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If you are a current badged umpire and enquiring about available shifts please contact Aleks Gavran mb: 0426 557 164

If you are an aspiring umpire, follow the steps on the attached link https://vic.netball.com.au/how-to-become-an-umpire-accreditation​

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Prerequisites- Within Association 

• Minimum age 14 years

• Complete Foundation Umpire Course via Netball Australia

• Pass Umpire Theory Exam via Netball Australia

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How to start

1. Have current Netball Victoria Membership via Netball Victoria

2. Complete Theory & Foundation online courses via Netball Australia

3. Start umpiring at training with your club

4. Progress to umpire pool 11U Tuesday, Copperfield College Sydenham

5. Progress to umpire pool 11U, 13U, 15U, Ladies Wednesday Caroline Springs Leisure Centre

6. Once you have achieved the checklist speak to the Umpire Mentor & Umpire Co-Ordinator regarding the next step in the pathway and how to achieve your C Badge. 

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Contacts:

Umpire Co-Ordinator- Aleks Gavran mb: 0426 557 164   

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Expectations

We expect all our Umpires to conduct themselves in a sporting and professional manner, not just whilst they are training, but also if playing, coaching or even spectating. As an Umpire you are now representing SACSNA and have a responsibility to promote a professional and positive image.

• MAKE UMPIRING A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE

• ENCOURAGE CONFIDENCE & COMMITMENT

• PRIDE IN APPEARANCE & PERFORMANCE

• PROGRESSION FROM TRAINEE TO BADGED UMPIRE

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Green Arm Band Initiative

The Green Band initiative is part of Netball Victoria’s and SACSNA's ongoing commitment and to creating a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for all members of our netball community, especially our young umpires and coaches.

The program empowers umpires under the age of 18, by providing them with green bands and scrunchies to enhance visibility and promote empathy and respect from players, coaches, and spectators.

Why the Green Band initiative? - Safeguards umpires under 18 years old and raises awareness of Child Safe Standards.

- Promotes respect and empathy toward young officials.

- Encourages positive sideline behaviour, ensuring a welcoming environment for all.

 

By clearly identifying young umpires and coaches, we can better protect them from negative sideline behaviour and support their growth as officials. How it works: -Umpires and coaches under 18 years old wear a green band or scrunchie during matches. -Umpire Supervisors and Court Supervisors oversee sideline behaviour and provide support. -The program works in tandem with Netball Australia’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.

More information can be found on the fact sheet. Click here.