General testing information
The Netball Australia Umpire Accreditation System is an educational pathway based on the Netball Australia Umpiring Courses (Foundation and Elite), the ASC General Principles (Community & Advanced), ongoing professional development and practical umpiring instruction through an experienced umpire coach system.
To receive a badge, the umpire must be rated as competent in each area of the assessable performance criteria set for the level concerned. Knowledge, skills and techniques must be demonstrated or performed to a specified standard under set conditions, as assessed by approved testers. These competencies are a continuum from basic level to expert execution. It is important that testers are aware of the competency standards established for each badge level, and make their assessment based on the criteria provided. In addition, they must understand the distinctions between the different badge levels, and the advancement in skill and understanding that an umpire must display in order to progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is not essential to proceed sequentially through each badge level. The only pre-requisite badge level is an A Badge before testing for an AA Badge.
No age restrictions apply to candidates for any badge level.
Current Netball Victoria membership. Foundation Umpire Course (completed within the last 4 years.) Rules of Netball Exam - minimum pass mark of 70% (completed within the last 4 years.)
Current Netball Victoria membership. Current C Badge accreditation or Foundation Umpire Course (completed within the last 4 years.) Rules of Netball Exam - minimum pass mark of 80% (completed within the last 4 years.) Intermediate Umpire Course* *will become a prerequisite upon release in 2025
All testers must be included on the NV Endorsed Tester List.
Local Game (Women's or Men's*) *requires approval. 4 x 10, 12 or 15 minute quarter game. The game must be played within a competition that is affiliated to or approved by Netball Victoria. Testing for all levels must be undertaken on a game of standard. A game of standard is a match which displays the assessable competencies of the badge level being tested.
Local Game (Women's or Men's*) *requires approval. 4 x 15 minute quarter game. The game must be played within a competition that is affiliated to or approved by Netball Victoria. Testing for all levels must be undertaken on a game of standard. A game of standard is a match which displays the assessable competencies of the badge level being tested.
NV requires new testers to complete three games as a Cadet Tester. Cadet tester panels are comprised of a Cadet Tester and an Endorsed Mentor Tester. This panel is separate from the main testing panel.
All Endorsed Mentor Testers must be included on the NV Endorsed Tester List. Where a candidate is being tested for a C Badge, the Endorsed Mentor Tester must hold a minimum of a B Badge. Where a candidate is being tested for a B Badge, the Endorsed Mentor Tester must hold a minimum of an A Badge.
One test panel can only test one candidate at a time. If 2 candidates are being tested during one game, there must be 2 separate testing panels.
Candidates should not be tested under the following circumstances: - Pre-requisites have not been satisfactorily completed prior to the practical assessment. - Candidate information section on the test sheet is not completed in its entirety prior to the practical assessment. - Test games are not set for the correct length of time required for the badge level, or of the standard required. - During games where teams don’t have the required number of players. - Testers are not courtside to observe pre-match protocols or remain courtside for the duration of the game. - During mock games, or games that are not part of an affiliated competition. - During finals series.