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Umpiring at Seaforth
This page explains how umpiring works at Seaforth, how to update availability, what to do if you are unavailable, and how umpire development works.
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Game day checklist
Before your game
- Arrive at least 20 minutes early
- Wear whites or approved umpire uniform
- Bring a whistle
- Bring water
- Bring a centre-pass marker or hair tie
- Check your court
- Introduce yourself to both teams and the other umpire
If something goes wrong, contact the umpire coordinator immediately.
What umpires need to do
As an umpire, your main responsibilities are:
- Keep your availability up to date
- Check your assignments each week
- Arrive at least 20 minutes before your game
- Let the umpire coordinator know early if you cannot attend
- Ask for help if you are unsure
If your availability is not entered, you may not be rostered.
Availability
Use the Umpire Portal to mark when you are available.
How to update availability
- Open the Umpire Portal
- Go to Availability
- Select the times you are available
- Save your changes
If you are not available, leave that time blank.
Please update availability as early as possible each week so the roster can be prepared.
If you are sick or cannot attend
If you cannot attend a game you have been assigned to:
- Open the Umpire Portal
- Go to Assignments
- Mark yourself as unavailable or sick
- Contact the umpire coordinator as soon as possible
Do not wait until game day unless it is unavoidable.
Assignments
Your Assignments tab shows the games you have been allocated.
Please check:
- game time
- court number
- teams
- who you are umpiring with
You cannot be rostered to two games at the same time.
Seaforth v Seaforth games
When Seaforth plays Seaforth, the game needs two umpires.
The system will flag these games if only one umpire has been assigned.
You may be paired with another Seaforth umpire, especially if one umpire is still developing.
Umpire levels
Seaforth uses umpire levels so that umpires are given games that match their experience.
- Trainee (U12)
- A beginner umpire who is learning the basics and must be supported.
- Junior
- A developing umpire. Junior umpires need mentor support for their first 7 games and must complete at least 2 mentored games.
- Club Assessed
- An umpire who has been assessed by the club and can umpire independently at club level.
- Accredited (Nat C+)
- A formally accredited umpire who can umpire higher-level games.
Mentors
Mentors support newer umpires.
They help with:
- confidence
- positioning
- whistle and signals
- rules
- game control
If you are a Trainee or Junior umpire, you may be placed with a mentor or more experienced umpire.
Max grade
Your max grade is the highest level of game the club has approved you to umpire.
You can umpire:
- your max grade
- any grade below it
If you are unsure what grade you can umpire, ask the umpire coordinator.
Pay and duty
Umpire payments are based on club policy and relevant Netball NSW / Netball Australia guidance.
Payment may depend on:
- umpire level
- game grade
- experience
- duty requirements
U12 mentored umpires are not paid in 2026 while they are in the mentored pathway.
Need help?
If you are unsure, ask early.
Contact the umpire coordinator, or email: secretary@seaforthnetball.com.au
These guidelines may be updated during the season by the Seaforth umpiring team.