Netball Manawatu

Learning to Umpire Module

NNZ has a Learning to Umpire Module for New Umpires and Player Umpires which replaces the Netball New Zealand Centre Theory test. This module is the first step towards the Centre Umpire Award or a pre-requisite for some Centres for Player Umpires.

The Module helps New and Player Umpires understand some of the rules of netball as well as some practical techniques to enhance their umpiring.

This module requires registering on the NNZ Learning & Development Platform which can be accessed here;

https://sporttutor.nz/pages/external-dashboard.jsf?menuId=1966800&locale=en-GB&client=netballnz#/?dashboardId=1966036

Starting out Umpiring - basic rules for new umpires, parents, players and netball coaches

New Player and Umpire Module - for new and player umpires, this is the theory pre-requiste for the Centre Award

(Available and completed online)

Techniques 1 - new and Pre-Centre Award Umpires, helps with understanding of Position, Vision and Timing and how they impact on umpiring

Techniques 2 - Centre Award umpires working towards Zone Award, similar concepts

Obstruction - Umpires and Umpire Coaches at all levels

Post Match Discussion -for umpires working towards Centre, Zone and NZ practical, learning to benefit from post match discussion and the NNZ coaching approach

Self Analysis - umpires working towards Centre, Zone and NZ practical. Growing umpire ability to analyse, understand skills needed and managing disappointment

Umpire 101

Do you want to Umpire...... but you don't know where to start?

Do you want to Umpire.... but you are worried about people on the sideline and don't know who to go to?

Do you want to Umpire.... but you don't have the confidence or support?

Netball Manawatū would love to provide you a safe space to learn, work and grow alongside us in this space!

Thursday 27th March 2025

4.15pm- 5.15pm

No Cost

Please register below for this great opportunity!

Umpire Level	Yo-yo Test Level	Fitness Test Deadline
Umpires selected by the NNZ Umpire Selectors for the NNZ Open Champs	15.1	1 August each year
Umpires selected by the NNZ Umpire Selectors for the NNZ Secondary Schools Champs	14.5	1 September each year
All umpires applying for NNZ U18 Champs	14.5	1 June each year
Umpires prior to screening for NZ B or NZ C, including endorsement	14.3	Within two weeks of the most recent fitness testing deadline
All other Umpires (recommended)	13.2	N/A

All umpires wishing to be appointed to NNZ events must provide current Yo-Yo Test results as per the table above. Current means within two weeks of the fitness testing deadline

Theory Exams

There are two exams for Umpires who have completed their Centre Umpire Award.

NNZ Zone Theory
New Zealand Theory Exam

All exams will be conducted online.

All exams cost $55.

Netball Manawatu coach leads or identified personnel will facilitate any Theory study groups to support you in preparation for your exam. If you would like to know more about this, please email ashleighkate@netballmanawatu.org.nz

Dates for the 2023 NNZ Zone Theory and New Zealand Theory exams have been set as shown below:

Exam	Applications Open	Applications Close	Exam Date
Zone Theory 1	11 April 2023	9 May 2023	29 May 2023
NZ Theory 1	18 April 2023	23 May 2023	12 June 2023
Zone Theory 2	13 June 2023	18 July 2023	7 August 2023
NZ Theory 2	27 June 2023	1 August 2023	21 August 2023