Codes of Conduct
Netball 4 All expect all of their umpires to follow these codes of behaviour:
- Treat all players with respect at all times.
- Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring players play within the rules.
- Reasonable care consists of advising the players of illegal body movements, showing due diligence in detecting infringements and penalising rule breakers.
- Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else.
- Advise Netball4all if they consider the playing conditions to be unsafe, for any reason
- Advise Netball4all of any emergencies or of any forseeable dangers.
- Umpires must be impartial and maintain integrity in their relationship with other umpires, playersand coaches.
- Avoid situations which may lead to a conflict of interest.
- Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction.
- Seek continual self-improvement through study, performance appraisal and regular updating of competencies.
- Be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance by maintaining the higheststandards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of netball and umpiring at all times.
- Always wear Netball4all supplied attire, if received.