UmpiringCourses 2009/10For details of forthcoming beginner, C & B Award courses, please go to: Netball East Website And click "Courses" then "Officials"NewsWith England missing out playing in the final of the Commonwealth Games, 'local boy' Gary Burgess was one of the Umpires appointed for the prestigous final between Australia and New Zealand. Gary had a great experience as these two closley matched squads went to extra time and then Golden Goal before New Zealand grabbed the win. Well done Gary and it must have been great to be involved in one of the most exciting netball matches seen for some time, but bet it was nothing like being at the Bunyan on a wet Tuesday night on the outdoor courts in the rain? Well done that man!
Recently PassedCongratulations to the following Umpires across the County who have attained their Umpire Awards :C Award Passes
Denise Derby
Beginner Award Passes
Christie Hurley Zoe Chapman Kim Ansell Clarie Bennett Shaunie Walsh Louise Powell Lucy Russell Elsa Crick Heather Pollard Jennie Russell
Rule Of the MonthWHAT…WHERE…WHO…WHY?Umpires – What would you do? At a Throw In: WA takes a Throw In on the goal line close to the circle area. She steps from her landing foot onto her other foot behind the circle area and then passes to GA. What: Offside WA – Throw In Where: Behind the circle area where WA released the ball Who: Opposing team player allowed in area i.e. GK GD Why: Rule 18.4.2(vi) ‘The player throwing the ball shall not step behind any offside area whilst still in possession of the ball. Umpiring Tip: Players taking a Throw In often place foot very close to the line, hold position and then pivot causing the foot to turn onto the line before releasing the ball. |