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Important notice - FINES

2011 PENALTIES for an Umpire not taking the court will be imposed on the TEAM that the umpire is representing.

The fines are:

- Team fine of $220 - payable to WHNC and

- A Penalty Forfeit for the game played by the Team on the day

of failure to provide an Umpire by BHSNA and

- Subsequent games forfeited until such a time that the fine is paid to WHNC

"An Umpire can make or mar a game.

The umpire is an integral part of the game.

The enjoyment of the game depends on the

efficiency and manner of the umpire.”

Use A Loud Sharp Whistle At All Times

Umpires should practice using the correct terminology so their verbal response to infringements becomes automatic and sounds confident which reassures players.

Your voice should be loud enough so that all 14 players can hear your decision

· Blow whistle.

· State Infringement and use Hand Signals to reinforce statement.

· State Penalty and to Whom Awarded (use club names)

· Indicate place where penalty is to be taken.

· Ensure penalty is set up correctly.

In guidelines below Red and Blue are used instead of club names.

Breaking Blue WA	Red Free Pass where infringement occurred
Delaying the Game Blue WD	Red Free Pass where infringer is standing
Held Ball, Blue C	Red Free Pass where infringer is standing
Offside, Blue C	Red Free Pass where infringement occurred
Over-a-Third	Free Pass just beyond where ball crossed second line
Red Throw In (not Red Out or Red Ball)	Where ball crossed the line
Replayed Ball, Blue GD	Red Free Pass where infringement occurred
Short Pass caught by Blue Centre	Red Free Pass where ball is caught
Simultaneous Contact or Possession	Toss Up between Red WA/Blue WD where infringement occurred
Stepping	Red Free Pass where infringement occurred

PENALTIES ON COURT [not in the Goal Circle]

Indicate where penalty is to be taken using hand signals.

NB: The infringer can not move or talk until the ball has been released.

Contact Blue WA	Red Penalty Pass where infringement occurred	Blue WA to stand beside and away
Obstruction Blue WD	Red Penalty Pass where infringer was standing	Blue WD to stand beside and away
Intimidation Blue C	Red Penalty Pass where infringer was standing	Blue C to stand beside and away

PENALTIES IN THE GOAL CIRCLE

Indicate both verbally and using hand signals where penalty is to be taken.

NB: The infringer can not move or talk until the ball has been released.

The penalty should be taken either where infringement occurred (Contact) or where infringer was standing (Obstruction) unless this disadvantages the non-offending team.

Contact Blue GD	Red Penalty Pass or Shot where infringement occurred	Blue GD to stand beside and away
Obstruction Red GK	Blue Penalty Pass or Shot where infringer was standing	Red GK to stand beside and away
Intimidation Blue GD	Red Penalty Pass or Shot where infringer was standing	Blue GD to stand beside and away
Contact Red GA	Blue Penalty Pass where infringement occurred	Red GA to stand beside and away
Obstruction Red GS	Blue Penalty Pass where infringer was standing	Red GS to stand beside and away

Remember, practice makes perfect and keep it simple

Hand Signals

Hand signals are used to accurately illustrate decisions made.

They are based on the principle of re-creating and clearly indicating to show the decision.

Hand signals are a method of communicating infringements clearly to players.

It is essential for ALL umpires to use hand signals.

Even the beginner umpire should signal the direction of the next Centre Pass, the recipient of the throw-in and the direction the penalty is being awarded.

A hand signal should be sustained during the time taken to state the infringement and penalty being awarded. Eye contact should also be maintained by the umpire towards the infringer.

Guidelines for appropriate signals are given for some of the Rules as follows:

Time	Arm raised high as whistle is blown
Direction of Pass	Arm pointing in the direction of play, no higher than shoulder level
Breaking	Semi-circular action of the right arm
Offside & Over a Third	Semi-circular action of the left arm
Short Pass	Hands close together in front of the body at waist level
Held Ball (3 seconds)	Arm extended overhead with any 3 fingers held up
Stepping	Extend arms out waist level and move hands up and down (only 3 times)
Advantage	Arm across the front of umpire’s body towards the non-offending team’s direction of play.
Toss Up	Palm of hand moves vertically upwards, elbow at waist level
Contact – Arm	Palm of one hand placed on top of forearm
Contact - Leg	Palm of one hand placed on top of raised knee
Contact – Shoulder	Palm of one hand placed on front of shoulder
Obstruction – Arms Across	Both arms outstretched to the side of the body
Obstruction – Holding	Both arms outstretched & rounded to the front of the body
Obstruction – Distance	Both hands raised close together in front of chest

Positioning

Nettaball Rules for Umpires

The MODIFICATION of our netball game has brought about significant changes in

EQUALISING the OPPORTUNITY for all children to enjoy

EVEN PARTICIPATION.

The umpire’s role in Nettaball cannot be understated. It is one of the most important areas of our sport. The manner in which a child is tutored, nurtured and encouraged must be of the most exemplary standard.

UMPIRES MUST

adopt an encouraging and pleasant manner to ensure an open and free-flowing game
use simple language and explain their decision
apply rules according to the skill level of the players
adopt the role of teacher-umpire rather than rules enforcer

UMPIRES MUST

penalise contact and obstruction and ensure the penalty is set up correctly even through the infringer is not to stand ‘out of play’.
the offender is simply placed 1.2m (4 ft) away from her opponent and allowed to participate in the normal fashion.

UMPIRES ALLOW

minimum shuffling after catching and before throwing i.e. shuffling on the spot to gain balance without moving down the court.
up to 6 seconds for the ball to be thrown after catching.
only “one-on-one” defence.
a player to defend an opponent with the ball from a distance of 1.2m (4 ft).
a Throw-In to be retaken if foot is placed on the line but umpire should correct player’s stance.
a player, who is offside but not involved with play, is not to be penalised, simply remind player where she should stand.

COACHES and ADMINISTRATORS ROLE

Provide non-competitive games i.e. no recorded scores, no finals
Each player to receive a certificate of participation
To endeavour to supply Goal Posts - 2.6m (8 ft)
To use a Size 4 Ball
Allow up to 12 players be registered in each team
Ensure all players participate for at least 2 quarters
Ensure all players rotate evenly
Play four quarters of 10 minutes duration

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Levels/Grades of Umpires

The Section 1 Theory Umpiring Exam is now available online and is compulsary for all Winston Hills Netball Players in Cadet grades and above. This is also a great way for players and parents to gain an understanding of the rules.

When a pass is reached you can simply print out the certificate. Please email a copy to secretary@winstonhillsnetball.com.au so that both the club and association can keep a record of people with current passes.