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Accreditation Umpire

The Rules of Netball Theory Exam

The Rules of Netball Theory Exam tests the basic rules of the game.


  • A certificate is generated for all candidates who achieve a pass of 70% or above.
  • It is highly recommended that prior to commencing this exam you read a copy of the Rules of Netball (2020)
  • A pass is a prerequisite for:
-  C Grade Badge, the introductory level umpire accreditation.
 -  State Bench Official Accreditation.
 -  Development Coach Accreditation.

MNA Rep players are encouraged to sit this exam.
The Learning Portal for Netball Australia - click here.
Start the Rules of Netball Theory Examination today!

Foundation Umpire Course

The Foundation Umpire course has been designed to assist you in achieving the necessary skills and knowledge to be an effective umpire and enjoy your officiating role.


The Course is a pre-requisite for obtaining an Association Award and a National C Badge.


The course contains the following modules:

  • A good umpire
  • Getting started
  • Umpiring techniques
  • Rules in action
  • Where to now?

How to process your umpire accreditation in Netball Learning:

Click here   for  instructions.

Updating for on Court Umpires

We require all of our on court umpires to complete a series of tasks over the four year period after they've successfully attained their Netball Australia C, B, A or AA Badge.  

We recommend that all umpires continue to upgrade their knowledge, skills and competencies after they've attained their badge.  Staying up-to-date maintains the overall quality of umpires in netball and makes sure they are provided with ongoing education and development opportunities.

Our ongoing education and development opportunities cover areas such as:

  • The lastest information on developments in netball;
  • Rules knowledge and current interpretations;
  • Access to the most up-to-date techniques and skills relating to umpiring.

Maintaining your Accreditation

We require umpires to reach a certain number of points of updating activity to maintain their accreditation at the relevant badge level.  For the A and AA badge, umpires must successfully complete a practical assessment as well.

50% of the required updating should be completed through on court umpiring.  Practical umpiring can be undertaken at any level and may occur on a regular basis (weekly, fortnightly) or in specific situations such as camps, carnivals etc.

The successful completion of the Rules of Netball Theory Exam (pass mark as required for the badge being updated) is a mandatory updating requirement for all badge levels.


See Netball Australia Umpiring Accreditation - umpiring-accreditation


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