The Officials are the third team on court, without whom the game would not happen
With roles as umpires and scorers there is something for everyone!
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To keep up with the latest England Netball information on Officiating please see - http://www.englandnetball.co.uk/make-the-game/officiating
Netball is changing. Participation is growing, more clubs are developing and players are getting faster and stronger. High quality officiating at all levels is essential in helping us to be the number one sport for women and girls in Jersey.
Umpiring
Anyone over the age of 12 can become an official. The game doesn’t just need young umpires or technical officials. Current or ex-players with a wealth of experience at various levels make excellent officials, some of whom have started in their late 30’s and now officiate in England Netball competitions, something they may never have achieved as a player.
Irrespective of your age, ability, or experience at playing netball, if you have a passion for the game and can successfully complete England Netball’s Into Officiating or C Award Course you can start your journey to becoming a netball umpire. New officials learn by getting out there and having a go. Speak to your club ot to the JNA Umpiring Secretary Amie Le Buevant about how you can get involved (amie.lebeuvant@hotmail.co.uk). |
Scoring
Scorers are asked to read the below document on information and tips if they are scoring any Winter League fixtures.
Help your club by scoring and register your interest with your coach. No previous experience is necessary to score as you can learn and it really is easy! Remember ALL matches need scorers so more volunteers are needed. 
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Important Rules to remember
SUBSTITUTION
An on-court player must call time, the umpire blows to stop the game, 30 seconds starts now. The player must come off and a substitute can come on, or place can be left vacant until a goal is scored and the player can come back on. During the stoppage both teams can change positions but must be within 30 seconds. If there is no ‘primary carer’ present, It is the umpire’s decision if injury too serious to remove injured player.
BLOOD INJURY
When there is a blood injury players call for time. In extreme circumstances the umpires may hold time if an on-court player has not requested this. Player concerned ‘must’ leave the court within 30 secs. Umpires can extend time if needed.
JEWELLERY
Need consistency! ALL jewellery must be removed to take to the court
PENALTY GIVEN
Player to acknowledge the umpire but if in correct area to take the penalty, let it go. Remember different standards in the divisions. Umpire could verbalise ‘yes, that’s okay’.
SIDE/GOAL LINE THROW-IN
Foot up to the line, now allows about 6” away from it. Obstruction judged from landing foot. (Footwork rule still applies).
CENTRE PASS
The controlling umpire does not have to wait for all players to be onside before blowing whistle for centre pass. As soon as the centre has one foot in the circle, blow! It is up to players to get back onside quickly.
GOING OFFSIDE TO GET THE BALL
If no one goes to get the ball, the umpire can allow a player to go offside to collect it for play to continue. No advantage is gained, allowing the player to get the ball speeds up the game. Show empathy to the player!
BALL CONTROL
The player needs to have controlled the ball then caught it, and dropped it to be ‘replayed’. A brush on part of the body then caught is not ‘replaying’.
INTIMIDATION
Jumping up and down, waving hands – not allowed, call it ‘Obstruction’ not ‘Intimidation’ and give ‘Penalty Pass’. If called ‘Intimidation’ a ‘Caution’ must be given.
JEWELLERY
Need consistency! ALL jewellery must be removed to take to the court
SUBSTITUTION
An on-court player must call time, the umpire blows to stop the game, 30 seconds starts now. The player must come off and a substitute can come on, or place can be left vacant until a goal is scored and the player can come back on. During the stoppage both teams can change positions but must be within 30 seconds. If there is no ‘primary carer’ present, It is the umpire’s decision if injury too serious to remove injured player.
BLOOD INJURY
When there is a blood injury players call for time. In extreme circumstances the umpires may hold time if an on-court player has not requested this. Player concerned ‘must’ leave the court within 30 secs. Umpires can extend time if needed.
JEWELLERY
Need consistency! ALL jewellery must be removed to take to the court
PENALTY GIVEN
Player to acknowledge the umpire but if in correct area to take the penalty, let it go. Remember different standards in the divisions. Umpire could verbalise ‘yes, that’s okay’.
SIDE/GOAL LINE THROW-IN
Foot up to the line, now allows about 6” away from it. Obstruction judged from landing foot. (Footwork rule still applies).
CENTRE PASS
The controlling umpire does not have to wait for all players to be onside before blowing whistle for centre pass. As soon as the centre has one foot in the circle, blow! It is up to players to get back onside quickly.
GOING OFFSIDE TO GET THE BALL
If no one goes to get the ball, the umpire can allow a player to go offside to collect it for play to continue. No advantage is gained, allowing the player to get the ball speeds up the game. Show empathy to the player!
BALL CONTROL
The player needs to have controlled the ball then caught it, and dropped it to be ‘replayed’. A brush on part of the body then caught is not ‘replaying’.
INTIMIDATION
Jumping up and down, waving hands – not allowed, call it ‘Obstruction’ not ‘Intimidation’ and give ‘Penalty Pass’. If called ‘Intimidation’ a ‘Caution’ must be given.
JEWELLERY
Need consistency! ALL jewellery must be removed to take to the court
