Christchurch Netball has launched the Centre Pass Fund, a new initiative designed to reduce financial barriers and open more doors for tamariki, rangatahi, coaches and game officials across Ōtautahi to participate, grow and thrive through netball. The fund provides individualised support for those who may otherwise miss out; whether it’s a young person trying netball for the first time, an athlete progressing into a representative programme, or a coach or game official taking their next development step.

At Christchurch Netball, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to take the court. The Centre Pass Fund helps remove financial barriers so more people in our community can stay connected to netball. The Centre Pass Fund is powered by our community, with every contribution helping more people access the sport they love. Donations can be made from as little as $10, and contributions of $500 or more will be recognised with a permanent Team Effort ball displayed at the Netball Sports Centre


Who can apply?

  • Players
  • Coaches
  • Game officials (umpires, bench officials, and whistlers)
  • Individuals, families, clubs & schools


What can be supported? 

  • Programme or competition costs
  • Representative opportunities
  • Equipment or essential gear
  • Development opportunities (courses, workshops etc.)

​​​​​​​Support may be provided directly to a programme, club or supplier, or through products and services.


How does it work? 

Applications are submitted online and reviewed monthly by Christchurch Netball's Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Group. Recommendations are then made to the General Manager, with decisions based on individual circumstances and the funds available at the time. 


Make a difference today! ​​​​​​​

Christchurch Netball invites you to support the Centre Pass Fund, helping remove barriers and create opportunities for more people to take the court.

The fund is powered by community donations, with options to suit everyone:

  • Give from $10 Every contribution, big or small, helps more players access the sport they love.
  • Give $500+  Leave a LegacyDonations of $500 or more are recognised with a permanent Team Effort ball on our donor wall, displayed at the Netball Sports Centre. 


Perpetual Giving — Simple Ways to SupportYou can also contribute through our partners:

  • Dine with New Zealand Venue Co
  • Give a koha at Health and Sport Central
  • Subscribe via Sportway (christchurchnetball.tv)
  • Shop at Shoe Clinic (Northlands & Riccarton)
  • Support Catering in a Box at the Netball Sports Centre

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