ABOUT THE UMPIRES HUB

This is the central resource hub for current and aspiring umpires in New Zealand. Here you will find a number of interactive resources and reference documents to use and enjoy. The Umpires Hub is proudly brought to you by the Bowls New Zealand Umpires Committee (BNZUC).

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February Newsletter

Umpire's Corner

Quizzes

The sport demands excellence from its officials and we're always on the lookout for people keen to learn the Laws. We have developed a few general knowledge quizzes to help you on your journey of learning the Laws and being able to respond to different situations that arise in a game. These quizzes are self-marking, have no time constraints and can be taken over and over again to help you gain the knowledge required to talk about the Laws with confidence.

Quiz #1

Test your general knowledge with this
self-marking quiz

Quiz #1

Quiz #2

Test your general knowledge with this
self-marking quiz

Quiz #2

Quiz #3

Test your general knowledge with this
self-marking quiz

Quiz #3

BECOME AN UMPIRE

Being an Umpire is highly rewarding and challenging at the same time. We offer courses which will get you started on your umpiring journey through to supporting you to become an umpire on the international stage. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

NEXT ONLINE COURSE DATES
Course 1: Starts 7 April and runs across the following dates in April (7, 14, 22, 28) and May (5, 12, 19, 26). The laws exam will be held during the week starting 26 May.
Course 2: Starts 7 July and runs across the following dates in July (7, 14, 21, 28) and August (4, 11, 18, 25). The laws exam will be held during the week starting 25 August.

Level 1

Full Umpire
Measurer Umpire
Law Umpire

Click to learn more about Level 1

Level 2

Click to learn more about Level 2

Level 3

International
Technical Official (ITO)

Click to learn more about Level 3

RESOURCES FOR UMPIRES AND BOWLERS

This section provides a range of resources which will help build the knowledge and awareness of Umpires, Markers, Administrators and Players.

Knowing the laws

Laws Of The Sport

NZ Domestic Regulations

World Bowls Laws Decisions

officiating in nz

Umpires Officiating Manual

Approved Measuring
Equipment in NZ

Using a Laser Measure

GUIDELINES FOR UMPIRING

World Bowls Umpires
Development Guidance

Guidelines for Umpires

Measuring Procedures

GUIDELINES FOR MARKING

Guidelines for Markers

Using Shot Indicators

Marker Quick Reference Guide

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE LAWS OF BOWLS?

Scroll your way through these easy to read facts about our sport at your own time and pace and see how many you can remember when you are out on the green.