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Talented teenaged shooter Phoenix Schwalger, who made her debut in the opening round of the Synergy Hair Netball League, is the latest in an impressive line of netballers to emerge from St Mary’s College in Wellington.
A daunting initiation for some, new head coach Ngarama Milner-Olsen is embracing the double-header start for Central Manawa to get their 2023 Synergy Hair National Netball League (NNL) campaign underway this weekend.
All NetballSmart workshops are FREE and include resources.
Request a free workshop/session HERE
Prepare for the season.
This session is aimed to educate coaches and/or players about pre-season training and includes a 6-week training plan.
NetballSmart Dynamic Warm-Up (NSDWU) & transition skills
Learn how to coach and adapt activities in NSDWU. Transitioning appropriate movements from the NSDWU right through to the first whistle.
Specialist sessions
These specialist session focus on specific skills and can be delivered as single sessions or a combination. The session is useful for coaches and players who want to learn about safe movement skills and the specific training that support these skills.
Jump & Landing and Change of Direction skills
Engage and learn the fundamentals of landing, how to transfer this skill into activities and then apply it to the game.
Strength and Stability training
Develop strong, resilient and powerful players.
Prepare for Tournament (Including AIMS games)
These workshops are available for any tournament and can be flexible to meet the needs of your team. Brief overviews of topics are shown in our “Top 10 Tournament Tips” resource and any area can be explored in more depth.
UmpireSmart
Prepare for the season
This session is aimed to educate umpires and umpire coaches about pre-season training and includes a 6-week training plan.
Warm-Up
Prepares umpires for the unique movements of umpiring and reducing the risk of injury associated with umpiring.
Prepare for tournaments
Learn how to prepare for the season, week and the day. The importance of load management, nutrition and recovery.
Developing Physical Capacity
NetballSmart is a holistic programme aimed at minimising the risk for injury. The session will help coaches to bring NetballSmart to life, assist players in learning some great life skills and help develop healthy Netballers!
This session explores the 6 fundamentals of NetballSmart and how these can benefit your players. This workshop has an online and practical component.
Self-paced online learning
Learn about the principles of NetballSmart at your own pace. Follow this link to the NNZ online learning platform
Zone Theory and NZ Theory Exams
NNZ provides online learning and examination options as pre-requisites for Umpire Awards. Candidates need to ensure they have access to a computer with a good internet connection.
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Aplications Open |
Applications Close |
Exam Date |
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Zone Theory 1 |
Wednesday, 27 March 2024 |
Tuesday, 30 April 2024 |
Monday, 20 May 2024 |
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New Zealand Theory 1 |
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 |
Monday, 20 May 2024 |
Monday, 10 June 2024 |
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Zone Theory 2 |
Tuesday, 11 June 2024 |
Monday, 15 July 2024 |
Monday, 5 August 2024 |
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New Zealand Theory 2 |
Tuesday, 25 June 2024 |
Monday, 29 July 2024 |
Monday, 19 August 2024 |
All exams will be conducted online, each exam costs $55. Payment details will be sent to the applicants after registrations have closed. If your Netball Centre is paying for your exam, this can be done in one payment directly to Netball New Zealand, details will be in the payment email.
Please note important information:
- Registrations must be completed by 5pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Candidates must sit their exam without help from another person unless use of a reader-writer or other special conditions have been authorised.
Warrick Dent
Netball Central Zone Chair
Appointed Board Members
Mary Ollivier
Lucy Hickman
Seconded Board Members
Stacey Winterburn-Cooper
Community Elected Members
Barbara Moore
Nicki Zande
Fay Selby-Law
Former top-tier players, Renee Matoe and Cushla Lichtwark will be part of an exciting new-look coaching trio after being appointed assistant coaches for defending champions Central Manawa in next year’s National Netball League (NNL).
An assistant with the title-winning Central Manawa team in this year’s National Netball League, Ngarama Milner-Olsen will step into the head coach role for 2023.
Central Manawa turned the tables on Mainland to secure a fourth title when posting a 49-41 win in the Grand Final of the Synergy Hair Netball League in Auckland on Saturday.