Officiating

At Swiss Netball, we strive to create a community where our officials feel valued and appreciated. We are committed to providing our officials with the opportunities and resources to support their growth and for them to reach their personal goals.

Without officials there can be no game!

There are two types of officials:

1. Match Officials (umpires)

2. Technical Officials (time keepers & score keepers).

By getting involved in officiating you will:

- Improve your netball knowledge as coach / player / spectator,

- Improve your skills and efficiency as a player,

- Improve your self discipline,

- Gain a better understanding of netball and find it more enjoyable.

Contact: officiating@swissnetball.ch today to get involved.

 

 

Coaching and Officiating Events

Swiss Netball Officiating
Coaching

SWISS NETBALL INTO UMPIRING COURSE

Date: 11 February 2023

Time: 13h00 – 16h30

Age: 14 years +

Venue: TBC

Cost : CHF 50.-

For full course information  click here.

To see the Swiss Netball Umpire Pathway  click here.

Registration will be open on 1 August 2022 and the closing date for registrations is 4 February 2023 (or when the course is fully booked whichever is earlier).  No exceptions can be made beyond this date.

You will be able to sign-up from 1 August 2022 (link here).  Places are limited.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP: To be eligible to participate in Officiating courses, all individuals must have registered for Swiss Netball Individual Membership prior to the course date.

For more information contact umpiring@swissnetball.ch

 

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Coaching

EUROPE NETBALL C AWARD UMPIRE PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS

Please note only those participants who have passed the written exam can proceed to take the required Practical assessment.  Those learner umpires will be contacted regarding the scheduling of the Assessment weekend.

Date: Weekend 10 - 11 December 2022

Venue: TBC

For course information on the Practical Assessment click here.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP: To be eligible to participate in Officiating courses, all individuals must have registered for Swiss Netball Individual Membership prior to the course date.

For more information contact umpiring@swissnetball.ch

 

EUROPE NETBALL C AWARD UMPIRE COURSE

Date: 1 April 2023 – Theory Course

Time: 11h00 – 15h00

Age: 14 years +

Venue: Webinar

Cost for the full C Award umpire course including the Practical assessment:
CHF 160.- for U21 years of age before 31-Dec-2022
CHF 230.- for over 21 years of age

For full course information and detailed timings click here.

To be eligible to participate in this course, all individuals must have attended the Swiss Netball Into Umpiring course.  To see the Swiss Netball Umpire Pathway click here.

Registration will be open on 1 August 2022 (link here) and the closing date for registrations is 25 March 2023 (or when the course is fully booked whichever is earlier).  No exceptions can be made beyond this date. 

 

EUROPE NETBALL C AWARD UMPIRE PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS

Please note only those participants who have passed the written exam can proceed to take the required Practical assessment.  Those learner umpires will be contacted regarding the scheduling of the Assessment weekend.

Date: Weekend 3-4 June 2023

Venue: TBC

For course information on the Practical Assessment click here.

You will be able to sign-up from the 1 August 2022 (link to be provided).  Places are limited.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP: To be eligible to participate in Officiating courses, all individuals must have registered for Swiss Netball Individual Membership prior to the course date.

For more information contact umpiring@swissnetball.ch

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Coaching

EUROPE NETBALL B AWARD UMPIRE COURSE

Season 2022-2023

For full course information click here.

Are you a qualified Europe Netball C Award Umpire living in Switzerland (or neighbouring countries) and interested in taking the next step in your umpiring development?  Are you willing to rise to the challenge of undertaking the higher-level Europe Netball B Award Umpire course. If so, we'd love to hear from you.  For more information or to register your interest please contact umpiring@swissnetball.ch

Swiss Netball require a minimum of 4 candidates in order to proceed with this course.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP: To be eligible to participate in Officiating courses, all individuals must have registered for Swiss Netball Individual Membership prior to the course date.

 

 

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Coaching Pathway

If you'd like to get involved
as a Netball Coach or Leader,
learn more here!

Learn more about your coaching journey here! 

Help us with:

Administration
Administration Assistant

The Administration Assistant is responsible for executing administrative processes and maintaining effective records on behalf of Swiss Netball.

Click here for the full job description.

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General
Schools and Clubs Lead

The Schools and Clubs Lead is responsible for developing grassroots netball in Switzerland via the establishment of new clubs and introduction of netball into schools.

Click here for the full job description.

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General
Coaching Lead

The Coaching Lead is responsible for developing and implementing the Swiss Netball Coaching Pathway.

Click here for the full job description

 

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Officiating
Officiating Lead In-Country Assistant

The Officiating Lead In-Country Assistant is responsible to support and assist the Officiating Lead with all in-country tasks, arrangements, events, tournaments and courses.

Click here for the full job description.

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Marketing
Photographer & Videographer

Interested in sports photography and videography? We are in need of a photography volunteer to take pictures at Swiss Netball Training and competitions and events in Switzerland. 

Click here for the full job description. 

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National Squads
Swiss Netball National Squad - Assistant Coach

The Assistant Coach works with the Lead Coach, to support the planning and effective delivery of an annual programme for the applicable National Squad, in line with Swiss Netball’s strategy, including athlete selection, specific talent development and performance plans for athletes, coaches and scouts.

Click here for the full job description.

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National Squads
Swiss Netball National Squad Support

The National Squads Support is responsible for assisting at National Squads training sessions and in-country competition as requested by the National Squads Head Coach and/or National Squads Committee Liaison and/or Team Manager(s). The role is to support the Assistant Coaches and Team Manager(s) in delivering the programme.

Click here for the full job description.

 

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Officiating
Umpire Assessor – C Award 

Umpire Assessors conduct practical assessments determining whether learner umpires meet the criteria and quality standards set to be awarded an umpire qualification. Umpire Assessors must have a strong depth of knowledge of the rules. They must be able to give positive constructive feedback and evaluate an umpire’s performance against competencies and criteria set out by Netball Europe.

Pre-Requisites:

  • Individual Member of Swiss Netball

Qualifications:

  • Ideally a minimum of 2 year’s umpiring experience as a Netball Europe B Award umpire or above

 Experience:

  • Actively involved as an umpire or umpire mentor
  • Good knowledge of the rules of the game

Personal Qualities:

  • Enthusiasm about and passion to contribute positively to umpire development 
  • Ability to evaluate performance related to competencies and criteria
  • Provide and communicate constructive feedback
  • Ability to collate information and report on assessment paperwork
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Officiating
Umpire Tutor – C Award 

Umpire Tutors need to have a pleasant and enthusiastic manner to build confidence in the learner umpires and create a successful learning environment. Swiss Netball Umpire Tutors will deliver our Introduction to Umpiring Award and Netball Europe C Award Theory Umpire Courses, the first steps in the pathway to becoming an umpire. It is essential therefore that you feel confident delivering to groups of people and have the confidence to answer questions about the game

Pre-Requisites:

  • Individual Member of Swiss Netball

Qualifications:

  • Netball Europe B Umpiring Award or above
  • Actively Umpiring

Experience:

  • Able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding for the rules of netball and how and when to apply them
  • Excellent leadership skills covering key aspects such as communication, decision making, leading by example

Personal Qualities:

  • Approachable
  • Good clear communication skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Pro-active and able to adapt
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