2025 WINTER LEAGUE

Competition Information

When and Where:
The 2025 Winter Season will run from 10 May to 14 June and 19 July to 6 September (13 weeks). Please note there will be no netball on 31 May (King’s Birthday Weekend) and 21 June (Matariki Weekend).

All games are played on Saturdays at Pinehurst School, Bush Road, Albany, from 8:45am until mid-afternoon, according to a weekly draw. The time of the final game will depend on the number of teams.

Rounds for Year 1, Year 2, and Year 6 Teams:
Game times are assigned randomly. Players must be available throughout the day, as no dispensation can be given for other sports or activities. Game times may be adjusted based on the number of teams.

Rounds for Year 3, Year 4, and Year 5 Teams:
Games for Year 3 will start at 8:45am and continue throughout the day until about 2:00pm. Younger players will play in earlier rounds, with Year 5s scheduled for later.
Players must be available to play during these times, with no exceptions for other commitments. Game times may be adjusted as necessary.

Netball Variants:
We offer netball variants to suit each year level:

  • Year 1: Non-competitive 6-a-side netball.
  • Year 2 and Up: 7-a-side netball with rule variations to help players transition smoothly into the full game. Further details can be found here.

Team Registrations:
This league is open to teams only; individual player registrations are not accepted. School or club teams and groups of friends (not necessarily from a school) are welcome.

  • Teams may combine players from different year levels (e.g., a Year 1 player in a Year 2 team).
  • Year 1 teams (6-a-side) must have a minimum of 6 players, while all other teams require at least 7 players. Games can start with a minimum of 5 players.
  • The recommended maximum number of players per team for Year 2 to Year 6 is 10.

    Boys in the League:
    Each team may have up to 2 boys on the court, with a maximum of 1 boy allowed in the goal circle at any time.

    Further Information:

    • Rules & Guidelines: View the Rules & Guidelines and the Winter League Information Pack under the Downloads section below, once available.
    • Code of Conduct: All teams must adhere to the Kidzplay Netball Code of Conduct. Please click here to view and download the Code of Conduct.

    Entry Fee:
    $485.00 per team (inclusive of GST), not including umpire costs. Umpire fees are $10 per game and should be paid directly to the umpire each week.
    Please note that schools may add extra fees for uniforms and equipment.

    Registrations:
    Registrations will open in Term 1.

    For any queries, please contact your School’s Sports Co-ordinator.

    Important Dates 

    • Compulsory Team Umpires Meeting - Thursday 1 May at 7.00pm (Click here for info)
    • Information Evening for Year 1 - 3 Coaches and Team managers – Monday 5 May at 7.00pm (Click here for info)
    • Information Evening for Year 4 – 6 Coaches and Team managers – Tuesday 6 May at 7.00pm (Click here for info)
    • Coaching Training Session/Workshop for CoachesClick here for info and the dates
    • Beginner Junior Umpiring CourseClick here for info and dates

    Downloads

    Rules, rotations and other important information can be viewed below:

    Final Results

    Final Placings from the 2023 Winter Competition can be viewed below:

    COVID-19 Updates

    Due to the dynamic nature of COVID-19, we are in a state of regular and ongoing reviews of how the Kidzplay Netball Season may be impacted. Should anything change, we will update our Facebook page and website as soon as possible. Protecting everyone’s health is our priority, while also operating within the situation as best we can. Please click here to find our latest updates about changes to our events, due to the evolving COVID-19 situation. For further information, please check with your school as we send out information to the School Co-ordinators as and when it becomes available to us.

    Current Situation
     No indoor or outdoor crowd limits. Masks will not be required anywhere, but strongly encouraged.
    My Vaccine Passes no longer required for participants (coaches, team managers, umpires) and spectators. 
     
    What to do if you test positive?