Netball Wellington Centre

Sessions open to coaches, managers and umpires of any age, experience or sport code near & far to help guide you on your coach journey and gain fresh ideas.

A variety of guest facilitators - fantastic opportunities to learn and connect with others.
Prior experience not necessary.
Pick and choose topics of interest as suits your learning needs.

Formal (accredited) and informal (interest-focused) learning opportunities on offer.

NNZ Coaching Framework CCA1&2 themes/names may alter slightly to aid promotion.
If progressing towards Community Coach Award level 1 (CCA1) or level 2 (CCA2) you will be credited with the appropriate module once attended & necessary online components complete.

If you have any requests or ideas for topics of interest or wish to be informed once workshop dates are set, please email ndo@netballwellington.co.nz.

Your input is most welcome so we can tailor to suit your needs!

Netball Wellington Centre opportunities

To begin 2025, we encourage our members to support the coach development opportunities offered by Netball Central Zone (list below) and in addition we will offer three Saturday sessions at Hataitai Netball Pavilion to assist those keen to complete their CCA 1 and CCA 2 in the first half of this year.

Sat 29 March 9.00am in-person - Attack & Defence (CCA Level 1)

Sat 5 April 9.00am in-person - Centre Pass, Circle Work & Through Court (CCA Level 2)

Sat 12 April 9.00am in-person - Skill Analysis & Shooting (CCA Level 2)

All FREE to attend and held at Hataitai Netball Pavilion, 43 Ruahine Street, Hataitai.

Sign-up at www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/341726

Netball Wellington Centre Coach Cohort

Our Coach Cohort was an exciting initiative trialled in 2022 with resounding success. The concept is to help keen coaches complete their Netball New Zealand CCA1 and CCA2 accreditation in a condensed period of time. Coaches taking part gain the opportunity to power through 16 compulsory topics in a short concentrated time within an environment that embraces theory, practical and insightful discussion. While broadening powerful connections with like-minded coach peers attendees learnt from each other. Essentially 32 hours of volunteer upskilling is halved to roughly 16 hours to achieve two nationally recognised awards. We have run three intakes to date - Oct-Dec 2022 primarly focused on premier grade coaches, May-Jul 2023 focusing on prem reserve coaches and Feb-Apr 2024 focusing on college. The rapid-fire schedule contributed to an increased number of workshops offered compared to previous years with better qualified and more confident coaches forming greater connectivity. The blueprint has been successfully adopted by other centres throughout our zone leading to greater growth for all - players included!

Due to the number of learning opportunities already on offer in the Wellington region to start the 2025 season and limited internal resource, we hope to offer a 2025 Coaching Cohort at the end of this season (term 3/4). Dates/times to be scheduled.

Cohort size is restricted to foster quality delivery and participant interaction.
If interested in taking part, we invite you to email ndo@netballwellington.co.nz.

Netball Central Zone series

Creating a Quality Tournament Experience Panel Discussion including unique guest coach, player & umpire perspective
Tue 5 August 6.30pm to 8.30pm
online
To provide coaches and umpires with ideas and information to assist them with making their Secondary School programme (attending Winter Sports week tournaments) a quality experience for all. Aimed especially at those heading to Lower North Island Secondary Schools tournament as well as AIMS Games. Attendees are invited to submit their questions in advance to ensure all you need to know gets covered on the night. FREE to attend. Sign up link to follow. FREE to attend. Register here

Past events

Mon 10 February 6.30pm virtual - Selecting/Team Formation (CCA Level 1)
Explore the role of selectors, selection process and criteria, and necessary communication/promotion in preparation for trials.

Mon 3 March 6.30pm virtual - Building Effective Relationships (CCA Level 1)
Take a deeper look at how we develop effective relationships & communication that gets the best out of our players and parents.

Mon 10 March 6.30pm virtual - Developing Skilled Players who Love the Game (Player Centred Coaching - CCA Level 1)
Learn how to deliver a quality participant experience and the impact coaches can have on player motivation, confidence & competence to play sport for life.

Mon 24 March 6.30pm virtual - Prepare your athletes for the season (Developing Physical Capacity - CCA Level 2)
With a NetballSmart focus, gain an understanding of smart preparation, warm up & cool down, movement, training, injury management and prevention.

Mon 31 March 6.30pm virtual - Season & Session Planning (CCA Level 1)
How to plan for a good season & individual training sessions. Talk through the many elements you need to consider when creating your own season overview & realistic time management involved.

Mon 7 April 6.30pm virtual - Tournament Planning for Coaches (CCA Level 2)
Details considerations for coaches at single and multi day tournaments including player loading, injury management, rules, game management, risk management and managing communication.

Tue 8 April 6.30pm virtual - Tournament Preparation for Managers
Highlights exactly what's entailed for players & parents at single day and multi day tournaments including budgeting, wellbeing, nutrition, managing communication and equipment requirements.

Mon 14 April 6.30pm virtual - Introduction to Mental Skills (CCA Level 2)
Focus on developing four basic mental skills aimed at facilitating improved self-confidence and performance.

Mon 21 April (rescheduled from Mon 17 March) 6.30pm virtual - Team Culture (CCA Level 1)
Explore what kind of vibe you want to create in your team & how to successfully go about embedding it.

Sat 10 May afternoon in-person - Introduction to Game Analysis (CCA Level 2)
Hosted at Fly Palmy Arena in Palmerston North. Fee $30 TBC (includes ticket to 4pm Pulse game).

Sat 5 July 3pm in-person - Introduction to Game Analysis (CCA Level 2)
Hosted at TSB Arena in Wellington. $30 (includes ticket to 4pm Pulse game). Date shift from 8 June.
Learn how to collate, summarise and reflect on information about tactical elements of a game to strengthen your team's overall performance.
Register at www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/351674. Limited spaces - get in quick!

All offerings above kindly organised by Netball Central Zone.
CCA Level 1 or 2 accredited sessions indicated above.
All FREE to attend except game analysis topic
Register at www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/306543

Nuku Ora opportunities

Rise & Thrive Coaching Connect - Manawatū

2025 Rise & Thrive Women’s Coaching Summit – a full-day event designed to inspire, connect, and elevate women in coaching, and all those championing inclusive, effective coaching across all levels and athletes.

Run by Women in Sport Aotearoa and proudly supported by John and Ange Turkington and Sport Manawatū, this summit will bring together coaches, experts, and athletes from across Aotearoa to share powerful kōrero, practical insights, and real stories. Together, we’ll explore what it takes to create positive, high-performing environments for all in sport. More speakers and sessions to be announced soon!

💬 The day will be interactive and energising – with a mix of keynote speakers, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and workshops that invite participation, reflection, and action.

🕔 Sessions finish at 5:00pm, followed by informal networking, nibbles, and a cash bar through to 6:30pm.

Whether you're just starting your coaching journey or bringing years of experience, this summit is for you.

Tickets include lunch, afternoon tea, and nibbles – with a cash bar available during evening networking.

📅 Sunday 14 September - 9:30am - 6:30pm
📍 Awapuni Racecourse, Palmerston North
🎟️ Tickets - $45 available now via this link!

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.

Satellite in-person workshop dates

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 Tutor topics - accessible for all

NetballSmart
Gain insight into physical requirements for netball. Covers principles of Smart Preparation, Smart Warm-up, SmartMovement, Smart Training, and Smart Injury Management and how to put these into practice with your team/players.
Keeping our Game Safe
Helps coaches understand Netball NZ expectations outlined in the Netball NZ Constitution and Regulations.
Learning to Umpire
Replaces the Netball NZ Centre Theory test. Must be completed as first step towards the Centre Umpire Award. Helps understand some of the rules of netball as well as some practical techniques to enhance your umpiring.
Understanding 6v6 Netball
For anyone umpiring, coaching or participating in 6 v 6 Netball. Covers rules and philosophy of this game.
Weekly Support Guide
Provides tips and templates for coaches to help you through each week of the season.
Community Coach Level 1 - Modules
Access online content to supplement attendance at Attack, Defence, Building Effective Relationships, Player Centred Coaching, and Selecting CCA1 modules.
Community Coach Level 2 - Modules
Access online content to supplement attendance at Mental Skills, Centre Pass, Through Court, Game Analysis, and Circle Work CCA2 modules.
netGO Rules Introducation
Brief review and overview of the rules of netball, covering playing the ball, held ball, short pass, out of court, throw in, footwork, offside, obstruction and contact.

Sport NZ/Ihi Aotearoa topics:

Getting started in coaching
Are you a ‘new’ coach? Coaching is a positive and fun way to give back to sport and/or the community. However, coaching becomes even more fun, for the coach and the participants, when the coach keeps learning about coaching. The purpose of the module is to give you some general information about how to coach young or beginner participants. Some of the information will be new to you, some of it you may know from your own experiences in sport, or perhaps as a parent or a teacher. But whatever your background, we hope the information here will increase your confidence to coach, and inspire you to learn more about how you can help the children (or beginner adults) you coach have a fun and quality experience. Enjoy the activities in the module and happy coaching!
Coaching Safety Net
Create an enjoyable safe sporting environment for participants and coaches. The purpose of the Coaching Safety Net Module is to give you some ideas about how to create a safe sporting environment. For beginner participants (children or adults), fun is a key reason they get involved in and stay in sport. But for sport to be fun, it needs to be safe (for the participants and the coach). Some of the information in the module is common sense, and some may be new to you. Either way, we hope this module helps you to make sport safe and fun for the participants and yourself.
Child safeguarding bite-sized learning series
How can you play your part to create a safe, positive environment for young people taking part in active recreation and sport? This series of bite-sized learning is aimed at anyone working with or supporting children and will help you understand topics such as motivations of children, building trusted relationships and understanding the different needs for ages and stages of development.
Inclusion: A Response to Discrimination
Aims to help you understand what an inclusive, supportive and safe environment looks like and the impact of your actions on people. You will explore ways that you can support others who may face discrimination in the sector.
Sport Safe
For all paid and volunteer workers in the sport and recreation sector. Takes approximately 20-40 minutes to complete depending on your prior knowledge and experience.After completing this course you will be able to: identify who is responsible for what when it comes to health and safety, identify what your rights are as a paid or volunteer worker, describe some of the systems and processes that are used to keep everyone safe and having fun, identify and manage hazards

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.

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:

reducing barriers and stigma around menstruation
providing information for adults supporting young people to be physically active
empowering rangatahi to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing while staying active.

Whether you’re a young person or an adult supporting a young person, check out the resources and stories here