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Netball New Zealand - September 2025

Thanks for being part of our netball whānau

Kia ora netball whānau, 

As we reach the end of the 2025 winter playing season, we just wanted to say thanks so much for playing your part and being part of our wider netball community. 

We hope you have enjoyed your season and felt inspired, positive and supported both on and off the court.

Thank you

Our season is powered by volunteers. It’s the coaches guiding players, the umpires keeping games fair, the parents and supporters cheering, the volunteers who drive, organise, treat injuries and prepare courts. To each and every one of you, thank you for being part of the team that keeps our season running smoothly.

Players

Netball couldn't happen without your coaches, managers, umpires and administrators that help you. A few ideas to show your appreciation that don't cost too much are: 

  • Thank-you speech (share highlights and key memories and say what you appreciated about them).
  • Handwritten notes or card (each player writes a message or draws a little picture).
  • Team recorded video or poem (a short montage of season highlights plus each player saying ‘thanks').
  • Photo collage (printed or digital, a season scrapbook with some game day snaps and captions).
  • Homemade certificates (designed online or hand-made to give to your coach or manager).
  • A Coaches/ Managers survival kit (filled with handy things like a whistle, tea bags, pens, stress ball, etc).
  • Shared potluck kai (everyone brings something small for a morning tea or last dinner or get together).
  • Group photo gift (take a team photos and print/ frame it or send digitally).
  • Social media shout out (create an 'appreciation' post with some photos on your team chat or team page to collectively show your teams appreciation). 

Want to stay fit over the off-season?

We align with Balance is Better, an initiative that encourages young people to play a variety of sports while they’re still growing and developing, and we encourage you to do the same. Still, if you’re keen for more netball once the winter season wraps up, many Centres offer social summer or twilight competitions. Whatever you choose, keep moving and keep having fun.

Looking for inspiration you can do at home - like running, biking or body-weight circuits?  Check out this NetballSmart resource.

Coaches

Looking to upskill over the off-season? Please connect with your Zone Coach Lead to find out what and where learning and development is taking place over the summer months.

Umpires and Officials

Looking to upskill over the off-season? Please connect with your Zone Umpire Lead to see what learning and development opportunities are on offer over the summer.

Upcoming Netball- don’t miss a moment!

There’s plenty of action on the horizon, including a chance to see our Silver Ferns take the court. Here’s what’s coming up:

10-13 September NetballSmart Netball NZ Open Champs, Ngā Puna Wai, Christchurch

21-28 September Taini Jamison Trophy – Silver Ferns vs South Africa Proteas

  • Game 1: Sun 21 Sept – Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland
  • Game 2: Wed 24 Sept – Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier (Sold out)
  • Game 3: Sun 28 Sept – ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill

Tickets available here– be quick, some venues may sell out fast!

30 September-3 October NZ Secondary Schools Netball Champs, Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua

Follow the action via Netball NZ social channels.

17–29 October Constellation Cup – Silver Ferns vs Australian Diamonds

  • Game 1: Fri 17 Oct – John Cain Arena, Melbourne
  • Game 2: Wed 22 Oct – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
  • Game 3: Sun 26 Oct – GLOBOX Arena, Hamilton (Sold out)
  • Game 4: Wed 29 Oct – Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch

Tickets available here. Watch live on Sky Sport if you can’t be there!

Competition time

Did you have an awesome season with your team? Would you like to win a netball signed by the Silver Ferns? If yes, then we’d love to hear about it!

How to enter:

  1. In 300 words or fewer, tell us about your team and why you enjoyed your season.
  2. Optional: include a team photo (ensure you have permission from everyone pictured).
  3. Email jennam@netballnz.co.nz by Sunday 28 September 2025 (midnight).

We’ll select five winners and be in touch by Wednesday 8 October 2025 to arrange delivery of your signed netball.

Terms & conditions: Open to community netball teams in New Zealand. One entry per team. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable. Judges’ decision is final.

That's a wrap for the winter season!

Don't forget, we have a huge amount of netball related resources for you to check out in the meantime. Check out any of the links in this email or below. 

We can't wait to see you back out there next season!

Ngā mihi nui,The Netball New Zealand Community Team NNZ website  |  futureFERNS website  |  Netballsmart website

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