FOREST NETBALL CLUB OF THE YEAR 2015
Net Set Go 8/9yr Umpiring Guide – 2016
It is perceived that umpiring a Net Set Go game can be done by anyone as the true rules of the game aren’t
applied and there is no scoring/competition.
This couldn’t be further from the truth.
Coaches/Managers looking at appointing Net Set Go umpires need to take this just as seriously as you
would appointing an umpire for a competition game.
All Net Set Go games are still a learning curve for the players and should be as much fun as possible. In
addition to that it is an opportunity to learn the game, for one or two seasons, and prepare themselves for
competition games in the coming years.
The rules for Net Set Go Netball are primarily for umpires rather than the coaches. Umpires of 8 & 9 year
games must be flexible, easy going people, with a desire to help children enjoy and learn from the game.
Forest and Manly Warringah ask that all Net Set Go umpires are adults. A great deal of teaching the game
and guidance on the court is required and this cannot be taught by umpires who are still learning the game
themselves.
Umpires should:
 Use simple language and explain decisions
 Umpire according to the skill level of the players
 Adopt the role of the teacher/umpire rather than a rule enforcer
 Adopt an encouraging manner to ensure the game is free flowing
 Use common sense to ensure the ‘spirit of the game’ for children is not lost by overcalling the game
 Net Set Go umpires will find they spend the majority of the game on the court with players.
In most instances a parent or a young player will take on the role of an umpire. Please make sure that they
have all the attributes listed above
Forest also provides a handy “Does and Don’ts” information sheet that can be found on the Forest website.
Let’s give the kids the best opportunity they can get to learn how to play netball and have fun at the same
time.
Michelle Collins
Forest Netball Convener
0413 993 312
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY FORESTVILLE RSL CLUB LIMITED & MICHEL’S PATISSERIE, FORESTVILLE
FOREST NETBALL CLUB OF THE YEAR 2015
NET SET GO
UMPIRES GUIDELINES - 2016
Netta players may NOT DO as they like or they will not learn.
Umpires must blow their whistle and tell the players what they did wrong - you are teaching
them.
The only different rules to what you play are:Ball must be smaller - size 4
Goal ring is lower at 2.4 metres
Time - allow up to 5 seconds. If longer, blow whistle & award free pass to opposition
Footwork - shuffling on the spot to gain balance is allowed, but NOT moving down the
court. If they do, blow whistle & award free pass to opposition
Defending Distance - is 120cm all around the landing foot. If a defender has arms upraised
within this distance, blow whistle and show her the correct distance.
SHE DOES NOT STAND OUT OF PLAY.
Man to Man Defence - only one player may defend the girl with the ball - if more players
defend her, blow whistle and award penalty pass.
However
DO NOT STAND ANYONE OUT OF PLAY.
Goal Shots - May be defended from 120cm.
All other rules e.g. offside, over third, toss ups, throw ins are the same as you play.
Michelle Collins
Forest Netball Convener
0413 993 312
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY FORESTVILLE RSL CLUB LIMITED & MICHEL’S PATISSERIE, FORESTVILLE