Introduction to Umpiring (ITU) is the first step on the umpire development pathway and will ensure new umpires understand the basics and can continue to build on these.
Players, Coaches and Spectators are also welcome to complete this course to gain a better understanding of the rules.
Minimum age for the course is 13 years.
ITU Courses are either one full-day session or two separate sessions, total of 4 hours.
Full-Day Course: The theory & practical sessions are on the same day.
Two Day Course:
- Day 1 Theory: The theory component is taken by an umpire facilitator
- Day 2 Practical: The Practical sessions are conducted in person with an umpire facilitator.
To register click on the Register button on this page
ITU Course 1:
- Full Day: Thursday 18th April 2024 (School holidays)
- Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm
- Venue: Hamilton City Netball Centre
ITU Course 2:
- Full-Day: Tuesday 23rd April 2024 (School holidays)
- Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm
- Venue: Hamilton City Netball Centre
ITU Course 3:
- Two Days: Theory - Wednesday 15th May 2024; Practical - Wednesday 22nd May 2024
- Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
- Venue: Hamilton City Netball Centre
ITU Course 4:
- Two Days: Theory - Wednesday 12th June 2024; Practical - Wednesday 19th June 2024
- Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
- Venue: Hamilton City Netball Centre
ITU Course 5:
- Full Day: Thursday 11th July 2024 (School holidays)
- Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm
- Venue: Hamilton City Netball Centre
Cost: $70.00
Includes:
- ITU Course - Either one full-day session or two separate sessions, total of 4 hours, comprising of 2 hours of theory and 2 hours of practical. Includes an Introduction to the Rules.
- Umpire in Training shirt.
- Completion of New Umpire Module (Centre Theory)
- Practical Coaching and Observations by HCNC Umpire Coaches for up to 2 seasons
- Further development opportunities
Prerequisites:
- None
Yes we can deliver an ITU course at your school or Club!
We can run this as a one day course of 5 hours (including breaks) or as 2 x 2 hour sessions (1 theory and 1 practical). Depending on our Facilitators availability it can be run either during school hours or after school or weekends.
The cost is $300 for up to 12 students; $600 13-24 students; $900 25-36 students
The cost includes a workbook and whistle. We can also include a Red Umpire in Training shirt for each participant at an additional cost of $40 per participant.
For the theory portion we would need a classroom or space where the students can be seated and the facilitator needs access to a TV screen or projector.
For the practical portion we need 2 x netball teams or people willing to form teams so that the students have games to practice on.
Contact Phone: (07) 847 4007
Contact Email: admin@netballhamilton.org.nz
