National Umpires Course
PLEASE NOTE: To become a accredited National Umpire, the online Marking and Measuring Modules must also be completed first. While the theoretical component of this course is free to access, there will be a cost associated in gaining your accreditation. Upon completion of the self-paced theoretical component, enrolees will need to contact their State or Territory Association (STA) office to express interest in completing an on-green component for this course. The STA will invoice or require payment for the course at this time. A payment will be required to be made and an on-green component completed before the accreditation is gained.
One method of becoming a certified Bowls National Umpire is to complete this self-paced training, along with an on-green component to be organised through your State/Territory Association. ‘National Umpire’ is a nationally recognised qualification issued by Bowls Australia and State/Territory Associations.
The duties of an umpire are outlined in the Laws of the Sport of Bowls.
Umpires need to be skilled measurers as well as having a sound knowledge of the laws. Umpires may be called upon to decide disputes and to give an opinion on the interpretation of the laws. The umpire’s main role is as a neutral arbiter, ensuring that the laws are complied with and that games are conducted in a spirit of fairness and common sense.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understanding of the preparation required to be a successful umpire;
- Understanding of what a complete umpire’s kit should contain;
- Understanding and sound knowledge of identifying and interpreting laws and communicating the decisions to players.
- Understanding the Bowls Australia policies relevant to umpiring;
- Understanding self-management and conflict resolution skills required of an umpire.
Important Aspects covered through tasks will include:
- Understanding the role of an umpire;
- Understand tasks involved prior, during and after the competition;
- A confident and competent use of the law book;
- Understanding the additional responsibilities of umpiring;
- Developing good communication, self-management and conflict resolution skills.
Course Content
To complete this course follow the below instructions
- Complete both the Markers and Measurers Modules before beginning the National Umpires course
- Click Login To Enrol button above
- Login with details
- Click Take This Course
- Click Course Outline
- Under Course Content click Start Course
- Remember to click Mark Complete at the bottom of each page to continue
- Once you have completed the online course including obtaining 100% on all of the quizzes, you will be prompted to arrange an on-green component
- Please contact your State/Territory office in the coming days/weeks who will help to organise an on-green session
- Successful completion of an on-green component will result in gaining the accreditation