Umpire Accreditation Framework

The NNZ Umpire Development Framework is designed to develop umpires at all levels of the game; from grassroots to elite.

There are many opportunities to become involved as an umpire in Netball, with clear pathways and support structures available for those aspiring to officiate at the highest level. 

Interested in becoming an Umpire? Simply fill in your details here and we'll get back to you! 

Centre Theory Test

To complete the Netball New Zealand Centre Theory Test, please click here or attend one of our local workshops. 

Umpire Assessors and Coaches 

Throughout your umpiring journey – grassroots to elite – there will be people along the way to help you develop, improve and provide feedback and mentoring.

Umpire Coaches and Assessors are a vital tool for umpires at all levels and are available to assist at Centre, Zone, National and International levels.

Please remember all umpires are volunteers. By the end of 1 game they have had to take note of over 1,200 infridgements, contacts, obstructions (the list goes on). UMPIRE ABUSE OR BULLYING WILL NOT BE TOLLERATED, PENALTIES WILL BE ENFORCED!!