Netball Umpires

Nominations for the 2026/27 program open are open

The Greater Bank Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) Netball Umpires Program is delivered through the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network in partnership with Netball NSW.

The program provides an individualised, positive, safe, holistic and inclusive development experience forathletes aged 15–16 years and umpire athletes aged 14–18 years.

The program supports the systematic identification, development and preparation of emerging talent and strengthens the Netball NSW Performance Pathway, while prioritising athlete welfare, program integrity, affordability and a consistent, athlete-centred pathway experience across RAS Member Academies

Coach and Manager EOI Applications open below
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Program Partners

Program Benefits

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 CCAS at events
Education in technical, tactical, and personal umpiring development
Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
Participation in Your Local Club Academy Games, Netball NSW Academy Challenge and Netball NSW Academy Camp subject to selection and event eligibility requirements.
Identification through the Netball NSW Pathway.

Additional CCAS benefits:

Partner membership discounts
Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
Support for award and scholarship nominations
Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
Promotion through CCAS media channels
3 month Mingara Gym/Pool/Track pass

Athlete Eligibility

Program Eligibility Criteria

Athletes must:

Male or Female aged 14–18 years in 2027 (born 2009-2013)
Be a registered member of a Netball club within the Central Coast region.
Be an unbadged umpire or hold a C Badge
Reside in the Central Coast LGA
Attend selection trials 25th October 2026

Athlete Levy

The athlete levy contributes towards the overall cost of delivering the Academy programs. Within our high performance programs are items including:

Coaching*
Access to training facilities*
Strength & Conditioning assessments and programming*
Sports science testing*
High-performance support (athlete education including nutrition and psychology)
Athlete Management System access*
Access to Academy Games* (relevant sports/age groups only)
Administration and other athlete support
Insurance

* Please note, Items marked with an Asterix are components supported through NSW Government grant funding. The grant contribution from the NSW government is limited to costs and activities identified in the approved Project Plan. The remaining portion of the athlete levy contributes towards costs associated with delivering and administering the Academy that are not covered by the NSW Government grant funding.

Key Dates

Program Delivery Period

November 2026 – September 2027

PROGRAM BLOCKS

Block 1: November 2026 – Academy Games (April 2027)
Block 2: July 2027 – Academy Challenge (September 2027)

Key Events (Indicative)

Netball NSW Academy Camp 13th-14th March 2027
Your Local Club Academy Games: 9th-11th April 2027 (Tamworth)
Netball NSW Academy Challenge: TBC

2025/26 Squad

Head Coach
Abby Holloway

Assistant Coach
Megan Casey

Squad
Anna Monteleone
Ava Daniel
Matilda Baldwin
Maya Burgess
Olivia Ketley