Technical Netball Newsletter April 2018

Welcome to all new and returning players for the 2018 netball season. We were fortunate to get our trials completed in decent weather. Teams have been organised and everyone advised. A huge thank you to the selectors and umpires of the trial games. We take satisfaction in ensuring that we find a place for everyone that registers and turns up for trials. There are places open in most grades, so if you have friends still wanting to play, encourage them to join us. For various reasons, players pull out, leaving us with gaps. Coaches will be in touch with you to advise when practices will start. We realise it is a bit tricky with the school holidays looming, however you should be able to get in a couple of sessions before competition begins Saturday 5 May for all teams except Premier A and Senior B. 

If you are new to the Club you may not be aware that we require players to buy their playing uniform (Technical shirt and skirt). The cost of a complete uniform is $95, although you can buy separately the shirt for $55 and the skirt for $40 and are available on Club Day. We do not make any profit on uniforms as we sell them at cost to us. We encourage second hand uniforms to be made available for sale on our Facebook page. Jackets will be provided for junior teams and distributed by the coach. This year we will have hoodies for sale and these can be ordered on Club Day.

CLUB DAY       

Where:    Heaton Intermediate School, in the Hall (125 Heaton St, Merivale)

 Date:    Sunday 9 April

 Time:   10.30am to 11.30am and paying subs                     (cash/cheques only)

            10.15am AGM - all welcome

           10am to 10.15am for Coaches to pick up gear bags

   
SUBSCRIPTIONS are now due and may be paid on Club Day (by cash or cheque only), although you are strongly encouraged to pay these electronically to Westpac 03 1591 0105537 00, and using player name as reference. Please do not give to the Coach or take to netball courts, as it is just too risky these days. Cheques can be sent to PO Box 36222, Christchurch 8146.

Where a parent has 2 or more school age children playing, each player will receive a 10% discount. 

A parent coaching a team will receive 50% discount off one subscription. A player who also coaches a different team will receive a 50% discount. 

A player providing an umpire for Third grade, U14, U13 or U12 will be eligible for a 50% discount. Only one discount option is available per player.

We are happy to accept payments by 6 weekly instalments (electronic banking only please) if this is more manageable. Please email info@technicalnetball.co.nz with proposed plan for the attention of the Treasurer. 

Fundraising Events

We have chosen not to raise subscriptions this year, despite facing substantial increased team costs from Christchurch Netball and general increases in balls etc. Instead we will be all asking all teams to help raise funds. A separate newsletter will follow with details. However we are looking for sponsors who are able to assist. Get in contact if you know someone who could help. 

Entertainment Books for sale

We continue to raise funds by selling Entertainment Books in both digital and hard copy. The digital version is very handy and saves having to carry the big book. The Club receives $14 for every book sold.   The current version covers Christchurch, Canterbury and Nelson, however you can order books for other regions, such as Dunedin. The link to the Technical Netball payment page is: 

http://www.entbook.co.nz/13485g7

which is where you can order and pay online using credit card details. If you want to pay cash/cheque, then please see Elaine Higgs or Raewyn Pope. The books cost $70 and we will deliver them to you on a Saturday at Hagley. Ensure you include the name of the Technical netball player you know, so that we can get the book to you. They will be available from mid May, for use as from 1 June 2018.

Umpiring requirements of teams

ALL players in Premier, Senior, Senior Reserve, Second Grade and U19 grade must sit the NNZ on line Centre Theory exam. When you have completed the test on line, you must print out their certificate and hand to the coach.  If you don't hand in the certificate, then you are deemed to be unregistered and should not play. A team playing an unregistered player can have competition points deducted. Currently the test is not available online, but information will be emailed to you when it is open.

Teams in Third grade, U14, U13 and U12 are required to supply their own umpire for their game. Failure to do so will require a player to be stood down, ie the team will play with only 6 players. The Coach will discuss with the team if a roster is necessary. If you have someone (parent, sister, brother, friend) who is capable and willing to umpire for the team, then please advise your Coach.

You can also follow us on Facebook. Search for 'Technical Netball Club' and ask to join the group. 

As always, please check out the website for the most up to date information.
www.technicalnetball.co.nz

Happy netballing
Technical Netball Committee