WorkSafe Umpires in the Field

*** MAJORS AND MINORS *** (New topic!)

The Majors and Minors workshop is aimed at umpires of all levels and provides a deep dive into the infringement rules of our game.  Participants will gain a greater understanding of the infringement rules and their applications across all areas of the court. Rules discussed cover minor infringements - playing the ball and passing distances to footwork and offside, and the major infringements - obstructions and contact, as well as the sanctions and actions that may be awarded.

INTRODUCTION TO UMPIRING

Introduction to Umpiring is for umpires beginning on their umpiring pathway.
Participants in this workshop are assumed to have little knowledge of umpiring but some basic knowledge of the rules.
Covers topics such as expectations and characteristics of a beginner umpire, using your whistle and hand signals effectively, infringements and sanctions, and positioning on the court. 

MENTOR WORKSHOP

The Mentor workshop looks at the skills and knowledge needed to guide and progress umpires through the different stages of their pathway.
Emphasis on mentoring beginner umpires.
Covers topics such as the mentor/mentee relationship and responsibilities, constructive feedback skills, the do’s and don’ts of mentoring, and expectations of beginner umpires.

YOUR DECISION COUNTS

Your Decision Counts is a deep dive into an umpire’s decision-making process. It is aimed at umpires with a C badge accreditation working towards their B badge, or umpires with a B badge accreditation and is presented by high performance umpires and umpire coaches.
Covers topics such as Contact vs Contest, Obstruction and Advantage, bio-mechanics, and how positioning and vision effect decision making.
*Please note that due to a limited pool of presenters for this workshop, please allow enough time for a presenter to be confirmed for this workshop.

ADVANCED MENTORING

This workshop is aimed at mentors coaching umpires who currently hold their C badge accreditation, and are wanting to work towards their B badge. It provides umpire mentors and coaches guidance, advice and tips that they can use with their umpires to advance them through their pathway.The workshop looks at key areas of development and expectations of a B badge umpire, ways to provide feedback to successfully achieve these skills, as well as the mentor/mentee relationship.

COMPREHENDING THE COMPETENCIES

Comprehending the Competencies is a further education opportunity for Umpire Testers. During this workshop, we will break down the National Umpire Development Framework, the definitions of the competency ratings and competency matrix. It aims to explain what each of the competencies are in plain terms and what they look like on court. It also covers writing assessment sheets and action plans for unsuccessful tests.

RE-INTRODUCTION TO UMPIRING

Re-Introduction to Umpiring is designed for participants who have a good netball knowledge from previous umpiring experience or from experience as a player or spectator but would like to refresh their knowledge of umpiring techniques so that they have the confidence to get back out on the court.
As well as covering all the basics, this workshop will also cover in detail updated protocols, procedures and rules of the game.

GAME AND MATCH MANAGEMENT

Game & Match Management aims to provide umpires with improved understanding of the protocols relating to Section 13 of the Rules of Netball and the instances when they should be applied. It will increase an umpires' confidence to apply the Game Management section in matches and gain a better understanding of the difference between Match Management techniques and Game Management requirements, and how these can work together. 

PARTICIPANTS

Workshops are limited to 25 participants with a minimum of 10 participants required.

DURATION

Introduction to Umpiring - 3 hours.

All other topics - 2 hours.

COST

All workshops cost $35 per participant.

**All participants MUST register and pay via Netball Learning PRIOR to attending the workshop. Registrations and payment will not be accepted on the day of the workshop.

DELIVERY

All workshops can be presented face-to-face or online.