Holiday Netball Skills

Netball Wellington Centre offer skills sessions at the following times throughout the year held at the Ākau Tangi Sports Centre​​​​​​​ (timing may vary depending on venue & staff availability):

January:
Focus on revising skills so as to execute the basic fundamental netball skills to get back into the swing of things.
Timed to run in the last two weeks prior to return to school - may vary to avoid clash with public holidays, return to school and staff availability.

Proposed 2024 dates:
Netball Skills
Tuesday 16 January & Tuesday 23 January 2024
Year 7&8 from 10am to 12pm
Year 9-13 from 1pm to 3pm
Cost: $40 per session
Coached by John Neho and Sandra Edge

Position-Specific clinic - Shooting, Mid-Court, Defence
Thursday 18 January 2024
Times for each session TBC in accordance with potential guest coach availability
Cost: $40 per clinic

April:
Timing varies to avoid Easter/ANZAC holidays and staff availability.
Get a head-start on the netball season by focusing on executing the essential fundamental skills consistently well then putting them into practice with plenty of game play.

​​​​​​​Proposed 2024 dates:
Netball Skills
Tuesday 16 April and Tuesday 23 April 2024
Year 7&8 from 10am to 12pm
Year 9-13 from 1pm to 3pm
Cost: $40 per session
Coached by John Neho & Sandra Edge

Position-Specific clinic - Shooting, Mid-Court, Defence
Thursday 18 April 2024
Times for each session TBC in accordance with potential guest coach availability
Cost: $40 per clinic

July:
Midway through the season we're offering the chance to learn as you play, tweak technique and just have some fun with friends.

Proposed 2024 dates:
Netball Skills
Thursday 11 July, Tuesday 16 July and Thursday 18 July 2024
Year 7&8 session from 10am to 12pm
Year 9-13 session from 1pm to 3pm
Cost: $40 per session.
Coached by NWC development staff TBC

October:
The season's come to an end but now's the best time to have some fun continuing to learn as we play so our skills stay sharp!

Proposed 2024 dates:
Netball Skills
Thursday 3 October, Tuesday 8 October and Thursday 10 October 2024
Year 7&8 session from 10am to 12pm
Year 9-13 session from 1pm to 3pm
If participant numbers are low, ages may be combined to maximise game play
Cost: $40 per session
Coached by Sandra Edge & John Neho

Possible return of Next Step Netball for Year 6 (interest-dependent)
Date, time & cost TBC
​​​​​​​Focus on having fun as we familiarise Year 6s with new positions, playing areas and rules as they grow from 6-a-side netball to 7-a-side netball in 2025.

GENERAL INFO:
Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington

Cost: may vary per session - see above

All genders, ability/disability & level of experience welcome
Coaches do their best to offer a challenge to those seeking a further push and support those new to the game.
Where participant numbers allow groups may be split into skill groups to further benefit attendees.
Groupings may vary at Centre's discretion.

Coaches
Our own Netball Wellington Centre Development Staff along with guest specialist coaches where available.  In the past we've been fortunate to tap into Pulse and National Netball League players/coaches.  Student coaches with representative-level experience may also offer support as required.

For those who may wish to attend and learn as a coach, we also offer the chance to ​​​​​​​come & pick up fresh ideas at no cost. Either observe or shadow or get involved in a hands-on volunteer capacity as you gain practical learning. Session plan may be provided to those who indicate an interest in advance of the day.

Format
May vary depending on number of participants registered.
Sessions designed to complement each other. 
Attendees welcome to attend more than one session (cost per session). 
If attending more than one session in a day, there will be a 30 minute break between sessions.  Bring snacks and water bottle to keep energy levels up.

How to register
Via our online registration form - yellow button will be activated on this page.  
Registrations open at least one month ahead of the start of our programmes.

Registration cut-off & waiting list
Spaces are limited to ensure quality coaching.
Registrations close the week prior to the start of the programme or once spaces are full.  
​​​​​​​A waiting list may be created as necessary.

Mail list & promotion
Previous attendees will be advised via email once registrations open. 
We also promote via our website or "Like" us on Facebook to stay up to date - www.facebook.com/netballwellingtoncentre/

If you have a query or wish to be added to our mail list please feel free to email admin@netballwellington.co.nz