The increased speed, athleticism and skills of netball players have intensified the physical contest, which presents fresh challenges and opportunities for umpires. As a result, umpires maintaining a suitable level of fitness for the matches they are officiating is expected.
As part of the Award process, Europe has implemented a minimum fitness requirement for each award and uses the Multistage Fitness Test (also known as the Beep test or Bleep Test). The requirements are identified below:
| Qualification |
Frequency |
MSFT Target |
| A Award |
Within 6 weeks prior to taking the practical Assessment |
>7.1 |
| B Award |
Within 6 weeks prior to taking the practical Assessment |
>6.1 |
| C Award |
N/A |
N/A |
| Into Officiating |
N/A |
N/A |
For further information please contact Julie Wilks mamafloss@hotmail.com
EN 2022 Fitness Form