2014 Calendar
Week 1 April 5
Week 2 April 12
Week 3 May 3
Week 4 May 10
Week 5 May 17
What happens if it is raining
A decision on calling off MORNING games
due to inclement weather is made at
7.30am on the day of play.
Week 6 May 24
Week 7 May 31
Week 8 June 14
An Association official will phone each
Club Secretary who in turn will advise their
Coaches/teams.
A note will also be put on the Inner
Western Suburbs Netball Facebook page.
If necessary, you can phone the following
number to receive a message as to
whether games will be played – (02) 8250
2025. The association pays for these calls
so please try your club first
Please contact your club
secretary if you have any
questions or problems
throughout the season
Week 9 June 21
Week 10 July 19
Week 11 July 26
Week 12 August 2
Week
We 13 August 13
Week
14 Augustheld
16 for all players
**Presentation
from the NetSetGo! Program.
Proudly sponsored by
Wests Ashfield
2014
INNER WEST
NETSETGO
MODIFIED 7-8
YEARS
(Incorporating Wests Sports Club, Croydon)
Details for Clubs, Coaches and
Parents regarding Netsetgo!
Mini Magpies
Coaches/Managers Responsibilities:1. Photo Sighting
The Coach/Manager is responsible to ensure
the sighting of the opposition team is
completed
Before the end of your game ensure that you
exchange photo cards with the opposing
team and tick only beside the players name
once you check the photo against the player.
INNER WEST MODIFIED RULES
Match Duration – 4 x 10 minute quarters
Goal Post –
If a player is not listed in the team they need
to be written on the score card. Please
ensure she is ticked.
2. Player rotation
8 Years (Small Rings)
8 Years
9 Years (High Rings)
Players must play all positions throughout
the season (sample player rotations can be
found under the NetSetGo tab on the
website)
Ball – Size 4
Time to pass the Ball – Up to 5 Seconds
Stepping – Shuffling on the spot to regain
balance allowed without moving down the
court.
Defending – Strict “one on one” defense.
Players may defend the shot at goal.
9 Years
Rotation is not compulsory however we
suggest that players are rotated within the
attack, centre court or defense areas to
ensure player development
Obstruction – A player must defend from a
distance no less than 1.2m (4 ft)
Scoring – Scores may be kept but no ladder
produced
These are the rules all umpires should
follow when umpiring a modified game.
All Coaches should teach players using
the Standard Netball Rules.
DO NOT ENCOURAGE PLAYERS TO
PLAY USING MODIFIED RULES
COACHING TIPs
Encourage your players however don’t
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
Top Tips
 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
Parents / Spectators:
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Players:
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Play by the rules.
umpire/official.
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and
sledging other players, deliberately distracting or
provoking an opponent are not acceptable or
permitted behaviors 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.
are anxious so are they.
to think for themselves so try not to
direct play too much.
Never argue with an
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run up and down the side line… if you
Remember you are also teaching them
Remember children are involved in organised
sport for their enjoyment not yours.
Encourage your child to always play by the
rules
Applaud good performance and efforts from
each team
Congratulate all participants upon their
performance regardless of the game's result.
Children learn from your example.
Turn defeat into victory by helping your child
work towards skill improvement and good
sportsmanship.
Never ridicule or yell at your child or other
players for making a mistake or losing a game.
Demonstrate appropriate social behavior by
not using foul language, harassing players,
coaches, umpires or officials and accepting the
umpires/official’s decisions.