Netball Club

We are in for a wet weekend, netball is a winter sport and games will be played in the rain. If there is any chance that a game is cancelled you will be notified by your Coach and or Manager. Any forfeits from today will attract a fine from PNA.

 

Please remember the umpires are someone’s daughter and one day it could be your daughter. Derogatory comments of any sort are intimidating, they are doing their best and without them the game cannot be played. They are making thousands of decisions per game, and many of them are training for qualifications so please understand that it is their job to enforce the rules even if it may seem harsh. 

 

Coaches and parents are not permitted to run up and down the sidelines of the courts or stand behind the goal posts along the base line. 

 

We were very pleased to host the Singapore Sports School for a couple of social games last week, the games were very competitive. They then joined us for a sausage sizzle after the game.

It was a great opportunity for the girls to play against and socialise with the Singaporean girls.

 

Code of Conduct

When you signed up for netball you agreed to abide by the Code of Conduct. Some key points are:

Players

  • Play by the rules and spirit of the game
  • Bullying of team-mates is not acceptable
  • Never argue with an official
  • Control your temper
  • Work equally hard for yourself and your team
  • Cooperate with your coach
  • Respect the rights and dignity of all participants
  • Never consider cheating
  • Learn to accept both victory and defeat with good grace
  • Social media comments regarding anyone should always be positive.

Parents & Spectators

  • Support all the players in the team
  • Be positive about the coaches and umpires and behave accordingly 
  • Do not question coaches or umpire’s decisions if you have an issue contact the coordinator relevant to your age group
  • Do no coach from the side-line
  • Offer help to the coach if the girls are not listening or behaving appropriately
  • If you have an issue regarding the standard or manner of coaching or umpiring speak to the coordinator relevant to your age group to discuss it.

The full Code of Conduct can be found on the Club website.

 

Here’s hoping the weather is kind to us all over the weekend. Best of luck to all teams.