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UMPIRE PATHWAY

WANT TO LEARN TO UMPIRE IN 2025? 

Introduction to umpiring (ITU) - Learn to umpire courses

We are upskilling umpires who want to umpire 6v6 and 7v7. 

All new umpires wanting to learn how to umpire 6v6 or 7v7 will attend the same Introduction to Umpiring (ITU) course. This initially involves attending at least two theory sessions and one practical. The theory sessions will teach all umpires the 7v7 format. Umpires wishing to umpire 6v6 for the season will then attend an additional extension class to learn the format changes.

2025 ITU Course Dates - Cambridge Netball runs these course FREE of charge.

To register for one of the Cambridge ITU courses click here

The theory will be run over two sessions. You must attend one of the Theory 1 classes and one of the Theory 2 classes. It is preferred (and recommended) that you attend Theory 1 before Theory 2 as this will follow on from the previous session.

ITU Umpire course dates 

ITU Course 1 - all welcome

 Syllabus 1: Tuesday 25 March Syllabus 2: Thursday 27 March 

ITU Course 2 - all welcome 

Syllabus 1: Monday 31st March 

Syllabus 2: Wednesday 2nd April 

6v6 Extension - only 6v6 umpires (new umpires must have completed ITU Course Theory 1 & 2) The extension class covers the fundamental differences in rules and how to umpire this age and development level.

Thursday 3rd April 

Umpire practical - all umpires 

Saturday 5th April 

ITU Course 3 - Adult only class over 16 years only 

 Sunday 4th May - all day 9am-3pm including practical

PRE-SEASON QUICKFIRE REFRESHERS - ITU 7v7 & 6v6 UMPIRING

Coming soon! Watch this space!!!

Returning to Umpire?

All umpires returning to umpire will need to complete a refresher quiz. Once you have registered, you will be sent a multi choice quiz (at your qualification level) to complete online. You can refresh prior to completing the quiz by attending an ITU course or reading through the Starting out umpiring book which are available to download from our website. Go to Umpire Resources page.  


Centre Theory (Learning to Umpire Module/Exam) 

Anyone can register to complete the Centre Theory short exam. THere is a module to complete followed by a short exam (20 minutes).

Register at www.sporttutor.nz/netballnz  Click here

Once registered go to: 'Search Learning' >> 'Netball NZ Catalogue'

Type in search box: 'Learning to Umpire'

Once completed (& passed), send your computer generated certificate to umpires@cambridgenetball.co.nz  to continue your journey on the Umpire Pathway where you can now work towards your Centre (Practical) Award. 

Centre (Practical) Award

Once you have completed your Centre Theory exam and submit your certificate. We will add you to our pathway of umpires who will be coached and screened for their Centre Award. There are specific Key Performance Indicators you need to meet to be awarded your Centre Award. Click Here to view these. 

UMPIRE PATHWAY

2025 Zone Theory and NZ Theory Exam Dates - TBC

Zone Theory Exam

Applications open:    Applications close: 

Exam date: 

NZ Theory  Exam

Applications open:  Applications close: 

Exam date: 

Cost: $TBC per exam

Where: Online only

Tutoring for Zone and NZ Theory - depending on numbers wishing to complete these exams and resources available. Cambridge Netball may run a tutoring session. This will be confirmed on a case by case basis. 

​​​​​​​Zone (Practical) Award 

Congratulations on passing your Zone Theory exam!

Next step on the Umpire Pathway is to have an umpire coach guide you towards your Zone Award, your practical assessment. There are specific Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) that you need to meet to achieve your Zone Award. Click Here to view these.