To view the Welsh Netball U18 Umpiring Policy click below

Welsh Netball adopts the INFA umpiring pathway as shown opposite.

Q Award

Welsh Netball offers a basic introductory umpiring course - The Q Award.

The Q Award is particularly useful for the beginner/inexperienced candidate that would like to gain basic umpiring knowledge.

This is an attendance only course.

Candidates will receive a Welsh Netball rules book and Q pack.

This is a 4 hour course.

Course Details

All education courses close one month prior to the first day of any course. Candidates must have submitted a completed booking form along with payment prior to the deadline.

Entry Requirment

You must be 13 years of age, have a basic knowledge of the netball game and understanding of the rules.

During the course you will be expected to take part in the practical game of netball.

Please bring a whistle, hairband/elastic band and a pen to the course.

Cost of the Q Award

For more information or to request a starting out course in your area please contact your regional NDO.

Please note there is a cancellation policy in operation for all education courses. If you would like further information please contact the Welsh Netball office on 02920 334950 to request a copy of the policy.

FENA C Award

This is the first step on the umpire qualification ladder.

Welsh Netball offer a Level One Umpire course to enable potential candidates to start the process of becoming a IFNA C Award Umpire.

The course includes theory and practical elements, including a detailed understanding of the rules and umpire protocols that all qualified umpires must adhere to.

This is a six hour course run over one day.

To qualify as a FENA C Award Umpire candidates muct complete the following:

Attend a six hour Level One umpire course.
Complete a 30+ minute Practical assessment.
Complete a 30 minute Theory assessment.
Fitness assessment: bleep test level 4.5 minimum.

C Test Fees

Entry Requirment

You must be at least 13 years of age to attend a C Award theory course.
You must be a minimum of 14 years of age at completion of the practical assessment of the course.
You must have undertaken a Welsh Netball Q Award course.
You must have a good knowledge of the game of netball and show a good understanding of the rules.
During the course you will be expected to take part in the practical game of netball.
Bring a whistle, hairband/elastic band and a pen to the course.

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FENA B Award

Is the second step on the umpire ladder for experienced C umpires that want to progress further.

Welsh Netball offer a Level 2 Umpire Course to enable C Award Umpires to progress onto the IFNA B Award umpire.

The course includes theory and practical elements, including an indepth understanding of the rules and umpire protocols that all international qualified umpires must adhere to.

The level 2 course is a 8 hour course and all 8 hours run over 1 day.

To qualify as a FENA B Award Umpire candidates muct complete the following:

Attend a eight hour Level Two umpire course.
Complete a 60 minute Practical assessment.
Complete a B Theory assessment.
Fitness assessment: bleep test level 6.5 minimum.

B Test Fees

Entry Requirments

- Applicants must hold a B Award qualification.

- You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of completion of the practical assessment.

- During the course you will be expected to take part in the practical game of netball.

- Bring a whistle, hairband/elastic band and a pen to the course.

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FENA A Award

Applicants must be holders of the B Award (or IFNA equivalent).
Candidates must be recommended by their Regional Development Officer or National Association.

Complete a 60 minute Practical assessment.
Complete a A Award Theory assessment.
Fitness assessment: bleep test level 8.5 minimum.

A Test Fees

Theory Test Papers for A and B Awards take place during February, May and November each year.

Theory paper application form here.

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Level 1 Umpire Courses

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Level 2 Umpire Course

There will be a Level 2 Umpiring Course scheduled this season, logistics are being finalised. Please check back for details.

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