2026 Junior Umpire Development Program
The aim of the Junior Umpire Development program is to support beginner umpires into
developing umpiring skills and confidence to umpire.
Prerequisites
- Minimum age is turning 14 in 2026
- Umpires are expected to be available between Rounds 2-7 in 2026 and won’t be paid as part of the program.
- Upon acceptance into the program, complete the online Rules of Netball Theory and Foundation Umpire Theory exams.
- The exams are available via this link: Rules of Netball Theory Exam
How to become involved:
- Keep an eye out towards the end of 2026 for registrations to the 2027 program
Trial Information:
All trials will be held at Fremantle Netball Association where candidates will umpire in a non-threatening environment. Umpires will umpire round robin games of those players trialing for the 2025 rep teams. Umpires will be supervised/coached every game.
Cost of Phase 1: $30 (excl processing fees)
Cost of Phase 2: $20 (excl processing fees)
JUDP Program Cost once invited: $105
Registrations for 2026 Program Trials have closed
PHASE 2 TRIALS
6:00-8:30pm
Monday 9th Feb
Thursday 12th Feb
Monday 16th Feb
Thursday 19th Feb
For more information please contact: umpiring@fremantlenetball.com.au