NETBALL   NETBALL   NETBALL

Previous netball experience is not necessary, and all children are welcome to play!

Kindy and Year 1

NSG Net is an introductory skills program for all children aged between 5 – 7-years (Kindy and Year 1). Netball skills are taught through fun activities and modified netball games. Registration is directly via the SCNA PlayHQ page here: https://www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/50cc44

Years 2, 3 and 4

NSG Set is a 13-week program for children aged 7 to 9 years (Years 2 and 3) with modified rules. Games are not scored and a ladder is not kept.

NSG GO is a 13-week program for children aged 9 and 10 (Year 4). This program plays full-rules netball and provides a transition year to the Junior competition. Games are scored, but a ladder is not kept.

Years 5 and 6

Juniors is a 10-week competition for children aged 11 and 12 years, plus 3 rounds of finals for teams that qualify. The competition is split into two divisions depending on demand.

Matches are played on Saturday mornings beginning on Sat 29 April 2023 (end of week 1 of Term 2).

There will be NO games on the following dates: 10 and 24 June; 1, 8 and 15 July.

Games are played at the SCNA courts, Makin Street, Deakin. Game times and fees (plus a small processing fee) are:

* The division the team is entered into will depend on the number of SCNA rep players in each SPP team

Register your child’s interest in playing via the Google doc by Friday 10 March:

Registration will open once it has been determined there are sufficient numbers to enter a team.

SCNA representative players

If your child is playing representative netball for SCNA, please get in touch as soon as possible to arrange their SPP registration.

Players must be registered with a club to represent SCNA.

Coaches needed!

Coaches are needed for teams for years 2, 3, and 6. Previous coaching experience is not necessary.

All coaches are required to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card.

 Lucy Webb, Netball Coordinator (stpandpnetball@gmail.com)

NETBALL PLAYER POLICY

At Saints Peter and Paul we aim to support all levels of netball experience and we recognise that players develop at different rates. Saints Peter and Paul supports all players regardless of skill level and will endeavour to match them to the most suited team. We are guided by Netball Australia’s Junior Netball Policy.

Winter season – regular rounds

1. All players are required to attend all training sessions and must contact the team coach if they are unwell and cannot make it to training. It is very hard to include all players on the court at game time if they consistently miss training.
2. All players in NetSetGo (Set) (Years 2-3), NetSetGo(Go) (Year 4) will receive equal court time.
3. In NetSetGo(Set) (Years 2 – 3) all players will be rotated between all court positions throughout the regular season.
4. Players in Junior Division 1-3 (Years 5 & 6) will get equal court time if they show commitment to training and their team spirit.
5. Players in NetSetGo (Year 4) and Juniors Division 1-3 (Years 5 & 6) should be prepared to play any position asked of them. However, it is recognised that area specialisation will start to occur as player skill and experience grows. It is recognised that a coach may guide a player to a position they see the player has strength in.
6. All players who trial for the SCNA representative program will be included in a Division 1 or 2 team of their age group where appropriate.

Winter season- final rounds

1. All Junior Division 1 – 3 (Years 5 & 6) players who make the final rounds (semi, preliminary and grand final) will be played at the discretion of the coach. All players can expect a minimum of two quarters of court time per game if they have shown commitment to training and their team spirit.

Summer season

1. As the summer season is not a serious competition, all players are expected to get equal court time and equal opportunities to play all positions.