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East Midlands Netball


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Beginner Award Course
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In this Section
  • Young Umpire Award
  • Beginner Award
  • C Award
  • B Award
  • A Award
  • Rules
  • Umpiring Secretaries
AIM 

To introduce the rudiments of umpiring a netball match at junior/youth/adult level in a club environment

OUTCOMES TO BE ACHIEVED ON THE COURSE

• To have some knowledge of the basic rules of the game
• To identify obvious basic infringements of the rules
• To apply correct use of voice, whistle and terminology
• To be aware of correct movement and positioning
• To keep an accurate scorecard and call the score (when Table Officials not provided)
• To identify the requirements for the England Netball Beginner Award
• Prepare candidates for testing process
WHO CAN ATTEND? 
Young people from 12 years of age Adults who have had no experience of umpiring

DURATION OF THE COURSE
Total of 4 - 6 hours + refreshments breaks Delivered as 1 x 4/6 hours or 3x2 or 2x3 hour session

DOES THE COURSE HAVE AN ASSESSMENT?
No - candidates need to gain further practical experience on proper match play and then
apply for formal assessment/testing
Beginner Award courses are organised upon demand in each County.  Courses will be advertised on the Regional Website.  If you are interested in doing a Beginner award course then register your interest with your county Umpiring Secretary