Mainland Netball eNewsletter

Kia ora Koutou,

We’re excited to share some fantastic news from across our netball community. Congratulations to Anna Galvin on her election to the Netball New Zealand Board, a wonderful achievement and a testament to her leadership and commitment to netball. We also extend our warm congratulations to the Mainland Netball New Zealand Service Award recipients, announced at the recent AGM. Your dedication and service continue to make a lasting difference to netball in our region. You can read more about their appointments below.

A big thank you to all centres and clubs for getting your Incorporated Society re‑registration completed before the deadline. Your diligence and cooperation have made this process smooth and stress‑free, we really appreciate the effort behind the scenes.

As preseason training and tournaments gather momentum, there’s a real buzz building across the courts. We also encourage everyone to get in behind our VIP Frames & Trusses Tactix, as they kick off their home campaign this weekend. Round 1 is this Saturday, 11 April, against the Steel, let’s fill the stadium and show our support!

Ngā mihi nui

Mainland Netball

Centre Information

Anna Galvan Elected to the Netball New Zealand Board at 2026 AGM

Former Silver Fern Anna Galvan has been elected to the Netball New Zealand Board at the organisation s 2026 Annual...

We are delighted to also see the following Mainland volunteers acknowledged for their dedication

Janice (Jan) Cochrane – Mid Canterbury

Janice Cochrane has made a significant and sustained contribution to netball in Mid Canterbury through her commitment to service, leadership, and community development. Over many years, Jan has played an important role in supporting and strengthening the game at a local and regional level, consistently giving her time and expertise to ensure netball continues to thrive. Her contribution reflects the values of dedication, reliability, and service that sit at the heart of the Netball New Zealand Service Award.

Mainland Netball warmly congratulates Jan on this deserved recognition. We are deeply proud of her contribution and the positive influence she has had across Mid Canterbury and the wider Mainland netball community.

Claire Lewis – Selwyn Netball Centre

Claire Lewis gave more than forty years of devoted service to the game she loved. Through her work in administration, officiating, mentoring, and governance, from Club and Centre level through to regional and national roles. Claire touched countless lives with her deep expertise, thoughtful netball insight, and quiet, steady leadership. Known for her humility, warmth, and tireless dedication, she also served with distinction as a National Bench Official at many major tournaments. Claire’s impact on netball, and on the people within it, was truly special, and her legacy will continue to be felt for many years to come, especially by her whānau.

From all of us at Mainland Netball, we honour and remember Claire with heartfelt gratitude. We are immensely proud of her lifetime of service and the love, passion, and care she leaves behind within our netball whānau.

Player Development

FutureFERNS Coach Workshops and in-school sessions with Irene Van Dyk - written by Lauren Burden

March was a huge month in the participation space, highlight by a special visit from NNZ s Participation Manager, Irene ...

Pathways

Exciting Launch: METS Pathway Opens New Doors for Our Wahine - written by Jane Fouracre-Wilson

We are thrilled to officially launch METS , a brand‑new opportunity designed to give our wāhine another exciting...

Game Officials Update

Learn to Umpire Module 2026 - Click Here!

Stay updated with NetballSmart

The NetballSmart Dynamic Warm‑Up (NSDWU) is the official warm‑up for netball in Aotearoa and is designed specifically for the movement demands of the game. It does more than just “get warm”, it prepares players to move well, perform better, and reduces injury risk.

Why it matters

When completed 2–3 times per week, the NetballSmart Dynamic Warm‑Up:

Reduces lower limb injuries by at least 40%
Improves movement quality, balance and control
Prepares the body, heart and mind for training and games
Supports safe jumping, landing and change of direction — key skills in netball

What’s included?

This 15–20 minute warm‑up combines:

Strength and stability
Running and dynamic movement
Netball‑specific preparation

It is progressive and adaptable, making it suitable for all ages and levels, from juniors through to performance athletes.

Easy to follow instructional videos

NetballSmart provides clear, practical videos to support coaches, players and teams:

👉 Watch the Dynamic Warm‑Up videos here:
https://www.netballsmart.co.nz/netball-smart/dynamic-warm-up.html

The bottom line

Every netballer deserves a smart warm‑up.
Making the NetballSmart Dynamic Warm‑Up part of every training and game day helps keep players performing, progressing, and staying on court longer.

Coaching - Check out these Coach Development Opportunities (click images below for more information)

TIPU SERIES 2026 - Learning Together NNZ is offering 4 online interactive hui for coach and umpire coach developers. The topics provide a range of learning and development opportunities that will build understanding and capability, relevant to community and performance netball. The following hui are the 4 online workshops still to be delivered.

TIPU Series Workshop 1: Strengthening Your Hauora

🌿A reflective workshop guided by Te Whare Tapa Whā DATE: Tuesday 21 April 7 - 8.30 pm . Facilitated by Kylee Long, certified Health & Wellness Coach and founder of Kylee Long Coaching. Kylee brings a warm, practical approach to wellbeing and is deeply connected to netball as a coach, umpire, and coach developer.

TIPU Series Workshop 2: Change Management - Making Change Work for You

Change is everywhere - but how do we lead it well? DATE: Tuesday 5 May 7 - 8.30 pm. Facilitated by Sue Harris, an experienced change and organisational development professional and Senior Organisational Development Advisor at Ravensdown. Sue brings extensive, real-world experience leading and supporting major change initiatives across health, agriculture, and technology, with a strong focus on people-centred change.

TIPU Series Workshop 3: Developing Leaders Panel Discussion

What does it really take to develop strong, confident leaders? DATE: Tuesday 19 May 7 - 8.30 pm Join us for an exclusive online Q&A panel discussion featuring Karin Burger and Sulu Fitzpatrick — bringing perspectives from both former and current Silver Ferns.

TIPU Series Workshop 4: Real Talk