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On Monday 16th June, Mangere Otahuhu Netball Centre was buzzing as eight passionate coaches came together for a fun and inspiring session with Brian Keepa, Coach Development Officer at Netball Northern. These coaches are all working towards their Community Coaching Award 2 (CCA2), and this time the focus was on the art of shooting.
At Netball Northern, we're proud to stand behind Love Their Game; a Kaupapa led by Aktive Sport and Recreation Auckland, embraced by sports across our Zone. At its heart, Love Their Game is all about creating positive, enjoyable sports experiences for everyone involved players, coaches, umpires, whānau, and fans alike.
Earlier this year, Centres across the Northern Zone welcomed the return of the netball season with a series of vibrant Netball is Back Give it a Go (GIAG) Days, designed to introduce young players to the sport and energise returning FutureFERNS.
Getting players to warm up properly in social netball competitions has always been a challenge. Despite efforts to promote its importance, many teams still opt to arrive just in time for the first whistle, skipping warm-ups entirely. But a recent visit to Auckland Netball Centre has sparked change.
Netball Northern is delighted to announce the re-signing of 2024 Northern Marvels Coaches, Melissa Bessell and Ripeka Pirie for the 2025 season, albeit with a slight twist.
Labour Weekend saw the Netball New Zealand’s NZ Secondary Schools four-day camp and Quad tournament, selecting some of the best secondary school players from across the country to put their skills to the test.
In October, Netball Northern held the third of its Centre Connect Series for the year, in both Te Tai Tokerau and Auckland. This three-part series has brought together netball centres, encouraging collaboration, idea-sharing, and support among centres to grow and strengthen netball in the Northern Zone.
Last month Simone Spencer from Aktive led a professional development session for netball centre personnel, providing an opportunity to deepen their understanding of Good Sports.