Umpire Coaches at Hamilton City Netball Centre are at the core of supporting umpires and facilitating learning and development.

We have a Development approach which focuses on the umpire as the centre of the learning environment.  We strive to create safe learning environments where umpires are active in their learning and given time and space to reflect.

From running workshops to mentoring umpires our Umpire Coaches are on their feet, out and about supporting our umpiring team!

Pathway for Umpire Coaches

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 the HCNC and 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 Award Coach – can coach umpires up to those working towards ITU and Centre Award 
• Zone Award Coach – can coach umpires up to those working towards Zone Award
• NZ Award Coach – can coach umpires up those working towards NZ C Award

 If you are interested in joining our team of Umpire Coaches please contact us on manager@netballhamilton.org.nz

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.

2025 Module Dates 

If you are interested in becoming an Umpire Coach in 2025 please contact admin@netballhamilton.org.nz

To register click on the Register button on this page

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To continue as an Umpire Coach you need to continue your development.  You are asked to register for at least one module offered by either the Centre or the Zone each year..  Modules include:

• GROW and Questioning
• Unpacking
• Post-match Discussion
• Building Effective Relationships

2025 Module Dates 

Post Match Discussion - 12th April (Saturday) 8.30am to 12.30pm - HCNC

Building Effective Relationships - 15th June (Sunday) 8.30am to 12.30pm - HCNC

Assessors are an important part of supporting our umpires’ development as they move through the Umpire Award Framework.

Assessors assess umpires against the key performance indicators (KPIs) of each award level. Once an umpire has developed to a certain level they will be screened. If they are successfully screened, they will be assessed against the criteria for promotion to the next award level.

Pathway for Umpire Assessors

The accredited pathway:

• Centre Award Assessor – can screen and assess ITU and Centre Award 
• Zone Award Assessor – can screen and assess up to Zone Award
• NZ Award Assessor – can screen and assess up to NZ C Award

If you are interested in joining our team of Assessors please contact us on manager@netballhamilton.org.nz

This course will help assessors understand the differences between assessment and coaching, as well as support them in gaining a greater understanding of the KPIs and the wording in the assessment report for ITU and Centre Award.

2025 Module Dates 

Umpire Assessing - Centre - dates TBC

If you are interested in becoming a Centre Award Umpire Assessor in 2025 please contact admin@netballhamilton.org.nz

To register click on the Register button on this page

This course will support assesors in gaining a greater understanding of the KPIs and the wording in the assessment report of Zone Award Level 

2025 Module Dates 

Umpire Assessing - Zone - 12th April (Saturday) 8.30am to 12.30pm - HCNC

To register click on the Register button on this page

This course will support assesors in gaining a greater understanding of the KPIs and the wording in the assessment report of NZ Award Level 

2025 Module Dates 

Umpire Assessing - NZ - dates TBC

If you are interested in becoming a NZ Award Umpire Assessor in 2025 please contact admin@netballhamilton.org.nz