The team responsible for providing the umpire will need to take a player off the court who will then umpire the whole game. In this case the umpire would call advantage breaking wa or ga. The rules and regulations in netball dictate that an additional role of netball umpires is to oversee and control the regulatory policies for blood wounds. Games are played on a rectangular court divided into thirds, with a raised goal at each short end. Contact your local clubassociation for umpire coaching and badging how to become a bench official. The green shirt umpiring program is a practical umpiring course aimed at developing and training beginner umpire. The objective of the game is for teams to score goals, by passing a ball and shooting it into the opposite teams goal ring. Infs 5aside format of the sport with opportunities to score 1, 2 or. A practical guide to umpiring, explaining both the roles and the responsibilities of the umpire. Obtain a copy and study the official rules of netball book 3. Fill in players can play a maximum of 4 games for any 1 team and must play in a. It is recommended that an audible sound is used by the timekeeper eg airhorn, with umpire alerts used as backup in the event of a malfunction. It is a game in which two teams of seven players each strive to keep or gain possession of the ball.
This book is a stepping stone to understand the rules of netball, especially the scenarios on court. Official rule books can be purchased from your local state or territory. Terms in bold are defined in the netball glossary at the end of this page. Apr 10, 2015 ninh explains the rules of netball, the most popular female only sport played worldwide.
If goal is unsuccessful, umpire uses long whistle roll to indicate end of period of play. It is recommended that an audible sound is used by the timekeeper eg airhorn, with. As it is my passion, it is the passion of mentors to help umpires to be the best they can be and to aspire to become mentors too. This workshop is designed as we work in developing umpires at club level. Netball sa is committed to reconciliation, within the netball community and beyond, for all south australians. Ninh explains the rules of netball, the most popular female only sport played worldwide. Complete the foundation umpiring course, enrol via mynetball 5. International rules of netball home international netball. In july 2017, there were some small changes made based on feedback from member countries to provide further clarity around aspects of the rules. The rule book incorporates the playing rules of the international federation of netball associations. Netball sa acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional owners of the land, the kaurna people, where netball sa is based. For club umpire coordinators, umpire coaches, player coaches. Please click here for a copy of the netball australia rules book. Netball sa is committed to reconciliation, within the netball community and beyond, for.
Sit the rules of netball theory exam, enrol via mynetball 4. Wa or wd fingernails are to be cut short or taped gloves are acceptable fill in players can come up from lower grades but not go down. The official rule extracted from the england netball rule book rule 9. The two umpires shall have control of the game and give decisions. Getting into netball for the first time or coming back to the court and need a refresher. Consistency is also one of the key roles and responsibilities of officials in netball. When the umpire blows the whistle, the centre must pass the ball within 3 seconds and obey the footwork rule. Official rules of netball section 1 organisation of the game 5 organisation of the game 1. Netball is a ball sport for two teams of seven players. Request an umpire trainer to watch you every few weeks for tips and advice. If youre still not sure, please ask one of our umpires on your match night. Quick tips for umpiring at nhv netball hutt valley sportstg. Check out our beginners guide to netball rules and positions. Krista shares with us her rule of the week, offside.
All rules per official netball australia rule book. The policy calls for a maximum two minute stoppage time if the umpire observes blood on a player, on the ball, or anywhere else on the court. These updates will be in place for all matches played in. Its not possible to include all the rules of the game in this section. Match day office official rule books and whistles are sold each match day from the pna office at matthews netball centre.
They cannot change umpires during the game unless that umpire is injured, even if the scheduled umpire arrives late. Get the lowdown on our social netball competition rules. This trip is the first collaboration project between netball wa, netball australia and hkna under the recently signed mou between the three parties. The opposing centre shall be in the centre third and free to move. The umpires role is to watch the game and determine which player is causing contact to occur. C, wa or wd fingernails are to be cut short or taped gloves are acceptable. As an umpire, you will be responsible for adjudicating the rules under the codified netball rule book 2020 pdf and without bias. Rules of netball the following is an overview of the rules of the game of netball as outlined in the official netball rules, published by the international federation of netball associations ifna. Whilst the news of a change of rules often creates the idea that fundamental aspects of how the sport is played will change the updates to the 2020 rule book center around a. It is the responsibility of umpires to apply the rules of the game with. The first step in the umpiring journey is the willingness to pick up a whistle and have a go.
These updates will be in place for all matches played in australia, and all international. Basic rules of netball our lady of grace primary school. This is the new revised edition of the official netball rules issued by netball australia. We pay respect to their culture, history and elders, past, present and future. The use of the word penalties has been changed to sanctions. Netball rules of 2018 edition contact inf secretariat albion wharf 19 albion street manchester m1 5ln england t. It is the responsibility of umpires to apply the rules of the game with impartiality. Netball is a sport, similar to basketball, in which competing teams attempt to score points by putting a ball through a goal extended in the air. A game of netball generally consists of four, 15 minute quarters, plus any injury time awarded by the referee. If you would like to purchase a rules of netball book these are available from the national netball associations that are affiliated to inf or from the inf at the inf shop.
Rule modifications all rules are as per the official netball australia rule book with lords amendments as detailed in this document. Basic rules of netball the following guidelines are only a snapshot of the rules of the game and should not be seen as a substitute for the official rule book. The rules of netball theory examination tests the basic rules of the game. Quick tips for umpiring at nhv netball hutt valley. All umpires are required to wear appropriate sportswear for the duration of the match. Rule clarification all rules per official netball australia rule book. Keep up to date with rules and rule interpretations. Search or filter to find the document youre looking for. The objective of the game is for teams to score goals, by passing a ball and shooting it into the opposite. The foundation umpire online course previously level one provides an introduction to the basic techniques and knowledge required of a netball umpire. Only the team captain can approach the umpire at half time and speak on behalf of the team. Umpire accreditation courses are available, converse with your umpire convenor or regional convenor about these. To look for interceptions and prevent the wa from feeding the circle. At the start of play the gs, ga, gd, gk, wa and wd may be anywhere in the goal third which is part of their playing area.
It is the responsibility of umpires to apply the rules of the game with impartiality, fairness. Umpiring wdna wanneroo districts netball association. If the missing umpire is provided by netball hutt valley then send someone to advise the office. The international netball federation has made some amendments to the 2016 edition of the rules of netball. Watch nnl umpires on tv for attitude, positioning etc. Download the latest documents and guides to assist you in your officiating journey including rule books, match protocols and glossary of terms. Youcanonlypivot,notstep,whilein possessionoftheball 2. In a standard game of netball, a team has 7 players on court at one time. Netball victoria has a range of apparel for umpires to purchase through our online uniform shop. The official rules of netball were updated by the international netball federation in august 2015, with the new rules to be in place in all netball. The umpires and officials must observe the game with scrutiny. The international netball federation inf announced the release of the 2020 rules of netball for implementation across all international matches from 1 january 2020. Must be affiliated members of fremantle netball association. Netball smart umpires booklet kiama netball association.
The program will enhance knowledge overall and provide upskilling for umpire coaches to understand the application of the rules. Umpires no longer blow their whistle when goals are scored and if it is clear that the ball is out of court. Umpiring palmyra rebels netball club, wa australia. Netball australia has released the course online in 2015 and can be completed here. Infs 5aside format of the sport with opportunities to score 1, 2 or 3 goal points from each shot, fast5 was launched 2012. If you would like to know the major differences between the modified rules and normal rules please click here.
Teachers and coaches should always consult the official netball rule book for accurate and detailed information. To find a elite umpire course in your local area, contact your local member organisation. Gilbert netball is the official and exclusive ball supplier to inf. For orders of more than 20 books, call netball nsw on 02 9951 5000. Goal shooter gs, goal attack ga, wing attack wa, centre c. Players and apiring umpires will both benefit from understanding this rule, how its applied and the. The rules of netball international netball federation. Hkna are pleased to report on a successful trip to netball wa in perth by two umpires, emma gregory and khan murray, along with two umpire coaches, jenny chadwick and tracy skipp. Copies of the rule book can be obtained from england netball. Netball wa merchandise netball wa and west coast fever. The rules of netball 2020 edition is the new official rules of the game.
In the event the controlling umpire is unaware play should end, the coumpire will signal the end of play rule 5. The elite umpire course is a prerequisite for obtaining a national a badge. Im the officials coordinator for the metro area and neville wl. Welcome to the 2017 netball season my name is nicola humphrey and i am the ace umpire convenor this year.
For orders of over 20 books, call netball nsw on 02 9951 5000. It is an online examination that is accessible all year. We have a lot of queries about the replay rule so we thought wed have a go at explaining it. The international netball federation introduced a new edition of the rules of netball in august 2015, which applies to international matches, and all affiliated competitions and events in australia. Club umpire support first time or developing umpires can request an umpiring coach to attend their match to provide support as they learn and gain confidence. In the event the controlling umpire is unaware play should end, the co umpire will signal the end of play rule 5. The rules of netball 2018 edition is the new official rules of the game.