Umpiring

January 2010

Welcome to the New Year!

URGENT-ENGLAND NETBALL HAS WITHDRAWN RECOGNITION OF INTERMEDIATE & PRELIMINARY UMPIRE STATUS

Effective 1 January 2010, England Netball has withdrawn recognition of the Intermediate and Preliminary umpiring awards. This decision was communicated in late December and we have asked for its implementation to be deferred, in view of the short notice: we await a definitive response. In the meantime, Intermediate and Preliminary umpires can continue to umpire in Essex Met Leagues, but should check if they umpire elsewhere, as other leagues’ Rules may not include Intermediate/Preliminary qualifications. Preliminary umpires should also be aware that their insurance level is reduced from Gold to Silver.

I have contacted all Intermediate/Preliminary umpires whose details have been submitted to me, but if anyone has any queries about these changes, please contact me.

RULES SEMINAR

A reminder that all umpires must have attended a “New” Rules seminar (in Essex Met or elsewhere) to be eligible to umpire in Essex Met and clubs are reminded to check that their umpires are eligible. If any umpire has not attended a “New” Rules seminar and would like to attend a Rules seminar, please let me know.

UMPIRING COURSES

Three courses have been arranged for Spring 2010, all at Sacred Heart of Mary’s Girls School, Upminster, details on umpiring courses page:-

Beginners7 February

C Award7 March

B Award14 March

UMPIRING FEES

England Netball’s current recommended fees for a one hour game (excluding National competitions) are:-

C Award-£10

B Award-£15

A Award-£20

England Netball also reminds umpires that they have a duty of care, which means that they do not umpire too many games in one day-a maximum of two games in one day, with a 2-hour gap.

UMPIRING SEMINAR

If any umpires are interested in a seminar to discuss any Rules queries etc, please let me know and I will arrange.

UMPIRING TEST FEES

Test fees are:-

Beginner-£5

C Award-£25

B Award-£40

A Award-Written-£15/Practical-£60

INFORMATION/ASSISTANCE

As County Umpiring Secretary, I am available to provide information about tests, courses etc and to provide, or to advise on, assistance for umpires who wish to progress to a higher award. I will always respond to telephone messages/emails-but, due to other commitments, this may not always be the same/next day. If you would like any information or assistance, please contact me, details below.

Jane Kelloe

Umpiring Secretary138 Winston Road

London N16 9LJ

0207 249 1098 umpiring@essexmet.co.uk