Welcome to WNC Umpiring

Love netball? Want to improve your skills and understanding of the rules? Then you've come to the right place. Umpiring allows you to become an active and contributing member to the  Netball community. Name a better way to earn some extra money and meet new people!

WNC Umpires Convenors

Maddy Clancy
Maddy has been umpiring since 2019, and over the years she has continued to grow her skills, confidence, and knowledge of the game. With netball experience dating back to 2003, her long-standing passion for the sport has played a key role in shaping her strong understanding of the rules and the flow of the game. She is committed to supporting other umpires in strengthening their rule knowledge and developing their on-court confidence.

Maddy currently holds a National C badge and is continually working toward higher accreditations. She believes umpiring not only elevates an individual’s game awareness but also builds personal growth and leadership.

Olivia Clancy
Olivia has been a dedicated part of the netball community since her NetSetGo days, a journey that fueled a lifelong passion for the sport. An umpire since 2020 and now, a National B Badge holder, Olivia views every match as a fresh chance to learn and sharpen her skills. On the committee since 2025, she focuses on building strong connections to get the best outcomes for the club. Known as a bright and bubbly face around the courts, Olivia loves nothing more than uplifting umpires of all levels. She is committed to keeping spirits high and providing the encouragement needed for every umpire to reach their full potential. Whether she’s officiating or mentoring, Olivia’s goal is to ensure everyone feels confident, supported, and ready to do their best.

“Judges are like umpires. Umpires don't make the rules.
They apply them. The role of an umpire and a judge
​is critical.
​They make sure everybody plays by the rules.”

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Respect the Umpire
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Think about this next time you hear someone moan about umpires.
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​A standard game of netball is 60 minutes.
The ball has to be passed at least every three seconds. This results in the ball being passed (at an absolute minimum) 1,200 times a match.

Every time a player catches the ball, an umpire has to check seven things involving the player with the ball and their opponent (footwork, contact, how they got the ball, obstruction, offside etc.).

​Almost simultaneously, the umpire has to look down the court and check other players are in their correct areas and are not blocking each other in their attempts to move. This could involve scanning 10 different players, while keeping one eye on the player with the ball and their opponent.

So that’s seven things, involving the player with the ball, plus potentially another 10 players to watch, each with three actions involved (contact, obstruction and offside).

That’s 38 different actions to watch for per pass, including the held ball rule. 38 times 1,200 passes equals 45,600 decisions umpires make per match. Even if that figure is split between the two umpires, that’s still 22,800 decisions each.
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22,800 decisions a match! And that’s assuming players take the maximum three seconds to pass the ball. The real figure is probably much higher.


​Please see 'Information for Umpires' for further details about umpiring.​