Netball Australia has a system of accreditation for umpires, with four stages:
- C Badge – an Association level award for umpires displaying a basic grasp of game management skills, umpiring techniques and practical application of the rules to penalise obvious infringements.
- B Badge – an Association level award for umpires who display more consistent recognition and finer understanding of infringements and umpiring techniques.
- A Badge – a State level award for umpires who demonstrate a detailed understanding and application of all aspects of umpiring.
- AA – A National award of excellence.
A full list of the competencies for each level can be found at: https://netball.com.au/sites/default/files/2019-06/2017-Updated-Badge-
Competencies_29112017.pdf
To begin the accreditation process, there are two online prerequisites to be completed through:
After completing these, your Association or State body will work with you until you are ready for practical assessment.
For more information about accreditation, see the Netball Australia page