Umpires are NOT required to wear white skirts or shorts however; a predominantly white top is required as per our current Procedures and Protocols. Any jumpers or jackets worn over the top of a white shirt MUST also be predominantly white. No umpire can umpire in their playing uniform – they need to be appropriately attired, including suitable footwear.

WDNA runs a variety of workshops, open to all its members. Run by our highly experienced umpire coaches, these sessions are a great learning opportunity for new and experienced umpires alike. These workshops do incur a small fee, and provide umpires with tools and knowledge to continue to progress their umpiring. 

Please see Workshops & Clinics for more information.

It is the responsibility of the club to allocate their umpires to suitable games, and cover all of their club’s teams not covered by the WDNA Umpiring Academy. This requires the umpire to be capable of controlling the game, keeping reasonable position in relation to play, and be neutral in their decision-making.

Should the AUDO or their representative deem an umpire unsuitable, WDNA reserves the right to remove an umpire from a game, and the club will need to provide someone more suitable. Failure to do so will result in penalties. The AUDO will provide the removed umpire and their representative club written recommendations for further development. If an umpire is removed 3 times, they will not be able to umpire until they have attended a WDNA upskilling workshop, at the cost of the umpire. 

Badging Pre-Requisites

To be able to obtain your National Badge you must have completed all the pre-requisites (see below). Once these are complete you will be tested by a panel of experienced umpires on a game of suitable level. To pass you must meet the badge criteria appropriate for your level as set out by Netball Australia. All testing panels and matches are organised by the AUDO. Contact must be made through either your club umpire coordinator or your nominated club contact. 

There are two options available:

• Pay a non-refundable screening fee of $40. The umpire will be screened for their badge as per the KPIs for half a game and then be coached for the remainder of the game. The club contact will be notified if the umpire is ready to be tested or not.
• Pay a non-refundable badging fee of $80 to test the umpire directly once a suitable game is available.

The Process

• Complete the Foundation Umpire Education Course
• Pass the Rules of Netball exam (valid for 4 years)
• Enrol in the appropriate accreditation via the Netball Learning portal
• Liaise with your club umpiring coordinator or your AUDO around your readiness and opportunity to complete the Practical Test. When ready your AUDO will request for you to enrol into the practical test.