New coaching and umpiring courses launching for EN members

These learning experiences are exclusive to England Netball Members for 2023-2024* and will be released for sale next week from Tuesday 12 December, for delivery between April – September 2024.

Make sure to set your alarm for launch so you don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to level up your game. When the courses go live, click here to find the right course for you.

Here’s what to expect:

Coaching

Level 1

Launch date: Tuesday 12 December

These courses are entirely virtual and are a great introduction to coaching the game as an Assistant Coach, working alongside a Lead Coach, with players from under seven to open age. Learners should be 16 years old on the first day of the course to be eligible to enrol. England Netball members also benefit from a very special rate of £155, saving £40 per course. This saving will be applied automatically at checkout.

Level 2

Launch date: Thursday 14 December

These courses are exclusive to England Netball members, aged 18 and above, who have been an Assistant Coach for a minimum of two years or have a Level 1 Coaching Qualification in Netball.

Learn more about coaching courses

Officiating

Into Officiating Award

Launch date: Wednesday 13 December

These courses are exclusive to England Netball members, aged 13 and above. The Into Officiating Award is the mandatory starting point for all new umpires into the Officiating Pathway. Conducted virtually over two sessions, the course will help you understand the basic rules of the game, as well as cover some of the basics of positioning and movement, building your whistle confidence.

C Award

Launch date: Tuesday 12 December

This course is the next step on the Officiating Pathway and is exclusively available to England Netball members who hold the full Into Officiating Award. It’s perfect for those aspiring to umpire at a higher level within a county. The course builds on the knowledge learnt on the Into Officiating course and introduces the basics of contact/contest and advantage. The course consists of two 1.5-hour virtual sessions (3 hours in total) and a 30-minute online written assessment which is included in the course price.

B Award

Launch date: Thursday 14 December

The B Award course is designed for those umpires who wish to take the next step on the Officiating Pathway and officiate matches at a regional level. This blended course will build on current knowledge, introduce additional techniques and provide learners with examples and exercises in a practical setting to develop their performances on court.

Learn more about officiating courses

A practical assessment is required for all officiating courses and can be arranged locally by contacting your relevant county officiating lead after you have completed the virtual sessions.

Get ready to book

These courses are in high demand, so ahead of launch, have a read through the course booking information to ensure you meet the prerequisites and are ready to go.

As an England Netball member, you’ll have exclusive access to all our Officiating and Level 2 Coaching courses and unlock an exclusive discount on our Level 1 Coaching course (which is applied automatically at checkout).

You should also check that you know your ENA ID and password and can log into ENgage. If you need help finding your ENgage credentials, please contact our Customer Experience team in advance of the courses going on sale.

With the new year just around the corner, this is your chance to set your resolutions early and start the new year with a bang! When the courses go live, click here to find the right course for you.

*With the exception of Level 1 Coaching, which members can access at a discounted rate. Personal members only. Excludes Social and Supporting and Group Memberships. Personal Membership is a prerequisite of the member-exclusive pathways, and a requirement for the duration of the course.

NETBALLHer Learning Offer

If you want to take your learning of women’s health to the next level, take a look at our NETBALLHer Learning Offer! Created in partnership with The Well HQ, it is a free online learning opportunity designed to exclusively empower our Over 18 and Secondary School group members with a comprehensive understanding of female health in netball.

The Female Body module is now live, so learn more and register here.