The objective of the game is for teams to score goals, by passing a ball and shooting it into the opposite teams goal ring. After catching the ball a player must throw within six 6 seconds. Netball wa, west coast fever and shooting stars acknowledge the traditional owners of country throughout western australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. Netball rules of 2020 edition contact inf secretariat albion wharf 19 albion street manchester m1 5ln england t. 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. Goal shooter gs, goal attack ga, wing attack wa, centre c. Team sports mixed netball rules as at sep 2014 all printed copies are uncontrolled issue 4. Official rule books can be purchased from your local state or territory. Wing attack, wing defence or centre centre positions. We also provide answers to the most asked questions in the netball faq guide.
Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent. Netball is one of the most popular womens sports in the world, with over 20 million players from school to adult leagues. At the core of it, netball is a game not unlike basketball that focuses on teamwork, passing and shooting. Name the name of the association is netball wa incorporated. Suncorp netsetgo is netball australias only junior entry netball program. Fingernails to be cut short or gloves may be worn 3. Wherever fast pitch only fp only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. Positioning next to the court when you umpire is vital.
Understanding the rules of netball do not let the myriad of rules pertaining to netball dissuade you from taking up the sport. Netball in canada continues to gain momentum every year. All rules are open to the interpretation of the referee and their decision is final. Copies of the rule book can be obtained from england netball. Wing defence, to look for interceptions and prevent the wa from feeding the circle. 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. Unless otherwise stated in these rules, normal netball rules apply as outlined by the netball australia.
Netsetgo provides a staged introduction to netball by focusing the development of fundamental motor skills and introducing children to the game of netball using. Female players are permitted to occupy any or all of these positions if desired. The netsetgo set session plans have been developed to provide a sequential 10session program for delivery within a netsetgo centre program. All rules per official netball australia rule book with clp amendments as detailed.
Please see the wanneroo district netball association website for rules on rotating positions for each age group above. Many schools, globally, include netball in their curriculum to teach important skills such as ball work, communication, and team work. In july 2017, there were some small changes made based on feedback from member countries to provide further clarity around aspects of the rules. Rules of netball this is a summary of the general rules of netball. Equal opportunity, fair play and respect for an opponents skill and safety.
Netta is a modified game of netball for 810 year olds. There are no skills in umpiring which are more important than any of the other skills. Official rules of netball section 1 organisation of the game 5 organisation of the game 1. A netball team consists of up to 12 players with 7 players allowed on court at any one time. In any cases not covered by these rules, normal netball rules and interpretations will apply. Jan 27, 2010 video guide for everything you need to know about the rules for a game of netball. Incorporated associations rules checklist from 1 july 2016, the following items must be addressed in all rules also known as the constitution of western australian incorporated associations. Basic rules of netball the following guidelines are only a snapshot of the rules of the game and should not be seen as a substitute for the official rule book. Mixed netball rules 2020 hockey rules location if during the game any males are injured which results in all games will be played on the east and west stadiums, upstairs in the nona lee sports building.
Social sports netball rules university of western australia. Although popular with women netball has also seen an increase of male players within the last 10 years. Tips for wa netball drills, videos and coaching plans. Walking netball is a modified version of netball designed for senior women and men netball, but at a walking pace. Please refer to the players handbook for game times. Games are played on a rectangular court divided into thirds, with a raised goal at each short end. Affiliated club means a registered financial club member of a member association. Click to download netball australias junior netball policy.
Mixed netball the following rules have been designed for unisa sport social competitions. Summary of indoor netball rules the ark indoor sports tais plays under the indoor netball australian rules with amendments for centre rules. There are four provincial netball associations operating in quebec, ontario, british columbia and alberta. Walking netball uses the regular netball court and seven playing positions. Rules and regulations, playing netball starting or restarting the game. Day to day interpretation of these bylaws shall be the responsibility of the most senior official present at the time. Monash university social evening netball competitions are played over four 8 minute quarters. All rules per official netball australia rule book. Each playing position has a specific area of the court in which to play.
Check the dropdown coaching menu to browse the available courses. If you would like to purchase a rules of netball book these are available from the national netball associations that are affiliated to. Basic rules of netball our lady of grace primary school. Tips for wa netball drills, videos and coaching plans sportplan. One fifty second timeout per team per half is allowed. Where possible the centre will attempt to inform teams of cha. Those are the core values that the rules of netball are based on. Wing position wd or wa players must play a minimum of four games to participate in finals.
Want to shoot like england goal shooter joanne harten. Modified rules for netsetgo summary as per rule 15 of the international netball federation rules of netball, variations to the rules may be made for matches that are not international play. Teachers and coaches should always consult the official netball rule book for accurate and detailed information. These updates will be in place for all matches played in australia, and all international. Region means an entity recognised by netball wa to administer the sport of netball in a particular region until 31 december 2018. Variations in some rules may be made locally for players of different levels or to meet other conditions refer section 15. There is a straight swap between the first and second quarter and the third and fourth quarters. Mixed netball competition rules and information in this competition, the emphasis is on enjoyment, social atmosphere and skill. A team may take the court with a minimum of 5 players. Not for profit clause the rules must include a provision in, or substantially in, the following terms. Penalty pass where the ball was when play was stopped and a player from the. Regulation this 2019 wa netball league competition regulation, or any other netball wa regulation as the context requires rules of netball the official rule book official rules of netball, revised 2018, subject to any variations approved by nwa from time to time. Social sport competition rules netball players the maximum number of players on a team is twelve 12 the minimum number of players on court without incurring a forfeit is five 5 the maximum number of male players on the court is three 3. Video guide for everything you need to know about the rules for a game of netball.
Each team can have a maximum of 3 males on court at any one time, with the following position restrictions. The full official netball rules can be purchased through. It is played on a standard netball court and the goal posts are 2. Winter games are held on saturday mornings and spring games are held on wednesday evenings. No jewellery to be worn wedding band only which must be adequately taped 2. C, wa, wd there is to be a minimum of four 4 females on the court at a time.
Netball tips for wa tips for wa youth netball drills, session plan, lesson plans and practices. Free pass to the opposing team where the ball was when play was stopped. All netball social sport competitors must adhere to the following rules. Special general meeting means a general meeting other than an annual general meeting. Fill in players can play a maximum of 4 games for any 1 team and must play in a. Unless otherwise stated in these rules, normal netball rules apply as outlined by the netball australia official rules of netball updated 2016.
We get asked a lot of questions about netball rules, both at our taster sessions and at our leagues. Action indoor netball rule book action indoor sports nz. Netball school teachers and coaches may find it easier to study the key elements in the pdf rules book. Scoring system o a match consists of the best of 3 games of 21 points. All rules are as per the official netball australia rule book with lords amendments as detailed in this document.
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. The following documents and links outline the rules and regulations under which netball is played within the perth netball association. Dec 12, 2017 the international netball federation has made some amendments to the 2016 edition of the rules of netball. Netball bylaws samson recreation centre amended october 2018 netball bylaws 1. To look for interceptions and prevent the wa from feeding the circle. There shall be seven playing positions which shall be. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Wa to feed the circle players giving them shooting opportunities. My netball rules of theory exam if you are looking to umpire at perth netball association, pna recommends you complete the online my netball rules of theory exam. Inf publishes the rules of netball in several different languages. The inf organised a series of high performance coaching clinics during netball world cup sydney 2015, run by some of the worlds top netball coaches, including yvonne willering, anita navin, maureen hall, jill mcintosh, julie hoornweg and sue hawkins. Simplified rules of badminton the laws of badminton and competition regulations linked here in the bwf statutes provide the detail on every aspect of the game of badminton.
Quick reference guide my netball rules of theory exam. New rules andor changes are bolded and italicized in each section. If a team has does not have the maximum number of players, they can. Register of members means the register of members referred to in rule 12.
The rules and playing positions of a modified suncorp netsetgo game are explained below. This is an overview of the roles, responsibilities and playing positions of the different netball positions netball netball playing positions extras youth extras netball drills, session plan, lesson plans and practices. Members and their families of the st christophers netball club are reminded of their expectation and commitment to uphold the clubs code of conduct outlined below, as well as. Goal attack ga wing attack wa centre c wing defence wd goal defence gd goal keeper gk. The rules of netball international netball federation. Netball is a ball sport for two teams of seven players. It provides children from 5 to 10 years with a positive introduction to netball, incorporating skill activities, minor games, music, dance and. There is no limit to how many female players are on the court. Netball rules of 2018 edition contact inf secretariat albion wharf 19 albion street manchester m1 5ln england t. C, wa or wd fingernails are to be cut short or taped gloves are acceptable fill in players can come up from lower grades but not go down. Only the team captain can approach the umpire at half time and speak on behalf of the team. If there is divergence in wording, the english text is authoritative.
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