Athlete Program
Netball Umpire
Program overview
The SESA Netball Umpire Program provides opportunity for eligible aspiring young netball umpires of the South East region of NSW to access quality development opportunities and support.
Umpires will receive expert coaching and participate in both practical and education development sessions throughout the program under guidance of the SESA umpire coach. The program is a part of a recognised Netball NSW Pathway for umpires. The program will commence in October 2023 and run until October 2024.
Scholarship holders will be required to undergo an induction process, attend weekend training camps, and participate in academy activities.
Scholarship benefits
Coaching Excellence – In a series of training sessions umpires will work with experienced umpires and coaches to develop skills.
Personal Growth – Off court sessions such as resilience to ensure umpires learn to prepare themselves off the court.
General Athletic Development – Testing and an introduction to Strength and Conditioning will improve speed, power and reactive ability on court and will lessen the chance of injury.
High level Competitive Experience - Two Academy Challenges are planned in 2023. Umpires will have an opportunity to represent SESA at the Academy Games and / or the Academy Challenge.
Academy Camp – Academy athletes and umpires all come together at Netball Central in Sydney for a weekend camp where the girls have the opportunity to learn from the best of the best.
Athlete eligibility
To be eligible for a SESA Netball Scholarship, athletes must satisfy the following criteria:
Be male or female aged between 14 and 18 in 2024 (born between 2006 and 2010);
Have attained or be working towards a National Umpire Award (National C or B Badge); and
Be a current financial member of a local Netball NSW Association located within the South East Region.
Selection process
Interested umpires must complete the online application form. Each applicant is reviewed by a selected panel of SESA coaches and administrators.
Conditions of scholarship
SESA Netball Umpire Scholarship holders are expected to:
Attend all program activities
Be committed and prepared to work toward improving performance
Be committed to a holistic approach to their development
Not take or use performance enhancing drugs or illegal drugs or participate in other activities that are prohibited by the South East Sports Academy Code of Conduct
Behave and dress in a professional and dignified manner when representing SESA
An athlete levy of $250 will apply which covers the cost of program activities.
Uniform levy $100 (mandatory in 2023 for new SESA uniform). Uniform items can be purchased in subsequent years but not compulsory if uniform is still in good condition.
There is a selection process and additional fee for the Your Local Club Academy Games and the Academy Challenge.
2024 Umpire Commitment
It is expected that umpires who accept a position in this program attend the compulsory training sessions, Academy Camp and Academy Challenge. Umpires selected to attend the Academy Games will be made based on availability and consultation with the Umpire Coach.
Training sessions will alternate between various locations in the region including Queanbeyan, Bega, Canberra and Goulburn.
Draft Netball Program Dates for 2024
Block 1
Trials - 14 October at Netball ACT
Induction Day - TBC
SESA Camp - 3- 4 February - Queanbeyan / Canberra
Training session - Saturday 24 February, 9.30am -2.30pm,
Netball NSW Academy Camp, TBC , Sydney Olympic Park
Training session - Saturday 23 March, 9.30am -2.30pm, Veolia Stadium, Goulburn
Academy Games, 12-14 April, Wagga Wagga
Block 2
TBC
Block 3
Combined Academy Camp week commencing 8 July, Canberra
Training session, Sunday 28 July, 9.30am -2.30pm
Training session, Sunday 18 August, 9.30am -2.30pm
Training session, Sunday 8 September, 9.30am -2.30pm
Academy Challenge TBC
