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Well done Emma Forbes for recently passing
the online umpire exam - 90%
Well done Karina Adams for recently passing
the online umpire exam - 78% The UMPIRE EXAM SECTION 1 is NOW Online
It is useful for club members, coaches, players and umpires. Only the participant will know the results if she/he doesn’t pass. If you don’t pass the first time, you should learn the rules and repeat the exam.· Participants will be able to print a certificate if they obtain 70% or over.· If a participant does not choose a response for a question, it will be marked as incorrect. · If the participant passes the exam they will be provided their score and information about what question they got correct / incorrect. · If a participant fails they will not receive a score or information of what questions they got correct / incorrect (to encourage them to go back and look at the rule book!!!) Here is the link to the Online exam:http://www.netball.asn.au/extra.asp?id=3037&OrgID=1look for this picture when you get to the web site - click on it to access the exam

or just go on to the Netball Australia website under Umpire Accreditation and look for the photo  Theory Marks are current for 5 years then need to be updated.
Level1 Accreditation Course @ BHSNA FEB 2010

Discover what the role of the umpire is and learn the skills required to be a competent umpire by attending a Level 1 Accreditation [cost $35 and runs for 4 hours]. This course is a prerequisite for all national badge candidates. All Australia Netball Association [AANA] Certificate is gained upon completion. Attendance for the whole period of 4 hours is mandatory.

Blue Award Practical Education.
Participants need to have displayed an aptitude for umpiring during their Red Award Program. Minimum of 4-6 practice games under supervision/coaching. Games may be either training games or gala day games.

White Award Skill Development.

Minimum age - turning 13 years of age. Successful Completion of Blue Award. Four supervised Competition Games. Participants remain at this level until their skill development is assessed as being competent to umpire a Junior A Grade game. There is no time limit.

Green Badge

Minimum age - turning 13 years of age. Upon achievement, a Green level umpire can umpire Junior A Grade games.

Gold Badge

No minimum age. Current Section 1 Theory Pass. Umpiring Senior games at competent level.
Upon achievement, a Gold level umpire can umpire up to A2 grade games.

National Badge     Umpires are selected by BHSNA Umpires' Committee.
Current Section 1 Theory Pass. Level 1 Umpires' Accreditation.

Talent Identified Umpires Umpires are selected by BHSNA Umpires' Committee.

Once identified, these umpires are offered; Representative Carnival Attendance.
Specialised coaching and mentoring throughout the season.

Attributes of a Good Umpire
Concentration - Remain focused for the entire game and not be distracted by friends or spectators. Awareness when play is the other umpire's half.
Communication - Whistle - Voice - Hand Signals
Confidence - Presentation as an Umpire i.e. correct attire, your stance, clear instructions and loud whistle.
Consistency - Application of the rules eg obstruction, contact, 3 seconds.
Commonsense & Approachability - Maintain a pleasant manner throughout the game.
Remember to umpire in the spirit of the game. Safety for all. Be pleasant and considerate.