Official Roles in Jersey

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. To keep up with the latest England Netball information on Officiating, click here.

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 Ann Halliwell about how you can get involved (afkhall44@gmail.com).

Umpire Resources:

JNA Umpiring Secretary

I'm here to help develop and mentor umpires at all levels, in order for them to progress up to each new award, and give them confidence to step up to new challenges and to officiate at higher divisions.

Theory courses are no longer delivered face to face, as everything has now moved online and all courses are now booked via England Netball, but you will always find me up at the courts to answer any questions.

Netball can't be played without umpires, so it's my job to get umpires ready for assessments, so the sport we all love can continue to be played at such a high level.

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 from the September 2015 ALL matches will have scorers so more volunteers are needed.

If you wish to officiate at Team Jets Games or want to find out more about scoring please speak to your coach, Club secretary or to someone on the JNA Committee.

Scorer Resources:

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!

Outcome From Rules Forum September 2017

22ND SEPTEMBER 2017
Those in attendance: Nicki Hindmarch / Lauren Arthur / Amie Le Beuvant / Gill Bell / Suzanne Follain / Jackie Nelson / Liz Olim / Paul Adamson / Sheila Price / Linda Andrews / Ann Halliwell

  • 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’.

  • Foot up to the line, now allows about 6” away from it. Obstruction judged from landing foot. (Footwork rule still applies).

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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’.

  • 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 – in extreme circumstances umpires may hold time for blood; if an on-court player has not requested this. Player concerned ‘must’ leave the court within 30 secs. Umpires can extend time if needed.

  • 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.

  • Need consistency. If there is a case for a stud that can’t be removed it may be taped and covered with a headband. (So long as your league allows this, as it’s not an INF Rule.)

  • Netball is no longer a non-contact sport.