Coaching

Carolyn Young will step down from her role as CEO of Netball Central at the end of May, confident she is leaving the Zone in healthy shape.

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Netball New Zealand - Zone Theory and NZ Theory Exams 2026

NNZ provides online exams as pre-requisites for Umpire Practical Awards. Candidates need to ensure they have access to a computer with a good internet connection.

The 2026 umpire theory exams will be on the Sport Tutor website. Details and instructions will be provided beforehand.

Exam Time: Mondays, 6 – 8.30pm (allow 90 mins)

Cost: $55 per exam (online payment details provided after registrations close)

Registration

• Register via the NNZ Learning and Development site (access through the NNZ website).
• Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Payment is due within two weeks after registrations close.
• Centres may make one combined payment directly to NNZ (details provided in the payment email).

Preparation

• Sample and Past Exams — Available on Sport Tutor (link on NNZ website).
• NZ Theory Tutor Guide — Includes guide, webinar, past papers, and workbook, on Sport Tutor.
• Practice Exams — Released on Sport Tutor once registrations close.
• If candidates require a reader/writer, they must contact their Zone Umpire Lead via their tutor.
• Candidates must sit their exam without help from another person unless approved special conditions apply.

If you have any questions, please contact your theory tutor or the Netball Northern Umpire Lead at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Our zone encompasses sixteen netball centres, delivering community netball events and competitions for over 45,000 registered players. We serve as the connection between Netball New Zealand and netball centres operating at a local level.

Our team work alongside the affiliated netball centres within our zone. The areas we support in, include:

• Capability of governance and organisation structures
• Participation initiatives
• Coach and umpire development
• NetballSmart injury prevention

We know that each centre is unique, and it’s our role to provide support that will enable centres to effectively deliver netball services to their communities.

Affiliated netball centres in our zone

Roles of our Community Netball team

Netball Northern, Netball New Zealand and Auckland Council developed the Auckland Regional Netball Facility Plan in 2010 to identify the future netball facility needs for the Auckland Region. In 2015 the plan was updated to provide a refreshed view on demand and supply.

Netball is a growing sport in Auckland and it is critical that sufficient quality facilities are provided in a network across the Auckland region. These facilities must be sustainable and accessible to the region’s population of current and potential netball players.

The facility plan focuses on the current and future demand for netball within the Auckland region. The plan also considers changes in netball participation, the impact of the 2013 census data on the regions demographics and future population growth.

Auckland Regional Facility Strategy

Implementation Plan 2018

Defender Jess Maclennan has been reappointed as Captain for the Silvermoon Tactix for the 2018 ANZ Premiership.

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Spending an army-themed day with the highly-skilled personnel at the High Wire Trust (HWT) in Auckland has provided a significant pre-season boost for the Central Beko Netball League team.

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Join the team to learn more about how to diagnose and manage a concussion and learn about how this injury is best treated.

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