The online home of netball new zealand netball new zealand. Whats new in the rules of netball frequently asked questions ive noticed that the rules of netball refer to stepping as footwork. One of the most unpopular rule changes in the transtasman league has been dropped for the new nz competition. For orders of more than 20 books, call netball nsw on 02 9951 5000. Rules of netball book 2020 edition sydney netball shop. The waikato bay of plenty magic are a new zealand netball team based in waikato that currently compete in the anz premiership. Whilst we have always had rules at titahi bay school, every classroom had a.
Sports call for grassroots action to change youth sport. Amendments to rules of netball 2016 edition rule 2. Netball rules allow a three minute break inbetween each. Games are played on a rectangular court divided into thirds, with a raised goal at each short end.
Give consent that we may collect and use your data. Gilbert netball is the official and exclusive ball supplier to inf 4 5 1. Inf members only may apply for a licence to reprint. Dunedin netball centre is working to upskill the level of umpiring to improve the experience of netball for those playing, spectating, officiating and administrating. News from netball new zealand in a repeat final of last years agegroup tournament, wellington met auckland but turned the table on their fellow northerners to net a 4431 win for the netball nz u19 title in invercargill today. The cadbury netball series has been announced as a finalist for best sports event 2019 in the annual new zealand events association nzea new zealand event awards. Amendments to rules of netball 2016 edition rule 7. We remind parents that the new zealand transport agency and the new zealand.
Dont let other people change your view of the rules after todays session. No more than 7 players from a team may be on court at a time, and at least 5 players must be on court for play to commence with at least one of the players being c. A netball team consists of 7 players in different positions. The referee also blows the whistle each time a player scores a goal. The coloured arrows indicate the direction of play for each team. Although there are many more for the novice this is more than enough to start playing this fantastic game. Subscribe now order your copy of netball play with rules. The umpire uses the appropriate terminology to describe the infringement. The rules of netball that apply at any venue operated by netball central are those of the netball victoria unless a rule of netball central provides otherwise. At the core of it, netball is a game not unlike basketball that focuses on teamwork, passing and shooting. They made amendments to the 2018 version of the rules which took effect from 1 january 2020. Netball is a sevenaside game, based on running, throwing, jumping and catching. Netball is a ball sport for two teams of seven players. In 1970 the sport became known as netball in new zealand.
Anz futureferns is netball new zealands official junior netball programme for years 1 to 8 children. To order netball rules book, please fill in form and indicate amount of books. This is the new revised edition of the official netball rules issued by netball australia. Covering all the regulatory laws and rulings taken from the official codified rules of the international federation of netball associations ladies can speed up your game and master all seven netball playing positions.
The netball waikato bay of plenty and splice construction magic. Introduction netball is an exciting, fast and skilful game of fair contest. In those cases where there is a conflict between netball victoria rules and netball central, netball central rules will override the netball victoria general rules. The official rules of netball were updated by the international netball federation in august 2015, with the new rules to be in place in all netball australia associated competitions and. There were lots of changes to the rules of netball this year. Kids birthday parties are also available to celebrate with a magic courtside experience with friends and family. Nelson to host super club netball competition for three.
Netball new zealand nnz has revamped junior netball after considering the findings from the. You cannot snatch or hit the ball out of a players hands. The areas of the court that netball players can access, depending on their positions, are illustrated here. Indoor netball official rule book adopted october 2009. Regulations of netball new zealand incorporated october 2012 1. I give netball rules permission to collect and use my data submitted in this form. There are only 7 players on court from each team at all times unless a player has been sent off by the referee. The international rules advisory panel met in 2019 to discuss the rule book. Pupils can be in charge of an area of the court and only concentrate on two rules until they are confident enough to umpire the whole court.
This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. Ninh explains the rules of netball, the most popular female only sport played worldwide. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to netball rules and regulations first. Variations in some rules may be made locally for players of different levels or to meet other conditions refer. I am currently going through the rule book with my team to improve their understanding but had some queries from a player that has played at quite a high level in australia. Today you will learn the rules and techniques to feel competent umpiring games of netball. At inf congress 2015 new rules were approved for implementation in international matches from january 1 2016. Dec 09, 2015 the official rules of netball were updated by the international netball federation in august 2015, with the new rules to be in place in all netball australia associated competitions and events. These cards can be given to nondoers or if you are teaching the rules to pupils and want them to have some umpiring experience. The more you play the more you learn and the better you will become.
Playing the ball netball general answers sportplan. To have this level of competition available to us for the next three years is just phenomenal, she said. The netball handbook is the most comprehensive, contemporary resource available to aid in that endeavour. From the early 1990s toplevel netball was played on indoor courts. Its not possible to include all the rules of the game in this section. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to netball rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Inf publishes the rules of netball in several different languages. The rules of netball 2020 edition is the new official rules of the game. Splice construction magic defeat ascot park hotel southern steel 5448 in dunedin.
If you would like to purchase a rules of netball book these are available from the national netball associations that are affiliated to inf or from the inf at the inf shop. The rules of netball are set out in the international rules of netball book available from sports distributors click here to purchase a hard copy. Action indoor netball rule book university of auckland. Here are some of the basic rules of netball to get you acquainted with the sport. It is a game in which two teams of seven players each strive to keep or gain possession of the ball.
New zealand netball team winning the commonwealth games gold, 2010. The rules of netball international netball federation. Once a term the scholastic book club send out brochures of books available for. In july 2017, there were some small changes made based on feedback from member countries to provide further clarity around aspects of the rules.
The rules book will be available soon in the following languages. The official game day packages and netball camps of netball waikato bay of plenty and splice construction magic. It is the responsibility of umpires to apply the rules of the game with impartiality, fairness and. Inf rules of netball 2018 edition netball north harbour.
All rules have been made with the knowledge and acceptance of the new zealand indoor sports incorporated our governing body and must be. As an umpire you have the best seat in the house at every game. The international netball federation introduced a new edition of the rules of netball in august 2015, which applies to international matches, and all affiliated competitions and events in australia. Apr 10, 2015 ninh explains the rules of netball, the most popular female only sport played worldwide. Rules of netball book for players, coaches and umpires. Some people might search for netball rules for kids, new zealand, australia or indoor. The player taking the throw in must have at least one foot within 15cm 6 inches of the line.
Whats new in the rules of netball frequently asked questions ive read that the we have up until the 30 september 2016 to implement the new rules, and it is only international. Netball to become a quicker, quieter game with new rules. The objective of the game is for teams to score goals, by passing a ball and shooting it into the opposite teams goal ring. Its a great way for players and coaches to increase their rule knowledge.
New zealand indoor netball national club championships rule 1 the team 11 a game of indoor netball is played between two teams consisting of a maximum of twelve players and a minimum of five players, one of whom shall be team captain. The rules of netball netball is a fastpaced sport that can appear complicated to a complete beginner, but once youve got to grip with the rules, the game will become easy to follow. Two attack players two defence players two linkcentre players. Heres an overview of the rules of netball to help you understand the game better. Netball nz is one of five sports which has joined sport nz in efforts to improve youth sport calling on parents, coaches and. The rules of netball 2018 edition is the new official rules of the game. Team, players and objective netball is a ball sport usually played by women comprising of two teams of seven players each. You should also make sure that you obtain and read a rule book so you can further develop your understanding of the rules. New rules for netball the international netball federation has updated some the official rules of netball.
Simplifying ifna official rules and regulations of netball. Rules of netball the following is an overview of the rules of the game of netball as outlined in the official netball rules, published by the international federation of netball associations ifna. The rule book provides an option in relation to variations to some of. Click here to watch netball australia videos regarding the rules. This new netball rule should speed up the game for everyone. This guide has all the match tactics and scoring strategies for players and beginners. You must stand beside the player until the ball has left the players hands.
It was played on outdoor asphalt courts, and was becoming faster and more physical. This complete guide begins by covering essential netball skills such as body control and movement, ball handling, shooting, attacking, and defending before presenting the everevolving tactical concepts of the game. Netball is set to become a quicker, quieter and more attacking game next year under new rules after the international netball federation announced changes. The franchise was formed in 1999 during the cocacola cup later the national bank cup as an amalgamation of two teams from the inaugural season, the waikato wildcats and the bay of plenty magic. A 4022 in the ladies a grand final at the mangereotahuhu netball centre courts at david lange park on august 15.
Goals are scored by throwing a ball through an elevated hoop. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. The rules remain at all times the property of the international netball federation and copies of the rules downloaded here are strictly not for sale or reprint. Anz futureferns 6 v 6 rules 1 introduction netball is an exciting, fast and skilful game of fair contest. Netball is new zealands leading womens sport, played by women and girls of all ages and increasingly by men and boys. They are also available from reception and umpiring courses through out the year. These updates will take effect for all matches played in australia, and all international games, on january 1 2016. The match official signals whistles the start and finish of each quarter. From the 1980s the national netball association worked to promote the game in new zealand and, later, around the pacific.
Netball new zealand annual report 2016 by netball nz issuu. The rule changes aim to meet the changing needs of the game, and to reflect the modern, forwardlooking sport of netball. For orders of over 20 books, call netball nsw on 02 9951 5000. Netball regulation play lasts for a total of 60 minutes, as a rule. While netball developed first as a game predominantly played by women and girls, it is now played by boys and girls, women and men.