisers, clubs, players, coaches, umpires, and.
Attached are the notes from our basic umpiring course. The program will include theory and practical umpiring, and participants need to be dressed appropriately and provide own whistle, rule book, water bottle and refreshments. The most recent examination mark is the current result and pass marks are valid for 4 years. At inf congress 2015 new rules were approved for implementation in international matches from january 1 2016. These changes were implemented in all netball australiaassociated events and competitions from january 1, 2016.
The rules of netball theory examination tests the basic rules of the game. Netball is an exciting, fast and skilful game of fair contest. This is the new revised edition of the official netball rules issued by netball australia. Contact your local clubassociation for umpire coaching and badging how to become a bench official. Quick tips for umpiring at nhv netball hutt valley. It explains the rule in full and says what to award. If you are coaching, umpiring, or managing a set, go. The following documents and links outline the rules and regulations under which netball is played within the perth netball association. Match day office official rule books and whistles are sold each match day from the pna office at matthews netball centre. If youd like to get involved, just chat to your state or territory member organisation. Weve updated this video to include the amendments made in november 2017. Basic umpiring netball rules sheet teaching resources. Use the ask the umpires questions to promote further discussion around the rule, and reinforce the most important aspects of the learning by referencing the umpire coaching tips. Obtain a copy and study the official rules of netball book 3.
Gilbert netball is the official and exclusive ball supplier to inf 4 5 1. Welcome to the 2017 netball season my name is nicola humphrey and i am the ace umpire convenor this year. Umpire development with jacqui jashari c and b badged umpire only. All umpires should have a copy of the rules whenever they are umpiring. It is an online examination that is accessible all year. Located at the state netball centre, we are the the governing body of netball in western australia.
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