Netball Umpires

2026

Applications for the 2025/26 intake are now CLOSED

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Netball NSW (NNSW) is committed to supporting umpires in their development by providing opportunities to increase their knowledge; gain experience; and develop and extend their personal attributes and competencies.

NNSW will support the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) for the development and support of pre-elite netball umpires.

The purpose of the program is to:

Provide a training environment that allows the pre-elite umpires the opportunity to access quality services and programs as they progress through the NNSW Umpire pathway.
Implement the NNSW Umpire program, as set by NNSW in conjunction with the Netball Australia (NA) Umpire pathway.
Prepare umpires for National badge accreditation awards.
Provide umpire education and promote continuous improvement to develop the regions umpires.

Athlete Benefits

The following benefits will apply to athletes selected within the HAS Netball Umpire Program

Skills training & mentoring to further develop abilities
Opportunities to represent the HAS as Umpires in the ‘Your Local Club’ Academy Games, RASi Academy Challenge and various other events
Education sessions to ensure umpires also learn to prepare themselves off the court;
Athlete Education in Topics such as Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Motivation, Leadership and Load Management
Access to recommended HAS providers such as Physiotherapy & Podiatry
A HAS merchandise kit

Eligibility

Umpires must be from within the Hunter Academy of Sport (HAS) catchment area and meet minimum pre-requisite below to apply for the 2025/26 Program:

Be aged between 14-18 (born 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 or 2008) years of age in the year of the program
Be working towards a National C or B badge
Associations must sign off on umpire applications
Display the potential to progress through the NNSW & NA Umpire pathway
Demonstrate a dedication to improving performance

Selection Process

A trial will be held for selections into the 2025/2026 HAS Netball Umpire Squad.

Trials will be held on Saturday 1sh November at the Hunter Sports High School 8am-1pm.

Program Information

As an integral component of the NNSW Umpire pathway, HAS will deliver a program that supports identified talented umpires to access quality education and development opportunities delivered by professional and specialised service providers in a well-managed, monitored and controlled environment.

The HAS Umpire program will consist of on court & in field training, fitness program and education.

Fitness Testing Sessions
On Court Training Sessions
Education sessions in conjunction with the 2025/26 Netball squad
Regional League Netball Competition *
Your Local Club Academy Games **
NSW Netball Regional Academy Camp TBC ***

* Please note Regional League dates aren’t realised until early 2026 (State League coaching for umpires participating at State League games, umpires not participating can attend to observe).

** All umpires will be required to attend each session, however, a limited number of umpires may be selected to attend the Academy Games. This decision will be under the discretion of the coach

*** NSW Regional Academy Netball Camp subject to Netball NSW dates and confirmation.

A program levy will be applicable to successful athletes and a uniform levy will also be applicable

Program Staff

Head Coach – Ben Hole

Assistant Coach – Ellie Taylor

Assistant Coach – Mia Squires

Squad

Chloe Ranger

Emilie Summers

Lola Mantle

Mason Cadogan

Paige Hammond