MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR HOLIDAY BREAK TO BECOME A MORE CONFIDENT UMPIRE!

Netball Wellington Centre offer umpire holiday programmes at the following times throughout the year:

January: Full day from 9.00am to 3pm offered on Tuesday 22nd January 2019 held at ASB Sports Centre in Kilbirnie.
April:  Full day from 9.00am to 3pm offered on Monday 15th April 2019 held at the Hataitai Netball Pavilion (cancelled due to low registrations).

Focus on theory including rule understanding and discussion as well as practical activities including whistle-blowing, scenarios and best-practice positioning on court.

Attendees
All attendees both male and female in Year 8 to adult welcome to attend.
A good opportunity for first-timers to gain a gentle introduction to rules and their application while those familiar with umpiring get the chance to further their knowledge and skills.  

Format may vary depending on number of participants registered.

Tutors
Our Netball Wellington Centre Staff - General Manager Sue Geale (NZ Badge) and Development Coordinator John Neho (Centre Badge) with support from some of our dedicated NWC Umpire Group members will guide attendees through the programme and provide ongoing support where required.

Format:
Morning sessions focus on theory moving into practical in the afternoon.

Topics likely include:

• Umpiring pathways & frame/work
• Introduction to Umpiring
• The rules explained
• Conduct of the game
• Dual control umpiring and hand signals
• Game & Whistle protocol
• Minor/major infringement identification
• Position, vision and timing
• Revision of the NNZ, Centre Test papers

What to bring:

• Hair tie/elastic band to keep direction of pass
• Hand Held Finger Whistle (can purchase for discount price of $6.50 at the course)
• Appropriate sports gear to umpire and play netball in
• Pen
• Lunch and drink bottle

Cost:  $25 per person

How to Register
Registrations are accepted via our online registration form located down the right hand side of our website's home page.
Registrations open at least one month ahead of the start of our programmes.
Those on our Junior Development (Year 1-8), Year 9+ mail list or Umpire Development mail list will be advised via email once registrations open otherwise we promote via our website www.netballwellington.co.nz or please "Like" us on Facebook to stay up to date - www.facebook.com/netballwellingtoncentre/

Spaces are limited to ensure quality tutoring - registrations close the week prior to the start of the programme or once spaces are full.  A waiting list may be created as necessary.

If seeking further information or to be added to our Junior Development (Year 1-8), Year 9+ or Umpire Development mailing lists please feel free to email ndo@netballwellington.co.nz

If seeking further information specific to umpiring please email admin@netballwellington.co.nz or phone (04) 387 6017.