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Level 'C' Umpiring Course
Theory & Practical training |
Practical assessments |
Saturday 7th November 2009 West Mainland Leisure Centre, Aith Costs |
Sunday 8th November 2009 10.00am - 1.00pm (Before sitting assessments, individuals must have attended a training course and have 10 hours of 'logged' umpiring experience) |
This 6-hour course covers the basic rules of netball umpiring using both theory and practical training methods in preparation for the FENA Level 'C' test. Participants will learn how to umpire for school/junior teams and senior matches. The course is aimed at anyone currently playing, or with previous experience of, netball and is open to anyone aged 16 or over. Places are limited and prior registration is essential.
Please note the following details of the optional final assessment:
- The candidate will be assessed umpiring a 30 minute Netball match.
- The candidate will sit a 20 questions true or false paper on the rules of Netball.
- A log sheet of 10 hours worth of umpiring should be completed and approved by the Tester.
- The candidate must pass all of the above to receive their Umpire Certified Card and become an accredited 'C' Umpire.
At the discretion of the course tutors, it may be possible for candidates who can demonstrate previous umpiring experience to attend the training day on Saturday and sit the the final assessment on Sunday.
| 'C' Umpire log sheets are available here (38 Kb PDF file) |
| Course registration forms are available here (184 Kb PDF file) |
Please return completed forms with a cheque for £55.00 (made payable to 'Shetland Islands Council') by Monday 2nd November.
Anyone attending the course should bring suitable indoor playing kit, writing materials, a packed lunch and perhaps most of all - a whistle!
This course has been organised by the
Sport & Leisure Service of Shetland Islands Council,
in partnership with
Netball Scotland, Shetland Ladies Netball Association and Shetland Junior Netball Development Group.
For any queries, please contact
the Sport & Leisure Service on 01595 744006.