WDNA Umpiring Academy
WDNA runs a very successful umpiring squad. Members receive excellent training and pathway opportunities.
WDNA GREEN shirt program
The Green Shirt Umpiring Program is a practical umpiring course aimed at developing and training beginner umpires.
Courses & Workshops
Keep your skills updated with courses held throughout the winter season.
Club umpires
Umpiring is a great way to be involved in netball.
Umpiring NSG for Clubs
Information for those who wish to umpire NSG
WDNA offers training, coaching and development of which ALL WDNA clubs and their members have access.
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Every umpire is expected to dress professionally and in appropriate clothing.
The uniform for club umpires is as follows –
- White shirt;
- PREFERRED – White skirt / shorts (men). However black or blue sportswear of skirt/shorts/pants may be worn.
- Sports footwear
- White jacket or see through jacket when it rains, please note that any jumper/coat/jacket MUST be WHITE;
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES are umpires to wear a white shirt/top over a playing uniform.
This will incur a $50 fine as per our Policies & Procedures.
Umpires who are part of the Association Development programs must wear the appropriate uniform.
All can be purchased from Wanneroo during office hours or through the season.
- Whistle – Basic ($10), Thunderer ($25)
- Rule Book – $20
- Rain Jackets – $25
- White Skorts – $25
- White Caps/Visors – $10
Should you wish to purchase in bulk for your club please email umpiring@wdna.net.au to place an order and ensure adequate stock is available.
We suggest all umpires invest in an umpire’s kit. This is a handy bag that has all of your umpiring equipment in with easy access.
We suggest it should contain the following –
- 1 x small pencil case
- 1 x whistle
- 1 x spare whistle
- 50c coin (for an umpires toss)
- 2 x hair ties (for keeping track of centre passes and in case 1 breaks)
- 1 x cheap ring (alternate way of keeping track of centre passes )
- 1 x rule book
- 1 x notebook
- 1 x pen
- Other personal items you may need. These may include bandaids, tissues, lip balm and hairpins.
Resources
Here are links for the Badge Competencies for those wishing to obtain their National Badges.
All umpires should be aspiring to achieve a National Accreditation. At WDNA we have the ability to test for National C and B badges on our games during the Winter season, and National C badges on our games during the Spring season. Those wishing to achieve their B badge must be part of the Development squad.