Officiating Information
It’s time to step onto the court, take the whistle, and make your mark on the game.
Whether you’re taking your first steps into officiating or looking to progress along the pathway, our INTO Officiating, C Award, and B Award courses are designed to develop your knowledge, on-court presence, and decision-making skills. With new courses now open for booking, there’s never been a better time to get involved.
To make training more accessible, courses are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, giving you greater flexibility to learn around your schedule.
We’re also offering a limited number of summer daytime course spaces, perfect for those looking to qualify during the off-season or school holidays
Whether you’re taking your first steps into officiating or looking to progress along the pathway, our INTO Officiating, C Award, and B Award courses are designed to develop your knowledge, on-court presence, and decision-making skills. With new courses now open for booking, there’s never been a better time to get involved.
To make training more accessible, courses are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, giving you greater flexibility to learn around your schedule.
We’re also offering a limited number of summer daytime course spaces, perfect for those looking to qualify during the off-season or school holidays
The INTO Officiating course is the perfect starting point for your umpiring journey, introducing you to the rules of the game, core techniques and the confidence to take control on court in a supportive environment.
If you've passed your INTO and feel ready to take the next step, the C Award helps you develop consistency, positioning, and game-management skills, enabling you to officiate competitive netball with confidence.
For those with a C Award qualification and looking to progress, the B Award sharpens your decision-making, presence and performance, preparing you to officiate at the highest level of the game.
To help decide which course is right for you, explore more information on each course below.
If you've passed your INTO and feel ready to take the next step, the C Award helps you develop consistency, positioning, and game-management skills, enabling you to officiate competitive netball with confidence.
For those with a C Award qualification and looking to progress, the B Award sharpens your decision-making, presence and performance, preparing you to officiate at the highest level of the game.
To help decide which course is right for you, explore more information on each course below.
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Urgent News on Officiating:- From England Netball with regard to the 2024 Rules of Netball
All umpires are reminded that they need to attend a course or webinar on the New Rules
"England Netball had hoped to put the 2024 Rules of Netball Update recording out for general release, however, due to circumstances beyond their control this will now be pushed back a few weeks. It will be out in the public domain before the next 2024 Rules of Netball Update Webinars on Thursday 5th September 2024. "
(Please note that those viewing the generally released recording will be unmonitored and there will be no way of recording/verifying viewership – no certificates will be issued if you choose this option.)
Go on a Course!
Attendees on Courses need to take time to enter their details correctly when requesting a certificate.
Reminder
Attendees will be sent a confirmation email with all of the details they have submitted. If they notice an error when it arrives they can resubmit with the correct/amended information.
All umpires are reminded that they need to attend a course or webinar on the New Rules
"England Netball had hoped to put the 2024 Rules of Netball Update recording out for general release, however, due to circumstances beyond their control this will now be pushed back a few weeks. It will be out in the public domain before the next 2024 Rules of Netball Update Webinars on Thursday 5th September 2024. "
(Please note that those viewing the generally released recording will be unmonitored and there will be no way of recording/verifying viewership – no certificates will be issued if you choose this option.)
Go on a Course!
Attendees on Courses need to take time to enter their details correctly when requesting a certificate.
Reminder
- Attendees should scan the QR code displayed on screen with a device during the session
- They need to include their forename and surname
- Email address (twice for cross checking purposes) checking that there are no errors
- ENAID (there are no letters in an ENAID and they start with a number between 1 and 9, never a 0
- And then select the relevant session details, attendance date and whether they want a certificate
Attendees will be sent a confirmation email with all of the details they have submitted. If they notice an error when it arrives they can resubmit with the correct/amended information.
2024 Rules of Netball - An Update
EN led sessions:
These sessions are for all netballers to attend and are not limited to just umpires. There is no sign on process required as the sessions are hosted on the England Netball YouTube channel (links are open now) and there is no limit to how many people join the session at a time.
Once people join the webinar link at the published time, they will be directed to registration link which forms part of a three-part verification process. They will need to complete this link in the first 5 minutes of the session as it will close to stop people attending late and missing important parts of the session. At an unspecified time during the session there will be a password shared which participants will need to note down and then in the last 5 minutes of the session a certificate request link will be provided for those who require proof of attendance. Participants will need to enter their details on this link, along with the password shared during the session to generate the certificate.
FAQ Responses
Please find linked below the responses to the first sets of questions both we and World Netball have received. This link will continue to be updated and serves a s a good reference guide.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fmoNSoNz3jiBY_iIRJgOsklyR9DPHOgo/edit#gid=1209126077
Rules and Updates Page EN Website
This remains the most up to date way to access anything regarding the 2024 Rules of Netball Update. All links to the sessions are held centrally here as are the links to the numerous resources and processes that have been created by EN and World Netball.
https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/be-involved/officiating/rules-and-updates/
- 3rd October PM – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n9mX-UoEas
These sessions are for all netballers to attend and are not limited to just umpires. There is no sign on process required as the sessions are hosted on the England Netball YouTube channel (links are open now) and there is no limit to how many people join the session at a time.
Once people join the webinar link at the published time, they will be directed to registration link which forms part of a three-part verification process. They will need to complete this link in the first 5 minutes of the session as it will close to stop people attending late and missing important parts of the session. At an unspecified time during the session there will be a password shared which participants will need to note down and then in the last 5 minutes of the session a certificate request link will be provided for those who require proof of attendance. Participants will need to enter their details on this link, along with the password shared during the session to generate the certificate.
FAQ Responses
Please find linked below the responses to the first sets of questions both we and World Netball have received. This link will continue to be updated and serves a s a good reference guide.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fmoNSoNz3jiBY_iIRJgOsklyR9DPHOgo/edit#gid=1209126077
Rules and Updates Page EN Website
This remains the most up to date way to access anything regarding the 2024 Rules of Netball Update. All links to the sessions are held centrally here as are the links to the numerous resources and processes that have been created by EN and World Netball.
https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/be-involved/officiating/rules-and-updates/
Into Officiating Award Overview
England Netball | Into Officiating Course
England Netball | Into Officiating Course
Find a course
ENgage (englandnetball.co.uk)
Course booking information
England Netball | Course Booking Information
Expression of interest Form
Expression of Interest – England Netball Courses (google.com)
Next Steps
ENgage (englandnetball.co.uk)
Course booking information
England Netball | Course Booking Information
Expression of interest Form
Expression of Interest – England Netball Courses (google.com)
Next Steps
- Practise (complete logbook)
- Complete Application Form and forward to COL (County Officiating Lead)
- Forward fee (15) to County Treasurer by BACS
C Award Umpire Award
(Pre-requisites EN Member, valid INTO officiating umpire)
(Pre-requisites EN Member, valid INTO officiating umpire)
C Award overview
England Netball | C Award Umpire Course
Find a course
ENgage (englandnetball.co.uk)
Course booking Information
England Netball | Course Booking Information
Next Steps
Practise (complete logbook)
Practice papers may be found on the EN Resources section (click below)
England Netball | Officiating Resources
C Award Written Assessment (online)
England Netball | C Award Written Assessment (soticcloud.net)
Complete Application Form and forward to COL (County Officiating Lead - [email protected])
Forward fee (£45) to County Treasurer by BACS (details from secretary – southstaffs [email protected])
OFFICIATING VIDEO RESOURCES
England Netball | Officiating Video Resources
Officiating Assessor (Min age 18)
England Netball | Officiating Assessor
Technical Officials Course (min age 16)
England Netball | Technical Officials Course
England Netball | C Award Umpire Course
Find a course
ENgage (englandnetball.co.uk)
Course booking Information
England Netball | Course Booking Information
Next Steps
Practise (complete logbook)
Practice papers may be found on the EN Resources section (click below)
England Netball | Officiating Resources
C Award Written Assessment (online)
England Netball | C Award Written Assessment (soticcloud.net)
Complete Application Form and forward to COL (County Officiating Lead - [email protected])
Forward fee (£45) to County Treasurer by BACS (details from secretary – southstaffs [email protected])
OFFICIATING VIDEO RESOURCES
England Netball | Officiating Video Resources
Officiating Assessor (Min age 18)
England Netball | Officiating Assessor
Technical Officials Course (min age 16)
England Netball | Technical Officials Course
