• https://walesnetball.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-wales-netball-icon-logo-1.png

    Posted by:

    Wales Netball

  • Posted on:

    January 21, 2021

Welsh Netball Launches Umpire Steering Group

Recently, Welsh Netball launched a new nationwide Umpiring Steering Group to help determine the direction of Wales’ netball umpiring pathway and strategy. We were delighted by the number of expressions of interest we received in response to launching the group. The group itself met for the first time in January 2021 and saw a number of different umpires at different stages of their career join together virtually.

Initial discussions within the group were very productive and identified a number of areas for development within the umpiring set-up. These contributions will help Welsh Netball to nurture a more sustainable and impactful umpiring pathway.

Areas identified for development included:

  • Clear progression for umpires achieving their qualifications.
  • Continuous opportunities for development through an umpiring incentive programme.
  • Development of a support network through mentoring programmes and umpire assessor training.

As Welsh Netball continues to innovate and evolve its offering for the ‘new normal’ the umpiring pathway will continue to be a priority for the National Governing Body and the Umpire Steering Group will be a core part of this. We look forward to bringing you further updates regarding future officiating opportunities and developments. We would also like to thank the Umpire Steering Group members for volunteering their time to assist us and we look forward to the next scheduled meeting.

Netball For Good – Community Story

Kelly, a dedicated netballer from the small village of Trimsaran, has made significant contributions to both her local club and the wider netball community. At the young age of 15, she became an integral member of the club’s A team, competing in Division 1 for several years. Her talent extended to the national level, as […]

November Organisation of the Month

Rhydyfelin Netball Club at present boasts over 100 junior and senior members. Their structure, policies and committee have been praised passionately, and players and supporters called role models within their local community. Special attention will be drawn to one of their latest campaigns relating to Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10th, 2024. Due to, […]

Senior National Clubs Championship 2024

Senior National Clubs is Wales’ highest level of senior club netball. Now in its second year, it has started our competition season off with a bang! The incredible talent was on display from the first games, all the way through to a tough final battle between the reigning champions and RCT Rockets, with Dinas Netball […]

November Volunteer of the Month

Hayley Farrugia has been hailed as a ‘Club Secretary Superwoman’, going above and beyond daily for those at Penybont Herons Netball Club – for over a decade. Hayley is our Volunteer of the Month for November in recognition of her consistency in showing up for the club and every member who is a part of […]

Here’s to 75 Caps and Counting: Celebrating Bethan Dyke!

Bethan Dyke has reached an incredible milestone: her 75th cap for Wales! The current Captain of the Welsh Feathers, Bethan’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable, with a career that has inspired both teammates and future generations of netball players. Bethan made her debut on 30th May 2014, earning her first cap during a […]

October Organisation of the Month

Bridgend Bolts Netball Club is a community hub in Bridgend that welcomes and encourages everyone to participate, with inclusive programs for people of all ages and backgrounds. They are our Organisation of the Month for October because of their commitment to community inclusion. Access to Netball from a young age was missing within Bridgend, something […]
Scroll to Top