Zones
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“Just Let The Kids Play”
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NNZ is not alone there are other sports who have modified their game to be ago appropriate for children. Check out these YouTube clips to view overseas examples of Football and Tennis.
A very successful day was had at the Whangarei Field Day on Sunday August 3, where the following umpires from the far north were successful in gaining their Zone award :
Entries for the New World Netball Volunteer Awards 2014 are now open. The National Awards recognise the tremendous efforts that our volunteers make on a daily basis, to keep Netball running every year. As in previous years, there are four categories and they are as follows:
- Official
- Coach
- Administrator
- Youth
We know that there are incredible volunteers in every Centre, so please think about who is in your Centre and nominate them for an award. A volunteer does not have to have been involved in Netball for a lifetime, they may have made a huge contribution over the last 12 months and that makes them equally worthy of nomination. Winners in each category (along with a friend) will be awarded with an all-expenses paid trip to Auckland, attend the match day hospitality and get a great seat for the Constellation Cup test match! All entries must be submitted to
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Click here to view/download a Nomination Form
2015 New World Netball Volunteer Awards
Introduction
Netball New Zealand is pleased to be recognising the very best of netball volunteers around the country, who live this game.
Sponsors Message
New World understands that without the hard work of hundreds of volunteers at Zones, Centres and Clubs, Netball in New Zealand would not be the success it is today. New World has again partnered with Netball New Zealand to celebrate the success of the most dedicated netball volunteers, by awarding them with National Honours.
Nomination Process
As in past years, there are four award categories; Coach, Administrator, Official and Youth Volunteer (please see full descriptions on page 3).
Many individuals could qualify in more than one category; however the nomination of a person may be for only one category each year. It is acknowledged that many individuals’ efforts are the result of several years of commitment and involvement, so a nomination may recognise the individual’s total contribution to netball, over the last few years.
In order to complete this process, Zones are asked to:
1. Read the nomination pack and consult with their centres to identify appropriate nominees - each Zone may complete this process as appropriate for their area.
2. Encourage nominees information to be entered online at the following link http://www.mynetball.co.nz/community-netball/volunteers/national-awards/online-nomination.html .
3. NNZ will send you all of the nominees in your Zone and you will select one from each category for NNZ.
All nomination forms must be received by NNZ by Monday 7th September 2015
The judging and notification timeline:
1. Judging of the categories will take place before 30th September 2015, and contact made with the winners and their Zones soon after.
2. Presentations to the winners of each category will take place at a Netball New Zealand Event.
3. Winners will travel and be accommodated with a guest to the Netball New Zealand Event in Auckland, compliments of New World.
Category Descriptions & Judging Criteria
In all categories, the person nominated must be a “volunteer” – defined as someone who does not derive a significant source of income from the role that they fulfil. They may receive honorarium or expenses in completing the role that they are nominated for.
Coach
A coach who has contributed significantly to Netball in the Centre or Zone. This person will most likely demonstrate the following qualities:
- She/he is someone who is unpaid; or does not rely on coaching for a main income
- Who may or has coached at a range of levels;
- Contributes to the development of players and/or other coaches;
- Has demonstrated a positive commitment to ongoing development as a coach e.g. involvement in NNZ coaching modules, attendance at coach development workshops and seminars etc
- Demonstrates positive coaching behaviours – i.e. organised practices, positive sideline behaviours.
Administrator
An Administrator in Netball who has contributed significantly to the administration of Netball in the Centre or Zone. This person will most likely demonstrate the following qualities:
- Is a member of your Committee or Board if working in a voluntary role;
- She/he is unpaid or does not rely on the administration as a main source of income
- Takes responsibility for leadership roles, e.g. chairperson, secretary, treasurer;
- Always has the best interests of their Centre or Zone at heart;
- Gives over and above what could reasonably be expected from a person in that position;
- Is one of those people that every organisation needs and depends on to get things done;
- Works well as a team member and supports and encourages voluntary effort;
- Is respected and admired and always gets the best out of people as a result.
Official
An Umpire, Team Manager and/or Bench Official who has contributed significantly to the game and the development of this role/s in the Zone/Centre. This person will most likely demonstrate the following qualities:
- Works selflessly to maintain high standards in their chosen Official role.
- She/he is unpaid or does not rely on the administration as a main source of income
- Helps others to achieve similar high standards.
- Makes themselves available for a variety of fixtures and games at all levels.
- Works well as a team member and supports and encourages voluntary effort.
- Is respected and admired and always gets the best out of people as a result.
Youth Volunteer
A Youth Volunteer is under the age of 21, who contributes significantly to Netball in the Centre or Zone in any of the above 3 categories. This person will most likely demonstrate the following qualities:
- She/he is someone who is unpaid;
- Will most frequently be found working at Club/School level, although may be involved at Centre or Zone level.
- Involved in either one or more of coaching, umpiring, bench official or administration.
- Makes a significant contribution to the success of the Club, Centre or Zone.
- May or may not be a committee member.
- Presents a positive role model to other young people through their behaviour and involvement
Timeline of Awards Programme
| Month |
Details |
| August |
ENTRIES OPEN - Programme details sent to all Centres |
| September |
ENTRIES CLOSE –Monday 07 September 2015 Each Zone sends NNZ the Four nominees – one in each category for Final Judging by NNZ panel |
| September |
Judge entries – NNZ and New World |
| September |
Winners confirmed |
| November |
Winners attend at Netball NZ Event |