At the core of it, netball is a game not unlike basketball that focuses on teamwork, passing and shooting. The 20182021 official playing rules were adopted by the world baseball and softball congress wbsc at its 2017 rules congress. For orders of over 20 books, call netball nsw on 02 9951 5000. Team, players and objective netball is a ball sport usually played by women comprising of two teams of seven players each.
Netball is a ball sport for two teams of seven players. Inf members only may apply for a licence to reprint. Complete the foundation umpiring course, enrol via mynetball 5. Obtain a copy and study the official rules of netball book 3. They made amendments to the 2018 version of the rules. Knees and ankles are the most commonly injured body parts of netballers and most of these injuries occur when landing.
Umpire coordinators handbook randwick netball association. The fixtures for the season were released on 11 october 2017. They are loud, crisp and clear and also last for a long time, so well worth the investment. Download the match protocols for umpires now available in 2020 rules of netball book click to open the link.
Variations in some rules may be made locally for players of different levels or to meet other conditions refer section 15. There must be at least 5 players, one of whom must. Start of 20 th century netball became established and widespread throughout australia. According to the inf, netball is played by more than 20 million people in more than 80 countries. All umpires should have a copy of the rules whenever they are umpiring. Buy inf international rules of netball at mighty ape australia. This is the new revised edition of the official netball rules issued by netball australia. The international netball federation has made some amendments to the 2016 edition of the rules of netball. Download the 2018 amendments to the rules of netball. Major domestic leagues in the sport include the netball superleague in great britain, suncorp super netball in australia. The workshop is a starting point for anyone who is interested in becoming a netball umpire. The international rules advisory panel met in 2019 to discuss the rule book.
Rule books can be downloaded for free or purchased from the netball australia online shop or the control building. The rules of netball 2018 edition is the new official rules of the game. All games shall be played as per the netball australia rule book, except to the extent that they are negated or modified by these rules. The start of the season was delayed to late april due to the 2018 commonwealth games, which was held earlier that month on the gold coast. If you have any queries regarding netball queensland policies please contact your netball queensland development officer or the community and sport development team on 07 3426 9530. Warwickshire county netball association posts facebook. Netball australia has developed a new program the knee program designed to prevent as much as possible knee and ankle injuries.
Netball australia respectfully acknowledges the wurundjeri people of the kulin nation as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which netball australia hq is based in fitzroy and respectfully acknowledges the ngunnawalngunawal people as the traditional owners of the land on which netball australia s regional office is based in canberra. They made amendments to the 2018 version of the rules which took effect from 1 january 2020. Contact your local clubassociation for umpire coaching and badging how to become a bench official. Players have specified areas in which they can move. Netball sa is running a beginner umpires workshop on sunday 18 march 2018 from 9. The workshop covers the basic concepts of umpiring through practical and theoretical components. Indoor netball australia is the governing body and premier provider of indoor netball competitions in australia. Play restarts after each goal with teams having alternate possession. An updated new rules book 2018 edition incorporating the amendments has been published and is available through the inf. The netball nsw neted program is a great educational resource that offers the opportunity for individuals to enhance their personal development and maximise their potential. Participation is growing, more clubs are developing and players are getting faster and stronger.
The updates reflect the amendments to the 2016 rules that were approved at inf congress in july 2017, and are not new rules, but small changes. Amendments to rules of netball 2016 edition introduction amendments to the inf rules of netball 2016 edition were approved by members at congress held in july 2017. New rule changes are to be implemented in suncorp super netball in 2018. Games are played on a rectangular court divided into thirds, with a raised goal at each short end. This guide has all the match tactics and scoring strategies for players and beginners. The rules of netball are set out in the international rules of netball book available from sports distributors click here to purchase a hard copy. Library rna club court training allocation map 2019 2019 rna events calendar 2020 rna events calendar 2018 net set go rules junior netball policy netball aust. If there is divergence in wording, the english text is authoritative. 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. Inf publishes the rules of netball in several different languages. Acs netball games shall be played under the rules of the netball australia unless otherwise stated hereunder or in acs competition rules. England netball has adapted the original supplement provided by the international netball federation to ensure officials can print and cut out the rule amendments and insert them into the 2016 edition of. All rules are open to the interpretation of the referee and their decision is final. Netball rules of 2018 edition contact inf secretariat albion wharf 19 albion street manchester m1 5ln england t.
If you are going for a badge you should always have a copy of your official rules of netball with you when umpiring. December 18, 2017 admin no comments the international netball federation has released updated rules of netball. The changes will take effect for all matches played in australia, and all international games, on january 1, 2018. Buy inf international rules of netball at mighty ape australia due to covid19, were unable to accept new orders at this time. They have now been adopted for use in all softball australia competitions. To explain these changes, netball australia have created some resources to help explain. The objective of the game is for teams to score goals, by passing a ball and shooting it into the opposite teams goal ring. Get to know whats new in the rules of netball, following the changes to the rules made by the international netball federation in january 2016 and the minor. Inf release updated rules of netball for 2018 welsh netball. The rules of netball international netball federation. Umpires will no longer blow their whistle when goals are scored and if it is clear that the ball is out of court.
These updates will be in place for all matches played in australia, and all international games, on january 1 2018. Here are some of the basic rules of netball to get you acquainted with the sport. The season began on 28 april and concluded with the grand final on 26 august 2018. Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players. 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. Sit the rules of netball theory exam, enrol via mynetball 4. Netball is most popular in many commonwealth nations, specifically in schools, and is predominantly played by women. They are designed for both aspiring and experienced coaches, umpires and officials looking to enhance their understanding and knowledge of the principles of netball. These updates will be in place for all matches played in australia, and all international. Official rules of netball revised 2012 netball australia l. Ina works closely with all state bodies to host yearly championships and is also responsible for selecting national teams for wina events across the globe. 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. These updates will be in place for all matches played in. Click here to watch netball australia videos regarding the rules.
Copies of the rule book can be obtained from england netball. Beginner umpire workshop cheerio netball club adelaide. A must have for coaches, the official international rules for netball. Teams are selected to represent each club across divisions of super league and the new elite brand of indoor netball infq premier league. In july 2017, there were some small changes made based on feedback from member countries to provide further clarity around aspects of the rules. Infs 5aside format of the sport with opportunities to score 1, 2 or. The rules remain at all times the property of the international netball federation and copies of the rules downloaded here are strictly not for sale or reprint. Amendments to rules of netball 2016 edition rule 2.
The international netball federation introduced a new edition of the rules of netball in august 2015, which applies to international matches, and all affiliated competitions and events in australia. Incorporating the playing rules of the international. International rules of netball effective from 1st january 2018. The rules book will be available soon in the following languages. Click here to watch netball australia videos regarding the rules of netball.
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