2026 PUNA UMPIRE PATHWAY
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Pimpama United Netball Association
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š 2026 PUNA Umpire Pathway
Develop Your Skills. Build Your Confidence. Take the Next Step.
Pimpama United Netball Association (PUNA) is excited to offer our 2026 PUNA Umpire Pathway Program, designed to support developing umpires and provide them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress their umpiring journey.
This 4-course pathway is being offered exclusively to PUNA Affiliated Clubs first, giving clubs the opportunity to invest in their umpires and help build a strong umpiring pathway within their club.
šļø PROGRAM INVESTMENT
$120 per umpire ā includes all 4 sessions
Places are limited, so we encourage affiliated clubs to register their developing umpires early.
š COURSE DATES
Monday 12 October 2026
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
Wednesday 21 October 2026
š Time: 5:00pm ā 6:30pm
š Location: Pimpama Courts
All four sessions form part of the pathway and participants are encouraged to attend every session.
š WHAT THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
Participants will work through practical and theory-based learning designed to develop:
Umpiring knowledge and understanding
Positioning and vision
Whistle and hand signals
Application of the rules
Communication and confidence
Game management
Decision-making
Practical umpiring skills
Feedback and development
š FROM LEARNING TO THE COURT
The pathway doesn't stop when the four courses are completed.
Following the course, umpires will have the opportunity to put their learning into practice through PUNA's Tuesday night Twilight Competition.
Developing umpires will receive ongoing mentorship and guidance while they gain confidence and experience on court.
Umpires will also be paid for the games they umpire, providing an opportunity to develop their skills while gaining valuable match experience.
š SILVER BADGE PATHWAY
For umpires who demonstrate the required skills, knowledge and confidence, this program can provide a pathway towards a Netball Queensland Silver Badge assessment.
The decision to progress to assessment will be made by the Umpire Coach, based on the umpire's development and readiness.
Completion of the four sessions does not automatically guarantee a Silver Badge assessment.
š„ WHO IS DELIVERING THE PROGRAM?
The program will be delivered by a PUNA B Badge Umpire and PUNA Umpire Convenor, providing participants with practical knowledge, guidance and mentorship throughout their development.
š° IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Investment: $120 per umpire
Fee covers all four course sessions.
This opportunity is being offered to PUNA Affiliated Clubs first.
Participants are expected to attend all four sessions.
No refunds will be provided if an umpire is unable to attend all sessions.
Following the course, umpires will have opportunities to umpire at PUNA Twilight Competition.
Umpires will be paid for games they umpire.
Ongoing mentoring will be provided as umpires gain confidence and experience.
Progression to a Silver Badge assessment is subject to the Umpire Coach determining that the umpire is ready.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Whether you are a developing umpire looking to build confidence or an experienced junior umpire wanting to progress your pathway, the PUNA Umpire Pathway is an opportunity to learn, develop and gain real game experience.
Develop Your Skills. Build Your Confidence. Take the Next Step.
Pimpama United Netball Association (PUNA) is excited to offer our 2026 PUNA Umpire Pathway Program, designed to support developing umpires and provide them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress their umpiring journey.
This 4-course pathway is being offered exclusively to PUNA Affiliated Clubs first, giving clubs the opportunity to invest in their umpires and help build a strong umpiring pathway within their club.
šļø PROGRAM INVESTMENT
$120 per umpire ā includes all 4 sessions
Places are limited, so we encourage affiliated clubs to register their developing umpires early.
š COURSE DATES
Monday 12 October 2026
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
Wednesday 21 October 2026
š Time: 5:00pm ā 6:30pm
š Location: Pimpama Courts
All four sessions form part of the pathway and participants are encouraged to attend every session.
š WHAT THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
Participants will work through practical and theory-based learning designed to develop:
Umpiring knowledge and understanding
Positioning and vision
Whistle and hand signals
Application of the rules
Communication and confidence
Game management
Decision-making
Practical umpiring skills
Feedback and development
š FROM LEARNING TO THE COURT
The pathway doesn't stop when the four courses are completed.
Following the course, umpires will have the opportunity to put their learning into practice through PUNA's Tuesday night Twilight Competition.
Developing umpires will receive ongoing mentorship and guidance while they gain confidence and experience on court.
Umpires will also be paid for the games they umpire, providing an opportunity to develop their skills while gaining valuable match experience.
š SILVER BADGE PATHWAY
For umpires who demonstrate the required skills, knowledge and confidence, this program can provide a pathway towards a Netball Queensland Silver Badge assessment.
The decision to progress to assessment will be made by the Umpire Coach, based on the umpire's development and readiness.
Completion of the four sessions does not automatically guarantee a Silver Badge assessment.
š„ WHO IS DELIVERING THE PROGRAM?
The program will be delivered by a PUNA B Badge Umpire and PUNA Umpire Convenor, providing participants with practical knowledge, guidance and mentorship throughout their development.
š° IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Investment: $120 per umpire
Fee covers all four course sessions.
This opportunity is being offered to PUNA Affiliated Clubs first.
Participants are expected to attend all four sessions.
No refunds will be provided if an umpire is unable to attend all sessions.
Following the course, umpires will have opportunities to umpire at PUNA Twilight Competition.
Umpires will be paid for games they umpire.
Ongoing mentoring will be provided as umpires gain confidence and experience.
Progression to a Silver Badge assessment is subject to the Umpire Coach determining that the umpire is ready.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Whether you are a developing umpire looking to build confidence or an experienced junior umpire wanting to progress your pathway, the PUNA Umpire Pathway is an opportunity to learn, develop and gain real game experience.