Courses

1) Rules of Netball Theory Examination: click here

This exam is only available to do on-line, meaning that you can do it in your own time, obtain instant results and download your certificate when successful. Cost: Nil

You will need the Rule Book for information and answers. Click The Rule Book

2) Foundation Umpire Education Course: click here

The course is also only available on-line, meaning you can once again do it in your own time and pace. Once completed you can log back into the system to access any materials at any stage. Cost: to be paid on-line directly to Netball Australia when you register (below).

The course has 5 modules:

A good Umpire
Getting started
Umpiring techniques
The Rules in Action
Where to now?

How to Log into On-Line Courses:

1) Register on MyNetball with your team / club or with BNA (if non-playing umpire).

2) Click on MyNetball > log in via the right hand panel on the Home page.

Your USER NAME / ID is your email address.
If you already have / remember your password, simply log in.
If not, go to FORGOTTEN PWD > Netball Victoria will email you a link to create your own password or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a temporary password

3) Click on Learning > Online learning

4) Browse available courses and select the relevant course as follows:

Rules of Netball Theory Examination
Foundation Umpire Education Course

Good Luck! Don't forget to download and show us your certificate

3) New Umpire Trainee

Once you have compeleted these 2 on-line courses, please bring your 2 certificates to the office on Saturday or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You can then submit the online Availability sheet and you can start umpiring as a NEW TRAINEE with one-on-one supervision until ready to umpire independently.

4) C Badge Testing

When you feel confident to umpire senior games, let us know and we can assess you with a view to starting your practical training for your badge. You will umpire senior games with one of our Umpire Badge Trainers who will advise us when you are ready to be tested. This time will vary considerably between individuals.

C badge testing is done during regular Saturday matches at BNC. You must have a current Umpire Exam and Level 1 course certificate and the necessary practical experience.