The following guidelines are only a snapshot of the rules of the game and should not be seen as a substitute for the official rule book. We pay respect to their culture, history and elders, past, present and future. Any amount of sponsorship is greatly appreciated and will be used to help the umina beach netball club continue as a very successful club with over girls and ladies currently registered with us. Inf publishes the rules of netball in several different languages. The regulation netball size is a little smaller than the basketball, and is also lighter and somewhat softer. Goal shootergs enemy goal third including goal circle often, but not always, defended by the opposing goal keeper. There were lots of changes to the rules of netball this year. The amended rules will be implemented for international competition from 1st january 2018. This is a new rule addition as previously this wasnt specifically. Aug 18, 2016 a defender may not deflect a shot at goal on its downward path towards the ring this includes touching the ball up through the net. It explains the rule in full and says what to award. Netball official rules authorised by all australia netball. Amendments to rules of netball 2016 edition introduction amendments to the inf rules of netball 2016 edition were approved by members at congress held in july 2017. Netball new zealand and anz new zealand have partnered with global netball fitness, skills and wellbeing organisation netfit to launch netfit nz.
Netball aus rules breakers netball club runaway bay. Operate within the rules of the sport including national and state. Netball is a ball sport for two teams of seven players. We have have a number of options available for our sponsors. Suncorp super netball also known noncommercially as the national netball league is the premier netball league in australia. This course explores the rules in action within the context of a game and how they should be relative, not only to the written version but to their reference of the movement of players and the ball for the duration of the game and in the confines of the court and its surrounds. However, players must pass or shoot before he can step again with the lifted foot. If you would like to purchase a rules of netball book these are available from the national netball associations that are affiliated to inf or from the inf at the inf shop. Read the rule book as it has everything you need to. Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players. The first codified rules of netball were published in 1901 by the ling association, later the physical education association of. Please see the whitehorse netball saturday competition bylaws document for full rules around fill in players. I have used it for my sports leaders and netball leaders.
Learn or keep up to date with australian netball rules and regulations. The rule changes aim to meet the changing needs of the game, and to reflect the modern, forwardlooking sport of netball. Action indoor netball rule book action indoor sports. Blackburn south netball club constitution and bylaws. Rules by which we play are stipulated in the whitehorse netball saturday competition bylaws document. The centre must have at least one foot wholly within the centre circle before the pass is taken. Our own clubs constitution and bylaws can be found here. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to netball rules and regulations first. W wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required.
Netball nsw acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional owners of the land, the wangal people, where netball central is based. The international netball federation has made some amendments to the 2016 edition of the rules of netball. The aim of a game of netball is to score goals by throwing the ball through a ring, located in the oppositions goal circle. Amendments to the inf rules of netball 2016 edition were approved by members at congress held in july 2017. Download an ecopy of the rule book for free or purchase a rule book from the netball australia online shop. It will make it easier for players in a netball team to pass the ball to each other. Whats new in the rules of netball frequently asked questions ive noticed the change to the goal shooting rule in that you now cant deflect a ball on its downward motion. Rule books can be purchased from the netball nsw store or from the umpires room. The following points are the most common variations from the official rule book. For orders of more than 20 books, call netball nsw on 02 9951 5000. As of the 4th april these rules will also be part of the playnetball game. According to the inf, netball is played by more than 20 million people in more than 80 countries. The origination of netball began in england in the 1890s when the game was derived from an early version of basketball.
The rings have the same dimension as basketball rings, but. Netball, volleyball and futsal no stoppages during regular play. Netball rules and regulations for contact and obstruction laws regulate physical charging. Netball victoria respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which netball victoria hq is based in west melbourne and respectfully acknowledges the wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land at the state netball hockey centre in parkville, which is considered a home of netball in victoria. At the core of it, netball is a game not unlike basketball that focuses on teamwork, passing and shooting. The rule book provides an option in relation to variations to some of the rules for locally based competitions. Be conversant with the rule book and have a good knowledge of the rules. Netball dresses and uniforms australia the netball shop. Netball australia respectfully acknowledges the wurundjeri people of the kulin nation as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which netball australia hq is based in fitzroy and respectfully acknowledges the ngunnawalngunawal people as the traditional owners of the land on which netball australias regional office is based in canberra. It is a game in which two teams of seven players each strive to keep or gain possession. All rules have been made with the knowledge and acceptance of the new zealand indoor sports incorporated our governing body and must be. After catching the ball a player must throw within six 6 seconds. Introduction netball is an exciting, fast and skilful game of fair contest.
Our experts are coaches, players and physiotherapists who are currently involved at the elite level, and have wideranging experience working with players of all ages and abilities. These updates will be in place for all matches played in australia, and all international. The objective of the game is for teams to score goals, by passing a ball and shooting it into the opposite teams goal ring. The official rule extracted from the england netball rule book rule 9. All juniors and seniors play under the netball nsw rules.
The team with the highest number of goals at the end of the game is the winner. Walking netball is a modified version of netball designed for senior women and men netball, but at a walking pace. If you would like to purchase a rules of netball book these are available from the national netball associations that are affiliated to. The online home of netball new zealand netball new zealand. Onefoot landing is where a player can land on one foot then then step with his other foot, making sure that the original landing foot has been lifted off ground. Information standard 7aside netball rules and regulations. Amendments to rules of netball 2016 edition rule 2. Erna 2007day competitions fixture book rule modifications for modified netball a 51cm to 61 cm 20 to 24 soccer ball or netball size 4 instead of size 5 of all leather or composite leather is to be used. This is a new rule addition as previously this wasnt specifically covered. Netball official rules authorised by all australia. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to netball rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Netball is most popular in many commonwealth nations, specifically in schools, and is predominantly played by women.
Official rule books can be purchased from your local state. Netball everthing, buy aline netball dresses and uniform with the netball shop. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. At the beginning of the year we spoke about the new netball rules that england netball would be bringing onto the netball court.
This is the new revised edition of the official netball rules issued by netball australia. The new season is fast approaching and with 201617 comes brand new rules. The rules remain at all times the property of the international netball federation and copies of the rules downloaded here are strictly not for sale or reprint. These updates will take effect for all matches played in australia, and all international games, on january 1 2016. The ball used in netball is the hybrid of a basketball and a soccer ball. King george v recreation centre kgv sport competitions rules. Major domestic leagues in the sport include the netball superleague in great britain, suncorp super netball in australia. Main role is to shoot goals, by working closely with goal attack to achieve positions in the shooting circle where one can receive passes from the feeding midcourt players. An updated new rules book 2018 edition incorporating the amendments has been published and is available through the inf.
If you have any questions or queries please contact us. We design and manufacture netball products for the whole season uniforms, position bibs, netballs, books, umpire dresses, whistles, drink bottles, shoes, socks ankle guards, netball gifts and lots more. The rules of netball international netball federation. New rules for netball the international netball federation has updated some the official rules of netball. Variations in some rules may be made locally for players of different levels or to meet other conditions refer section 15. Whats new in the rules of netball frequently asked questions ive read that the we have up until the 30 september 2016 to implement the new rules, and it is only international. Netball is an exciting, fast and skilful game of fair contest. A set of standard rules for international play was devised by the 1960s and the international federation of netball associations now has over 60 teams playing in five regions around the world. Understanding the rules of netball do not let the myriad of rules pertaining to netball dissuade you from taking up the sport. Basic umpiring netball rules sheet teaching resources. Indoor netball official rule book adopted october 2009. Teachers and coaches should always consult the official netball rule book for accurate and detailed information. The player taking the throw in must have at least one foot within 15cm 6 inches of the line.
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