Umpiring - FAQ's
Please send your umpiring queries to: Welwyn Hatfield Netball League
Q A GD has been penalised for obstruction. Can the GA take one whole step, putting down both feet? Isn't this footwork?
A Under Section
18.3 (Penalty Pass or Penalty Pass or Shot)
18.3.3 states:-
The penalty shall be taken where the infringement was standing except where this
places the non-offending team at a disadvantage, when the penalty shall be taken
where the obstructed or contacted player was standing.
In layman terms, yes the GA can step forward putting both feet on the
ground to where the GD was to take the Shot.
Q A Goal Attack lands
with the ball with one foot in the circle and one foot out. Is she allowed
to shoot?
A No. Rule 15.3 (i) (Scoring a goal) In taking a shot at goal a player shall have no contact with the ground outside the goal circle either during the catching of the ball or whilst holding it.
Q An infringement takes place in the circle and a toss up is given. The goal shooter wins the toss up. Is she allowed to shoot.
A Yes. Rule 18.5.6 When a goal shooter or goal attack wins a toss up in the goal circle, the player may either shoot for goal or pass. N.B. If one player moves too soon, a free pass is awarded to the opposing team, no shot allowed at goal.
Umpiring - Names
B Award
Bev Moody
Sue Stratton
C Award
Claire Westlake
Tina Morgan
Pauline Mowbray
Joy Porter
Leonie Parsley
Margaret Fiveash
Emma Fiveash
Jackie Moore
Sue Green
Lynne Clifford
Julia Metcalfe
Linda Cousins
Vicky Trowell
Jean Davies
Umpiring - News
Jackie Moore is the new League Umpiring Representative for the 2000/2001 season.
Congratulations to Debbie Davies, Jackie Mizon and Leslie Butler for gaining their C Awards this season.
There will be various Umpiring courses throughout the Season. Dates and Venues to be advised.