2027 DPNA Rep Umpire Squad EOIs Information and registration

Downey Park Netball Association is excited to announce the opening of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the 2027 Representative Umpire Squad. This is a fantastic opportunity for passionate and dedicated umpires to contribute to the growth of netball at a Representative level. Umpires interested in umpiring at Rep carnivals, Junior State Age, Senior State Age or GBNL in 2027 are encouraged to submit an EOI.

Umpires that are part of the DPNA Rep Umpire Squad will form the pool of umpires that Downey Park takes to Rep carnivals in the lead up to State Age, represent Downey Park at State Age and GBNL competitions, and help with umpire coaching throughout the season at Rep events and other DPNA-attended competitions throughout the season.


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SENIOR STATE AGE (15-18 years)
TRAINING
Umpires may be required to attend SSA training sessions on Tuesday nights to take part in strength and conditioning work and to umpire game play for the teams training. Tuesday training starts 2 February 2027.

LEAD UP CARNIVALS
#1 DPNA Twilight Carnival – Saturday 20 February 2027, 3:00pm-9:00pm
#2 HDNA Day Carnival - Sunday 28 February 2027, 8:00am-3:00pm approx.
#3 WDNA Day Carnival – Sunday 7 March 2027, 8:00am-3:00pm approx.
#4 MDNA Duncan Cup – Date TBC

EVENT
Toowoomba Netball Association - Saturday 3 April to Tuesday 6 April 2027. All selected umpires will be required to travel and stay together as part of the Association's representative program.


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JUNIOR STATE AGE (12-14 years)
TRAINING
Umpires may be required to attend JSA training sessions on Tuesday night to take part in strength and conditioning work and to umpire game play for the teams training.

LEAD UP CARNIVALS
#1 DPNA Hit Out – Saturday 27 February 2027, 3:00pm-8:00pm
#2 WDNA Day Carnival – Sunday 16 May 2027, 8:00am-3:00pm approx.
#3 Ipswich Day Carnival – Sunday 30 May 2027, 8:00am-3:00pm approx.
#4 DPNA Day Carnival – Sunday 13 June 2027, 8:00am-3:00pm

EVENT
Sunshine Coast Netball Association – Saturday 3 July to Tuesday 6 July 2027. DPNA will not be staying away as an association. Umpires will be required to provide their own transport.


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GREATER BRISBANE NETBALL LEAGUE (U16 to Opens)
TRIALS
#1 Monday 25 January 2027, 5:30-9:00pm
#2 Monday 1 February 2027, 5:30-9:00pm

COMPETITION DATES
16s + 18s
Fixtures Commence Friday 16 April 2027
23s + Opens:
Fixtures Commence Thursday 15 April 2027


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PREP FOR REP (11 years)
TRIALS
Tuesday 13 April 2027, 5:00-7:30

CARNIVALS
#1 WDNA Day Carnival – Sunday 16 May 2027, 8:00am-3:00pm approx.
#2 DPNA Day Carnival – Sunday 13 June 2027, 8:00am-3:00pm


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SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Current and valid on court accreditation (as per Netball Connect records) – Nationally C badged or higher (exception - those umpires actively working towards their National C badge can also apply)
2. Ability - rule knowledge and application, communication
3. Fitness - Position, Vision, Timing and attendance at any compulsory S&C sessions and fitness testing
4. Commitment and availability on required dates and times (DPNA Rep Trials & Carnivals)
5. A valid Working with Children check (no check, no umpire) for those umpires aged 18 years+
6. Expression of Interest submitted on time
7. Must be able to provide own transport to and from all events
8. JSA or SSA: must be available to umpire at a minimum of 3 rep carnivals
9. JSA or SSA: Can attend the Nissan State Age Events if required (own transport & accommodation required for Junior State Age, accommodation provided by DPNA for Senior State Age)
10. GBNL: must be able to umpire &/or reserve at any GBNL round time

NOTE
A completed Expression of Interest does not automatically guarantee selection for GBNL or NISSAN State Age 2027
If selected, you agree that Downey Park is the primary association that you will umpire for and preference is given to DPNA as a priority.