Green Shirt Umpire Program2015
Wanneroo Districts Netball Association (Inc)
po box 116, landsdale wa 6065
Tel: (08) 9409 9950 Fax: (08) 9409 9087Email:
GREEN SHIRT UMPIRE PROGRAM2015
Wanneroo Districts Netball Association
Application Pack
The Green Shirt Umpiring Program is a practical umpiring course that was introduced to netball associations in 2007 and has continued to grow each consecutive year since its inception.
It is aimed at developing and training beginner umpires, of all ages, to ultimately attain their National Umpiring badge.The Program willrunprimarily on Saturdays for the 15 week 2014 Winter Season. Games will be allocated in any of the following timeslots:
- 9.45am
- 11.15am
- 1pm
The Green Shirt Program aims to:
Make new officials easily identifiable, so that they are easy to recognize and support.
Raise awareness and increase the recognition and support of new officials.
Assist in reducing the pressure and lessening abuse and conflict directed towards new officials
Create a culture of support for these new officials through the education of players, spectators, coches and the media
As the issue of abuse towards officials are increasing and the number of officials decreasing, Netball WA, along with the assistance of the Department of Sport and Recreation hope to encourage and attain umpires in this sport.
In this program we teach umpires how to umpire on court with coaching and mentoring. All umpires are supervised. There is on & off court training which we try to limit to Saturdays but, there are occasional times when training/development courses will need to be attended during other days.
Benefits of this program are:
Ongoing coaching by the Umpire Mentoring Team;
Support in the event of issues with spectators, coaches or players
Develop umpiring skills and techniques;
Learning the correct procedures and protocols of umpiring; and
Develop umpire pathways.
As part of this program you must commit to–
Being available for one timeslot every week of the 15 week winter season, unless prior approval has been given for absence.
Umpiring for a minimum of 10 weeks
Reserving or attending off court training with the mentors and coaches, when not umpiring.
Completing a Level 1 umpiring course prior to umpiring, unless already completed within the past 5 years.
Completing the online Section 1 theory exam, unless already completed within the past 5years.
Becoming affiliated to WCNR and Netball WA (which you are if you are a player)
Adhereing to a code of conduct and behaving appropriate whilst in the 'green shirt' uniform and throughout the whole Program
We work the program based on your availability and skill level and are aware that most umpires play and also umpire for their club - we can and are happy to work around this. We just ask that the green shirt program takes priority over club umpiring.
The program will be run by the WDNA Umpiring Development OfficerRachel Williams who can be contacted by email at [email protected]. Phone queries are taken at WDNA on 94099950.
Eligilibility & Trials
This program is open to ALL beginner umpires. There is no minimum or maximum age. If you hold a National Umpiring Badge then you are NOT eligible to enter.
Prior to entry into the program, trialsand training will be conducted.
Training will be held on a Monday night between 7pm and 8.45pm, should you be a TACT athlete we can still accommodate you, your training will take place in the April School Holidays, please contact me for further information.
A COMPULSORY training session will be held on9th February , where all the basic procedures, areas of control and confidence will be covered.
Umpires can then chose two of the below dates to attend and receive additional training on more specific rules :
16th Feb Recognising Obstruction & Stepping
23rd Feb Recognising Contact & Over a Third
9th Mar Recognising Contact & Over a Third
16th Mar Recognising Obstruction & Stepping
You must have attended 3 sessions to be eligible to be selected
TheTrials will be held on 23rd and 30th March, we encourage you to attend both nights but it is not compulsory to do so.You will be notified shortly after the 30th Marchif you were successful or not, only60 participants will be chosen. We are looking for umpires that wish to develop and are keento do so, this doesn’t necessarily mean only the ‘best’ umpires will be chosen, we are looking atthe bigger picture and inviting those with a passion for umpiring andare looking to be the best that they can be, irrespective of what level that is
The trial and training fee is $20 is per person and is payable prior to 6th February 2015.
Game Allocations
All participants of the green shirt program are allocated games based on their ability and availability. Our intention is to develop umpires at their pace and help them with whatever they require.Games are allocated by the Green Shirt Coordinator with input from your weekly coaches and mentors.
Umpiring skills are developed both on and off the court. As a result umpires will only be awarded approximately 10 games out of the 15 weeks. During the weeks they are not rostered on to umpire they will be reserving, mentoring or developing skills off court.
Cost
The cost to participate in this programme is $110..00 per umpire.
All umpires will need to have completed a Level One Course, within the past 5 years, prior to umpiring in the 2015 season.Netball Australia now provides this course online for $25.00 through mynetball. There are 4 dates available for the old style face-to-face, which still costs $60.
Optional Costs include the purchase of a basic umpiring kit for $55. This will include bag (pencil case), hair ties x2, pen, thunderer whistle and a notepad.
WDNA will subsidise the costs for all green shirt participants for courses and badging. Rules discussion, procedures & protocols and discipline workshops are provided free of charge.
Uniform & Equipment
Prior to commencement of the season all participants must have –
- Green shirt (supplied)
- White sports skirt (female) / white shorts (male)
- White socks
- White underwear
- Thunderer whistle
- Umpiring Kit (basics include rule book, pens, notebook)
Optional: Green Jacket which is available for puirchase – price to be confirmed
Payments
$15 for a 9.45am game
$20 for an 11.15am or 1pm game
Payments for umpiring are paid on court prior to the commencement of the game. You are not paid for development opportunities such as reserving, off court training or match plays.
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Important Dates
The following dates are important and participation is compulsory.
14th April or 19th April 2015Parent/Umpire Green Shirt Information Evening
18th April 2015Green Shirt Meet & Greet.
The following dates are for the Face –to-Face Level One Course. Every participant MUST complete a Level One course, or have completed one within the past 5 years, before umpiring in the program. You muct either complete online or on one of the following dates:
15th March 20152pm – 6pm
29th March 20152pm- 6pm
9th April 2018.30am – 12.30pm
13th April 20158.30am – 12.30pm
Communication and Contact Numbers.
First point of contact for all enquiries:
Umpire Development OfficerRachel Williams0449 285 31094099950
If you would like to join us in this program please follow the link to the application forms.
Green Shirt Training & Trials
Green Shirt Training & Trials – TACT Athletes
We look forward to having you join the program.