​Junior Netball Information at Christchurch Netball Centre
​Sara Norton         Netball Competition Lead    [email protected]      0279194474

​Woolworths futureFERNS (Years 3 to 8) have the option to play on various week days indoor at the Netball Sports Centre (NSC)  located at Nga Puna Wai, OR Saturdays at Hagley Park.

Playing Procedure
Year 1-2 -  This level introduces Netball to 5 to 6 year olds. The aim is to develop fundamental movement and ball skills.
The 20–minute game that follows the initial skill session is played on one third of a full–size court, by teams of
four, with the emphasis on equal participation. Modified equipment is used.
Play at NSC at 3:45pm on a Tuesday afternoon. 

Years 3 and 4: Netball Smart warm up followed by 15 minutes skill session. Play 4 x 8 minutes quarters with 2 minute breaks between each quarter.
The focus for this age group is to develop further skills, while still playing on a reduced court size with modified equipment. The format promotes lots of scoring, lots of touches on the ball and fun for all participants. With five players in each team and rotating positions, this ensures everyone has an equal chance to develop.

Years 3 or 4 are not permitted to play in the Year 5/6 grade.  A mixed grade for years 3 and 4 is available for smaller schools/clubs who cannot field a full team in the one grade. 
Games played at either NSC on a Thursday night 4:15 & 5:15    OR  Saturday at TBC

Year 5 and 6: Netball Smart warm up. Play 4 x 8 minute quarters with 2 minute breaks between each quarter.
Netball continues to be modified for players of this age. The focus is on learning and continued development of fundamental movement and basic Netball skills. The 6v6 game is fast and provides players with lots of touches on the ball to enhance skill development, engagement and enjoyment.

A maximum of two Year 6 players are also permitted in a mixed Year 5/6 team with prior approval from the Christchurch Netball Centre. Years 5 or 6 are not permitted to play in the Year 7 or 8 grades.
Games played at either NSC on a Friday night 4:15 & 5:15    OR  Saturday at 11am

Year 7: Netball Smart warm up. Play 4 x 10 minute quarters with 2 minute breaks between each quarter.
Players have developed a considerable understanding of the game, and are now playing seven-a-side. The emphasis is on
converting fundamental movement skills to foundation Netball skills. Performance, challenge and ‘playing’ are key
motives for this age group. Ensuring positional rotation and playing at least half a game will give each player the
opportunity to participate and develop.

Games played at either NSC on a Wednesday night 4:30 & 5:30    OR  Saturday at TBC

Year 8: Netball Smart warm up. Play 4 x 10 minute quarters with 2 minute breaks between each quarter.
Players have developed a considerable understanding of the game, and are now playing seven-a-side. The emphasis is on
converting fundamental movement skills to foundation Netball skills. Performance, challenge and ‘playing’ are key
motives for this age group. Ensuring positional rotation and playing at least half a game will give each player the
opportunity to participate and develop.

Year 7 are not permitted to play in the Year 8 grade.
Games played at either NSC on a Monday night 4:15 & 5:15   OR  Saturday at TBC

Player Rotation Policy
CNC requires that each player rotates position at least once during each game. For example, this means that a player who starts at ‘C’ must move to ‘D’ or ‘A’ during the game. It is also a requirement that all players in a team play a minimum of half a game each week.
​​Foundation Coach Award
​Coaches that have completed the all the Junior Netball workshops are eligible to apply for the Netball New Zealand Foundation Coach Award. 
Once completed Foundation Coaches can request to be referred to appropriate Community Coach Modules if they want to further their coaching qualifications. 
For more information on the Foundation Coach Award please contact
Sara by email [email protected]
Phone 0279194474.
Uniform
Players should wear school/ club registered uniform which consists of skirt (shorts for boys), top and bib. 
Leggings may be worn by those schools/clubs who register these with the CNC at time of entry. Leggings should be school/ club colour and be full length. 
School/club sweatshirts and/or thermals may be worn under bib in poor weather. Players may wear suitable gloves but must have nails checked prior to wearing them. All players in a team should wear the same colour thermals.
Jackets with zips are not allowed to be worn for safety reasons.
In cases of religious or cultural requirements, notification must be made to CNC for any exceptions to the team uniform requirements prior to commencement of season.

​Jewellery
Jewellery, adornment, or body piercing may NOT be worn at any time while on court. Note: Any adornment or jewellery that is unable to be removed must be securely taped at all times and is worn at the players own risk. The umpire should check these before the game.
Competition Draw
 There is a link on CNC website that will take you to Sports Runner for draws and results.
TBC

 Cancellations
Any weather-related cancellations for futureFERNS will be notified by:
Saturday 6.30am
Cancellations will be posted on:​
Defaults
Defaults must be notified by phoning the Junior Netball Coordinator on 0279194474 or 03 379 4486 opt 2, 24 hours before your game.  This allows enough time to re-arrange possible games for the teams who have been defaulted against. Failure to notify defaults within the timeframe above will result in a $150.00 fine.  Please note this will be strictly enforced this year.