The rules are written for international play and are in effect as of 1 january, 2020. To explain these changes, netball australia have created some resources to help explain. These competition regulations are the rules governing the internal affairs of netball victoria competitions. This is the new revised edition of the official netball rules issued by netball australia. Netball is a ball sport for two teams of seven players. P laying position descriptions summary of the role of each netball position. This guide has all the match tactics and scoring strategies for players and beginners. This rule book should be utilized by all states and. Complete your online theory exam with a pass mark of at. Netball is the most popular womens team sport in both australia and new zealand.
The ball shall be a universally accepted netball or association netball size 5 and shall be supplied by the centre. Variations in some rules may be made locally for players of different levels or to meet other conditions refer section 15. Fiba official basketball rules valid from 1 october 2014 pdf 4 mb. Covering all the regulatory laws and rulings taken from the official codified rules of the international federation of netball associations ladies can speed up your game and master all seven netball playing positions. The objective of the game is for teams to score goals, by passing a ball and shooting it into the opposite teams goal ring. While netball developed first as a game predominantly played by women and girls, it is now played by boys and girls, women and men. For orders of over 20 books, call netball nsw on 02 9951 5000. Infs 5aside format of the sport with opportunities to score 1, 2 or 3 goal points from each shot, fast5 was launched 2012. Minute book from victorian womens basketball association later netball victoria meetings from july 1934 to march 1938.
Netball victoria region which has held trials to select the best players from that region. Home south geelong netball association sportstg, fixtures, results, ladders, statistics, news and events for the follow us on facebook search geelong basketball netball centre, on sportstg, the home of grassroots sport. Netball is an exciting, fast and skilful game of fair contest. In 2008, a shortened variation of netball called fast5 was introduced for the first time. Netball rule book now available online south geelong. Major domestic leagues in the sport include the netball superleague in great britain, suncorp super netball in australia. Codes of behaviour our club expects that by registering with our club, everyone agrees to abide by the netball victoria codes of behaviour. If not, go to forgotten pwd netball victoria will email you a link to create your own password. Netball rules of 2018 edition contact inf secretariat albion wharf 19 albion street manchester m1 5ln england t. There must be at least 5 players, one of whom must. This rule book should be utilized by all states and territories in conjunction with their said state and territory competition by laws.
At the core of it, netball is a game not unlike basketball that focuses on teamwork, passing and shooting. According to the inf, netball is played by more than 20 million people in more than 80 countries. Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players. The international netball federation inf announced the release of the 2020 rules of netball for implementation across all international matches from 1 january 2020. 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.
Obtain a rule book purchased a whistle a thunderer. The and intellectual property rights for the rules of netball are owned by inf. At fdna and within netball victoria exists a great support network ready to assist you in realising your goals. The finanetball australia rule book is now available online for the first time. Netball companion book basic netball skills and rules. Netball victoria exists to enrich victorian communities through the sport of netball. Celebrating 85 years, netball victoria is a nonforprofit organisation responsible for the management and development of the sport of netball across victoria. 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. Netball victoria competitions rules and regulations. Coaches or teachers of the game to make sure that players are prepared in way that complies with the rules, as well as having an understanding of sporting. Here are some of the basic rules of netball to get you acquainted with the sport. Rules and regulations world masters games 2002 netball. Warrnambool city netball association posts facebook. The rules are based on the core values of equal opportunity, fair play and respect for an opponents skill and safety.
Netball victoria has a range of apparel for umpires to purchase through our online uniform shop. Simplifying ifna official rules and regulations of netball. Umpiring about 2020 umpires committee umpires director sue kurthcommittee peter mclean, ashlee smith, and debroah tapper current infq umpire list 2020 theory a umpires exam in house umpire assistance form request for umpires test form infa rule book 5th edition 20 below is the infa 5th edition 20. Action indoor netball rule book university of auckland. Infs 5aside format of the sport with opportunities to score 1, 2 or. Length of the game netball is played over four 15minute quarters. Whilst the news of a change of rules often creates the idea that fundamental aspects of how the sport is played will change the updates to the 2020 rule book center around a. They are the operating procedures that determine the conduct and direction of the competitions. This applies to players, coaches, spectators, team managers and more scoring help sheet the whitehorse scoring help sheet will provide you guidance on exactly what to do.
Games are played on a rectangular court divided into thirds, with a raised goal at each short end. The sport continues to develop as the inf looks to gain more exposure and make it more appealing to new players. South geelong netball association sportstg, fixtures, results, ladders, statistics, news and events for the follow us on facebook search geelong basketball. Shot is awarded and not taken before the whistle is blown to end a quarter or half, the player shall be allowed to take the penalty refer rule.
A number of courses are available to provide a pathway for development from beginner through to an aa umpire australia s highest umpiring badge. Team, players and objective netball is a ball sport usually played by women comprising of two teams of seven players each. 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. This book documents the developments of netball in australia during the 1930s, including rule changes and national championships. Minute book key words netball netball victoria netball australia womens basketball vwbba aawbba. Teachers and coaches should always consult the official netball rule book for accurate and detailed information. It is a game in which two teams of seven players each strive to keep or gain possession of the ball. The rules of netball international netball federation. Netball rules of 2020 edition contact inf secretariat albion wharf 19 albion street manchester m1 5ln england t.
Fiba official basketball equipment valid from 1 october 2014 pdf 841 kb. The team with the ball, through running, jumping, throwing and catching, attempts to move the ball into its goal circle from where a goal may be. Umpiring resources netball vic netball victoria netball australia. The umpire role is a vital part of netball as without an umpire there would be no game. Under guidance from netball victoria, a decision has been made to postpone the senior womens grand final game which was scheduled to. You will need the rule book for information and answers. Netball victoria 24 worksafe afl victoria country licensees 25 junior coaches code of.