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UPDATED START TIME FOR YEAR 5 & 6 ROUND IS 11.20AM

2026 Coaches & Manager Workshops

Kaipara Netball Centre warmly invites all new and existing coaches and managers to attend our 2026 futureFERNS Workshops.

These practical and informative sessions are designed to give you the tools, confidence and knowledge to successfully coach and manage your team throughout the season.

πŸ“ All workshops will be held at:Kaipara Netball Centre, Rautawhiri Park, Helensville


πŸ“… 2026 Workshop Dates

YEAR 1&2

Tuesday 21st April, β° 6.30pm - 8.30pm 

YEAR 3&4 and YEAR 5&6

Wednesday 22nd April l⏰ 6.30pm – 8.30pm

YEAR 7&8

Thursday 23rd April ⏰ 6.30pm – 8.30pm


futureFERNS Coaching & Managing Workshop – Practical & Informative Evening

We warmly invite new and existing coaches and managers to attend an engaging and practical workshop designed to support you throughout the netball season.

This session will cover the basic philosophy of futureFERNS, fundamental netball skills, and provide you with the tools and confidence to run effective trainings and manage game day successfully.

Delivered by our Netball Centre Coach Developers (Facilitators TBC), this workshop ensures consistency across all grades while also allowing time for grade-specific guidance.


πŸ” What Will Be Covered?

Across all grades, participants will learn:

  • How to access futureFERNS coaching resources on Sporty

  • Guidance on using the NetballSmart Dynamic Warm-Up Resource

  • Skill Teaching and Development 


Grade-Specific Breakout Sessions

After the main session, coaches and managers will split into their respective age grades with their Coach Connector

  • Game rules and formats specific to their grade

  • Umpire Rules relevant to their grade

  • Understanding Coach Lead and Coach with a Whistle requirements (Year 1–4)

  • Game day management for Managers:

    • Control room procedures

    • Registration cards

    • Scoring App 

  • Code of Conduct expectations

  • Team umpiring requirements and rules for the season (Year 5–8 only)

  • Saturday Coaching Meeting requirements (Year 1–4 only)

πŸ‘‰ Year 3–6 Coaches and Managers will also participate in a practical walkthrough of a 6 v 6 game format to better understand positional play.


πŸ’¬ Q&A and Feedback

We’ll finish the evening with an opportunity for questions, discussion, and feedback to ensure everyone leaves feeling supported and prepared for the season ahead.


This is a practical workshop so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. 

​​​​​​​For more information contact 

coachdeveloper.kaiparanetball@gmail.com