Netball Umpires
Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in September
The CCAS 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 CCAS at events, inter‑academy sessions and camps.
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 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 CCAS benefits:
- Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
- Support for award and scholarship nominations
- Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
- 3 month Mingara gym/pool/track pass
- Promotion through CCAS media channels
Athlete Eligibility
Program Eligibility Criteria
Athletes must:
- Male or Female born between 2009-2013 (14-18 years old in 2027)
- Be working towards a National B or C Badge.
- Be a registered member of a Netball club within the Central Coast.
- Currently reside in the Central Coast Council LGA.
- 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.
Athlete Levy
Key Dates
Program Delivery Period
The program is broken up into two blocks to work alongside local and regional representative competition.
November 2026 – April 2027 Block 1
July 2027 – September 2027 Block 2
Key Events (Indicative)
- Your Local Club Academy Games: 17th-19th April, 2027 (Tamworth) *
- Netball NSW Academy Challenge: September 2027 (Wollongong)*
- Netball NSW Talent ID & State Events: TBC*
*invitation only
2025/26 Squad
Head Coach
Abby Holloway
Assistant Coach
Megan Casey
Squad
Anna Monteleone
Ava Daniel
Matilda Baldwin
Maya Burgess
Olivia Ketley
