Welcome to the Years 3&4 Future Ferns Netball Season. All teams will need a coach and a team manager. Year 1-4 teams do not require an umpire but must have a coach or manager on court at all times who can support and guide the team throughout the game.

 Maximum per team is 8 players. The focus for this age group is learning basic skills in a modified game of 5-a-side, using two-thirds of a netball court. Futureferns Year 3&4 is designed to be fast and fun, maximising participation. Five players in each team and rotating positions ensures everyone gets to an equal chance to develop their skills.

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

Fee: $70 per player - includes issued netball uniform, including a sports jacket, admin, team gear, and coaches/manager token of thanks.

Start of the Future Ferns Competition Starts: Saturday 9 May - 10 weeks - Tauranga Netball Centre - Blake Park - Mt Maunganui

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

Game Times: Years 3&4 Saturday game start times between 10:00am - 2:30pm
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. Year 3/4 - Comprise for 10 sessions

Cancellations:
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. Year 1-5 games will be cancelled in the event of severe weather conditons. 
Cancellations time: Saturday by 7am 

Uniform and Dress Code:
Players will be issued a netball uniform and 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 FOR ANY PARENT/TEACHER or ANYONE COACHING A YEAR 1-6 TEAM
All sessions are held at Tauranga Netball Centre.

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

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

Year 5 coaches workshop Thursday 26 Marcg 6pm – 8.30pm
Year 6/7/8 coaches workshop Sunday 22 March 8.30am – 11am

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

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.

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

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

Year 5 coaches workshop Saturday 25 April 3pm – 5.30pm

Year 1 - 4 coaches workshop Saturday 25 April 11.30am – 2:00pm

Please register your attendance via our website https://tauranganetball.co.nz/register or contact Paula at paula@tauranganetball.co.nz.
The success of this programme relies heavily on our volunteer coaches so please make it a priority to attend the allocated workshops.