Netball Umpires

2026

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The NCAS Netball Umpires program provides a localised training environment for eligible, aspiring young netball Umpires of the NSW North Coast region to access quality development opportunities and support.

Umpires will receive expert coaching and participate in both practical and educational development sessions throughout the program under the guidance of the NCAS umpire coaching staff. This program is recognised as part of the program pathway for umpires under the Netball NSW pathway and the established North Coast umpires pathway.

Umpires who are successful in gaining access to the program will undertake a similar schedule of training to the athlete pathway and will work closely with the athlete pathways program to form a highly integrated umpiring program.

NO Late Applications Accepted

The NCAS program operates under Netball Australia and Netball NSW guidelines to up-skill umpires and prepare them for competitions and their next badge upgrade.

The following benefits will apply to athletes selected within the HAS Netball Umpire Program

  • Skills training & mentoring to further develop abilities
  • Opportunities to represent the NCAS as Umpires in the ‘Your Local Club’ Academy Games, RAS Academy Challenge and various other events
  • Education sessions to ensure umpires also learn to prepare themselves off the court;
  • Athlete Education in Topics such as Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Motivation, Leadership and Load Management
  • Access to Strength and Conditioning Sessions

To be eligible for NCAS Netball Umpire selection, umpires must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be turning 14-18 years of age in 2026. If you are outside of these ages please contact the Academy for further information.
  2. Be working towards a National B or C Badge.
  3. Associations must endorse umpire application – letter to be sent to Luke@regionalacademies.org.au.
  4. Be a current registered member of a North Coast or Far North Coast Netball Association.
  5. Reside in the North Coast region within the defined Local Government boundaries of the following Council areas: Tweed, Byron, Lismore, Ballina, Kyogle, Richmond River, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca, Kempsey and Port Macquarie-Hastings.
  6. Attend selection trials if all other selection criteria are met.
  7. Display the potential to progress through the Netball NSW Umpire Pathway.
  8. Demonstrate a dedication to improving performance.

A trial will be held for selections into the 2024/2025 NCAS Netball Umpire Squad.

 

 

  • The program runs from December to October, divided up into 2 blocks.
  • There is one major tournament within each block, Block 1 – Academy Games Tamworth
  • Block 2 – Academy Challenge Illawarra
  • On Going Strength and Conditioning Testing, Education, and Programming.
  • Educational components run throughout the program

Head Coach – Leanne Rutherford

Assistant Coach – Tracey Noble

Ava Kuwert
Emily Mengel
Lola Welsh
Ruby Cramp
Ruby Williams

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