Extension of Europe Netball Officiating awards due to covid-19
The following has been agreed with Europe Netball for umpires in England
Written awards C, B, A
◼ Any umpire who already has a written award pass with an expiry date on or after the 16th March 2020 will have their expiry date extended by 22 calendar months, pending review.
For example, if your expiry was originally 30th April 2020, this will now be extended to 28th February 2022.
◼ Any umpire who successfully gains their written award after the 16th March 2020 and before the 1 September 2021 will have their award expiry date extended by 22 calendar months, pending review
Attended a C or B course and not already applied for written assessment.
The EN umpiring pathway states that an umpire must attend a C or B award course prior to applying for a written assessment
◼ Umpires have 2 years form the date that they attended a course (either C or B) in which to take their written assessment. This is being extended by 22 months, pending review, from the date of expiry
Application for C, B and A practical assessments
All applications for practical assessment that have already been submitted to a county organiser will remain valid.
When normal competition recommences on the 1 September 2021, organisers will be required to arrange the assessment within the following timeframes
▪ C award - 6 months (currently 3 months)
▪ B award - 8 months (currently 4 months)
▪ A award - 12 months (currently 6 months)
These timeframes have been extended to allow candidates sufficient time to undertake relevant match umpiring in preparation for their practical assessment and to allow organisers sufficient time for the organisation of the assessment.
Application for Europe Netball A/B Written Assessment
Europe Netball will restart the B/A written assessment commencing 3rd July 2021. Please note this date is a one-off to allow more time for lockdown restrictions to be lifted, hopefully allowing invigilators and candidates to meet. From there on the normal written assessment cycle will resume.
Assessments on the Modified Game
Europe Netball have advised that it is not possible to assess learners for their C, B and A award pre or final practical assessments on the modified game.
Also note that for the same reasons outlined above and for purposes of consistency, assessments for the Into Officiating Award will not be permitted on the modified game.