Program Overview

Netball Coaching & Officiating

Awards

Develop your coaching skills through one of the leading England Netball coaching qualifications. Learn the rules of netball, start to officiate or push yourself to new levels on the officiating courses.

Coaching

The England Netball Level 1 course provides an introduction to coaching the game and working with players, from under 7 to open age. On completion of the course, you'll be able to assist more qualified coaches in delivering elements of coaching sessions.

Officiating

The Into Officiating Course is the first step on the officiating pathway. You'll learn the basic rules of the game, as well as some of the basic positioning and movement. Enabling you to ‘whistle well’ whilst being an umpire. The course is for people new to umpiring and new to the rules of the game. The first part of the award will be virtual sessions. You'll also complete a 15-minute practical assessment (organised by your member county) required to gain the full qualification.

The C Award course is the next step on the umpire pathway for those holders of the Into Officiating Award. It’s perfect if you're aspiring to umpire at a higher level within your County. The course builds on the knowledge you learnt in the Into Officiating award. You'll be introduced to the basics of contact/contest and advantage.

Entry Requirements

• Learners must be 16 years old or over.

Fees and Funding

• Each course will vary in price, please visit the England Netball website for more information.
• Some funding may be available for these courses. Please get in touch with the Sports Arena for more information.

How to Apply

• To apply for the Coaching or officiating courses please use the links below and follow the instructions on-site. If there are no courses available you are advised to sign up to express your interest and you'll be notified when new courses become available.
  • Coaching
  • Umpires

Further Information

• Some funding may be available for these courses. Please get in touch with the Sports Arena for more information.

Related Courses

• Basketball Coaching & Officiating, Awards
• Collaborative Health & Mind Programme (CHAMPS), AdvCert
• England Rugby Coaching & Refereeing
• Futsal Coaching, National Futsal Course
• Hockey Umpiring
• Introduction to Coaching Football
• Multi Skills Level 2

Delivery

• Blended

Study Mode

• Part-time

Duration

• Varies per course

Campus

• Preston

Start Date

• Varies per course

School

• School of Health, Social Work and Sport

Regulations and Policies

• You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at the University of Lancashire on our student contract page.