New Zealand Umpire Accreditation Pathway

Award	Pre-requisite	Practical	Endorsement
Centre	Coaching Centre Theory Pass Screening	Local game 4x 10 minutes 2x 20 minutes Or at least 40 mins consecutive game time	Every 4 years or gain higher badge
Zone	Centre Award Zone Theory Pass Coaching Screening	Minimum 4x 10 minute game	Every 4 years or gain higher badge
NZ C	Zone Award NZ Theory Pass Coaching Recommended Fitness Level Screening	Game standard approved by NZUDG - 4x 10 minutes or - at least 3x 15 minutes	Every 4 years or gain higher badge
NZ B	Zone or NZ C Award NZ Theory Pass Coaching Recommended Fitness Level Screening	Game standard approved by NZUDG - 4x 10 minutes or - 4x 15 minutes	Every 4 years or gain higher badge
NZ A	NZ B Award Coaching Recommended Fitness Level Screening	4x 15 minutes only at NZ Championships or NZU23	Every 4 years or gain IUA
IUA	NZ A Award		Every 4 years

Umpire Pathways