Zones
Umpiring
Umpiring is very rewarding and is a great way to contribute to your community, give back to the game, and to meet and connect with others involved in the sport we love. Community umpires are essential to the enjoyment and delivery of netball at your local centre.
Getting Started
Your first step on your umpiring journey is to complete the Netball New Zealand Learning to Umpire Module. You can find the module here: SportTutor Learning - Netball NZ Landing Page.
Here are the instructions for signing up to Sports Tutor and finding the module.
New Player Umpire Module - Instructions Sports TutorOnce you have completed your module, you can work towards your Introductory or Centre Award. You will do this with the help of umpire coaches at your local centre. Please find the contacts for each Centre here.
Alternatively, you can contact:
Kate Carpenter (Umpire Lead)
All the best on your umpiring journey.
Our Team
Sonya Fleming
CEO
Josie Flack
Events
Tyla McMullin
Admin
Rita Coe
Relationship Manager
Kate Lloyd
Performance Manager
Colleen Bond
Performance Umpire Lead
Kara Alvarez Riffo
Participation & Community Coordinator
Our Board
Alana Robb
Dean Johnston
Noelene Scott
Shane Youngman
Virginia Baker
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