Ellesmere Combined Netball Club

About Ellesmere Combined Netball Club

Ellesmere Combined Netball Club (ECNC) was established in 2009 when the Leeston, Irwell and Dunsandel Netball Clubs combined.

Our netball courts and clubrooms are located in the Leeston Domain, accessed from Carston St.

We are affiliated to the Selwyn Netball Centre (SNC), based in Lincoln.

Volunteers

ECNC is a non-profit sports club run by volunteers. Follow the links below to learn more -

Bench Official – Premier games held on a Thursday evening at Selwyn Netball Centre and these games require a number of very specialised bench officials to help support the game. Bench Officials are responsible for ensuring the correct score is recorded, the correct time is played and other match details are recorded accurately. We offer support and development for those interesting in joining the Netball NZ bench official pathway. Please click the above link if you'd like to register your interest to become a Bench Official

What we offer players

Year 1 - 4 Players:

Ellesmere Local After School Satellite Programme

Players in school years 1 to 4 take part in the Netball New Zealand futureFERNS Programme. This is a programme open to girls and boys, held weekly on an agreed weekday afternoon at 3.30pm starting midway through Term 2 at the Ellesmere Combined Netball Club in Leeston. Players are grouped with others from ECNC and Southbridge to develop netball skills and participate in games, with an emphasis on learning and fun. Click on the following links for more information about the futureFERNS programme :

Yr 1/2 futureFERNS

Yr 3/4 futureFERNS

Yrs 1 - 4 Selwyn Sports Centre (Rolleston) Programme

Players in school year 1 to 4 take part in the Netball New Zealand futureFERNS Programme. This is a programme open to girls and boys, held weekly on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday starting midway through Term 2 at the Selwyn Sports Centre in Rolleston. Players are grouped with others to develop netball skills and participate in games, with an emphasis on learning and fun.

Year 5 & 6 Players

Girls and boys in school year 5 & 6 are placed in teams based on age. Weekly training sessions for all year 5 - 8 teams are on Tuesdays at our club courts in Leeston. On Saturdays, from May to September, teams play a modified 6-a-side games at SNC, in Lincoln and Rolleston. These are non-competitive, development focused games against other clubs from around the Selwyn District.

Year 7 & 8 Players

Girls and boys in school year 7 & 8 participate in a series of development sessions prior to the start of the season and are placed into teams that will provide them with the best experience. Weekly training sessions for all year 5 - 8 teams are on Tuesday at our club courts in Leeston. On Saturdays, from May to September, teams play competitive games at SNC, in Lincoln and Rolleston, against other clubs from around the Selwyn District.

Year 9 and 10 Players

Players in school years 9 and 10 participate in a series of fitness, skills and games sessions prior to the start of the season and are placed into teams that will provide them with the best experience. Weekly trainings are held at our club courts in Leeston on a Tuesday. On Saturdays, from May to September, teams play competitive games at SNC, in Lincoln and Rolleston, against other clubs from around the Selwyn District.

Senior Players

Players in school years 11 and older participate in a series of fitness, skills and games sessions prior to the start of the season and are placed into teams that will provide them with the best experience. Weekly trainings are held at our club courts in Leeston on a Tuesday. On Saturdays, from May to September, teams play competitive games at SNC, in Lincoln and Rolleston, against other clubs from around the Selwyn District.

Masters Players

Players over 25 years old can choose to play in a masters team and do not have to trial. Pre-formed teams are allowed to play in the masters grades. On Thursday evenings, from May to September, teams play against other clubs from around the Selwyn District at the Selwyn Sports Centre, Rolleston.

Social Players

Players over 18 years old can choose to play in a social team and do not have to trial. Pre-formed teams are allowed to play in the social grades. On Saturdays, from April to September, teams play social games at SNC, in Lincoln and Rolleston, against other clubs from around the Selwyn District.

Communication

ECNC has a Facebook page for any reminders and news throughout the year.

Our Secretary can be contacted via email ellesmerecombinednetball@gmail.com with any enquires.