Welcome to the Year 6 Future Ferns Netball Season. Boys are eligible to play but only a maximum of 3 per team. All teams will need a coach, team manager and an umpire. Maximum per team is 10 players. All Year 6 teams play standard 7 aside netball including rotating through all positions to develop a broad skill set. Games are played with full height goals. Coaches are encouraged to follow the futureFerns Year 7&8 10 week programme to guide the players through their learning, including warm up and skill sessions

Registrations close on Wednesday 25 March - 12pm - Week 8 - Term 1 

Fee: $107 per player -  includes issued netball uniform and a sports jacket, coach & manager token of thanks, admin, team gear and the cost of an umpire for the season provided from the Tga Netball Centre umpire group.

GRADING GAMES - Year 6 teams grading games will take place on Saturday 9 May 2026 - Between 8:30am - 1:00pm

Start of the Future Ferns Competition Starts:  Saturday 9 May - Tauranga Netball Centre - Blake Park - Mt Maunganui

Game Times: Year 6 Saturday game start times between 10:30am - 12:00pm - (game times may change depending on numbers)

Playing times on Saturday are only an indication and will depend on the number of team registrations and our ability to fit all teams on 19 courts in one-time slot. 
Playing time for Year 6 on Saturday is 4 x 10-minute quarters, 2 minutes at the quarter breaks and the half time break. All timing is controlled by TNC on a central timer. Games are played 7 v 7 players on the court with up to 10 players in a team. Year 6 teams semi’s and finals will play at 10.30am and 1.30pm (Game times may change dependent on numbers)

Website for draws: www.harboursidenetball.co.nz. - https://www.facebook.com/Selwyn-Ridge-Sports-284432008753017

Cancellations: Saturday by 7:00am

Please note that if we will only cancel due to severe weather conditions that pose a Health & Safety risk. All cancellations will be posted on the website, Facebook and emailed to team managers. If there are any cancellations due to weather the game will be played the following Monday.

Uniform and Dress Code:
Players will be issued a netball uniform and a sports jacket for the season from the school sports office - this must be returned at the end of the season - any loss or damage will be charged to the parents of the child. Correct Netball Uniform is to be worn by all teams at all times during play.
Players are not permitted to wear coloured stockings, rugby socks, skivvies or bike pants that hang below the uniform. Players need to set an example and take pride in the uniform they wear and the team they represent.
All Future Ferns will be permitted to wear black thermal tops under their uniform.

Jewellery, Fingernails and Hair as per rule 5.1.1 (iv) of the Rules of Netball:
Players may not wear anything that could endanger themselves or other players, specifically:
a) No adornment or jewellery may be worn other than a wedding ring which must be covered with tape
b) A medical alert bracelet may be worn provided it is covered with tape
c) Fingernails must be short and smooth
d) Hair must be suitably tied back

FREE FUTUREFERNS FOUNDATION COURSES 2026 OR ANY PARENT/TEACHER or ANYONE COACHING A YEAR 1-8 TEAM
All sessions are held at Tauranga Netball Centre. Coaches are encouraged to follow the futureFerns Year 7&8 10 week programme to guide the players through their learning, including warm up and skill sessions.
Please register your attendance via our website https://tauranganetball.co.nz/register or contact Paula at paula@tauranganetball.co.nz.

Year 6/7/8 coaches workshop Sunday 22nd March 8.30am – 11:00am

Year 1 – 4 coaches workshop Sunday 22nd March 11.30am – 2:00pm

Years 6/7/8 coaches workshop Tuesday 24th March 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Year 1 - 4 coaches workshop Thursday 26th March 6:00pm – 8.30pm

Year 5 coaches workshop Thursday 26th March  6pm – 8.30pm

Year 6/7/8 coaches workshop Sunday 22nd March 8.30am – 11:00am

Year 1 – 4 coaches workshop Sunday 22nd March 11.30am – 2:00pm

Year 5 coaches workshop Sunday 22 March 3:00pm – 5.30pm

Years 6/7/8 coaches workshop Saturday 25th April 8.30am – 11:00am

Year 5 coaches workshop Saturday 25th April 3:00pm – 5.30pm

Year 1 - 4 coaches workshop Saturday 25th April 11.30am – 2pm

Umpire Development
Tauranga Netball provides clear pathways for our Umpires to develop their umpire techniques and skills. We have an Umpires Group led by our Umpire Lead - Maree Body, so, whether you are just starting out in your umpiring journey or have been on the journey for a while, the TNC Umpires Group is here to support you with 7 workshops, umpire coaching, mentoring and general guidance. The pathways we offer are the:
• Learn to Umpire Workshop Pathway – if you want to be developed and to learn how to umpire
• Development Umpire Pathway – if you have a qualification and want to receive development coaching, and be assessed for your next qualification
• Continuing Umpire Pathway – if you have a qualification and want to stay with it but still receive development coaching
Please contact Maree Body our Umpire Lead umpirelead@tauranganetball.co.nz for any information about our pathways and which may be best for you if you are wanting to register or see our website www.tauranganetball.co.nz for further information.