Coach and Umpire Courses
2026 Coaching Courses
| COURSE:Â | Refresher Coaching Course |
| DATE:Â | Saturday, 25th July |
| TIME: | 1.00-3.00pm |
| LOCATION | HDNA Courts |
| REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: | 24th July |
| COST: | Free (Clubs will be invoiced $50 for any coach who registers but doesn’t attend.) |
| WHO SHOULD ATTEND: | HDNA club coaches of any level |
| WHAT TO BRING: | Notepad, pen, water bottle, appropriate training clothes |
| COURSE: | Beginner & Refresher Coaching Courses |
| DATES (2 week course): | Saturday, 28th February AND Sunday, 8th March |
| TIME: |
8am-10.30am – Beginner coaches and coaches with less than 2 years experience 11.30am-1pm – Refresher for coaches with 2-5 years experience |
| LOCATION | HDNA Courts |
| REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: | 21st February |
| COST: | Free (Clubs will be invoiced $50 for any coach who registers but doesn’t attend.) |
| WHO SHOULD ATTEND: | Open to any HDNA club coaches who want to brush up their skills for the 2026 season |
| WHAT TO BRING: | Notepad, pen, water bottle, appropriate training clothes |
| COURSE: | Development Coach Accreditation Practical Workshop |
| DATE: | Sunday, 26th May |
| TIME: | 8.00am – 1.00pm |
| LOCATION: | HDNA Courts |
| ABOUT THE COURSE: | https://learning.netball.com.au/enrol/index.php?id=500 |
| PREREQUISITES: | Foundation Coaching Accreditation Completion of Development Coach Online Course Current Rules of Netball Exam (70% or higher) |
2026 Umpire Courses
| COURSE: | Basic Umpires Course Must be completed by all beginner umpires wishing to umpire in the HDNA Saturday competition |
| OPTION 1: | Saturday, 21st February 12pm – 2pm (approx) |
| OPTION 2: | Saturday, 21st March Starts after the last grading game ends (probably 12pm) |
| OPTION 3: | Sunday, 3rd May 12pm – 2pm (approx) |
| LOCATION: | Meet outside HDNA office |
| REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: | Tuesday before course |
| AGE LIMIT: | Must turn 12 or older in 2026 |
| PREREQUISITES: | You must complete these two online courses at www.learning.netball.com.au before you attend the basic umpires course: – Rules of Netball Exam – Foundation Umpire Education Course |
| WHAT TO BRING: | Good quality whistle, water bottle, running shoes and a good attitude |
| UNIFORMS: | Contact umpiresconvenor@hdna.net.au about umpire uniform orders |
| COURSE:Â | How to Coach an Umpire |
| DATE & TIME:Â | Saturday, 28th March 2.30pm |
| LOCATION: | Umpires room, next to HDNA office |
| REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: | Tuesday before course |
| PREREQUISITES: | Must have held a C badge for at least 12 months Be part of an HDNA club or school |
| WHAT TO BRING: | Pen and paper |
