Umpires

Welcome to Rangers Team White. Umpires are valued members of our Rangers community and we look forward to joining you on your umpiring journey.

Commencing your Rangers umpiring journey Umpire Registration Night Season Netball Rules 2026 Umpire Payments and Code of Conduct Umpire Development (Accreditation)Umpire Awards Umpire Checklist Respect Thy Umpire

Commencing your Rangers umpiring journey

To commence your umpiring journey with Rangers Netball Club, all umpires must:

1. Complete the Online Rules of Netball Theory Exam
Complete the Online Rules of Netball Theory Exam. Login to start the process. This course is a pre-requisite to attend the WDNA Introduction to Umpiring Course. Cost of the course is $13.00 and is valid for 4 years. This is an open book exam, and umpires require a score of 70% to pass. Remember to print your certificate and email to umpiring@rangersnetballclub.com

2. Umpire Twilight Season

New Rangers umpires are expected to begin their umpiring journey by registering to officiate in the upcoming Junior Twilight Season.

Open to players aged 8-13 years in 2026, the Junior Twilight Season is a fun, exciting and inclusive social competition for players of all abilities, with the focus firmly on participation, enjoyment and developing skills.

Competition Details

When: Wednesday evenings, 14 October to 18 November 2026
Where: WDNA
Make-up Round: 25 November 2026 (if required)

The competition will be divided into three age groups (subject to player numbers):

8 & 9 years
10 & 11 years
12 & 13 years

Umpire Information

Umpires wishing to be involved in the Twilight Season must register via the link below.

Coaching and support will be provided throughout the competition to assist developing umpires.

WDNA will pay umpires $15 per game. To receive payment, umpires must submit a Statement by Supplier form and provide their bank account details.

2026 Junior Twilight Umpires | Western Districts Netball Association

3. Attend the WDNA Umpire Techniques Course

Date: 7 October, 2026
Time: 6.30pm - 8pm
Venue: WDNA Clubhouse
Cost: Free for WDNA Members
BYO: Whistle

No experience is necessary. This course is designed to help get you started on your Umpire Journey.

Please note that while Rangers will endeavour to roster all umpires who complete the abovementioned steps, umpire opportunities cannot be guaranteed as they are dependent on game availability and rostering requirements. Umpires who commenced their journey with Rangers in the 2026 season are encouraged to continue umpiring during the Twilight Season to further develop their skills, confidence and experience.

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Umpire Registration

Want to join Rangers Team White? Once you have completed the 3 steps listed above, please use the link below to register your interest.

Registrations for 2026 are now closed, please email umpiring@rangersnetballclub.com

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Night Season

Continue to develop your umpiring skills by registering to the Western Districts Netball Association Monday Night Season.

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Netball Rules

View the latest World Netball Rules.

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2026 Umpire Payments and Code of Conduct

Important details are included in the 2026 Umpire Payments and Code of Conduct.

Including:

- 2026 umpire payment rates

- game allocation expectations and requirements based on umpire experience

- umpire journey

- game day expectations

- umpire uniform requirements

- umpire conduct and game management.

Please check out the above link for the full details.

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Umpire Development (Accreditation)

WDNA Umpire Award

The WDNA Umpire Award is an Association based award designed to encourage beginner umpires. This Award is only recognised at WDNA and is not a prerequisite for a National Badge. Club Umpires at this level are developing umpire skills, techniques and practical application of the Rules. Umpires should be encouraged to continue towards their National C Badge.

Umpires will be required to have a 70% pass in the Rules of Netball Theory Exam and have completed a Basic Umpire Course. The assessment panel shall consist of 2 Assessors, one of whom must be a Nationally recognised tester. The second panel member can be an umpire who is learning to be a National Tester (ie an umpire who has not yet held their badge for two years) or an interested association umpire. This will give inexperienced testers an opportunity to develop their skills and broaden their knowledge.

For more information refer to:

WDNA Umpire Award Overview

WDNA Umpire Asessment Sheet

WDNA Umpire Award Assessable Performance Criteria

National C Badge

The Foundation Umpire course has been designed to assist you in achieving the necessary skills and knowledge to be an effective umpire and enjoy your officiating role. Course Cost $50.

The Course is a pre-requisite for obtaining an Association Award and a National C Badge.

Aiming for your National C Badge? Check out What Comes Next at WDNA.

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The Intermediate U mpire course prepares umpires transitioning and preparing to be tested for their B Badge accreditation. It is designed to assist umpires become more efficient, preparing them to embark on new challenges, whilst assisting in the delivery of great umpiring to the community. It has been designed to assist you in achieving the necessary skills and knowledge to be an effective umpire and enjoy your officiating role. Courst Cost $65.

The Course is a pre-requisite for obtaining an Association Award and a National B Badge.

Once you have been awarded your National C Badge, you can join the WDNA High Performance and Development Umpiring Program to continue along the umpiring development pathways.

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Resources

Check out the Netball Queensland Resources for further information about Umpire Development, or the Useful links document for links to Courses and Workshops.

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