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Umpiring News - Rules Review
Sheelagh Redpath (Officiating Manager) and Bill Alexander (International Umpire) will be visiting the Walsall Campus Sports Centre, Wolverhampton Univesity, Gorway Road, Walsall WS1 3BD on 28th June 2008 to conduct a rules review. All are invited as the rules will effect all team and match officials, including scorers, table officials and coaches. If you would like to attend, please email mailto:westmidlands@englandnetball.co.uk or call 01902 518752. The review will be fun a interactive session, beginning at 10am and will finish at approximately 12.30pm.
Last Updated: 5th June 2008
In this section you will find information about the Netball Umpiring Award structure for umpires, tutors and testers, as well as application forms for the various courses, if you would prefer to receive an application by post please call Sharon Wells 0121 464 6004
Profiling of Umpires
All those wishing to attend any of our umpiring courses or tests must have completed an Umpires Profile form. This is to ensure we are to provide you with up to date information. In addition we are able to monitor your beginners award and the date you need to retake this award or progress to your C Award.
 Umpire's Profile Form in Word format
AENA Beginner's Umpires Award
Next course available: Sunday 22nd June 2008
Further courses available: To be confirmed
Application form available: Now
Who Should Attend: Club Players, Little League Managers and Primary School Teachers. Must be over the age of 14. This is a basic course and little experience of umpiring is required.
This qualification has to be renewed every three years. The alternative would be to take the 'C' Award qualification (no expiry date).
Please note applications for the course will not be accepted without a completed Umpire's Profile form
Course Description in Word Format
Course Application Form in Word Format
AENA Beginner's Award Written Test
A written assessment is required to pass the Beginners award. The cost of which is included in the course fee.
Next written test available: Tuesday 24th June 2008 - 7pm Birmingham Sport Centre, Highgate Road, Birmingham
AENA Beginner Award Practical Test
Those wishing to become qualified should be affiliated to AENA.
The theory test paper is normally taken in the week following the course. The practical test is normally organised 2 - 3 times per year.
Getting tested: Shenley Court Leisure Centre, Shenley Court Lane, Northfield B29 4HE
Practical Test Application Form in Word Format
AENA 'C' Award Umpiring Course
Next course available: To be confirmed
Application form available:
Who Should Attend?
Affiliated members of AENA (either individual or via schools), club players, Little League personnel and Teachers. Those with umpiring experience either at League or AENA Beginner level.
Course Description in Word Format
Course Application Form in Word Format
AENA 'B' Award Umpiring Course
All those wishing to work towards their B Award should contact the Regional Umpiring Secretary Zena Johnston 01562 741 515
Who Should Attend?
Those with either one year experience as a C Award Umpire or have been talent identified.
Course Description in Word Format
scUK Safeguarding and Protecting Children
We advise that all umpires, scorers and timekeepers working with children attend the Sports Coach UK [scUK] Safeguarding and Protecting Children course
More information can be found on Courses for coaches page
Emergency Aid for Netball umpires and coaches
Who should attend?
A must for all sports coaches, a five hour Emergency Aid Course with an emphasis on sports injury.
The course covers:
- Assessment of an unconscious person
- Recovery position
- Rescue breathing (mouth to mouth, etc)
- Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Choking
- Basic treatment on bleeding
- Recognition and basis treatment of fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains
Taken by a Health & Safety Executive approved tutor
More information can be found on Courses for coaches page
Annual Umpiring Clinic
Our annual clinic aims to bring all umpires together to provide information on topics of interest.
Do you have suggestions for topics? Are their rules you don't understand, does something need clarifying? Send in your ideas for the Clinic - we will do our best to include them.
Sharon Wells: 0121 464 6004
email: sharon_d_wells@birmingham.gov.uk
Umpiring Testers
Are you interested in becoming a tester and helping new umpires to achieve the Beginners Award?
Testers need to have a 'C' Award or above Umpiring qualification.
Contact: Sharon Wells on 0121 464 6004
Umpiring - Tutors
Those interested in becoming a Tutor for Beginners Umpiring Award will need to hold the 'B' Award - GREAT RATES OF PAY!
Contact: Sharon Wells on 0121 464 6004
Courses For Umpires
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