Premier Netball

Methven Netball holds open trials for anyone who would like to play for the club and welcomes new and returning players. We are a friendly country club that draws from the wider Methven area and further afield.

Teams in Premier 1, 2 and 3 play their netball in EA Networks on Thursday evenings, as part of the Mid Canterbury Netball competition. Teams at this level will be adults and school girls.

Registration

  • Premier players are required to register online before trialing for selection, this helps us to get organised ahead of time. 
  • This season there will be grading games for teams entered into Prem 2 and 3.  These will be on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March and you must be available to secure the teams place.

Trials

Competition

  • Netball games are played on Thursday evenings at EA Networks Centre, Ashburton.
  • The competition starts on 23 April 2026 and finishes on 20 August 2026.
  • View our 2026 Season Dates page for more info.
  • The first of 3 rounds starts at 6:15 pm and Premier 1 plays 15 min quarters. 
  • There are 6 teams in each grade and we play 3 round robins followed by semi’s and final’s.

Practices

  • Practices are normally on Sunday or Monday evenings, depending on what suits the Coach and the majority of players. The A & B teams practice indoors at the Mt Hutt College Gym and possibly other teams for about an hour and a half.
  • Players are expected to attend all practices (within reason) and games. Showing respect to their coach and teammates.
  • Players are also expected to work on their fitness on their own or with buddies.

Other information

  • Subs are expected to be paid before competition commences.
  • Uniforms are supplied at no extra cost.
  • At this level, players will be required to umpire other games for Saturday afternoon netball or Wednesday evening Social netball.  
  • Our club prides itself on maintaining a high level of sportsmanship and fair play and we require players to maintain these standards and represent the Club well both on the court and off.
  • Players also must abide by Mid Canterbury’s Codes of Conduct.
  • For more information on the way that Mid Canterbury Netball runs the season please see their Competition Policy.

Please contact our Senior Club Captain for further information.

Anna Johnson: 027 311 5265

Kayla Dynes: 027 697 0915