REGISTRATION 

Registrations for 2026 teams have now closed, with the exception of years 1 & 2.

It would be helpful if year 1 & 2 players could please also register, although new players are are welcome to join in with the lunchtime practices at any point! 


YEARS 3-8 SATURDAY MORNING COMPETITION DATES 2026

Round 1: Term 2

  • 2 May - Grading years 7 & 8, pool play years 5 & 6
  • 9 May - Grading years 7 & 8,  pool play years 5 & 6
  • 16 May - Pool play years 3-8
  • 23 May - Pool play years 3-8
  • 30 May - King's Birthday weekend. No games.
  • 6, 13, 20, 27 June & 4 July - Pool play years 3 - 8.
  • 11 & 18 July -  School Holidays. No games..

Round 2: Term 3

  • 25 July - 29 August - Pool Play years 3 - 8. 
  • 8 & 15 August - Year 1 & 2 Festival Days.


GAME LOCATIONS

Altum School - 66 Albemarle Road, Northland


GAME TIMES

8.30am: Div 1/2/3 (Year 7/8)

9.20am: Div 1/2/3 (Year 7/8)

10.10am: Div 1/2/3 (Year 7/8)

11.45am: Year 5/6 (C Grade)

12.30pm/1pm: Year 4

1pm: Year 3


TRAINING

All teams in year 3-8 meet for practice once a week during Terms 2 & 3 at the Rose Street netball courts.

Year 3 Ice: Wednesdays 8am

Year 4 Twisters: Fridays 8am

Year 5/6 Storm: Thursdays 8am

Year 7 Thunder: Fridays 3pm

Year 7/8 Lightning: Wednesdays 3pm

Year 8 Blizzard: Fridays 3pm.


DUTY DAYS

Each school does two duty days throughout the season, where you time the games, sound the hooter, put hoops up and pack down etc. We require at least four parents from each team to assist with this for one hour each. 

For 2026 Wadestown's dates are 6 June & 29 August.


FEES

Years 5 - 8:  $70 per player + approx $45 umpire fees

Years 3 & 4: $50 per player 

Years 1 & 2: no fee

For years 5, 7 & 8 there will be umpire fees - approximately $45 per player. This will be confirmed once teams are made up.

 Fees cover:

  • team registration in the Wellington West satellite/competition
  • netball skirts (Yrs 3-8)
  • training and competition equipment

We do not want cost to be an obstacle to a child playing netball. If you are unable to pay the registration fee, please contact the school, and we can help with this cost.

Fees will be added to student statements once the season begins.


UNIFORM

Skirts/shorts: Wadestown School supplies each netball player with a navy netball skirt on loan for the season. Boys wear the Wadestown School navy sports shorts.

Top: The Wadestown School red sports polo shirt must be worn by all players.

Other: Black leggings can be worn under skirts/shorts on cold days and a plain long sleeved t-shirt or wool undergarment can be worn under the polo. No track pants, gloves, sweatshirts or jackets can be worn when playing.

Jewellery: All jewellery must be removed, including earrings. Please don’t get ears pierced during the season as tape is not allowed to cover earrings


COACHES, MANAGERS & UMPIRES

Netball at Wadestown School, as with other schools, relies on parent volunteers to coach, manage, and umpire games. ​Each team needs a coach, manager and umpire. If you are interested in assisting your child’s team please complete the relevant fields in the registration form. Training is available for all volunteers, organised by Wellington West Netball during Term 1.

Wellington West Netball requires all coaches and managers (over the age of 16) to complete a police vetting check.


​​​​​​​More information

Year 1 & 2: The aim is to develop fundamental movement and ball skills. The game follows the preceding skill session and 4 v 4 is played on one full third of a full sized court with the emphasis on equal participation.

Years 3-4: The focus for this age group is learning basic skills in a modified game of 5 v 5 or 6 v 6. They are also part of a Saturday competition run at Cardinal McKeefry courts.

Years 5-6: They play 7 a side now. Players rotate to prevent early specialisation in positions. The emphasis is on all players getting plenty of touches of the ball and the opportunity to develop a broad skill set. Also competiting in a Saturday competition at Altum courts.

Years 7-8: Players have now developed a considerable understanding of the game. The broad emphasis goes on to skill improvement as well as participation and fun. Performance, challenge and playing are keys for this age group. Ensuring positional rotation and playing at least half a game will give each player the opportunity to participate and develop. Also competiting in a Saturday competition at Cardinal McKeefry courts.

We generally have a team per year group.