FUTURE FERNS 2025
Future Ferns is a modified netball game for younger players. It is designed to ensure players develop strong foundational skills (passing, catching, landing, etc), get to try all positions and, of course, have fun! Netball is for all kids at this age, no matter what gender. There is an option for playing indoors or outdoors this year, and teams are out together based on availability of players and coaches.
Years 1/2 is run by Christchurch Netball Centre, please register with them directly
Years 3/4 play 5-aside (2 Attack, 1 Centre, 2 Defence), on a smaller court, with a smaller ball and lower hoops. The session begins with a skills focus, then a non-competitive game. Coaches are on the court assisting / umpiring. Teams do not train, it's a once per week commitment.
Format is a 15 minutes skill session followed by a game of 4 x 8 minutes quarters with 2 minute breaks between each quarter.
Years 5/6 play 6-aside (2 Attack, 2 Centre, 2 Defence), on a full court, with a smaller ball and lower hoops. Teams will often train during the week, and play a semi-competitive game on the day.
Format is Netball Smart warm up followed by a game of 4 x 8 minute quarters with 2 minute breaks between each quarter.
For more information for Years 3/4 and 5/6 format please check out our Facebook Page Summer Netball Series.
Junior Netball Season Dates 2025:
YEAR 3-4
Thursday 4.15/5.15pm Nga Puna Wai
Term 2
May 8th, 15th, 22nd
June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Term 3
July 17th, 24th, 31st
August 1st, 8th, 15th
Saturday am Hagley Park
Term 2
May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
June 7th, 14th, 28th
Term 3
July 19th, 26th
August 2nd, 9th, 16th
YEAR 5-6
Friday 4.15/5.15pm Nga Puna Wai
Term 2
May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
June 6th, 13th, 27th
Term 3
July 18th, 25rh
August 1st, 8th, 15th
Saturday am Hagley Park
Term 2
May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
June 7th, 14th, 28th
Term 3
July 19th, 26th
August 2nd, 9th, 16th
Note: Players must play in the correct grade ie their school year regardless of birthday.
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