Netball is a multi-faceted sport which requires the continual development of its match officials. Umpire Coaching is a form of development in which an accredited umpire coach supports an umpire at any level, to achieve specific personal goals, in an umpire centred learning environment.
What do Umpire Coaches do?
Umpire Coaches at Hamilton City Netball Centre (HCNC) are at the core of supporting and guiding our umpires. From running workshops to mentoring Pathway Umpires, our Umpire Coaches are on their feet, out and about supporting our umpiring crew. We have a Development approach and this is the culture of our team, here at HCNC.
Pathway for Umpire Coaches and Assessors
Development for an Umpire Coach is just as important as it is for Umpires. In order to become an accredited umpire coach, you will be required to attend workshops and courses delivered by Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty. These workshops are designed to equip Umpire Coaches with tools and knowledge to work effectively alongside umpires to develop and achieve high standards of umpiring.
The accredited pathway:
- Centre Coach – ITU, Centre Theory holders
- Centre Coach/Assessor – As above and can assess Centre Theory holders for their Centre Award
- Zone Coach – Zone Theory holders
- Zone Coach/Assessor – As above and can assess Zone Theory holders for the Zone Award
- NZ Coach – NZ Theory & NZ Award holders
- NZ Coach/Assessor – As above and can assess NZ Theory holders for the NZC Award & Re-endorsements.
If you are interested in joining our team of Umpire Coaches please contact us on admin@netballhamilton.org.nz

Covid has meant that Umpire Coach training and yearly updates has not been able to happen for the last 3 seasons. This module is a great way to get everyone back in the Umpire Coach frame of mind and to welcome new umpire coaches.
Wednesday 15th March
5.30pm-8.30pm
OR
Thursday 13th April
5.30-8.30pm
Hamilton City Netball Centre
$25 (fee waived for HCNC umpire coaches)
Open to existing and new Umpire Coaches from any Centre
To register click on the register link on this page
Any queries or questions please contact manager@netballhamilton.org.nz

Qualification: NZ B Award
Ruth has multiple roles within the umpire coaching and tutoring space.
- Facilitates Introduction to Umpiring Courses
- ITU umpire coach coordinator
- NZ level umpire coach

Qualification: NZ B Award
Tania is coaching those working towards centre award.
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Qualification: NZ B Award
Andrea has multiple roles within the umpire coaching and tutoring space.
- Facilitates Introduction to Umpiring Courses
- NZ umpire coach coordinator
- NZ level umpire coach
Qualification: NZ B Award
Wids currently coaches umpires working towards their Zone Award.
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Qualification: NZ C Award
Will is coaching those working towards centre award.
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Qualification: NZ C Award
Fiona has multiple roles within the umpire coaching and tutoring space.
- Facilitates Introduction to Umpiring Courses
- Zone theory tutor
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Qualification: Zone Theory
Adam is coaching those who are working towards Introduction to Umpiring.
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Qualification: Zone Theory
Julia is coaching those who are working towards Introduction to Umpiring.
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Qualification: Zone Theory
Tracy is coaching those who are working towards Introduction to Umpiring.
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