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.
Once completed email certificates to
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 Dates
Individuals are required to attend 2 sessions
Tuesday 17 March 4:30pm-6pm, Kardinia Park Netball Complex
Tuesday 31 March 4:30pm-6pm, Kardinia Park Netball Complex
Tuesday 21 April 4:30pm-6pm, Kardinia Park Netball Complex
