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2025 NNA Rules, Umpire Education and Pathway Opportunities
NNA will be facilitating the following opportunities for learning the rules of netball and to develop as an umpire in 2025:
Rule Clarification for Coaches Session
Was held 7pm, Wednesday 6 August 2025
NNA Clubhouse
Game Management Session for Badged Umpires
Was held 7pm, Thursday 14 August
NNA Clubhouse
12yrs Rules Sessions - for those players who will be required to begin to umpire games as a component of their team umpire duty requirements for the season. Theory and Practical components.
Attendance at 1 of 4 sessions held in March resulted in participants receiving the Bronze Award.
2025 Tier 1 and Tier 2 Program -Theory & practical support by NNA Umpire coaches throughout the season to further develop as an umpire.
Rules clarification Session - This session will cover a number of areas of rule clarifications presented by A Badged umpires.
Date held: Friday 28 March 2025
Refer to the NNA Umpiring Policy & Procedures for further information.
UMPIRE RESOURCES
Please click on the Netball Australia Learning Centre button to access the Foundation Umpire Course and Rules of Netball Theory Exam.
Umpire Requests 2025
PLEASE NOTE: Umpire Requests in 2025 as per the NNA Umpire Policy and Procedures:
12. UMPIRE REQUESTS
1. Teams may request one (1) official umpire to umpire their own fixture game for the prescribed fee, and by completing the ‘Request’ form correctly by 5.00pm on the Saturday prior to the requested game, with the payment, to be handed in at the office. If games are abandoned, requests are to be submitted to the Convenor by 5pm on the Wednesday before the game requested. A Request Form is available at the NNA Umpires Office
2025 NNA Umpiring Information
Become an Umpire
If you are interested in becoming an umpire, please make contact with your your club umpire convenor who will be able to talk to you about learning to become an umpire. They would love to hear from you and support you in your journey, so do not hesitate to contact them today!
RULES OF NETBALL 2024 EDITION
You can find out all about the new netball rules and access video explanations and PDF downloads by clicking on the link below.
Umpire Convenor
Dianne Burns
P: (02) 4951 5852 (after 5pm only)
M: 0408 676190 (after 5pm only)
E: umpires@newcastlenetball.com.au
