Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I register? We are using Sporty Superforms for registration. Check our Registrations tab for info how to do it. New club or school? If you're not on the Club & School list, contact [email protected] and we can get you set up and linked to GNC.

​​​​​​​Why do Prems Play 2 games on a Weds and 1 on Saturday? Over the years the preferred scenario was to play Prem games during the week to free up players, coaches and umpires for other grades on Saturday. We also have to consider umpire availability for matches on all days.

What can we do about the slippery floor in the YMCA? This is something we have to work with at the moment as there is not another suitable facility in town that has correct court and umpire runoff space, and able to accommodate for our large groups of supporters. We found towards the end of the season the fans were helpful to use during intervals to reduce moisture in the air contributing to the issue.

Do games ever get cancelled? We generally only cancel primary games depending on the weather. As a winter sport there will be days we will play if it's drizzling/rainy. Unlike rugby and football we don't get our grounds closed due to the weather, so are able to play on. Some teams will default if they don't like the weather, and that's fine, but please ensure you give us as much notice as possible so we can let the opposing team know.

Access for Emergncy Vehicles can be disruptive. While is can be disruptive to games, it can be necessary for safety reasons. Did you know - We were donated a wheelchair by our lovely Coffee Cart crew which can be used to transport an injured player to your vehicle out side the gate (and avoid bringing personal vehicles in the gates to pick up).

Can we get out of town coaches in and have more coach workshops than just for beginners? We did run PCC, Selecting and DPC this year, but only get small numbers attending. This can make it hard to convince other coahes to commit to trips to GNC. We also have the issues of cost to bring in other coaches (travel, accommodation, time).

How do Umpires get trained and progress? Did you know that each GNC umpire is allocated an Umpire Coach. There is reflection on games using the GROW  (Goal, Reality, Options and Way Forward) model. Umpires are encouraged to upskill and in 2022 we had 4 umpires pass the Zone Theory exam and 7 pass the NZ Theory exam!

It can be hard to hear the loud speaker. We are currently looking at an upgrade.

What is happening with the Netball Facilities? We have been part of the Victoria Domain Sports Hub Facility project which is aiming to upgrade our Victoria Domain site as a multi-sport facility (utilising the netball, tennis and squash areas).

Why should we fill out the End of Season Survey? Your responses are compiled and feedback used by our staff and board towards planning for the next season. The info is discussed at a Planning Session, used when considering our GNC SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Oppotunities and Threats) analysis and all this info is used towards our Annual Plans and Strategic Plans.