Year 1 & 2 Netball
Day: Tuesday
Times: 3:45, 4:15
Game Days:
27 May; 3 June, 10 June, 17 June, 24 June; 15 July, 22 July, 29 July; 5 August, 12 August
19 August - Final Fun Day (Dress up theme - tbc)
Registrations: Taken through schools.
The focus for this age group is on exploring netball and the development of fundamental movement and ball skills.Teams provide a coach/umpire (can be the same person). It's designed to be fast and fun, maximising participation and touches of the ball.
There are coaching resources available for coaches to use during weekly practices.
Game Day Format
For 2025 the gameday format will look a little different for Year 1/2 teams. The first five weeks will be skill sessions and shortened gameplay to introduce the rules to the players and develop their netball skills. The remainder of the season will be full gameplay
First five weeks format:
Warmup: 5 minutes
Skill development: 20 minutes
Shortened game: 2 x 7 minute halves
Break: 2 minute half time
Full gameplay format
Warmup: 5 minute Netball Smart power warm up, ball skill, bibs
Game : 4 x 7 minutes quarters
Breaks: 1 minute, 3 minutes, 1 minute
Resources
Game Rules
Dunedin Netball Smart Dynamic Warmup video and A5 Summary card
Year 1&2 Coaching Resource
Watch how to play 5v5 game
Code of Conduct for Players and Parents
19 August - Final Fun Day
This is the final day of netball for all Year 1 - 6 players on Tuesday 19 August at the Edgar Centre.
The festival will have a dress up theme and players are encouraged to dress up.
There will be certificates, music and photo opportunties. We are looking forward to a fun afternoon!
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