2027 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 2027
- Umpires are expected to be available to umpire games on Saturdays of Rounds 2-7 in 2027 and won’t be paid as part of the program.
- Umpires will not be expected to umpire games on Friday evenings in 2027.
- 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
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 2027 rep teams. Umpires will be supervised/coached every game.
PHASE 1 TRIALS:
Registrations are now open! Register here
TIME: 5:45-8:30pm
DATES (2026): 19th Oct, 22nd Oct, 26th Oct, 29th Oct, 9th Nov, 12th Nov, 16th Nov, and 19th Nov
Cost of Phase 1: $30 (excl processing fees
PHASE 2 TRIALS:
Successful umpires from phase 1 will be invited to trial in phase 2 during February.
TIME: 5:45-8:30pm
DATES (2027): 8th Feb, 11th Feb, 15th Feb, and 18th Feb
Cost of Phase 2: $20 (excl processing fees)
For more information please contact: umpiring@fremantlenetball.com.au
JUDP Program Cost once invited: $105
**Final program numbers may be impacted as we adjust the program to align with the new competition model**