• Please allow extra time to park safely. Auckland Transport may issue infringement notices to vehicles parked illegally.
• Dogs are not permitted on the school grounds, with the exception of registered guide and assistance dogs. Please ensure all supporters are aware of this requirement.
• All Pinehurst School buildings and grounds are smoke-free. Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all areas.
• Bicycles, skates, skateboards, scooters, and similar wheeled devices are not permitted within the court enclosure.
• Parents and caregivers are responsible for supervising younger siblings at all times. Please ensure children do not climb on or over the tennis nets.

Grading will be run over the first three to five weeks of the league (this is dependent on the team numbers and combinations). Year 1 games are non-competitive.

After grading has finished, all teams will be put into a section, and a draw will be issued for the remainder of the competition. Where possible we will not play semi-final and final games but this will be dependent on the number of teams in each section.

Please note that we do not enter into discussions over grading decisions.

Important Notes:

• Players may play up, but may not play down into a lower graded team or year level. Doing so will result in an automatic loss by default unless an interchange player application has been approved.
• Once teams have been placed into competition grades following grading, players may not move down between teams from the same school if those teams are in the same grade.
• Teams needing additional players must source fill-in players from a lower grade, rather than from a higher-ranked team within the same grade.
• Players may move up to assist a higher-ranked team if required due to player shortages. We ask that this is done in the spirit of the game, supporting fair play and positive sportsmanship.

The Spring League is non-competitive. Depending on the number of registrations teams will be informally grouped to match skills and experience.

All draws and related information will be posted on this website. We do our best to release draws as early as possible each week.

If you have not received the information by Thursday morning, please contact us.

When necessary, teams will be contacted by email or telephone using the contact details provided on the registration form.

Scorecards are picked up from the timing table closest to the court. While this is the responsibility of the umpire, we ask teams to please check before the start of the game that a scorecard has been collected.

At the end of the game, the scorecard must be returned to the control table. If a scorecard is not returned, no result can be recorded.

Very Important

• The official score is recorded on the scorecard.
• One scorer from each team must be present with the scorecard at all times, standing together at the halfway point on the sideline.
• The scorecard must remain with the same scorers for the entire game.
• Both scorers are responsible for ensuring goals are recorded accurately as they are scored.
• Before the scorecard is returned to the control table, the final score must be recorded at the bottom of the card, both scorers must sign the card, and coaches must complete the back of the card where required.
• The score recorded on the official scorecard is the only result recognised by Kidzplay Netball.

Please Note

• It is the responsibility of both teams to ensure the score is recorded accurately throughout the game.
• If a team does not provide a scorer, the score recorded by the opposing team will be accepted as the official result.
• If there is any disagreement about the score during the game, a Kidzplay Umpire Mentor must be called immediately so the matter can be resolved on the spot.
• Disputes about the score will not be accepted after the game has finished.
• Once the game has concluded, the score recorded on the official scorecard will stand and cannot be changed.
• Video footage, scorebooks, or notes from coaches/managers will not be accepted as evidence in score disputes.
• No exceptions will be made.
• If there is any disagreement about the score during the game, a Kidzplay Umpire Mentor must be called immediately so the matter can be resolved on the spot.

• Teams may enter combined teams, e.g. Year 1 may play in a Year 2 team, Year 2 in a Year 3 team, etc.
• Players may play up, but may not play down into a lower-graded team or year level. Doing so will result in an automatic loss by default unless an interchange player application has been approved.
  
• Exemptions: Where a school has only one player in the higher year group and wishes to enter that player in a lower year group, an exemption may be requested by contacting Kidzplay Netball before the season starts, when the team is registered.
• Once teams have been placed into competition grades following grading, where a school has multiple registered teams in the same grade, the following player movement guidelines apply:
  • Players may not move down from a higher-ranked registered team to a lower-ranked registered team within the same grade.
  • Players may move up to assist a higher-ranked registered team if required due to player shortages. We ask that this is done in the spirit of the game, supporting fair play and positive sportsmanship.
  • Teams needing additional players must source fill-in players from a lower grade, rather than from a higher-ranked registered team within the same grade.
• Any team that uses a player who is not eligible to play for that team will be defaulted and forfeit any competition points earned from that game.
• Teams are responsible for ensuring that all players are eligible to play for their team. If you are unsure whether a player is eligible, please check with Kidzplay Netball before the game.

Schools with teams that have low player numbers may apply to Kidzplay Netball for permission to interchange players between teams.

• Each request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the circumstances of the teams involved.
• Permission will only be granted where Kidzplay Netball considers the interchange appropriate and in the spirit of fair play.
• Interchange permission must be approved by Kidzplay Netball before the player takes the court for the other team, at the start of the season.

Time requests will be considered where they relate to netball-specific reasons, such as assisting with coach, umpire, or player conflicts. Requests are not intended for teams seeking preferred playing times for non-netball reasons.

Please note that while every effort is made to accommodate time requests, these cannot always be guaranteed due to opposition requests and other draw considerations.

Where conflicting requests arise, Kidzplay Netball will assess all factors and confirm the option that best fits the overall draw at the time. We appreciate your understanding that the draw must remain fair and balanced for all teams.

Time Request Application forms must be submitted by School Co-ordinators only, using the official Kidzplay Netball Time Request form.

All team queries must be directed to your School Co-ordinator, Coach, or Manager in the first instance.

The School Co-ordinator, Coach, or Manager is the only person authorised to communicate with the Kidzplay Netball Co-ordinator on behalf of the school regarding team changes or general queries.

All requests and complaints must also be submitted by the School Co-ordinator or Coach, rather than by parents, team umpires, or supporters. This helps ensure communication remains clear, consistent, and is handled efficiently.

Kidzplay Netball provides Umpire Mentors who are present at the courts to support all umpires and to assist with any issues that may arise during games. These experienced umpires are available to offer advice, encouragement, and guidance, as well as to respond to queries from teams, coaches, or supporters.

Please do not hesitate to request assistance if any issues arise during your game.

If a problem occurs during a game, please send for a Kidzplay Netball Umpire Mentor immediately so they can observe the situation while it is happening. This allows concerns to be addressed fairly and effectively at the time.

Please note that complaints relating to umpiring decisions, scoring/scorecards, or the behaviour of the opposition team will not be accepted unless a Kidzplay Netball Umpire Mentor or Official has been called to the court during the game. This ensures that any concerns can be properly observed and managed at the time they occur.

Netball games are not generally cancelled due to weather. If conditions become too difficult, games may be delayed, paused or shortened at the discretion of Kidzplay Netball.

Teams may choose to default if they consider conditions unsuitable; however, we ask that you notify us as early as possible so we can inform the opposition team or make alternative arrangements. We can be contacted on Saturdays on 021 172 9644.

Please note that netball is primarily a winter sport and rain is not considered a safety hazard.

Players are welcome to wear extra layers to keep warm, such as school jerseys or thermals, provided that bibs remain clearly visible.

If heavy rain occurs during a game, coaches in consultation with the opposition coach may choose to temporarily remove their team from the court for safety. However, due to scheduling constraints, the game clock will continue to run and fixtures will remain on schedule.

If MetService issues a Severe Weather Warning, the situation will be reviewed on Saturday morning. Any updates will be posted on this website and our Facebook page and Instagram as soon as possible after 7.00am.

Following a decision by Kidzplay Netball Officials responsible for the competition, cancellations will be advertised as follows:

• On the Home and Draws pages of our website
• On the Kidzplay Netball Facebook page
• On the Kidzplay Netball Instagram page

Many people take photos or videos at sporting events and activities as a personal record of their child, often to share with family, friends and whānau.

For example, action shots during a game, a team photo, or prizegiving. We often use a professional photographer for team photos, some of which may be used as part of promotional material.

It is difficult to monitor photos being taken at an event, and even more difficult to monitor how they are shared. A child’s image may be shared via social media, on an organisation’s website, or in a publication.

Everyone needs to ensure they respect their child and others involved in the sport or activity, including players and competitors, and that all images are used and shared appropriately.

That said, we do ask teams to be respectful of the opposition. While parents and supporters are welcome to take photos or short video clips of their own child or team, if anyone wishes to film an entire game where both teams and the full court are included, we ask that they first seek consent from both teams before play begins. If either team is not comfortable with this, that decision must be respected.

If any issues arise during a game, please do not hesitate to send for a Kidzplay Netball Umpire Mentor. They will be happy to assist, speak with those involved, and help manage the situation.

Any concern that may affect the outcome of a game should be raised with a Kidzplay Netball Umpire Mentor or Official during the game or immediately after the incident occurs.

If the matter is not resolved at the time, it should first be discussed with the School Netball Co-ordinator. The Co-ordinator may then follow the formal Complaints Procedure where appropriate.

Please note:

• Any concern that may affect the outcome of a game should be raised with a Kidzplay Netball Umpire Mentor or Official during the game or immediately after the incident occurs.
  
• Behaviour-related concerns will only be reviewed if a Mentor was called to the court at the time
• Score-related concerns cannot be reviewed after the game, as teams are responsible for confirming the score during play
• Umpiring-related concerns will only be reviewed if a Mentor was called to the court during the game

All formal complaints must be submitted by the School Co-ordinator. We are unable to accept complaints directly from parents, coaches, managers, umpires, or spectators. Any formal complaint must be submitted in writing within 48 hours of the game.

Further information can be found on our Complaints Procedure page here. 

Always remember, it is best for a Mentor to come and observe whilst the problem is happening so the issue is resolved immediately, as we are here to encourage everyone involved to have an enjoyable season.

To view the full Kidzplay Netball Code of Conduct for Coaches, Umpires, Players, and Supporters, please click here.

This Code of Conduct outlines the expectations for behaviour across all participants in the Kidzplay Netball programme.

Each term, a considerable amount of lost property is left around the courts. We collect these items, along with anything handed into the Control Room, and display them weekly at the Control/Timing Tables.

Please check the tables regularly for any items that may belong to you. If you have lost something, you can also contact us at info@kidzplaynetball.co.nz.

Any items that are not claimed or able to be identified by the end of the league will be donated to charity or otherwise appropriately disposed of.

Please click here to see the map which outlays our courts.