SAUCNA Umpires

01/08/2026

Congratulations to our umpires who recently received their badges - Emma Barker (Adelaide Luth) upgraded to B badge, Emily Johnson (Morialta) upgraded to B badge, and Cherrie Burge (Hallett Cove) received her C Badge

30/07/2026

This Saturday, 1st August, we take time out to thank everyone who has umpired even one match during our Winter Season. We are truly grateful that you have all stepped up and taken a whistle to officiate our competition games. Whether you are 13, 80 or somewhere in between, please remember that you are important to us and we sincerely appreciate your time and commitment. Your resilience throughout the season has been incredible. Thanks

23/05/2026

Congratulations to our most recent C badged umpires: Jemma Ross (Grange), Dana Court (Sparkling Diamonds), Abbey Laird (CLG) and Kaitlyn Rutten (Cove Tigers). All of you have worked very hard for this well deserved achievement. Keep going strong.

09/03/2026

SAUCNA is holding its Beginner umpire clinic soon. Each session runs for 2.5 hours in which rules of netball are discussed as well as practical umpire activities, so please bring your own whistle.

Register your interest via the following links:
Session 1: https://forms.gle/dkS2joiTC1teqCYJ6
Session 2: https://forms.gle/5ECEUqTUZwuWBMqdA

Registrations close Wednesday 18th March, but may close earlier if capacity limits are met.

04/06/2025

Congratulations to our newest C Badged umpires - Kaytie (Seacliff Uniting), Luke (St Michael & All Angels, Emily (Hallett Cove) and Grace (Hallett Cove). Your hard work has been worth it. Keep up the good work

24/04/2025

TACTICAL VS INJURY TIME OUTS

Did you know that there are 2 kinds of time outs that can be called during a game?

Illness/injury time:
- can be called AT ANY point during the game
- the injured/ill player MUST leave the court
- players have 30 seconds for the player concerned to leave the court and for any position changes to occur
- either team is permitted to make changes, so long as it happens within the 30 second injury time

Tactical time out:
- can only be called IMMEDIATELY after a goal (ie. if the ball is already on its way back to the centre, it’s too late)
- can be called by any player on the court and can be done by approaching either umpire
- the player is not required to leave the court and the substitution can involve players changing positions either on the court or with a player on the bench
- either team is permitted to make changes, so long as the change is made quickly and does not cause too much disruption to the flow of the game
- an umpire MAY DECLINE a request for a tactical substitution if they deem it to be frivolous or if they deem it to be too close to the end of the quarter

For more of an explanation of Tactical Time Outs, check out this video from the World Netball Federation - any questions, feel free to comment below!
https://youtu.be/dRf3imEFZjo?feature=shared

11/04/2025

All umpires for matches on 12th April - please note time changes due to hot weather conditions forecast for tomorrow

Due to the high temperature forecast for Saturday 12th April there will be a change to the playing conditions for ALL matches played on that day.
11/u to Open - 12 minute quarters
8/u and 9/u - 10 minute quarters
Intervals for all games will be 4 mins (1/4 and 3/4 time) and 6 mins (1/2 time)
Please ensure all players, coaches, timekeepers and umpires are aware of these changes and make sure you hydrate and apply sunscreen. The health and welfare of all our participants is paramount.

04/04/2025

With only a few hours until the Winter Season kicks off for the majority of teams, here is a reminder that ALL GAMES are individually timed.

Both teams must supply a timer, the home team to time 4x15 minute quarters and the visiting team to time the breaks (3/5/3 minutes).

As per the SAUCNA playing conditions, the home team timer must follow the umpire with 10 seconds of play left in each quarter and advise when time is concluded. The timer should NOT speak to the umpire whilst play is in progress except to say “TIME” at the end of the quarter.

The visiting timer must advise umpires when there are 30 seconds remaining of each break. The visiting timer is also responsible for timing any 2-minute suspension period or 4-minute ordering off awarded to a player as per World Netball Rules of Netball 2024, Rule 5.

Check out the SAUCNA playing conditions, page 13 & 14 for a full explanation of the timer’s responsibilities: https://www.saucna.net/regulations

18/03/2025

Beginner Umpire Clinic - Last Chance to register

📅 When: Sunday, 23rd March
📍 Where: Glenelg Lacrosse Club (next to SMAA Netball Club @ West Beach)
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
💰 Cost: $10 (includes theory book)

Registrations:
All participants must register using the following link: https://forms.gle/ayTCre8MkuoypjsD6
Registrations close Thursday, 20th March—or earlier if we reach capacity, so don’t wait too long!

Contact your club for additional details

This clinic is for BEGINNER umpires and will introduce them to the expectations of umpiring matches at SAUCNA as well as going over the key rules. Location: Glenelg Lacrosse Club Cost: $10 pay via direct deposit or club payment for theory book. What to Wear: Comfortable clothing. What to Bring: Your...

27/11/2024

A HUGE congratulations to our newest C badge umpire - Emma Barker (Adelaide Lutheran/Morialta). Finally managed to get it done without being injured. Great job Emma.