UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT
Beetles Netball Club prides itself on the program it has in place to mentor and support players to commence umpiring in the year they turn 13 years of age.
Before players can commence umpiring, they must complete and pass (with a grade of at least 70%) the free online umpiring exam available on the Netball Australia MyNetball website. To help potential umpires prepare for this multiple-choice test, players can read the Official Rule Book, available online at no cost from the Beetles website. Players can purchase a copy of the 'U for Umpiring' Exam Guide from the MDNA office as an extra resource to help them prepare for the exam.
Upon successful completion of the online exam, beginner umpires need to provide a printed copy of their certificate to the Beetles Umpire Convenor. Beginner umpires will then be rostered to umpire Saturday fixtures with a coaching mentor. The mentor will support the beginner umpire to build their confidence and competence and will advise the Umpire Convenor when the umpire is ready to umpire without the assistance of a mentor.
It is not the role of parents or the umpires themselves to determine when the umpire is ready for assessment. Ongoing monitoring of umpire performance is undertaken and determinations of accreditation are made when experienced club and association umpires advise the umpire is ready to be assessed.
Umpires preparing for national accreditation will be mentored on Monday nights in accordance with the MDNA Umpire Development process. Assessment of Association Silver badged umpires for Beetles Netball Club is undertaken by nationally badged Beetles Netball Club umpires. Assessment of Association Gold badged umpires for Beetles Netball Club is undertaken by nationally badged umpires from another club within the Association.
Assessment of national badges is organised by MDNA. Beetles Netball Club believes in developing its umpires regardless of level so attendance at development sessions and ongoing mentoring is encouraged.
UMPIRING PAYMENTS
Accredited Beetles Netball Club umpires are paid at regular periods during the MDNA season by direct bank deposits when a Statement of Supplier has been provided by the umpire to the club for the current year. Twilight payments are also attended during the season at the availability of the treasurer.