Netball Wellington Centre

Sessions open to coaches, managers and umpires of any age, experience or sport code near & far.
We aim to guide you on your coach journey and gain fresh ideas.

Timing: start of season (February-July) and/or end of season (October-November).

Cost: No cost for online workshops. In-person may come with small fee.
Game Analysis coinciding with live match play includes ticket cost.

Duration: 2.5 hours maximum allowing for healthy discussion.

Facilitiators: A variety of guests - fantastic opportunity to learn & connect with others.

Prior experience: not essential. Pick and choose topics of interest as suits your learning needs.

NNZ Coaching Framework Community Coach Award Level 1&2
Topic names may alter slightly to aid promotion.
Attendees credited once workshop attended + compulsory online component complete.
Formal (CCA accredited) and informal (interest-focused) learning opportunities on offer.

To request topics of interest, suggest new ideas or be informed of upcoming dates, please email ndo@netballwellington.co.nz. Your input is most welcome to cater to your needs!

Date	Time	Level	Topic	Venue	Cost	How to attend
Mon 9 Feb cancelled	6.30-8.45pm	1	Building Effective Relationships + Team Culture	In person at Hataitai	$5	Register here
Sat 14 Feb	9am-1.30pm	1&2	Circle Work + Centre Pass + Attack + Defence	In person at Hataitai	$5	Register here
Mon 16 Feb	6.30-8.30pm	1	Team Formation (Selecting)	Online	free	Register here
Sun 22 Feb	10am-2pm	1	Skill Analysis + Attack + Defence + Shooting	In person at Taita	$5*	Register here
Mon 23 Feb	6.30-8.45pm	1	Player Centred Coaching + Planning	Online	free	Register here
Sun 1 Mar	9am-1.30pm	1&2	Tournament Planning + Mental Skills + Through Court + Shooting	In person at Hataitai	$5	Register here
Sun 1 Mar	10am-2pm	2	Developing Physical Capacity + Mental Skills	In person at Taita	$5*	Register here
Mon 2 Mar	6.30-8.30pm	1	Season & Session Planning layering NetballSmart	Online	free	Register here
Tue 3 Mar	6-8.30pm	1	Selecting + Season & Session Planning	In person at Taita	$5*	Register here
Mon 9 Mar	6.30-8.45pm	1&2	Game Analysis + Selecting	In person at Hataitai	$5	Register here
Mon 9 Mar	6.30-8.30pm	1	Player Centred Coaching	Online	free	Register here
Mon 16 Mar	6.30-8.45pm	1&2	Skill Analysis + Developing Physical Capacity	In person at Hataitai	$5	Register here
Mon 16 Mar	6.30-8.30pm	1	Building Effective Relationships	Online	free	Register here
Mon 23 Mar	6.30-8.30pm	2	Developing Physical Capacity	Online	free	Register here
Mon 30 Mar	6-8.30pm	1	Building Effective Relationships + Team Culture	Online	free	Register here
Mon 30 Mar	6.30-8.30pm	2	Preparing for Tournament aimed at rep coaches	Online	free	Register here
Sun 12 Apr	10am-2.30pm	2	Centre Pass + Circle Work + Through Court	In person at Taita	$5*	Register here
Mon 20 Apr	6.30-8.30pm	1	Team Culture	Online	free	Register here
Mon 27 Apr	6.30-8.30pm	2	Mental Skills	Online	free	Register here

Netball South
Additional free online workshops run by Southern Steel Assistant Coach Jess Whitfort:
Tue 24 Feb 6.30pm-8.30pm CCA1 Selecting Register here
Tue 3 Mar 6.30pm-8.30pm CCA1 Planning Register here
Tue 10 Mar 6.30pm-8.30pm CCA1 Team Culture Register here
Tue 17 Mar 6.30pm-8.30pm CCA1 Player Centred Coaching Register here

Under Pressure: How to Help Your Child Thrive in a High-Pressure Youth Sport World presented by Dr Craig Harrison

Many kids drop out, burn out, or get hurt - and parents & coaches are desperate for guidance that actually helps. This is a rare chance to hear simple, practical ways to build confidence, protect wellbeing, and create positive sporting environments that last.

With over 20 years’ experience working with developing athletes, coaches, and families, Craig is one of New Zealand’s leading voices on helping young people thrive in sport. His work blends cutting-edge research in long-term athlete development and child psychology with real-world stories from schools, clubs, and academies around the country.

Event details:
📍 NZ Campus of Innovation & Sport (NZCIS), 20-48 Somme Road, Heretaunga, Upper Hutt🗓 Tuesday 3rd March | Doors open 6.30pm | Keynote 7pm | audience Q&A to finish
🎟 Limited tickets — $30pp or $25pp for parent/athlete combo
Purchase tickets via Eventfinda

Testimonials
"It was a great talk! I really enjoyed the status and belonging part and really related to it!" Zoe, Teen Athlete.

"Craig's presentation is a must-do! If you're a parent, supporter, coach or manager then the content Craig presents will be incredibly valuable to you." Leigh, Sports Parent

Past events

2025

Mon 10 Feb 6.30pm virtual - Selecting/Team Formation (CCA Level 1)

Mon 17 Feb 6pm in-person at Taita Netball Courts - Player Centred Coaching (CCA Level 1)

Tue 18 Feb 6pm in-person at Taita Netball Courts - futureFERNS Year 1 to 4 Connect

Sat 1 Mar1pm in-person at St Oran's College - Developing Physical Capacity + Attack & Defence workshop (CCA Level 1 & 2)

Mon 3 Mar 6.30pm virtual - Building Effective Relationships (CCA Level 1)

Mon 10 Mar 6.30pm virtual - Developing Skilled Players who Love the Game (Player Centred Coaching - CCA Level 1)

Mon 24 Mar 6.30pm virtual - Prepare your athletes for the season (Developing Physical Capacity - CCA Level 2)

Sat 29 Mar 9.00am in-person at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre - Attack & Defence (CCA Level 1)

Mon 31 Mar 6.30pm virtual - Season & Session Planning (CCA Level 1)

Wed 2 Apr 6.30pm in-person at Taita Netball Courts - Selection process & season planning for a short campaign with John Atkin (not CCA accredited)

Sat 5 Apr 9.00am in-person at Hataitai Netball Pavilion - Centre Pass, Circle Work & Through Court (CCA Level 2)

Mon 7 Apr 6.30pm virtual - Tournament Planning for Coaches (CCA Level 2)

Tue 8 Apr 6.30pm virtual - Tournament Preparation for Managers (not CCA accredited)

Sat 12 Apr 9.00am in-person at Hataitai Netball Pavilion - Skill Analysis & Shooting (CCA Level 2)

Sun 13 Apr 9.30am in-person at Taita Netball Courts - Centre Pass, Circle Work & Through Court (CCA Level 2)

Mon 14 Apr 6.30pm virtual - Introduction to Mental Skills (CCA Level 2)

Wed 16 Apr 6pm in-person at Taita Netball Courts - Skill Analysis & Shooting (CCA Level 1)

Mon 21 Apr (rescheduled from Mon 17 March) 6.30pm virtual - Team Culture (CCA Level 1)

Wed 23 Apr 6.30pm in-person at Taita Netball Courts - Effective team talks, de-briefs and substitutions with John Atkins (not CCA accredited)

Thu 1 May 6pm in-person at Taita Netball Courts - FUNdamental Skill Development (not CCA accredited)

Sat 10 May 3pm in-person at Fly Palmy Arena, Palmerston North $30 (includes ticket to 4pm Pulse game) - Introduction to Game Analysis (CCA Level 2)

Thu 15 May 6pm in-person at Taita Netball Courts - FUNdamental Shooting & Centre Pass (not CCA accredited)

Sun 18 May 10.30am in-person at Taita Netball Courts - Understanding the implications menstrual cycles may have on females' ability to train and play + strapping course for ankles & knees (not CCA accredited)

Thu 5 Jun 6pm in-person at Taita Netball Courts - FUNdamental Defence & Throughcourt play (not CCA accredited)

Nuku Ora Seminar Series
Mon 26 May 6pm in-person at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre - Managing Pressure, Making Mistakes & Setbacks with psychologist Taylor Noble (not CCA accredited)
Mon 9 Jun 6pm in-person at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre - Building Confidence with psychologist Taylor Noble (not CCA accredited)
Tue 24 Jun 6pm in-person at Newtown Park - Holistic wellbeing including breathwork & sleep with psychologist Taylor Noble (not CCA accredited)
Psychologist Taylor Noble currently works with the Wellington Phoenix, Wellington Blaze & Hurricanes Poua supporting athletes to build mental strength, resilience, and a strong sense of identity—helping them thrive on and off the field.

Sat 5 Jul 3pm in-person at TSB Arena, Wellington $30 (includes ticket to 4pm Pulse game) - Introduction to Game Analysis (CCA Level 2)

Tue 15 Jul 6pm in-person at Wellington North Badminton Club in Tawa - Fuelling Fundamentals: Eat, Drink & Train with Purpose with Sports Dietician Anna Mcquarrie (not CCA accredited)

Tue 5 Aug 6.30pm virtual - Creating a Quality Tournament Experience Panel Discussion with coach Yvette McCausland-Durie, Netball Northern umpire coach Sharleen Morrell and player perspective from Pierina Cusin-Tavite (not CCA accredited)

Tue 12 Aug 6.30pm virtual - Manager-specific session for those attending Lower North Island Secondary Schools tournament or AIMS Games (not CCA accredited)

Mon 13 October, 6pm - 7:30pm at Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana St Porirua 5022
Tue 21 October, 6pm - 7:30pm at Porirua College Gym 64 Driver Crescent, Cannons Creek, Porirua 5024
Tips and Tricks for coaching tamariki and rangatahi workshop with George Jahnke who will equip you to make the season fun and exciting for all involved.
Free to attend. Register here

Mon 27 Oct 6.30pm online (NB: Labour Day) - Player Centred Coaching CCA1 (Creating quality coaching experiences).

Tue 4 Nov 6.30pm in-person at Hataitai Netball Pavilion - Attack & Defence CCA1.

Mon 10 Nov 6.30pm online - Team Culture & Building Effective Relationships CCA1 (Nurturing culture & connection).

Tue 11 Nov 6.30pm online - Intro to Mental Skills CCA2. Hosted by Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty Zone. Register via email to kim.hunt@waibop.co.nz

Tue 18 Nov 6.30pm in-person at Hataitai Netball Pavilion - Shooting & Skill Analysis CCA1

Mon 24 Nov 6.30pm online : Season & Session Planning CCA1 (How and what to coach through the season & at each training).

Mon 8 Dec 6.30pm online: Selecting CCA1 (How to form teams).

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.

Satellite in-person workshop dates

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 Tutor topics - accessible for all

NetballSmart
Gain insight into physical requirements for netball. Covers principles of Smart Preparation, Smart Warm-up, SmartMovement, Smart Training, and Smart Injury Management and how to put these into practice with your team/players.
Keeping our Game Safe
Helps coaches understand Netball NZ expectations outlined in the Netball NZ Constitution and Regulations.
Learning to Umpire
Replaces the Netball NZ Centre Theory test. Must be completed as first step towards the Centre Umpire Award. Helps understand some of the rules of netball as well as some practical techniques to enhance your umpiring.
Understanding 6v6 Netball
For anyone umpiring, coaching or participating in 6 v 6 Netball. Covers rules and philosophy of this game.
Weekly Support Guide
Provides tips and templates for coaches to help you through each week of the season.
Community Coach Level 1 - Modules
Access online content to supplement attendance at Attack, Defence, Building Effective Relationships, Player Centred Coaching, and Selecting CCA1 modules.
Community Coach Level 2 - Modules
Access online content to supplement attendance at Mental Skills, Centre Pass, Through Court, Game Analysis, and Circle Work CCA2 modules.
netGO Rules Introducation
Brief review and overview of the rules of netball, covering playing the ball, held ball, short pass, out of court, throw in, footwork, offside, obstruction and contact.

Sport NZ/Ihi Aotearoa topics:

Getting started in coaching
Are you a ‘new’ coach? Coaching is a positive and fun way to give back to sport and/or the community. However, coaching becomes even more fun, for the coach and the participants, when the coach keeps learning about coaching. The purpose of the module is to give you some general information about how to coach young or beginner participants. Some of the information will be new to you, some of it you may know from your own experiences in sport, or perhaps as a parent or a teacher. But whatever your background, we hope the information here will increase your confidence to coach, and inspire you to learn more about how you can help the children (or beginner adults) you coach have a fun and quality experience. Enjoy the activities in the module and happy coaching!
Coaching Safety Net
Create an enjoyable safe sporting environment for participants and coaches. The purpose of the Coaching Safety Net Module is to give you some ideas about how to create a safe sporting environment. For beginner participants (children or adults), fun is a key reason they get involved in and stay in sport. But for sport to be fun, it needs to be safe (for the participants and the coach). Some of the information in the module is common sense, and some may be new to you. Either way, we hope this module helps you to make sport safe and fun for the participants and yourself.
Child safeguarding bite-sized learning series
How can you play your part to create a safe, positive environment for young people taking part in active recreation and sport? This series of bite-sized learning is aimed at anyone working with or supporting children and will help you understand topics such as motivations of children, building trusted relationships and understanding the different needs for ages and stages of development.
Inclusion: A Response to Discrimination
Aims to help you understand what an inclusive, supportive and safe environment looks like and the impact of your actions on people. You will explore ways that you can support others who may face discrimination in the sector.
Sport Safe
For all paid and volunteer workers in the sport and recreation sector. Takes approximately 20-40 minutes to complete depending on your prior knowledge and experience.After completing this course you will be able to: identify who is responsible for what when it comes to health and safety, identify what your rights are as a paid or volunteer worker, describe some of the systems and processes that are used to keep everyone safe and having fun, identify and manage hazards

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.

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:

reducing barriers and stigma around menstruation
providing information for adults supporting young people to be physically active
empowering rangatahi to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing while staying active.

Whether you’re a young person or an adult supporting a young person, check out the resources and stories here

Nuku Ora
General development opportunities for the benefit of athletes, parents, coaches, managers, coach developers.
Dates added once advised.

Past events

Satellite in-person workshop dates

Sport Tutor topics - accessible for all

Replay topics:

Video series:

Nuku OraGeneral development opportunities for the benefit of athletes, parents, coaches, managers, coach developers.Dates added once advised.

Past events

Satellite in-person workshop dates

Sport Tutor topics - accessible for all

Replay topics:

Video series:

Nuku Ora
General development opportunities for the benefit of athletes, parents, coaches, managers, coach developers.
Dates added once advised.