Zones
Based on research, NetballSmart promotes performance enhancement and injury prevention. It is a comprehensive holistic Injury Prevention Programme (IPP) connecting with not only coaches but also players, parents, officials, and governance.
Instrumental to the success of NetballSmart and integration of NetballSmart into Netball is dependent on NetballSmart being part of Netball from a community grassroot players, through the performance levels up to a High-Performance level. Consultation with the Netball New Zealand coaching team (futureFerns and community coaches, the coach developer network, Performance Coaches High Performance Coaches through to Dame Noeline Taurua) has ensured NetballSmart remains relevant, is connected, and aligned with current coaching strategies and is embedded into coaching courses and Netball in general within New Zealand.
The NetballSmart programme is led by Sharon Kearney (NetballSmart Consultant) and supported by two NetballSmart programme managers within NNZ.
There are six NetballSmart Development Officers (NSDO) based regionally in the Zones/Regions within New Zealand. The NSDO’s work closely with the Zone/Regional staff to bring NetballSmart to life and to deliver NetballSmart strategies to coaches, players, parents, and umpires. They are an integral part of the Netball community and their foci are the major cities of New Zealand (Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin).
NetballSmart has four key strategies:
- Decrease serious Injuries (Ankle and Knee) of all Netball players.
- Increase Awareness / Engagement of NetballSmart Philosophies into Netball practices.
- Improve Player Wellbeing and Welfare.
- Develop Physically Capable Competent Movers (PCCM) who can cope with the demands of
the game.
For more information and resources, go to www.netballsmart.co.nz
International Umpire Awards 2017
Ann Hay
Gareth Fowler
International Talent Identification Umpire
Ken Metekingi
National Umpire Squad 2017
Central Zone Representatives:
Angela Armstrong - Lush
Ann Hay
Gareth Fowler
Ken Metekingi
Paul Smith
Jess Lea
For a full list of all National Squad Members for 2017 please click here
International Appointments 2017
Netball World Youth Cup Gaborone:
Angela Armstrong-Lush
Ann Hay
Gareth Fowler
NZB Award 2017
Angela Jowitt - Taranaki
Marlissa Howard - Wellington
NZC Award 2017
Tanya Phillips - Taranaki
Lachlan McLaren - Wellington
Amelia Wheeler - Wellington
Kristin Svendsen - Wellington
Renee Harrison - Manawatu
Georgia Cole – Manawatu
Araana Te Arikitama – Taranaki
Marlissa Howard - Wellington
NZC Endorsement
Tai Pirato – Hutt Valley
Zone Award 2017
Sharon Persson - Manawatu
Christa Welch - Manawatu
Frances Bacon - Manawatu
Toni Manuel - Manawatu
Jono Nicholas - Kapiti
Clare Bugden - Kapiti
Johanna Hopkins - Manawatu
April Nordstrom - Horowhenua
Natalie Nikora - Manawatu
Georgia Trent - Hawkes Bay
Jono Nicholas - Kapiti
Araana Te Arikitama - Taranaki
Kate Tibbitts – Kapi-Mana
Liam Collins – Kapi-Mana
John Neho – Wellington
Kris Kincaid – Wellington
Donna Plasmeyer – Taranaki
Natalya Bissell – Manawatu
Linda Webb – Hutt Valley
Chelsea Hopkins - Manawatu
Robyn Wills - Horowhenua
Kere Kerehoma - Horowhenua
Pieta Parvin - Hawkes Bay
Vanessa Graham - Manawatu
Lisa Dent - Stratford
Kay Kotuhi -Brown - Wanganui
Zone Award Endorsement 2017
Robyn Davey - Taranaki
Tapeni Simmons - Kapi Mana
Renee Williams - Taranaki
Sharon Clarry - Taranaki
Chantal Hutton – Taranaki
Karen Bevan – Hutt Valley
Dawn Steele – Hutt Valley
Moana Fox - Wellington
Zone Watchlist Umpire
Jamie Manuel - Manawatu
Technical Officials and Statisticians have an important role to play in our game.
They are responsible for the accurate recording of the score, player statistics and the timing of the game.
Do you have good concentration, attention to detail, an ability to work under pressure and love working as part of a team? If you answered yes – why not become a technical official or statistician!
For more information on how you can get involved, send us please send us a message via our Contact Us page to ‘Technical OfficialsFrom there you can work towards achieving your Zone and Netball New Zealand National Technical Official accreditation, this can lead to officiating at:
- NZ Secondary School Champs
- NZ Age Group Champs
- National Netball League
- ANZ Premiership
- World Youth Champs
- Silver Fern Tests
- Commonwealth Games
- World Champs
Technical Official and Statisticians Online Resource Library
For the Technical Officials and Statisticians online resource library click here
What do Technical Officials and Statisticians do?
Technical Officials and Statisticians have an important role to play in our game. They are responsible for the accurate recording of the score, player statistics and the timing of the game.
What do I need to be a Technical Officials or Statistician?
Do you have good concentration, attention to detail, an ability to work under pressure and love working as part of a team? If you answered yes – why not become a technical official or statistician!
Who do I contact to become a Technical Officials and Statistician?
For more information on how you can get involved, contact Netball Central Zone:
Arama Jackson, Umpire Lead
From there you can work towards achieving your Zone and Netball New Zealand National Technical Official accreditation, this can lead to officiating at:
- NZ Secondary School Champs
- NZ Age Group Champs
- National Netball League
- ANZ Premiership
- World Youth Champs
- Silver Fern Tests
- Commonwealth Games
- World Champs
Technical Official and Statisticians Online Resource Library
For the Technical Officials and Statisticians online resource library click here or for the INF resources click here
Sports Tutor Online Learning
The online Sports Tutor portal has been created to provide an environment for members of the Netball community to connect, access resources and complete qualifications for NNZ designed frameworks
For the online learning and development platform please click here
photos courtesy of Masanori Udagawa
Our vision is to provide opportunity for volunteers to take part in Netball throughout the Central Zone. We want everyone in the Central Zone regardless of age, background or level of ability to feel able to engage in our sport
Do you want to:
- Support your kids?
- Give something back to the game?
- Contribute to your local community?
- Enhance your work prospects?
- Help others succeed?
- Develop skills such as leadership, communication and teamwork?
- Do something rewarding while spending time with friends?
- Enable people to be active and gain fitness?
If the answer is YES to any of the above, becoming a Netball Volunteer could be for you!
What do Netball Volunteers do?
Many volunteers coach, manage, umpire, officiate or administrate for a Club, School or Centre. Others are involved in governance or specific projects or helping out with one-off events or tournaments.
How can I find out more?
In the first instance you can contact your local Netball Centre please find the contacts for each Centre here
Alternatively, you can contact the Zone
Stuart Savage (Community Netball Manager) 04 387 6037
Other contacts that you may find useful are Sport New Zealand and your local Regional Sports Trust here are contacts and services for you to access:
Managing volunteers
Alternatively, if you are managing volunteers in a programme or at an event you can find a guide to volunteer management here
2024 NWBOP NATIONAL Umpire Appointments
ANZ Premiership
Tania Fink - Hamilton City Netball Centre
Netball New Zealand Open Champs
Connor Pascoe - Tauranga Netball Centre
McKenzie Northcott - Hamilton City Netball Centre
Tekaweora Enoka-Barton - Hamilton City Netball Centre
Netball New Zealand Secondary School Champs
Keni Kingi - Tauranga Netball Centre
McKenzie Northcott - Hamilton City Netball Centre
Aiden Vanner - Hamilton City Netball Centre
Jessica McIntyre-Tate - Hamilton City Netball Centre
Netball New Zealand U18 National Champs
Aiden Vanner - Hamilton City Netball Centre
Caitlyn Forrest - Hamilton Netball Centre
Jessica McIntyre -Tate - Hamilton Netball Centre
Joanie Coles - Tauranga / Whakatane Netball Centres
Justin Ross - Whakatane Netball Centre
Renee Smith -Tauranga Netball Centre
National Umpire Coach appointments
Ceri Hills - NNZ U18 Champs
Jan Teesdale - ANZ Champs , NNZ Open Champs
Pam Clayton - NNZ Open Champs , NNZ Secondary School Champs
Silver Ferns Squad
2023-2024
- Whitney Souness
- Kelly Jury
- Maddy Gordon
- Tiana Metuarau
- Amelia Walmsley
2022-2023
- Kelly Jury
- Maddy Gordon
- Whitney Souness
2021-2022
- Ameliaranne Ekenasio
- Claire Kersten
- Maddy Gordon
- Kelly Jury
Silver Ferns Development Squad
2023-2024
- Fa'amu Ioane
- Parris Mason
2022-2023
- Kristiana Manu'a
- Tiana Metuarau
2021-2022
- Paris Lokotui
- Whitney Souness
NZ U21
2023 - Squad
- Amelia Walmsley
- Sarah Guiney
- Phoenix Schwalger
- Madison Thomas
- Rachel Price
2022
- Caitlin O'Sullivan
- Parris Mason
New Zealand Secondary School Squad
2023
- Phoenix Schwalger
- Sarah Guiney
- Zara Feaunati
- Sovaia Sabutu
- Zoe Elliott
2022
- Kahlia Awa
- Sarah Guiney
- Madison Thomas
- Phoenix Schwalger
2021
- Kahlia Awa
- Madison Thomas
- Rachel Price
- Temalesi Rayasi
- Torren Isaako
- Zalika (Lili) Clarke