Umpires wanting to sit their Zone Theory exam are strongly encouraged to register into the Zone Theory Sessions. 

These sessions will cover all of the material that will be in the exam.  Those that have done the sessions previously have a significantly higher pass rate than those who don't.

Please note: Umpires from ANY CENTRE ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND these sessions

Cost: $155

Registration Includes:

• 6 tutoring sessions of 2 hours 
• Theory Resource and previous exams
• Netball New Zealand Zone theory exam registration fee
• The online exam is a maximimum of 90 minutes and is a multi-choice/drag-and-drop exam
• Your theory tutor will help you register for the exam.
• Coaching by HCNC Umpire Coaches for up to 2 seasons
• Free participation in HCNC Fitness Testing

Prerequisites:

• Centre Award

2025 Zone Theory Exam Dates

1. 19 May 2025 - Applications Close 28 April 2025
2. 4 August 2025 - Applications Close 11 July 2025

2025 Zone Theory Session  Dates: TBC

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To register click on the Register button on this page 

Once you have achieved your Zone Theory you can work towards completing the Zone Award. 

All umpires wanting to work towards their Zone Award will need to register in the Zone Award Umpire Pathway Programme.

Cost: $70

Zone Award registration includes:

• Coaching by HCNC Umpire Coaches for up to 2 seasons
• Zone Award Screening
• Zone Award Assessment with report
• Zone Award Umpire Badge on completion
• Free participation in Fitness Testing 
• Further development opportunities 

Prerequisites:

• Zone Theory

An Umpire Coach will observe you during games and help you with how you can improve your umpiring. 

The Umpire Coach will also provide feedback and and give you some items to work on towards your assessment. They will also let you know when you have been assessed.

To receive umpire coaching you will need to sign in at the Registration Office each week to let us know when and where your games are.