Bench Courses

In the Netball Singapore Accreditation programme there will be 2 timekeepers on each game

There are a number of tasks which need to be completed by timekeepers – the allocation of the tasks will vary from game to game depending on the equipment and specific protocols.

Accreditation as a Scorer and/or Timekeeper can be gained on games which are 4 x 15 minute duration and approved by Netball Singapore Technical Manager.

Candidates who wish to be accredited as a Scorer shall:

• Attend training sessions as required
• Successfully complete three Statistical Score Sheets on matches approved by Technical Manager
• Successfully complete three Running Score Sheets on matches approved by Technical Manager

Candidates who wish to be accredited as a Timekeeper shall:

• Attend a training seminar
• Successfully complete three matches as a Timekeeper on matches approved by GDM/NTM

Process:

1. Scorer completes a score sheet and requests the Bench Referee submits it for assessment to TM or Netball Singapore approved assessors.
2. Technical Manager or Netball Singapore approved assessors will be responsible for the assessment of the score sheet.
3. When correct score sheets have been submitted the result will be advised to the candidate.
4. Candidates not yet competent will be advised promptly and advised  on areas of improvement needed.
5. Timekeepers will be observed by assessors during designated games.
6. A certificate will be awarded