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UMPIRE NETBALL

Umpire netball in 2025.

ABOUT UMPIRING

Umpiring is a crucial part of the region’s netball competitions, ensuring fair play, upholding the rules, and encouraging a high standard of the game across all levels.

AFL Barwon provide opportunities for individuals of all experience levels, from beginners learning the basics to accredited umpires officiating in senior competitions.

HOW TO BECOME AN UMPIRE

There are pre-requisites that need to be completed prior to stepping on court with AFL Barwon to umpire.

Please follow the below steps:

Pre-requisites

Please complete the below courses.
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In Person Netball Umpiring Training Session

Attend a free face-to-face training session.

These training sessions are to provide individuals with the opportunity to take part in an education component discussing the basic netball rules, before getting out on court to have a go at umpiring in a non-competitive environment with court side support from our mentors in the program.  

Participating in these sessions is one of the pre-requisites for all umpires prior to starting their umpiring journey within AFL Barwon competitions.  

2026 training dates will be released in near future.


Midweek Mentors (Tuesdays & Fridays)

We are looking for umpire mentors to assist with the development of umpires through our midweek competitions. If you have experience in umpiring and are keen to share your knowledge to others then it would be great to hear from you.

You will receive an email to confirm your role as a mentor at the end of September and will be required to sign a document outlining roles and expectations if you did mentor during the winter season. 

If this sounds like you, please complete the below expression of interest.

PANEL UMPIRES

We are seeking qualified and experienced individuals to officiate A and B grade matches in the Geelong and Bellarine FNL competitions. Games are generally played on Saturdays between April - September.  

Reporting to the League Umpire Coordinator, you will be responsible for officiating A and B Grade matches in the Geelong Football Netball League and Bellarine Football Netball League.

Requirements: 

  • Minimum C Badge required, with experience umpiring seniors
  • Ability to umpire A and B Grade BFNL and GFNL games
  • Willingness to take on feedback from AFL Barwon Development Mentors 
  • Ability to deal with conflict and high-pressure situations