OLOR Netball - Uniform

UNIFORM

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ATTENTION UMPIRES Here is the link to the On line exam look for the picture attached http://www.netball.asn.au/extra.asp?id=3037&OrgID=1 or just go on to the Netball Australia website under Umpire Accreditation and look for the photo attached, clink on photo and away you go.

Umpires wishing to achieve a National badge - Officiating General Principles Course Access is available via Netball NSW websiteselect For Umpires - Courses and then select the ASC Learning Portal that appears in the paragraph as below Introductory Level Officiating General Principles Course
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Department of Sport & Recreation is pleased to announce that the online Introductory Level Officiating General Principles course is now available on the ASC Learning Portal.

The course is aimed at beginner level officials, and covers three modules of training; Self Management, Managing the Competition Environment and People Management. The course takes approximately four hours to complete, and there is assessment included within the course. The online course is available free of charge to Australian officials.Then Select Courses and then PICK THIS ONE, NOT THE COACHING ONE.
UmpiringUmpiring should be an exciting and challenging role, helping the players to enjoy the game and develop the full potential of their skills. This supportive role can be rewarding when it is done to the best of your ability. (Netball Australia)You will find the following topics covered below:Philosophy
Attributes of a Good Umpire
Umpires' Development Program
What is a Buddy?
Netta UmpiringPhilosophyOLOR has established a high standard of umpiring which we endeavour to maintain.

OLOR Umpires' Committee will:

Be consistent, objective and courteous with all our umpires;
Help develop all umpires to achieve their potential;
Not expect 100% perfection;
Encourage participation and acknowledge achievement.

OLOR Umpires will:

Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions;
Have a friendly and pleasant manner;
Enjoy umpiring for themselves and not because they think they should;
Be pro-active in their skill development by asking questions, re-reading the rule book, and watching high-grade umpires;
Be open to constructive comments.

Attributes of a Good Umpire

Concentration

Remain focused for the entire game and not be distracted by friends or spectators.
Awareness when play is the other umpire's half.

Communication

Whistle
Voice
Hand Signals
Approachability

Confidence

Presentation as an Umpire i.e. correct attire,
your stance, clear instructions and loud whistle.

Consistency

Application of the rules eg obstruction, contact, 3 seconds.
Maintain a pleasant manner throughout the game.

Commonsense

Remember to umpire in the spirit of the game.
Safety for all.
Be pleasant and considerate.

Umpires' Development Program

RED → BLUE → WHITE

Red Award

Theory Education.
Minimum age - turning 12 years of age.
Experienced umpires from OLOR conduct four sessions for participants to learn basic theory education utilising All Australia Netball Rules.
Assessment based on an open-book test with a pass mark of 70%.

Blue Award

Practical Education.
Participants need to have displayed an aptitude for umpiring during their Red Award Program as well as passing the Red Award Assessment. Aptitude is assessed by their Red Award Supervisor.
Minimum of 4-6 practice games under supervision/coaching. Games may be either training games or gala day games.
Achievement of Blue Award decided by supervisor once participant is competent to move on to Junior Competition Games.

White Award

Skill Development.
Minimum age - turning 13 years of age.
Successful Completion of Blue Award.
Four supervised Competition Games.
Upon successful completion of these games, participants will receive "Personal Umpiring Development Record".
Participants remain at this level until their skill development is assessed as being competent to umpire a Junior A Grade game. There is no time limit.

GREEN → GOLD → NATIONAL

Green Badge

Replaces Green A.
Minimum age - turning 13 years of age.
Upon achievement, a Green level umpire can umpire Junior A Grade games.

Gold Badge

Replaces Gold A.
No minimum age.
Current Section 1 Theory Pass.
Umpiring Senior games at competent level.
Upon achievement, a Gold level umpire can umpire up to A2 grade games.

National Badge

Current Section 1 Theory Pass.
Level 1 Umpires' Accreditation.
Umpires are selected by BHSNA Umpires' Committee.

Talent Identified Umpires

Once identified, these umpires are offered;

Representative Carnival Attendance.
Specialised coaching and mentoring throughout the season.

What is a Buddy?

A buddy is someone who:

Has the maturity to support our junior umpires.
Has the knowledge of All Australia Netball Rules.
Is willing to give an hour of their time on Saturday, either weekly, fortnightly, or occasionally, to assist in the development of our junior umpires.

Netta Umpiring

Netta games are umpired with modified rules to allow the players to learn the rules while they develop their skills.
Netta applies to 7 years, 8 years and 9 years.
Umpires must be a minimum of 15 years of age.
Umpiring Netta games requires implementing the rules, together with coaching, and a degree of common sense.

Club contact information can be found on the Club Committee page.

Further information may be found at www.netball.asn.au