Welcome to
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Netball Wellington Centre

U14 Player Development Programme

Aim

  • Fun skillwork that grows game knowledge and confidence.
  • Replaces U14 rep programme to benefit more than just a typically narrow selection of 12-24 players with 2 coaches max per team.
  • All-inclusive approach means no limits. Room for upwards of 70 players, at least 8 coaches plus managers and umpires to take part.
  • Removes pressure associated with trials. Anyone can sign-up - no one misses out!

Player Eligibility

  • Players must be at college (not Year 8) and 13 years of age or younger on 1 January 2025.
  • All genders, dis/abilities and experience welcome.

Programme includes

  • 6-weeks of development sessions
  • Three opportunities for game play.
  • Attend all 6 dates to gain maximum benefit.

Format

  • First week: skillwork and tactics in preparation for Centre Game Day. Players placed randomly across even teams. 
  • After Centre Game Day: players potentially graded into tiered age group teams to ensure maximum participation, enjoyment and engagement then complete at a Festival game day.
  • After Festival Game Day #1: players complete two more skill sessions working in their designated team in preparation for a final Festival Game Day #2.

Coach, Manager & Umpire opportunity

  • A great chance to work alongside each other to expand skillsets and knowledge in a supportive circle. 
  • Benefits student coaches or intermediate coaches keen to pick up new activities and ideas while shadowing experienced coaches.
  • ​​​​​​​To get involved please admin@netballwellington.co.nz​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

      2025 Dates

      • Sunday 3 August 10am-12pm - skill development #1
      • Sunday 10 August 10am-12pm - skill development #2 + Centre Game Day
      • Sunday 17 August 9am-4pm approx - Wellington Region U14 Festival Game Day #1 hosted by Kapi Mana Netball Centre at Mungavin Netball Courts, Rānui, Porirua
      • Sunday 24 August 10am-12pm - skill development #3
      • Sunday 31 August 10am-12pm - skill development #4
      • Sunday 7 September 9am-2.30pm approx - Wellington Region U14 Festival Game Day #2 hosted by Netball Wellington Centre, Hataitai Netball Courts, 43 Ruahine Street, Hataitai
        Rain Day: Sunday 14 September​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

      Venue

      • All development sessions held at Hataitai Netball Courts.
      • Game Day venue #1 in Porirua, #2 at Hataitai Netball Courts.

      ​​​​​​​Cost

      • ​​​​​​​2025 fee: TBC ($70 per person in 2024)
      • Fixed fee - refund not available for session/s missed.
      • Game Day transport user pays. Carpool may be arranged.

      Sign-up

      • Online form will appear below - activated by mid July 2025​​​​​​​

        Stay Informed

        • Get notification once sign-up opens - email admin@netballwellington.co.nz providing participant name, school & age​​​​​​​
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        Questions/Late Sign-Ups

        • Email NWC Community Development Officer John Neho at admin@netballwellington.co.nz