SIGN UP TO UMPIRE 

Hawke's Bay Netball offer a range of learning opportunities for Umpiures of all levels.  If you are just starting out, coming to the Bay from another region or already an established qualified Umpire we can support you.

2026 UMPIRE REGISTRATION 
Umpire registrations for the 2026 club and secondary school season will be available from 1st Feb. 

Sign up to Umpire in our Summer Netball competitions in Hastings on Tuesday evenings and in Central Hawke's Bay on Tuesday evenings (paid) to get in some game time before the season begins.

UMPIRE EXAM DATES 

All exams will take place online ands cost $55.  Link for more information - https://www.netballnz.co.nz/netball-nz/community/umpiring.html

WORKSHOPS 

The Introductory Learn to Umpire Workshop is for beginner umpires as well as those who have no formal qualifications but who umpire to assist their club or school or start umpiring for our Hawkes Bay wider community.

This workshop will cover the basic Netball rules and you will walk away with a greater understanding of the rules of the game.

What will be covered in the Introduction to basic rules?

- Court layout (sides)

- Umpire equipment

- Rule Book & Protocols

WHATS NEXT?

After attending the 'Learn to Umpire' workshop you will then be in our HBN umpire database and will have the oppotunity to opt into umpire the 6-week Summer Netball competition to further develop your skills with guidance from our umpire coaches. 

NEXT WORKSHOPS

TBC

 For more information please  contact development@hbnetball.co.nz