Which rules do we umpire to in England?

All recognised netball in England is played to the World Netball Rules of Netball (2024 edition), with the adaptations in England Netball's Domestic Rules Guidance (January 2026, version 1).

• The guidance sets out the variations allowed at each level: national, regional, county, and local or community netball. Examples are shorter match lengths, fewer technical officials, court run-off, and Bee Netball post heights and ball size.
• Any other variation outside World Netball Rule 21 (variations for other levels of play) is not allowed. A match played with other variations doesn't count as recognised and authorised netball for England Netball membership and insurance.
• The Super Shot and tactical time-outs are only for the Netball Super League. They aren't permitted anywhere else.
• England Netball and Europe Netball umpire assessments can only take place at recognised and authorised netball.
• Rules queries go to officiating@englandnetball.co.uk.