Famous Australian Sports

As a B Badge Netball Umpire and a Netball Umpire Coach, Tester and Mentor, I use the golden rule of POSITION = VISION & VISION = DECISION From this formula, I think that netball umpires will need to learn how to read the game so they are always in the correct place, being in the correct position will mean an umpire needs to have the appropriate vision of the courtroom and will then be able to make the correct decision in relation to any sanctions that may or may not have to be awarded during a netball match. An umpire should always prepare yourself before a game in more ways than one. An umpire should be fit enough to handle the duration. An umpire should always warm up prior to umpiring a match, a body will help in the reaction times when the ball changes hands. Carry a rule book with you to every game. A rule book is always convenient to have available to get a rule check at half time or directly after a game. Umpires should always be current with upgrades or any rules of...

Netball is the most popular women's team participation sport in Australia. There have been 347,000 players. In 1995, there were over 360,000 Australian players. Throughout most of Australia's netball history, the sport has been a participation game; it has not managed to become a spectator sport. In 2005 and 2006, 56,100 Australians attended one to 2 netball matches. Of them, 41,600 were women. 46,200 attended five netball matches, with 34,400 of those spectators being girls.86,400 attended six or more netball matches, with 54,800 spectators being female. Overall, 188,800 people attended netball matches, with 130,800 being female.In 2005 and 2006, netball was the 10th most popular spectator sport for girls with Australian rules football (1,011,300), horse racing (912,200), rugby league (542,600), motorsports (462,100), rugby union (232,400), football (212,200), harness racing (190,500), cricket (183,200) and golfing (163,500) being more popular.The country set an attendance rec...