Opportunities for Umpire Advancement | Examinations

New Umpire and Player Module

​​​​​​​All players in Premier Senior, Senior Reserve, Challenge Grade, Open League teams will be required to sit and pass the NNZ Learning To Umpire Module prior to the first competition game unless they hold a current umpire qualification of Centre badge or above. This exam is accessible via the Sport Tutor Portal. Please note that each individual will need to register and create their own log in details. Once registered go to the NNZ Catalogue. Type umpire into the search box to locate the module. Once completed download the certificate.

Completion certificates can be forwarded to your club for sending on to the Umpire Coordinator.

​​​​​​​Umpire Examinations

Dates for the 2023 NNZ Zone Theory and New Zealand Theory exams have been set as shown below (but are yet to open). They will run online via Sport Tutor. The NNZ Zone Theory Exam is the first step in gaining your Zone Umpire Award. Instructions on how to register can be found right.
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NZ and Zone Umpire examination practice papers:

For an explanation of the theory exam format and sample exam papers please check the .NNZ website