The B Umpire Award is the 2nd stage on the umpire pathway.  The award is perfect for those that have gained their C Umpire Award and are looking to umpire in higher divisions in Local or Regional Leagues.   Candidates must be affiliated to Netball Scotland at the correct level. 

Course Information 

• Virtual Theory Session 1 – Tuesday 30th September – 7.30pm – 9.30pm
• Practical Session 2 – Saturday 4th October, Emirates Arena, 9am – 1pm
• Tutors: Lesley Shaw & Lyndsay King

Candidates must attend both sessions 

• Pre course work: Record of matches umpired/regular revision of the rules
• Online E Modules
• Online Theory 2 hours via Zoom 
• Practical Course: 4 hours
• B Theory Assessment 

Once the course has been completed, candidates must complete the B Umpire Theory Assessment. 

Theory Assessment:

Dates: February, June and October. Please contact Julie Bateman at educationadmin@netballscotland.com for further information.

B Practical Assessment **(this is not included in the course fee and must be booked & paid once the theory assessment has been passed)**

• B Umpire Practical Pre-assessment (to be arranged independently up to 6 weeks before assessment)
• Fitness test achieved at 6.1 (bleep/MSFT)
• B Umpire Practical Assessment – date to be confirmed