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.