When is the clock stopped, and how are stoppages timed?

Only the umpires stop time. Timekeepers hold time when an umpire signals it (whistle and a "T" hand signal) and restart when the umpire signals play to resume (World Netball Rule 5.7 d).

Injury, illness or blood (Rule 10):

• Stop the match timer and start a 30-second stoppage timer.
• Tell the umpires when 10 seconds remain.
• The umpires can extend the time if the player can't be moved safely. Keep timing until they restart play.
• Record any substitutions or team changes on the Player Changes and Game Management Form.

Other reasons umpires hold time:

• to check the centre pass with the scorers;
• for game management (warnings, suspensions, orderings off);
• for a tactical change after a goal, when a player asks;
• emergencies, such as a serious injury, an injured official, problems with the court, posts, ball, weather or equipment. The umpires and event organiser decide how long. Record the reason, real time and length on the form;
• sparingly, to avoid a big loss of playing time (for example the ball leaving the playing enclosure).

Not normally stopped: for ordinary infringements, or for incidental moisture on the court or ball that isn't affecting play.

In the Telkom Netball League, time is also held for each team's 1-minute Strategic Timeout.