Inner Western Suburbs Netball Association
NETTA Netball Parents Handbook
Wet Weather : A decision on calling off MORNING games due to inclement weather
is made at 7.30am on the day of play.
An Association official will phone each Club Secretary who in turn will advise their
Coaches/teams.
Aim of Netta Netball
IWSNA Netta Netball program is made up of divisions for 8 year and 9 years players.
The rules of the program are in line with the Netta (Modified) Rules as determined by
All Australia Netball. This allows players to learn to play the game without the pressure
of results and umpired under modified rules to allow the game to flow and players
develop.
Rules of Netta Netball
All Coaches and Parents are encouraged to teach players the standard netball
rules. This will help players to develop and avoid confusion as they get older and
suddenly there are new rules. The Below rules should be used by umpires only to allow
the games to flow and the players to enjoy the game.
Ball
Instead of using a full sized (size 5) ball, a smaller one (size 4) is used.
This helps develop throwing and catching skills.
Time to pass the ball
Up to six seconds is allowed between catching a pass and throwing the
ball to a team mate. This gives extra time to decide who to throw to and
allows for concentration on correct passing technique.
Stepping
A little shuffling of the feet to regain balance after catching a pass is
allowed, however an attempt at correct footwork must be made.
Defending
Opponents are not allowed to defend when an attempt at goal is being
made. This makes it easier to practise the correct technique for goal
shooting. Strict "one on one" defence.
Obstruction
Opposition players have to be 1.2 metres (4 feet) away from the player
with the ball when they are defending a pass. This gives players a clear
view of where they want to throw the ball.
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Obstruction / Contact
The players do not have to stand out of play. The umpire puts the player
at the correct distance, provides a brief explanation and play continues.
Inner Western Suburbs Netta Netball Rules
8 Years
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8 ft high goal rings
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Umpired by one umpire, who may be the coach. Each team provides the
umpire for one half of the game. The umpire is permitted onto the court to help
direct play for both teams.
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Each team is provided with a score sheet and the players’ position must be
recorded for each game. No goals are recorded on the score sheet.
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We encourage full rotation of players for the 8 years however try to keep some
consistency within each game to avoid the players getting confused
9 Years
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10 ft high goal rings
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Umpired by 2 umpires (one from each team). These umpires to be supplied by
clubs and cannot be the coach. Umpires must sign on at window and be at the
court in time to check nails etc before start of play. This is an ideal training
ground for clubs to coach young umpires.
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Each 9’s game will be provided with one score sheet and goals MUST be
recorded on the score sheet however, no competition points are allocated to
the game.
Score Cards - A member of each team each team is required to sight the photo cards
of the other team and tick against their name. This can be a parent or coach. Goals are
noted for each team to aid in grading.
Important Note: Seven year olds may participate in an 8 year old Modified team if they
have either had at least one year in the Mini Magpie Program or participated in a
recognised junior sport and be able to provide documentary evidence to the association
with their
Code of Conduct
Players, parents, family friends and spectators are required to observe the code of
conduct to be respectful and not abuse or complain about players, coaches or umpires.
Acts of violence or abuse are not tolerated and will be reported to the authorities.
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Discrimination of any form whether it be culture, sex, race, age or religion is not
acceptable and is to be reported to authorities. The intention of the code is to convey
sport in a safe communal environment where we show respect for one another.
Below is a brief outline adopted from the Netball NSW policies. Full details of the below
policies can be found the Netball NSW website.
http://netballnsw.com/extra.asp?id=1224&OrgID=2
Parents / Spectators:
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Remember children are involved in organised sport for their enjoyment not yours.
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Encourage your child to always play by the rules
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Applaud good performance and efforts from each team
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Congratulate all participants upon their performance regardless of the game's
result. Children learn from your example.
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Turn defeat into victory by helping your child work towards skill improvement and
good sportsmanship.
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Never ridicule or yell at your child or other players for making a mistake or losing a
game.
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Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, harassing
players, coaches, umpires or officials and accepting the umpires/official’s
decisions.
Players:
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Play by the rules. Never argue with an umpire/official.
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Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players,
deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted
behaviours in any sport.
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Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or
the opposition.
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Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take
unfair advantage of another competitor.
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Do not interfere with the progress and/or conduct of the game.
WHAT CHILDERN REALLY WANT FROM SPORT
(referenced from Department of Sport and Recreation website)
Sport provides many valuable learning
experiences, but for most children
enjoyment is the most important
outcome. If they don’t have fun, they will
not want to play.
Ask Children and you’ll discover the
scoreboard, trophies and winning are not
really that important. While they may not
remember the score from a game played
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2 weeks ago – they will recall a funny incident or who they played with after the match.
In fact, one of the most satisfying things about sport for children comes from being with
their friends and being part of a team.
All adults involved in children’s sport – parents, spectators, coaches and officials – can
help children get maximum enjoyment from sport by focussing on what they like most
about the game. Emphasise the importance of effort and having fun rather, than the
score
Top Tips
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Talk about trying hard and having fun, not just winning
Never criticise or ridicule children
Don’t pressure children – it’s their game not yours
Discuss with children what they enjoy about the game
Sponsorship/Wests Ashfield:
The Association has received community sponsorship from the Wests Ashfield
Leagues Club. This is a significant and integral support for the benefit of our
Association as a whole.
As a sign of our appreciation and the continuation of this mutually beneficial
relationship we ask that one parent or guardian of each player to become a member of
the Wests Ashfield Leagues Club and frequent either Wests Ashfield Leagues Club or
Wests Sports Club.
Wests Ashfield
115 Liverpool Street
ASHFIELD NSW 2131
Ph: 8752 2000
Website: www.westsashfield.com.au
Wests Sports Club
114 Church Street
CROYDON NSW 2131
Ph: 9797 6888
Website: www.westssports.com.au
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