Netball Kāpiti Centre Semi's and Finals

Last weekend saw the semi final games being played for our Year 5 & 6 grades and they will be heading into their finals this weekend

 - 23rd August.

Good Luck to all of the teams that have progressed to their 1st v 2nd and 3rd v 4th playoff games.

For those teams that didn't get through this year, we thank you for choosing to play netball this season, it has been a pleasure to watch your skills grow and develop during the season and we hope to see you all back on the courts next year.

PRIZEGIVING FOR THESE GRADES WILL BE HELD ON COURT 1 AT 9.30 ON 23RD AUGUST.

Club College and Primary School Teams

All other 6 team grades are plauing their semis this weekend in the following format based on the standings after last weekend games:

1 v 4 - the winner going through to play off for 1 v 2 on the 30th                         the loser going through to play 3 v 4 on the 30th.

2 v 3 - the winner going through to play off for 1 v 2 on the 30th.                         the loser going through to play 3 v 4 on the 30th.

5 v 6 - this week is the last game for these two teams and the results               of this game determine the final placings on the standings.

Grades with 7 teams do not play a semi or final. Their last game on the 30th determines the winner of the grade and the other standings.

Grades with 5 teams - the top placed team after last weekend(16th) goes straight through to the final and the other teams play this weekend (23rd) in the following format:

2 v 3 - the winner goes through to play 1 v 2 on 30th and the                            loser goes through to play 3 v 4 on the 30th.

4 v 5 - the winner goes through to play 3 v 4 on the 30th and this week               will be the last game for the loser.

Netball Kāpiti Centre Awards!

Do you have someone that you would like to nominate for the following Centre Awards!

1. Margaret Rice Cup
2. Volunteers Trophy
3. Junior Volunteers Trophy
4. Hakkens Family Cup
5. Business House Cup
6. Netball Kāpiti Café Cup

If they fit the criteria (as listed on the nomination form)  and you would like to see them acknowledged then please get nominating. Once registrations close a panel will consider all nominations and select a winner. The winners will be announced at the Centre Prizegiving on August 30th.

Click here for the Nomination Form: ​​​​​​​

Netball Kāpiti U14 Player Development Programme 

Registrations are now open - see details below.

Please note: To attend our U14 Player Development Programme participants must Year 8 , Year 9 or Year 10 at school and be 13 years of age or younger on 1 Jan 2025. Registrations are open to ALL netball players - any gender & ability - who meet the above requirement. 

This program is not open to those players that made our Under 14 Representative teams in 2025.

All players who sign-up will be placed into a team,  no one misses out!  All genders and abilities are welcome that meet the above age requirement displayed in bold, and we encourage you to put your name forward for this fun and active opportunity to grow your on-court confidence and game knowledge. Players must be registered to play netball for an affiliated school/college within Netball Kāpiti Centre.

The programme includes 6 Sundays of development sessions and incorporates 2 Festival days .

Sessions run from 10th August - 14th September 2025. Time - 10am - 12pm

$70 per participant (Fixed fee includes all 6 sessions - refund not available for session/s missed.)

Transport costs to/from game days will be user pays.  Carpool may be arranged.

Game day playing attire consists of a t-shirt, leggings/shorts & supportive netball shoes - comfort & safety come first! (colours of t-shirts will be advised once we know how many teams we have.

Click the following link to register:

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/363380

CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATIONS: 6th AUGUST 2025

If you happen to miss the start of the programme yet still wish to attend, you are most welcome - complete the form or contact Sue on admin@netballkapiti.org.nz to enquire.

Netball Kāpiti Representative Team 2025

Netball Kāpiti is very excited to announce our Representative Teams for 2025.

Thank you to everyone that trialed and Congratulations to all selected players.

Emails have been sent to all trialists, if you have not received yours please let us know as soon as possible.

For those that have been selected your first commitment is a meeting on Sunday to meet your coaches and teams, details of this is included in your email.

Once again Congratultions to you all , we look forward to having you as part of our Representative season and working with you all.

Lead Coach: Kat Kerr

Assistant Coach: Brydie Pryor Rodgers

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Lead Coach: Kelly Hynson

Assistant Coach: Bella Carberry

Lead Coach: Tania Slinn

Assistant Coach: Selina Boyd

 Lead Coach: Alicia Rayner

Assistant Coach: Milcah Xkenjik

Lead Coach: Rohan Bailey

Assistant Coach: TBC

Lewin Neary Year 7 & 8 Intermediate Primary Tournament

Saturday 12th April 2025 

Te Atiawa Courts Centre

Percival Road, Paraparaumu

Registration and Tournament Information:

1. The 7 v 7 tournament is open to all Year 7 & 8 primary teams.  Boys are welcome to play and Winter competition rules apply.
2. The final draw structure will be dependant on the number of teams entered.
3. Complete a form for each team entered
4. Registrations for this tournament will close on Sunday 6th April.
5. Cost is $80. We are now accepting online payments and this will appear at the bottom of the registration form or payment can be made by direct credit to Netball Kapiti 38-9015-0525564-00 (please use your team name as a reference) 
6. An email will be sent to your nominated contact with further details and request for team member lists
7. Teams are to supply their own correctly inflated size 5 netball, bibs, first aid kit and ice
8. All teams are to supply their own Umpire 

Please Register Here:   https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/337833

​​​​​​​Zone Festival Day

We are very excited to announce that we are hosting a Zone Festival Day for primary students Year 3 -6 students.

Central Zone staff will be here helping to run the sessions and we will have some Pulse players running Stations with the help of some of our Performance Programme players.

WHERE: TE ATIAWA NETBALL COURTS

WHEN: WEDNESDAY 19TH MARCH

TIME: 4.00PM - 6.00PM

Come along and give it a go.

There will be free sausages after the session and an opportunity for photos.

Spaces are limited so get in quick to register.

Please wear sports footwear and approriate clothing to do some training.

Click here to register: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/345124

JUNIOR WHISTLER TRAINING

SESSIONS

Netball Kapiti are inviting Year 6 ,7,8, 9 and 10 students to register to become a Netball Kapiti Junior Whistler. Our Junior Whistler Umpire Group offers pathways to progress further in netball umpiring for our Centre.

These training sessions are open to anyone that would like to join our Junior Whistler Program and also those that are currently in the program.

Dates: Sunday March 16th , March 23rd, March 30th and April 6th

Times: 10.00am - 12.00ish. (We try and keep the sessions to 2 hours but they might run a little over depending on the number of participants)

Please be here ready to start at 10am

As the sessions have an active component you must wear sports shoes and comfortable clothing that you can move properly in.

Please ensure you bring a water bottle and a whistle with you.

Register Here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/344442

Registrations Close: 13th March at 5pm

WOOLWORTHS FutureFERNS YEAR 1 AND 2 

Term 1  2025

MONDAY 3rd MARCH – MONDAY 7th APRIL

Star Helpers will be required so please have a think if you can volunteer an hour of your time to help us out with this programme.

The program will run as follows:

4.00pm Start

(first week will be 4.00pm to 5.00pm, as have introductions and full roll call).

Warm Up

Skills Session

Netball Game

Cool down

Finish at 4.45pm

​​​​​​​Cost : $40

REGISTER NOW: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/342960 

​​​​​​​              2025 Netball Kàpiti Rep Coach Applications

closing 5pm Tuesday 28th January 2025

Netball Kapiti is seeking applications from interested coaches to become involved in coaching our representative teams for 2025.

Positions within our Representative Team Management are a pathway opportunity for all coaches and managers wishing to further their coaching careers and for those wishing to give back to the netball community at Centre level. We provide an exciting chance to work alongside other experienced individuals while learning from each other. Roles are in a volunteer capacity yet provide a fantastic opportunity to further develop yourself.

We are currently seeking Lead & Assistant Coach applications for the following teams:

U14

U16

U18

If you are interested in applying for any of these coaching roles please:

• ​​​​​​​Carefully check your availability against the 2025 Representative Dates & Commitments​​​​​​​

• Carefully review the role description 2025 Representative Coach Job Description
• Consent to police check for successful candidates or proof of one completed in past 12 months.
• Be available to attend an interview for the position if required.
• Be available to attend meeting/s prior to and after trials as required.
• Be available to attend a debrief at the end of the season.

If you wish to apply to one of the coaching positions please complete the online application form as soon as possible - 2025 Representative Coach Positions Application Form

We welcome your interest and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Applications close 5pm Tuesday 28th January 2025 

NETBALL KAPITI COACH PATHWAY - FOR ALL PRIMARY, COLLEGE AND CLUB COACHES

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Level One Coach Program

New to Coaching Netball or wanting a bit more confidence - Level One Coach Program will provide new and beginner coaches with the following learning outcomes, and enhance the knowledge of those coaches that just want a bit of guidance.

• Demonstrates a good understanding of the game of netball and all rules associated with the game, including umpire protocols.

• Demonstrates a good understanding of all elements of the NetballSmart Dynamic Warm-up.

• Demonstrates a good understanding of basic netball skills. 

• Demonstrates confident techniques to communicate with their team, using different feedback styles and understands the effect feedback has on the player.

• Identifies coachable moments quickly and adapts activities when needed for teams and individual players.

• Understands the purpose and delivery of team talks.

Participants completing the Level One Coach Program will receive upon completion:

Primary Level Coach - Year 7 & 8 Coach Resource OR;

College Level Coach (Year 9 & 10) - NNZ Year 9 & 10 Coach Resource OR;

College Level Coach (Year 11 to 13) and Club Coach - NNZ Community Coach Resource

Netball Kapiti Level One Coach Badge

Dates: Tuesday Evenings 6pm - 8pm 25th Feb to 1st April 2025

Cost: $60.00 per Coach

REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/p8c72jcf

SUMMER TWILIGHT COMPETITION 2024

​​​​​​​We had our finals night Thursday 5th December. A great night was had by all and there were some great games played out on court.

Congratulations to all of the teams that made finals and especially to those that won their games.

Thank you to all of our centre umpires that volunteered their time to umpire each week, you guys were amazing and I know those teams that struggled for umpires appreciated you all.

Thank you too all of the teams that registered for twlight it was pleasure having you here. Look out for the details on the February - March season which will be coming out on our facebook page and website in the next few weeks.

Photos will be getting posted over the next few days.

Enjoy your summer and we hope to see you all next year!

​​​​​​​Woolworths FutureFERNS YEAR 1 AND 2 

Term 4 

MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER TO MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER

What a great little program this was , we hope that everyone that participated had an great time and learnt some skills that will grow a love for netball. It was fantastic seeing you all here every week and hearing the laughter and fun being had by you all.

A massive "Thank You" to Dee Ashby for leading this program and to Kate Agar and Julia Capon for being amazing Star Helpers.

This program woill be running again in Term 1 so keep an eye out on our Facebook page and Website.

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