Welcome to
Netball Wellington Centre
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Upcoming Workshop Opportunities
2026 Schedule
Cost:
All online workshops are FREE.
In person fees indicated in table below.
*Hutt Valley fee capped at $10
** Match entry included
Sessions open to coaches, managers and umpires of any age, experience or sport code near & far.
We aim to guide you on your learning journey and gain fresh ideas.
Timing: start of season (February-July) and/or end of season (October-November).
Cost: No cost for online workshops. In-person may come with small fee.
Game Analysis coinciding with live match play includes ticket cost.
Duration: 2.5 hours maximum allowing for healthy discussion.
Facilitators: A variety of guests - fantastic opportunity to learn & connect with others.
Prior experience: not essential. Pick and choose topics of interest as suits your learning needs.
NNZ Coaching Framework Community Coach Award Level 1&2
Topic names may alter slightly to aid promotion.
Attendees credited once workshop attended + compulsory online component complete.
Formal (CCA accredited) and informal (interest-focused) learning opportunities on offer.
Request topics of interest, suggest new ideas or be informed of upcoming dates by emailing ndo@netballwellington.co.nz. Your input helps us cater to need!
Date | Time | Level | Topic | Venue | Cost | How to attend |
| Sun 20 Sep | 2.30pm | All | Exploring Film Use webinar with Trent Adam | Online | free | Register here |
Are you a beginner or developing coach?
Te Mahi Ako offer the NZ Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3) and are now taking applications for the 2026-27 summer cohort. This facilitated cohort is designed for community coaches who want to sharpen their coaching skills while continuing to coach their own team, in their own sporting code. You'll learn practical, athlete-centred coaching, apply what you learn with your team, and work towards a nationally recognised NZQA qualification.
Enrolments are open throughout August and September 2026.
The programme runs for eight months and requires round 2–3 hours per week for self-directed learning, planning and completing practical work, plus six 60-minute online facilitated sessions throughout the programme and on-the-job learning with your own team.
There is no cost - it is free for eligible New Zealand citizens and residents and Australian citizens and residents.
More details here.
Keen to learn online at your own pace?
Try Sport Tutor online learning
FREE online learning portal endorsed by Netball New Zealand.
Access a variety of templates, resources, webinars & test banks.
Sign up for free and upskill at your own pace, any time, to suit your level of interest.
Netball South online workshops run by Southern Steel Assistant Coach Jess Whitfort.
Mon 9 Feb 6.30pm in person at Hataitai $5 - Building Effective Relationships + Team Culture (CCA Level 1)
Sat 14 Feb 6pm in person at Ākau Tangi $5 - Circle Work + Centre Pass + Attack + Defence (CCA Level 1&2)
Mon 16 Feb 6.30pm online FREE - Team Formation Selecting (CCA Level 1)
Sun 22 Feb 10am in person at Taita $5* - Skill Analysis + Attack + Defence + Shooting (CCA Level 1&2)
Mon 23 Feb 6.30pm online FREE - Player Centred Coaching + Planning (CCA Level 1)
Tue 24 Feb 6.30pm online FREE - Selecting run by Netball South, open to all (CCA Level 1)
Sun 1 Mar 9am in person at Ākau Tangi $5 - Tournament Planning + Mental Skills + Through Court + Shooting (CCA Level 1&2)
Mon 2 Mar 6.30pm online FREE - Developing Physical Capacity + Mental Skills (CCA Level 2)
Tue 3 Mar 6pm in person at Taita $5* - Selecting + Season & Session Planning (CCA Level 1&2)
Tue 3 Mar 6.30pm online FREE - Planning run by Netball South, open to all (CCA Level 1)
Tue 3 Mar 7pm in person at NZCIS Upper Hutt $30pp or $25pp for parent/athlete combo - Under Pressure: How to Thrive in a Hyper-Competitive Youth Sport World keynote presentation from Dr Craig Harrison
Sat 7 Mar 3pm in person in Napier $20 - Game Analysis with Leigh Gibbs & Lee-Anne Taylor coinciding with Pulse v Central Men's game (ticket included) (CCA Level 2)
Mon 9 Mar 6.30pm in person at Ākau Tangi $5 - Game Analysis + Selecting (CCA Level 1&2)
Mon 9 Mar 6.30pm online FREE - Player Centred Coaching (CCA Level 1)
Tue 10 Mar 6.30pm online FREE - Team Culture run by Netball South, open to all (CCA Level 1)
Mon 16 Mar 6.30pm in person $5 - Skill Analysis + Developing Physical Capacity (CCA Level 1&2). Register here
Mon 16 Mar 6.30pm online FREE - Building Effective Relationships (CCA Level 1). Register here
Tue 17 Mar 6.30pm online FREE - Player Centred Coaching run by Netball South, open to all (CCA Level 1). Register here
Mon 23 Mar 6.30pm online FREE - Developing Physical Capacity (CCA Level 2).
Wed 25 Mar 6.30–8pm in person at Ākau Tangi FREE - De-escalation techniques and tricks for Sports Officials with Robert Lubbe
Thu 26 Mar 6.30-8pm in person at Te Rauparaha Arena FREE - De-escalating Sideline situations - Tips & tricks for those working in the sports sector
Mon 30 Mar 6-8.30pm in person at Taita $5* - Building Effective Relationships + Team Culture (CCA Level 1)
Mon 30 Mar 6.30pm-8.30pm online FREE - Preparing for Tournaments aimed at rep coaches (CCA Level 2)
Sun 12 Apr 10am-2.30pm in person at Taita $5* - Centre Pass + Through Court (CCA Level 2). Rescheduled to 7 May, Circle Work moved to 29 April
Tue 14 Apr 6.30pm-8pm in person at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua FREE - Coach Development Series - Developing Mental Skills in Young Athletes
Facilitated by Taylor Noble, New Zealand trained registered sport and performance psychologist, these two workshops are for at Youth coaches who are looking to practically develop the mental skills of their athletes. Click here to register
Mon 20 Apr 6.30pm-8.30pm online FREE - Team Culture (CCA Level 1)
Tue 21 Apr 7pm-8.30pm online FREE - For Coach Developers: Strengthening Your Hauora. Register here
Mon 27 Apr 6.30pm-8.30pm online FREE - Mental Skills (CCA Level 2)
Wed 29 Apr 6-8.30pm in person at Taita $5* - Player Centred Coaching (CCA Level 1) + Circle Work (CCA Level 2).
Tue 5 May 7pm-8.30pm online FREE - For Coach Developers: Change Management. Register here
Thu 14 May 6pm-8pm in person FREE at Taita - Fundamental Skill Set Development with Liana Leota. Register here
Mon 18 May 6.30pm-8pm in person at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua FREE - Coach Development Series: Developing Mental Skills in Young Athletes
Facilitated by Taylor Noble, New Zealand trained registered sport and performance psychologist, these two workshops are for at Youth coaches who are looking to practically develop the mental skills of their athletes.
Tue 19 May 7pm-8.30pm online FREE - For Coach Developers: Developing Leaders panel discussion with Karin Burger & Sulu Fitzpatrick. Register here
Tue 2 Jun 7pm-8.30pm online FREE - For Coach Developers: Real Talk. Register here
Fri 12 Jun 7pm-8.30pm online FREE - Decision Making: A Matter of Life or Death with Dr Michael Lauren
Introduces the OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) as a military framework for understanding decision-making, emphasising that effective coaching involves creating environments where players can think, adapt, and respond to changing situations. Dr Lauren will encourage coaches to reflect on their own practices and environments, questioning whether they are truly developing decision-makers or simply directing behaviour. Register here
Mon 15 Jun 7pm-8.30pm online FREE - NetballSmart Tournament Preparation
Sammy Winders WaiBOP’s NetballSmart Development Officer and former Silver Fern shares important information and considerations for coaches and umpires to use in their preparations for U18 National Champs. Register here
Mon 18 Jun 6pm-8pm in person at Taita FREE - Game Play (Centre Pass & Through Court)
Workshops for coaches in the year 5 to 8 space in 2026. It doesn't matter if you are new to coaching, returning for year two or a seasoned pro - come along and gain some insights/ share your learnings and support the development of our community coaches. Supported by Liana Leota from Netball Central Zone - the current Assistant Coach for the Central Pulse. Register here
Mon 22 Jun 7pm-8.30pm online FREE - From Footage to Feedback: leveraging Sportway at U18 National Champs
Sportway’s Steve Jenness, will provide an overview of how Sportway technology can support coaches, players, and umpires. The workshop will also explore practical ways to effectively utilise this technology within the context of the U18 National Championships. NB: technology not yet available in Wellington.
Mon 6 Jul 7pm-8.30om online FREE - Rising to the Challenge - resilience at U18 Nationals
Fay Meiklejohn, World Netball’s Rules Advisory Panel Chair and Netball New Zealand’s High-Performance Umpire will share insights from her officiating career and secondary school leadership experience, highlighting key lessons in building and sustaining resilience.
Mon 6 Jul 6.30pm-8pm online FREE - Team Manager Tournament Preparation Workshop
This workshop is a great opportunity for both new and experienced Team Managers to gain practical knowledge, learn from an experienced manager, and build confidence in the role. Full of practical tips that can apply to rep tournaments, AIMS Games & LNISS Tournament.
Tue 28 Jul 12pm-1pm online FREE - Mana Taiohi Introduction Workshop
Join Maarie, an experienced facilitator in youth development, for a one-hour introductory workshop exploring Mana Taiohi – Aotearoa’s youth development framework. This session will introduce the principles and values that underpin effective practice with rangatahi - helping you to engage effectively with young people whether you work in sport, recreation, education, community services, or youth development. With Mana Taiohi becoming more widespread, understanding the framework allows you to be on the same page as others working with youth. This workshop offers an opportunity to strengthen your understanding of positive youth development and explore how Mana Taiohi can be applied within your own setting. All those working with young people are welcome to attend. Register here
Wed 5 Aug 6.30pm-8.30pm at Kuranui College Student Centre, Greytown - South Waiararapa Coach Evening
This workshop looks at modern coaching, using constraint and game-based approaches for youth - applicable to any sport and any level of participant. Register here
Mon 17 Aug rescheduled to 20 Aug 6.30pm-8pm online FREE - Team Manager Workshop
Great opportunity for both new and experienced Team Managers to gain practical knowledge, learn from an experienced manager, and build confidence in the role. Full of practical tips that can apply to rep tournaments across sport codes as well as, AIMS Games & LNISS Tournament. Facilitated by Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse Team & Operations Manager Jill Clapcott.
FREE futureFERNS workshops for coaches of Year 1-8 players
Each Satellite arranges FREE workshops located conveniently for their associated member coaches to attend. By attending, coaches gain access to resources which include pre-planned training sessions along with warm-up, cool-down and other information specific to their appropriate junior modified game. In addition those attending receive guidance on how to interpret the resource, deliver a quality session and tips for instructing their particular age group. Whether new to netball, returning after some time away from the sport, coaxed from the sideline to help coach or seeking a refresher before the season starts - it's highly recommended to attend so as to boost your confidence and be reassured you're well-supported in your coaching role.
Motu Kairangi
Year 1-4 - Thursday 12 February 2026 from 5.30pm to 7pm (cancelled - low interest)
Held at Evans Bay Intermediate School Library
Enquire/register via email to mkjuniornetball@gmail.com
Year 5-8 - Tuesday 28 April 2026 from 6pm to 8pm
Held at Hataitai Netball Pavilion, 43 Ruahine Street.
Register here Enquires via email to mkseniornetball@gmail.com
Year 1-4 - Thursday 15 October 2026 from 5.30pm to 7pm
Held at Evans Bay Intermediate School Library
Enquire/register via email to mkjuniornetball@gmail.com
Northern Suburbs
Year 5-8 - Tuesday 21 April 2026 6pm to 8pm
Held at Ngaio School Hall
Year 1-4 - Thursday 30 April 2026 6.15pm to 8.15pm
Held at Crofton Downs Primary School Hall
Enquire/register via email to: year1and2@nsnetball.co.nz or year3and4@nsnetball.co.nz
Wellington West
Year 5&6 - Wednesday 25 March 2026 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Year 1-4 - Monday 30 March 2026 6.30pm to 8pm
Year 7&8 - Wednesday 1 April 2026 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Held at St Thomas More Church Hall, Wilton
Enquire/register via email to maria.nunns@gmail.com
FREE online learning via Sport Tutor at your own pace
Netball New Zealand have also arranged FREE self-guided modules anyone can complete at your own pace.
These are offered online via a portal called Sport Tutor. Sign-up is FREE.
Access Sport Tutor portal here.
Access Sport Tutor - How To Guide here
Sport Tutor online learning is designed for anyone involved in netball including coaches, umpires, managers, players, parents and volunteers and is a great access point for free online workshops and resources in support of self-driven extension and education.
Sport NZ/Ihi Aotearoa topics:
In addition to Netball New Zealand content users may also access a library of additional online learning once registered. Other sporting organisations using the same platform include Sport NZ/Ihi Aotearoa, Touch NZ, NZ Rugby League and Special Olympics with more getting involved over time.
Webinars
Balance Is Better Webinar Series supported by Sport New Zealand
Upcoming topics
Topics feature below once known - click linked webinar title to be taken to registration link
View past webinars
If you have a time on your hands and seek some online learning or perhaps couldn't attend past webinars, listen to renowned experts sharing their thoughts in a series of replay webinars discussing elements that create a great sporting environment for young people. Whether a coach, administrator or parent, you’ll be able to take some useful tips and tricks.
To explore more, head to the Sport NZ Balance is Better site via this link
Sport New Zealand/Ihi Aotearoa - Flow On Effect Series
Access the Going with the Flow resource designed for young people, educators and active recreation providers
Off the back of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, Sport NZ has received funding from the Government’s leverage and legacy programme to ensure the event has a lasting impact for our communities and to kick start conversations in many areas related to female health and wellbeing.
We’re aiming to increase education and awareness about female health and menstruation in physical activity, while working to address period poverty.
The Flow on Effect is a Sport NZ initiative about:
Whether you’re a young person or an adult supporting a young person, check out the resources and stories here
Anna Peterson talking menstruation and being active (2.23 duration)
Sophie Watson (EONZ) on how to be a menstrual ally (2.43 duration)
Michele Wilson on how traditional Māori views of ikura are relevant today (1.55 duration)
Fern Taiapa on breaking down the stigma around menstruation (2.16 duration)
Clare Morgan on Sustainability: understanding what is good for body and planet (3.23 duration)
CONTACT
Email
info@netballwellington.co.nz
Phone
04 387 6002
Office Address
Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
First Floor, 72 Kemp Street
Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022
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