Rules and Regulations
Useful Information
This section has a variety of useful information for you to download that has been especiailly written to assist in your officiating. The downloads are available via an Adobe Acrobat format - anyone wishing to receive them via 'word' format should contact England Netball.
As you may be aware, IFNA has implemented new rules and procedures that are to take effect from January 2012. These changes have been detailed in a single document. Further to this IFNA has also updated the Umpire Protocols based on these rule changes. Both of these documents have been saved in a PDF format and can be downloaded here;
The 2011 IFNA Rule Book that encompasses the above rule changes is now available and can be ordered from;
England Netball Merchandise, FREEPOST ANG5013, Leeds, LS12 4YY.
Telephone 0870 606 1686 Fax 0113-231 9606 Email: englandnetball@coachwise.ltd.uk
England Netball members may purchase at a cost of £5.00 with non-members £9.99
If you have any technical, procedural or rule interpretation requests please contact Sheelagh Redpath at: sheelaghr@englandnetball.co.uk
The following download sets out the responsibilities of the umpire, compared with those of the coach and the players.
Umpire Responsibilities
Make sure that everyone knows what you mean - and that you say it correctly. Use this following download to identify the correct terminology that should be used on court.
What Not to Say
This following download contains information on how to improve communication between players that are deaf or have partial hearing, and team officials, umpires and coaches.
Deaf Awareness
Ensure that your feet are kept fit and healthy before, during and after matches. Umpires and other officials will be on their feet as long as, if not longer than players! Let the following download help your feet.
Ten Tips for Fitter Feet
Guidance on Sunglasses
Guidance on Acrylic Nails
Rules Directives
This link will include up to date rules directives and eventually will include quesitons and answers to clarify any rule interpretations. Please find specific guidance on the following:
Gloves
Head Scarves Leg Braces Medical Alert Bracelets
Pregnancy
Uniform update
Player Suspension