YEAR 3 AND 4 PROGRAMME
This programme is designed to be fast and fun, maximising participation. The focus for this age group is learning basic skills in a modified game of 5-a-side, using two-thirds of a Netball court. Five players in each team and rotating positions ensures everyone gets an equal chance to develop their skills
Age: 7 - 8 year olds
Playing Format: 5 v 5
Game Day: 15 mins Skills, 4 x 8 mins Game
Court Size: 2/3 of the court
Goal Height: 2.6mBall Size: Size 4 ball
Rotations: Rolling Substitutions
Year 3 and 4's play a modified version of the game (5 v 5) over two thirds of a netball court using a Size 4 netball and 2.6 metre goals. A portable goal will be used at one end. Girls and boys can play. Positions are 2 x attacker, 2 x defender, 1 x centre, with the court split into halves. MK will provide all resources for the programme, including Junior Coordinators to lead the programme, and all equipment (including balls and bibs).
Each weekly session is 60 minutes long and incorporates both a skill development period and a game of approximately 4 x 6 minute quarters. There are five players from each team on the court. Teams may use rolling substitutions at any time during the game.
Parent help is required in the form of a coach who can be on court with the children.
Timing: Year 3 and 4 play in Terms 1 and 4 for eight weeks.
They play on a Saturday between 11.30am to 1.30pm for 60 minutes depending on the number of teams. They play at Evans Bay Intermediate School (EBIS), Tacy Street, Kilbirnie
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