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Netball Wellington Centre
Upcoming Workshop Opportunities
2024 Learning Opportunities
Sessions offered for coaches, managers and umpires of any age, experience or sport code near & far to help guide you on your coach journey and gain fresh ideas.
A variety of hosts with guest facilitators - fantastic opportunities to learn and connect with others.
Prior experience not necessary.
Pick and choose topics of interest as suits your learning needs.
Formal (accredited) and informal (interest-focused) learning opportunities on offer.
CCA1&2 course names may alter slightly to help with promotion yet many fall under NNZ accredited courses to assist those hoping to complete modules along the NNZ Coaching Framework. If progressing towards Community Coach Award level 1 (CCA1) or level 2 (CCA2) you will be credited with the appropriate module once attended & necessary online components complete.
2024 upcoming sessions:
Monday 21 October - Team Culture (Level 1)
Explore what kind of vibe you want to create in your team & how to successfully go about embedding it.
6.30pm
online
Register here
Monday 4 November - Building Relationships (Level 1)
Take a deeper look at how we develop effective relationships & communication that gets the best out of our players and parents.
6.30pm
online
Register here
Monday 18 November - Introduction to Mental Skills (Level 2)
Focus on developing four basic mental skills aimed at facilitating improved self-confidence and performance.
6.30pm
online
Register here
Monday 2 December - Season and Session Planning (Level 1)
How to plan for a good season & individual training sessions. Talk through the many elements you need to consider when creating your own season overview & realistic time management involved.
6.30pm
online
Register here
If you have any requests or ideas for topics of interest or wish to be informed once workshop dates are set, please email ndo@netballwellington.co.nz.
Your input is most welcome so we can tailor to suit your needs!
Are you a female coach eager to elevate your skills and connect with like-minded women? Join us for an inspiring series of growth and networking right here in the Manawatū region!
Session one proved overwhelmingly popular, attended by 60 wāhine.
Session two will be underway in November and open to both those who attended session one, and those who didn't - everyone is welcome!
This opportunity is for any level self-identified female coach in or near the Manawatū region.
Hear from guest panelists, upskill with coaching relevant sessions and expand your network amongst other local wāhine.
Three Pou:
Dates:
1. Sunday 13 Oct
2. Sunday 17 Nov
Taylor Noble, Sport Psychologist for the Wellington Phoenix and Wellington Blaze run a session on the influences coaches have on individuals and the team environment. Local coaches Sarah Calkin & Kelly Shanks also join for a Q&A panel.
3. Sunday 2 Feb
4. Sunday 2 March
5. Sunday 6 April (plus a celebration post 5pm with kai)
Time: 3pm - 5pm (with networking post 5pm)
Venue: Massey University Sport & Event Centre, 56 Albany Drive, Linton, Palmerston North
Childcare will be available (registration required)
Register at www.forms.gle/NffbeKND73yXTyWz8
Wed 6 March 6.30pm virtual - Growing Skilled Players who Love the Game (Player Centred Coaching)
Wed 13 March 6.30pm virtual - Season and Session Planning
Wed 27 March 6.30pm virtual - Team Culture
Tue 2 April 6.30pm virtual - Tournament Planning for Coaches (target rep coaches)
Tue 9 April 6.30pm virtual - Prepare your athletes for the season (Developing Physical Capacity)
Sun 28 April 2:30pm in-person at TSB Arena Wellington. $25 includes ticket to Pulse game - Introduction to Game Analysis
Mon 29 April 6.30pm virtual - Building Quality Relationships
Mon 6 May 6.30pm virtual - Introduction to Mental Skills
Sun 12 May 2.30pm in-person at Fly Palmy Arena. $25 includes ticket to Pulse game - Introduction to Game Analysis
Tue 23 July 6pm virtual - Building Effective Relationships & Team Culture
Thu 25 July 5.30pm in-person - Developing Skilled Players Who Love The Game
Tue 30 July 6.30pm virtual - Tournament Preparation for Managers with Jill Clapcott & Carla van der Merwe
Wed 31 July 6.30pm virtual - Tournament Preparation for Coaches with Coaches panel
Sun 4 Aug 10am in-person - Multiple practical modules of CCA1 and CCA 2 at Netball Hawke's Bay
All offerings above kindly organised by Netball Central Zone.
All are CCA1 or CCA2 accredited sessions.
All FREE to attend (except game analysis topics)
Register at: www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/285316
FUNdamental series dates for Year 5-8, secondary school & senior grade coaches.
Sign-up at sporty.co.nz/viewform/274124
Tue 7 May - Fundamental Skill Development
Tue 28 May - Shooting & Centre Pass
Tue 18 June - Defence & Through Court
Emerging series dates for premier club/secondary schools & aspiring premier/rep coaches.
Sign-up at sporty.co.nz/viewform/274126
Tue 19 March - Skill Analysis & Shooting
Tue 9 April - Attack & Defence
Tue 30 April - Centre Pass & Circle Work
Tue 21 May - Through Court
Wed 10 July - Selecting
In-person sessions above offered by Netball Hutt Valley Centre and open to all coaches from throughout the Zone.
Emerging series topics are all CCA accredited.
How to effectively coach fundamental skills
Whether you're a futureFern or a Silver Fern, learning and performing fundamental skills is vital to the success of individual and team performance. Graeme Robson currently works with our Coaches on the higher level PCQ Programme (Performance Coach Qualification) and we're extremely fortunate to have him share his knowledge and innovative coach approaches with our community coaches at grassroots level. This session is open to all who want to grow their coaching skillset to be able to extend their players and provide more challenging and engaging sessions.
Graeme Robson has been involved with high performance sport for over 45 years, first as an international athlete and sport scientist before moving on to become National Coach for Badminton New Zealand for 7 years. He then transitioned into the NZ High Performance sport system initially working at the NZ Academy of Sport North Island as Coach Support Manager before it became part of High Performance Sport NZ. He has recently retired but still retains a huge passion for helping coaches coach skill and decision making across a variety of sports, including Netball which he has been associated with since 2003.
Sat 13 April
9.30am - 2.00pm
Vautier Park Pavilion, Palmerston North
$20 includes tea, coffee and a light lunch
2 x 90 minute learning lab sessions
If clubs & schools would like to register and pay for representative coaches to attend, we can arrange for your Centre to be invoiced.
Register at www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/287783
FREE futureFERNS workshops for coaches of Year 1-8 players
Each Satellite arranges FREE workshops located conveniently for their associated member coaches to attend. By attending, coaches gain access to resources which include pre-planned training sessions along with warm-up, cool-down and other information specific to their appropriate junior modified game. In addition those attending receive guidance on how to interpret the resource, deliver a quality session and tips for instructing their particular age group. Whether new to netball, returning after some time away from the sport, coaxed from the sideline to help coach or seeking a refresher before the season starts - it's highly recommended to attend so as to boost your confidence and be reassured you're well-supported in your coaching role.
Motu Kairangi
Combined Year 1-4 - Thursday 15 February 2024 from 5.30pm to 7pm at EBIS Library (cancelled due to low interest)
Enquire/register via email to mkjuniornetball@gmail.com
Combined Year 5-8 - Wednesday 24 April 2024 from 6pm to 8pm at Hataitai Netball Pavilion, 43 Ruahine Street. Enquire/register via email to mkseniornetball@gmail.com
Combined Year 1-4 - Thursday 17 October 2024 from 5.30pm to 7pm at EBIS Library
Enquire/register via email to mkjuniornetball@gmail.com
Northern Suburbs
Year 1-4 - Tuesday 9 April 2024 6pm to 8pm at Newlands Primary School Hall. Enquire/register via email to amanda@newlandsprimary.school.nz or year1and2@nsnetball.co.nz
Combined Year 5-8 - Wednesday 10 April 2024 6pm to 8pm at Newlands Primary School Hall. Enquire/register via email to amanda@newlandsprimary.school.nz
Wellington West
Combined Year 5-8 - Monday 8 April 2024 from 6pm to 8pm at St Thomas More Church, 36 Worcester St, Wilton. Enquire/register via email to maria.nunns@gmail.com
Combined Year 1-4 - Thursday 11 April 2024 6.30pm to 8pm at St Thomas More Church, 36 Worcester St, Wilton. Enquire/register via email to maria.nunns@gmail.com
FREE online learning via Sport Tutor at your own pace
Netball New Zealand have also arranged FREE self-guided modules anyone can complete at your own pace.
These are offered online via a portal called Sport Tutor. Sign-up is FREE.
Access Sport Tutor portal here.
Access Sport Tutor - How To Guide here
Sport Tutor online learning is designed for anyone involved in netball including coaches, umpires, managers, players, parents and volunteers and is a great access point for free online workshops and resources in support of self-driven extension and education.
Sport NZ/Ihi Aotearoa topics:
In addition to Netball New Zealand content users may also access a library of additional online learning once registered. Other sporting organisations using the same platform include Sport NZ/Ihi Aotearoa, Touch NZ, NZ Rugby League and Special Olympics with more getting involved over time.
Webinars
Balance Is Better Webinar Series supported by Sport New Zealand
Upcoming topics
Topics feature below once known - click linked webinar title to be taken to registration link
View past webinars
If you have a time on your hands and seek some online learning or perhaps couldn't attend past webinars, listen to renowned experts sharing their thoughts in a series of replay webinars discussing elements that create a great sporting environment for young people. Whether a coach, administrator or parent, you’ll be able to take some useful tips and tricks.
To explore more, head to the Sport NZ Balance is Better site via this link
Sport New Zealand/Ihi Aotearoa - Flow On Effect Series
Access the Going with the Flow resource designed for young people, educators and active recreation providers
Off the back of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, Sport NZ has received funding from the Government’s leverage and legacy programme to ensure the event has a lasting impact for our communities and to kick start conversations in many areas related to female health and wellbeing.
We’re aiming to increase education and awareness about female health and menstruation in physical activity, while working to address period poverty.
The Flow on Effect is a Sport NZ initiative about:
Whether you’re a young person or an adult supporting a young person, check out the resources and stories here
Anna Peterson talking menstruation and being active (2.23 duration)
Sophie Watson (EONZ) on how to be a menstrual ally (2.43 duration)
Michele Wilson on how traditional Māori views of ikura are relevant today (1.55 duration)
Fern Taiapa on breaking down the stigma around menstruation (2.16 duration)
Clare Morgan on Sustainability: understanding what is good for body and planet (3.23 duration)
CONTACT
Email
info@netballwellington.co.nz
Phone
04 387 6002
Postal Address
PO Box 14 430 Kilbirnie
Wellington 6241
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