Umpiring Convenors Manual - ERNA (Netball) - Netball Australia
Umpiring Convenors Manual - ERNA (Netball) - Netball Australia
Umpiring Convenors Manual - ERNA (Netball) - Netball Australia
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Eastwood Ryde <strong>Umpiring</strong> Convenor <strong>Manual</strong><br />
“to be used in conjunction with the <strong>Netball</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> NUDF”<br />
<strong>ERNA</strong> UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME<br />
WHAT IS THE UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (UDP)?<br />
This is an introductory course for beginning umpires who are just beyond the absolute<br />
beginner stage. Participants are taught theory in the Level 1 Umpire Accreditation<br />
Course and undertake five (5) practical umpiring sessions.<br />
FORMAT<br />
Near the beginning of the Competition for six weeks.<br />
First week – Train the Trainer Lecture by an experienced Umpire Mentor for ALL<br />
UDP Coaches provided by clubs. (This will take place even if it is raining.)<br />
First week (minimum 4 hours) - Level 1 Umpire Education Course presented by<br />
Experienced National B Badged (minimum) umpires. (This will take place even if it<br />
is raining.)<br />
From week 2-6 of programme – Practical coaching sessions begin on Junior<br />
competition games. Usually 11 year old games at 8am timeslot. Participants may be<br />
rotated around the grades in their allocated timeslots to give all umpires an<br />
opportunity at the different levels. For the first three weeks of the practical<br />
programme, participant will most likely umpire only half a game each (depending<br />
on number of applicants).<br />
Presentation attendance is required by ALL participants and coaches. (This will<br />
take place even if it is raining.)<br />
WHO CAN TAKE PART?<br />
Anyone with a current Section 1 Umpires Exam pass (70% or more)<br />
HOW DO I GET INTO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME<br />
Fill in and submit the UDP form by the DUE DATE. There is a fee of $40 payable at<br />
the Umpire Table.<br />
Accepted applicants will only be entitled to a refund in extenuating circumstances.<br />
Late entries will be placed on a waiting list and only considered if a vacancy exists.<br />
For every two (2) UDP applicants you MUST supply one Badged Umpire Mentor with<br />
an up-to-date Section 1 Theory Exam.<br />
WHAT DO I GET FOR MY MONEY?<br />
Afternoon tea during the Level 1 Umpire Education Course.<br />
A <strong>Netball</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> Level 1 Umpire Education Course booklet.<br />
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