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Netball Wellington Centre
futureFERNS Year 1-8 offered by each Junior Satellite
futureFERNS Netball Philosophy
In 2012 Netball New Zealand undertook a major review of junior netball. The review highlighted children are not mini adults so their sport should be modified accordingly. Modified versions of netball have since been introduced in support of fundamental skill development for players and improved support for coaches and umpires. For more detail & free resources visit the futureFERNS website
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In 2013 Netball Wellington Centre piloted a Year 1-4 Junior Netball Programme as an interim measure until Junior Netball Satellites were confident to run their own for primary and intermediate level in 2016. To find out what's on offer in your area use the + function to view more information and approach the relevant contacts listed below.
Free Coach Development
Year 1-4 Workshop
Parents/coaches/team organisers accompanying Year 1&2 teams are called Star Helpers while those guiding Year 3&4 teams are Coaches.
Free 1.5 hour training designed specifically for Star Helpers & Coaches of Year 1-4 players. Gain confidence and necessary knowledge to successfully assist your team through the season and beyond. Workshop explains the philsophy, activities, delivery methods and ways to engage your players as much as possible.
Year 5-8 Workshop
Free 2-hour training designed specifically for coaches of Year 5-8 players. Receive access to a resource full of 10 weeks of ready-made progressive session plans. Includes prescribed warm up and cool-down activities, training activities, detailed skill breakdown and error-correction tips. Workshop teaches how to make the most of the resource plus adapt activities to suit the needs of your players.
Junior Coordinator Training
Junior Coordinators are recruited leaders trained to oversee and deliver programme content. They receive training dedicated to their role. Sessions are arranged by Junior Netball Satellites.
Dates
Each Junior Netball Satellites arranges their own workshop dates at a convenient local venue timed prior to the start of each season. Attendees receive access to an array of support resources. Dates are promoted via Satellite websites or click here and scroll to find free futureFERNS workshops. Register through your local Satellite or email ndo@netballwellington.co.nz to enquire.
Further Information
Find out more about the futureFERNS programme via your Junior Netball Satellite - contacts above.
View Netball New Zealand references for each age group located on this page.
If unsure where to start email ndo@netballwellington.co.nz for assistance.
Year 1&2 - launched in 2012
Year 3&4 - launched in 2013
Year 5&6 - 7-a-side variation adopted in 2026, prior to that 6-a-side launched in 2016
Year 7&8
Over 60,000 kids around the country are part of the futureFERNS programme.
Click to watch a video highlighting Netball New Zealand's futureFERNS programme.
Infographic outlining initial futureFERNS research
Variations of futureFERNS game for Year 1-8
futureFERNS introductory information...
futureFERNS Code of Behaviour
CONTACT
Email
info@netballwellington.co.nz
Phone
04 387 6002
Office Address
Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
First Floor, 72 Kemp Street
Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022
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