Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players. We get asked a lot of questions about netball rules, both at our taster sessions and at our leagues. The rules are based on the core values of equal opportunity, fair play and respect for. It is an educational pathway based on courses, ongoing professional development and practical umpiring experience. For orders of over 20 books, call netball nsw on 02 9951 5000. Netball dresses and uniforms australia the netball shop. Buy books from the netball gems series online at booktopia, australias local bookstore. Netball victoria competitions rules and regulations. Wangaratta netball association is the major sporting activity for girls and women in wangarattta and has over 1200 registered players.
The international netball federation has made some amendments to the 2016 edition of the rules of netball. Apr 11, 2017 extracts from the book netball play with rules the discipline of playing and umpiring often do not last forever. At fdna and within netball victoria exists a great support network ready to. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 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. Celebrating 85 years, netball victoria is a nonforprofit organisation responsible for the management and development of the sport of netball across victoria. 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.
Rule 7 umpires rule 8 scorertimekeeper rule 9 playing areas rule 10 positioning of players for start of play rule 11 start of play after a goal rule 12 late arrivals rule stoppages rule 14 blood bin rule 15 offside rule 16 playing the ball rule 17 footwork rule 18 scoring a goal rule 19 obstruction rule 20 contact. It is a game in which two teams of seven players each strive to keep or gain possession. In 2008, netball australia and netball new zealand joined forces and. Netball new zealand nnz has revamped junior netball after considering the findings. Blackburn south netball club constitution and bylaws. Horsham district football netball league posts facebook. Teachers and coaches should always consult the official netball rule book for accurate and detailed information. These competition regulations are the rules governing the internal affairs of netball victoria competitions. Each team shall provide its own ball which must comply with the regulations in the netball victoria rule book. It is a game in which two teams of seven players each strive to keep or gain possession of the ball. If there is divergence in wording, the english text is authoritative. This is a list of clubs that play australian rules football in victoria at the senior level.
As it is my passion, it is continue reading netball play with rules new. Introduction netball is an exciting, fast and skilful game of fair contest. Its a chance to learn the netball basics, get outside and make some friends. Netball nsw acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional owners of the land, the wangal people, where netball central is based. According to the inf, netball is played by more than 20 million people in more than 80 countries. Netball rules of 2018 edition contact inf secretariat albion wharf 19 albion street manchester m1 5ln england t. They have played at agrade level as well as coached and umpired. Were the uks largest independent netball retailer and thats because we dont just sell products about a sport weve never played or dont care about. Worksafe afl victoria country league contacts 11 worksafe afl victoria country umpire associations 16 afl victoria afl victoria development regional staff 18 vfl general football managers 21 afl victoria af. Coaching and mentoring umpires are the efforts that ensure quality umpiring.
The organisations core function is to identify and meet the needs of netball players, coaches, umpires, administrators, associations and clubs and in doing so enhance participation experiences and encourage the uptake of the sport. Indoor netball is a fast skillful exciting game for all ages. Netball victoria exists to enrich victorian communities through the sport of netball. Amendments to rules of netball 2016 edition introduction amendments to the inf rules of netball 2016 edition were approved by members at congress held in july 2017. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Rule clarifications injuries or illness on court netball australia rule 7. Please refer to the npl victoria website for relevant rules and regulations. Games are played on a rectangular court divided into thirds, with a raised goal at each short end. Rules by which we play are stipulated in the whitehorse netball saturday competition bylaws document. 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. They are the operating procedures that determine the conduct and direction of the competitions. Should the scores be incorrectly recorded on the score.
Official rules of netball section 1 organisation of the game 5 organisation of the game 1. This rule book should be utilized by all states and. Browse through our list to find results for your league. Netball has been adapted in several ways to meet childrens needs. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Umpiring accreditation netball australia has a wellestablished accreditation system, endorsed by the australian sports commission. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a.
Inf publishes the rules of netball in several different languages. Netball everthing, buy aline netball dresses and uniform with the netball shop. Variations in some rules may be made locally for players of different levels or to meet other conditions refer section 15. We require all our coaches to have formal training to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to be successful in their important role. Netball uk is your onestop shop for everything netball. The rules are based on the core values of equal opportunity, fair play and respect for an opponents skill and safety. Netball rule book official rules of netball 2020 new rule book the inf rules of netball book explains the regulations and standards of behaviour expected in the game. Official rule books can be purchased from your local state.
Our experts are coaches, players and physiotherapists who are currently involved at the elite level, and have wideranging experience working with players of all ages and abilities. Please see the whitehorse netball saturday competition bylaws document for full rules around fill in players. W wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among. Netball official rules authorised by all australia netball. The new season is fast approaching and with 201617 comes brand 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. Assessment is based on the rules of netball theory examination, practical evaluation.
In july 2017, there were some small changes made based on feedback from member countries to provide further clarity around aspects of the rules. Imagine overnight success with newfound respect from players, the bench and spectators. Netball victoria provides a range of services and development programs for umpires of all standards. These updates will be in place for all matches played in. Netball victoria has a range of apparel for umpires to purchase through our online uniform shop. Netball rule book now available online south geelong netball association sportstg, fixtures, results, ladders, statistics, news. Umpiring netball umpiring with 100% confidence is only a. Established in 2000 by a netballer, all of our employees have.
Netball victoria region which has held trials to select the best players from that region. South geelong netball association sportstg, fixtures, results, ladders, statistics, news and events for the follow us on facebook search geelong basketball netball. Suncorp super netball also known noncommercially as the national netball league is the premier netball league in australia. The game of indoor netball is played with 7 players and 3 interchange players, with the. Umpiring about 2020 umpires committee umpires director sue kurthcommittee peter mclean, ashlee smith, and debroah tapper current infq umpire list 2020 theory a umpires exam in house umpire assistance form request for umpires test form infa rule book 5th edition 20 below is the infa 5th edition 20. The rules of netball international netball federation. Learn or keep up to date with australian netball rules and regulations. However some umpires also make the next step of mentoring umpires. We pay respect to their culture, history and elders, past, present and future. With 50 years of experience playing, coaching and umpiring rae went from novice to becoming badged. 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.
Netball is an exciting, fast and skilful game of fair contest. We design and manufacture netball products for the whole season uniforms, position bibs, netballs, books, umpire dresses, whistles, drink bottles, shoes, socks ankle guards, netball gifts and lots more. An updated new rules book 2018 edition incorporating the amendments has been published and is available through the inf. A team may take the court with a minimum of 5 players. This rule book should be utilized by all states and territories in conjunction with their said state and territory competition by laws. Lisa gibbs and bernadette hellard are sisters who have been involved in all aspects of netball in australia for many years. The netball australia umpire accreditation system is an educational pathway based on netball australia umpiring courses foundation and elite, ongoing professional development and practical umpiring instruction through an experienced umpire coach system. Suncorp netsetgo is australias official starter program for girls and boys aged 5 to 10. At inf congress 2015 new rules were approved for implementation in international matches from january 1 2016.
Understanding the rules of netball do not let the myriad of rules pertaining to netball dissuade you from taking up the sport. If you would like to purchase a rules of netball book these are available from the national netball associations that are affiliated to. Rules were updated in 2015 and were then amended in 2017 to apply in 2018. The rules for children are similar to those for adults, but various aspects of the game such as the length of each quarter, goal height, and ball size are modified. Amendments to the inf rules of netball 2016 edition were approved by members at congress held in july 2017. Scorers from each school should sit together and confirm the score at the end of each quarter.
Netball is most popular in many commonwealth nations, specifically in schools, and is predominantly played by women. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to netball rules and regulations first. A netball team consists of up to 12 players with 7 players allowed on court at any one time. Netball aus rules breakers netball club runaway bay. Afc australian football club mainly used if in queensland or nsw or outside australia amateur football club mainly used in the other australian states. Umpiring resources netball vic netball victoria netball australia. To stop play the umpire shall blow the whistle and signal the time keeper to hold time. Mother earth futureferns is netball new zealands official junior netball programme for years 1 to 8 children. Netball is a ball sport for two teams of seven players. Whats new in the rules of netball frequently asked questions ive noticed the change to the goal shooting rule in that you now cant deflect a ball on its downward motion. The rules of netball 2018 edition is the new official rules of the game. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. This is the new revised edition of the official netball rules issued by netball australia. The following points are the most common variations from the official rule book.
List of australian rules football clubs in victoria. 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. For a lot of kids, this is the first time theyll pick up a netball or chuck on a bib. Our vision is more people involved in netball more often. Fun net is a version of netball developed by netball australia for five. Netball victoria respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which netball victoria hq is based in west melbourne and respectfully acknowledges the wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land at the state netball hockey centre in parkville, which is considered a home of netball in victoria. At the core of it, netball is a game not unlike basketball that focuses on teamwork, passing and shooting. The amended rules will be implemented for international competition from 1st january 2018. 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. Netball has similarities to european handball, korfball and ultimate frisbee. Netball australia respectfully acknowledges the wurundjeri people of the kulin nation as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which netball australia hq is based in fitzroy and respectfully acknowledges the ngunnawalngunawal people as the traditional owners of the land on which netball australias regional office is based in canberra. 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. Netball rule book now available online south geelong. Also the international netball federation web site has a 40 page coaching manual and also a rule book.