Netball Umpires

Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in September

Register Your Interest

The NCAS Netball Umpires program is delivered in partnership with Netball NSW and the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network.

This program provides a high‑performance development pathway for talented young Netballer Umpires, focusing on technical skills, strength and conditioning, athlete education, and personal growth. It aligns with the Netball NSW Player Development Pathway and connects athletes to state and national pathways.

Athletes receive targeted skill development, seasonal training support, and preparation for high‑performance trials. The program includes practical education in areas such as S&C, nutrition, sports psychology and injury management, along with opportunities to represent NCAS at events, inter‑academy sessions and camps.

Program Partners

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Selected athletes receive:

  • High‑quality coaching in a squad environment
  • Access to quality training facilities
  • Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
  • Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
  • Opportunities to represent NCAS at events
  • Education in technical, tactical, and personal Netball Umpire development
  • Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
  • Participation in Your Local Club Academy Games, Netball NSW Academy Challenge and Inter-Academy netball activities (invitation only)
  • Identification and nomination for Netball NSW Emerging Talent Programs
 

Additional NCAS benefits:

  • Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
  • Support for award and scholarship nominations
  • Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
  • Promotion through NCAS media channels

Program Eligibility Criteria

Athletes must:

  • Turn 14-18 in 2027 (born 2013 or 2009)
  • Be working towards a National B or C Badge.
  • Be a registered member of a Netball club within the North Coast region.
  • Associations must endorse umpire application – letter to be sent to [email protected]
  • Reside in one of the following LGAs: Tweed, Byron, Lismore, Ballina, Kyogle, Richmond River, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca, Kempsey and Port Macquarie-Hastings.
  • Attend selection trials if all other selection criteria are met.
  • Display the potential to progress through the Netball NSW Umpire Pathway.
  • Demonstrate a dedication to improving performance.
An athlete scholarship levy will apply, covering the above listed program benefits and more. Uniform costs are additional, with Netball Umpire‑specific and NCAS items purchased through the official supplier. Additional event costs may apply for Academy Games and Netball NSW pathway events.

Program Delivery Period

November 2025 – September 2026

Key Events (Indicative)

  • Your Local Club Academy Games: 17th-19th April, 2026 (Tamworth) *
  • Netball NSW Academy Challenge: 26th – 28th September 2026 (Wollongong)*
  • Netball NSW Talent ID & State Events: TBC*

    *invitation only

Head Coach
Leanne Rutherford

Assistant Coach
Tracey Noble

Squad
Ava Kuwert
Emily Mengel
Lola Welsh
Ruby Cramp
Ruby Williams