The modernisation of umpire development: Netball New Zealand’s reforms and impacts

Sam, Michael P.; Andrew, Joyce C.; Gee, Sarah

doi:10.1080/16184742.2017.1377272

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“…Initiatives which enhance the skill and experience of people involved in the delivery of the sport at grassroots is known to enhance the player experience [ 28 , 32 ]. In New Zealand, umpire development pathways which utilize incentives and accreditations within the pathway have been found to increase recruitment, however retention of skilled and experienced umpires and officials in grass-roots netball remained limited [ 33 ]. Netball and similar sports organisations should ensure that those in non-player roles involved in the delivering a quality sport product are supported to facilitate positive experiences for sport participants.…”

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Linking sports registration information and player feedback to enhance netball participation

Foley

Rose

Owen

et al. 2021

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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Background Sports should endeavour to provide inclusive opportunities for all people to participate. More evidence is required to understand who joins sports clubs and what keeps participants engaged throughout their lifetime. Little is known about who plays netball or what drives participation and retention of players in netball. This study aimed to identify the sociodemographic characteristics of Netball New South Wales (NSW) members, their odds of re-registering in the sport, and explore their motivations to play, experiences during participation and the perceived benefits of playing netball. Methods We used longitudinal sport registration data from all Netball NSW members in 2018 and 2019. A cross-sectional online survey was sent to all players registered during the two-year study period (n = 157,152). We used logistic regression to determine the odds of individuals returning to netball in 2019 after playing in 2018 and linked the sports registration data with the survey responses, calculating frequencies and proportions. Results Netball NSW members were mostly female (98 %) and aged less than 18 years old (69 %). Netball NSW retained 68 % of members in 2019 who played the previous year. Members who were male, aged 18–44 years old, lived in low SES areas, lived in regional/remote locations, identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, spoke a language other than English at home or were born outside Australia had lower odds of returning to play from 2018 to 2019. Survey participants (n = 10,795) rated their experience playing netball highly and reported that playing netball improved their health and wellbeing. The main reason to play netball reported was ‘fun and enjoyment’ while the main reason to consider quitting was the ‘skill/experience of umpires and officials’. Conclusions This study highlights the strengths of netball in engaging and retaining females, who often participate in less sport than males. The positive experiences reported by netball participants should be fostered to retain current participants throughout the lifecourse. The data provided by members should be inform strategic actions to enhance netball participation for sociodemographic groups who had greatest odds of dropout. Routine surveillance using linked registration and player feedback should be utilised by sports to enhance sport delivery and increase participation.

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Linking sports registration information and player feedback to enhance netball participation

Foley

Rose

Owen

et al. 2021

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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“…Recently, the structures of sports official development pathways have begun to attract the attention of scholars. Sam et al (2018) found that modernisation reforms of netball umpire pathways in New Zealand led to increasing volunteer workloads, with a greater emphasis on youth official development and the creation of an achievement culture concerned with standards, qualifications and incentives, and the reinforcement of retention issues. Ollis et al (2006) suggested there is no single development pathway, noting individual and environment aspects are essential for organisations to consider when developing elite officials.…”

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Striving for excellence: talent identification and development in English football refereeing

Webb

O'Gorman

Markham

2021

European Sport Management Quarterly

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Research question:The purpose of this study was to examine the talent identification and talent development experiences of referees in England. We explored with referees what they perceived to be the relevant strengths and weaknesses of the talent identification and development mechanisms utilised by football governing and development bodies in England.Currently, no research on the talent identification and development of football referees exists anywhere in the world. Research methods:The paper employs a qualitative approach using thematic analysis. Semistructured interviews with 28 participants across four different County Football Associations (CFAs) in England were conducted. Referees on the development pathway and Referee Development Officers were interviewed.Results and Findings: Three overarching themes were identified; recruitment processes, talent identification and development, and support mechanisms. Opportunities for progression were affected by age, provision and quality of training, knowledge of the progression pathways, regional and national differences in both the recruitment and delivery of information regarding talent identification and development, and variability in the formalised support networks.Implications: Organisations who identify and develop referees at varying levels should understand the barriers associated with maximising referee progression. FIFA, UEFA, national football associations, and regional referee organisations are aware of the diminishing refereeing numbers across football, and therefore effective identification and development of 2 referees becomes even more essential. Governing bodies should recognise that the progression pathways in place have a significant impact on referee development and therefore a successful standardised approach is essential both nationally and internationally.

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“…stagnant growth, board parochialism, etc.). Due to the concept's positive allure, problems arising during professionalization tend to be interpreted as stemming from incomplete or insufficient professionalization, where the remedy for these problems is more professionalization (Sam, Andrew, & Gee, 2018). Moreover, because the antonym 'unprofessional' implies ignorance, incompetence, inefficiency, inexperience and inability, criticising and/or resisting professionalization is not only contrary to everyday thinking, it also goes against contemporary logics of appropriateness, putting one at risk of being deemed reactionary and 'unmodern' (Houlihan & Green, 2009).…”

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Professionalization and its consequences: how active advocacy may undermine democracy

Stenling

Sam

2019

European Sport Management Quarterly

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Research question: The paper aims to build knowledge on the trade-offs and unintended consequences of professionalization in the context of sport policy advocacy. Two questions are addressed: (1) What institutional roles make up the sport policy 'advocacy team' and what trade-offs are inherent in the formation of this team? (2) How do the unintended consequences of this trade-off precipitate a cross-level diffusion of professionalization? Research methods: Data from interviews with 46 staff and elected representatives of 19 Swedish Regional Sport Federations forms the empirical base. Results and findings: The formation of the advocacy team points to an efficiency/democracy trade-off. An unintended consequence of this is a cross-level diffusion of professionalization that undermines the general standing of elected boards. Implications: Management should consider the trade-offs inherent in professionalization reforms, because in some cases they may contain the seed of their own reconstruction and reflect illconsidered management practice.

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The modernisation of umpire development: Netball New Zealand’s reforms and impacts

Cited by 13 publications

References 88 publications

Linking sports registration information and player feedback to enhance netball participation

Linking sports registration information and player feedback to enhance netball participation

Striving for excellence: talent identification and development in English football refereeing

Professionalization and its consequences: how active advocacy may undermine democracy

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