Rakaia Netball Club

Year 3 & 4 (5 v 5)

The focus at this age group is on learning the basics with players joining in a skill development session prior to a modified netball game of 5 v 5, using two-thirds of a netball court. It's designed to be fast and fun, maximising participation and touches of the ball.



Y3-4 – players will need to register with their chosen club, registration fee - $?? payable to their club. Their games will be Fridays (start to be advised) 3.45-6.00pm (three rounds 3.45pm, 4.30pm or 5.15pm). Coaches will need to attend a training session – March 15th

Coaches will be given a new skill to be taught to their team each week during practice and on Fridays the teams play a 5 vs 5 game where there will be 2 attackers, 2 defenders and 1 centre position.  Played on 2/3's of a netball court.

Age: 7&8 year olds
Playing Format: 5 x 5 players
Games Day: 15mins skills, 4x8min games.
Court Size: two thirds of the court
Goal Size: 2.6m goal
Ball Size: size 4 ball
Rotations:  Rolling substitutions.

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ANZ futureFERNS is focused on enabling individuals to experience personal achievements and the benefits for the players and parents are:

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  • FUN
  • Development of sound fundamental Netball skills
  • Participation in a safe learning environment
  • Playing with their friends and meeting others
  • Active physical involvement
  • Lifelong love of Netball

Parents

  • Reassurance that their child is participating in a NNZ endorsed programme
  • Enhancement of the child’s social and fundamental skills
  • Ability to share skills and knowledge with the Netball community
  • Opportunity to learn more about Netball
  • Opportunity to spend time with and play with their children
  • Prospect to make new friends
  • Value for money