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Netball Wellington Centre

futureFERNS Year 1-8 offered by each Junior Satellite

​​​​​​​futureFERNS Netball Philosophy

In 2012 Netball New Zealand undertook a major review of junior netball. The review highlighted children are not mini adults so their sport should be modified accordingly. Modified versions of netball have since been introduced in support of fundamental skill development for players and improved support for coaches and umpires. For more detail & free resources visit the futureFERNS website

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In 2013 Netball Wellington Centre piloted a Year 1-4 Junior Netball Programme as an interim measure until Junior Netball Satellites were confident to run their own for primary and intermediate level in 2016. ​​​​​​​To find out what's on offer in your area - approach the relevant contacts listed below:

​​​​​​​Motu Kairangi (South East Suburbs)
Website: www.mknetball.co.nz
Email: mkjuniornetball@gmail.com

Year 1-4 run off-season in Term 1 & 4.
Year 5-8 game format included in regular Saturday winter competition in Term 2 & 3.

The following schools are members of this satellite:

  • Berhampore School
  • Brooklyn School
  • Clyde Quay School
  • Evans Bay Intermediate School (EBIS)
  • Hataitai School
  • Holy Cross School
  • Houghton Valley School
  • Island Bay School
  • Kahurangi School
  • Kilbirnie School
  • Lyall Bay School
  • Miramar Central School
  • Miramar Christian School
  • Miramar North School
  • Mt Cook School
  • Newtown School
  • Owhiro Bay School
  • Ridgway School
  • Roseneath School
  • Sacred Heart Cathedral School
  • Scots College
  • Seatoun School
  • St Anne's School
  • St Anthony's School
  • St Bernard's School
  • St Francis de Sales School
  • St Mark's Church School
  • St Patrick's Primary School
  • South Wellington Intermediate School
  • Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Mokopuna
  • Worser Bay School

Northern Suburbs Netball
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Website: www.nsnetball.co.nz
Email: year1and2@nsnetball.co.nz or year3and4@nsnetball.co.nz

Year 1-8 game format included in regular Saturday winter competition in Term 2 & 3.

The following schools are members of this satellite:

  • Amesbury School
  • Bellevue School
  • Cashmere Avenue School
  • Crofton Downs School
  • Churton Park School
  • Johnsonville School
  • Khandallah School
  • Newlands School
  • Newlands Intermediate School
  • Ngaio School
  • Paparangi School
  • Queen Margaret College
  • Raroa Normal Intermediate School
  • Redwood School
  • Rewa Rewa School
  • St Benedict's School
  • St Brigid's School
  • Tawa Intermediate School (TIS)
  • Thorndon School
  • West Park School

Wellington West Netball
Website: www.sporty.co.nz/wwnetball
Email: Junior Netball Coordinator Maria Nunns - maria.nunns@gmail.com

Year 1-8 game format included in regular Saturday winter competition in Term 2 & 3.

The following schools are members of this satellite:

  • Cardinal McKeefry School
  • Clifton Terrace Model School
  • Karori Normal School
  • Karori West Normal School
  • Kelburn Normal School
  • Northland School
  • Otari School
  • Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
  • St Teresa's School
  • Te Aro School
  • Wadestown School

Free Coach Development

Year 1-4 Workshop
Parents/coaches/team organisers accompanying Year 1&2 teams are called Star Helpers while those guiding Year 3&4 teams are Coaches. 
Free 2-hour training designed specifically for Star Helpers & Coaches of Year 1-4 players. Gain confidence and necessary knowledge to successfully assist your team through the season and beyond. Workshop explains the philsophy, activities, delivery methods and ways to engage your players as much as possible.

Year 5-8 Workshop
Free 2-hour training designed specifically for coaches of Year 5-8 players. Receive access to a resource full of 10 weeks of ready-made progressive session plans. Includes prescribed warm up and cool-down activities, training activities, detailed skill breakdown and error-correction tips. Workshop teaches how to make the most of the resource plus adapt activities to suit the needs of your players.

Junior Coordinator Training
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Junior Coordinators are recruited leaders trained to oversee and deliver programme content. They receive training dedicated to their role. Sessions are arranged by Junior Netball Satellites.

Dates
Each Junior Netball Satellites arranges their own workshop dates at a convenient local venue timed prior to the start of each season. Attendees receive access to an array of support resources. Dates are promoted via Satellite websites or click here and scroll to find free futureFERNS workshops. Register through your local Satellite or email ndo@netballwellington.co.nz to enquire.

    Further Information 

    Find out more about the futureFERNS programme via your Junior Netball Satellite - contacts above.  

    View Netball New Zealand reference links for each age group located on this page.

    If unsure where to start email ndo@netballwellington.co.nz for assistance.

    ​​​​​​​Evolution of the futureFERNS programme
    From 2012 Year 1-8 netball has rolled out with modified equipment, rules and court size. 
    ​​​​​​​futureFERNS netball now looks as follows - set-up may vary per Satellite/Centre.

    Year 1&2 - launched in 2012

    • Game time of up to 2 x 8 minute halves (format varies per Satellite)
    • 4 players per team
    • Played lengthways on one third of a netball court
    • Rubber 20cm super grip ball used
    • Hula-hoops held by helpful parents act as goals or goal posts no higher than 2.1m for increased success
    • No fixed playing positions
    • Rolling substitutions
    • Pass or shoot within 5 seconds
    • No defending passers or shooters
    • No umpires, no whistle
    • Coaches are allowed on court to guide and assist players
    • No score kept

    Year 3&4 - launched in 2013

    • Game time of up to 4 x 8 minute quarters (format varies per Satellite)
    • 5 players per team - 2x Attack, 1 x Centre, 2 x Defence
    • Played across two thirds of a netball court
    • Size 4 ball used
    • Goal posts are set between 2.1m and no higher than 2.6m higher for increased success
    • Rolling substitutions
    • Pass or shoot within 5 seconds
    • Defenders must be 1m from passer or shooter
    • No umpires, no whistle
    • Coaches are allowed in their attacking end to guide both teams
    • No score kept

    Year 5&6 - launched in 2016

    • Game time up to 4 x 8 minute quarters (format varies per Satellite)
    • 6 players per team - 2 x Attack, 2 x Centre, 2 x Defence
    • Played on full size netball court
    • Size 4 ball used
    • Goal posts are set at 2.6m
    • Substitutions at an interval or stoppage for injury/illness
    • Players must rotate to ensure equal opportunities in all positions
    • Minimum court time of half a game per player
    • Pass or shoot within 5 seconds
    • Defenders must be 1m from passer or shooter
    • Umpire present, whistle used
    • Coaches no longer allowed on court
    • No competition ranking or results tables
    • No representative teams

    Year 7&8

    • Game time up to 4 x 10 minute quarters (format varies per Satellite)
    • 7 players per team - GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD, GK
    • Played on full size netball court
    • Size 5 ball used
    • Goal posts set at 3.05m (standard size)
    • Substitutions can be made an an interval or stoppage for injury/illness
    • Players should continue to be rotated to ensure equal opportunities in all positions
    • Minimum court time of half a game per player
    • Pass or shoot within 3 seconds
    • Defenders must be 0.9m from passer or shooter
    • Two umpires present, whistles used
    • Coaches no longer allowed on court
    • Training time should not exceed competition time - approx 60 minutes per session
    • Only two to three sessions (including game time) per week

    Infographic outlining initial futureFERNS research

    Variations of futureFERNS game for Year 1-8

    futureFERNS introductory information...

    futureFERNS Code of Behaviour