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Netball News

October 23, 2020 By editor

The Forbes netball courts were full of action again this week after the school holiday break.

The Spring Night competitions for both mixed and ladies’ teams continued with games in round three, with the weather now warming up, the FNA is preparing for the summer season.

There was a lot of action at the office, as players paid their competition levy for the coming season. Unfortunately, many teams still played with unregistered players, and the games will be forfeited.

The teams whose players on the court were all fully registered were Schofields, in the ladies’ division, and in the mixed division, Late Or Never. Both Schofields and Late Or Never have won on forfeits.

All other games were forfeited, as there were players who played without being fully registered.

Next week, team representatives must check with their team-mates, as players not fully registered will not be able to take the court. If team representatives are not sure of their players registration, they should come and check at the office.

COVID-19 restrictions are still in place, and if you are feeling unwell, please do not enter the courts.

Netball News

September 25, 2020 By editor

The competitions will not be played during the school holidays, for the two weeks. There is still time however, for a mixed team to enter and take up the bye in that competition. Anyone who would like to play, or teams looking for players should email Secretary Mon at secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com.

All players competition levies should be paid in cash at the office, the cost is $50 per player for the first competition and $40 per player for the second competition. The registration to Netball NSW must be paid online and can be paid during the school holidays.

Players not fully registered with Netball NSW will not be allowed on the court when the games return after the school holidays. All players are reminded that they must sign in when entering the netball courts, which is on the left-hand side of the office.

Exiting is between the skate park and the toilet block. This is in line with the FNA COVID-19 Safety Plan and all restrictions in the Plan must be carried out.

A full list of guidelines can be found on the FNA Facebook page or visit Netball NSW under COVID-19.

Netball News: Spring Night Competition

September 18, 2020 By editor

The first round of the Spring netball night competitions for both mixed and ladies’ teams was played on Wednesday night with more teams entering the competition.

Team representatives are being asked to update their team nomination forms at the office, and to also note if they have players who are playing in the second competition, and also state their second team name.

The committee has decided to draw all teams to play each other in each competition, and it will be assessed at the end of the first full round of games.

The competitions will be played until Finals on 2 December, with no competition during the school holidays.

All registrations must be paid by the school holidays, and then anyone not fully registered will not be allowed to take the court. All umpires must also be registered, either as a player or non-player.

Registration for players includes registration to Netball NSW which lasts for a calendar year, plus the competition levy of $50 for the first team per player and $40 for their second team per player.

The registration to Netball NSW must be done online, and the competition levy will be paid at the office in cash.

The FNA has a COVID-19 Safety Plan, which restricts unwell players from attending. Players should note the entry point to the netball courts is to the left of the office, and the exit point in between the toilet block and the skate park.

A full list of COVID-19 safe rules can be found on the FNA Facebook page or go to Netball NSW under COVID-19.

Netball Spring Night Competitions

September 11, 2020 By editor

More teams have entered the Forbes Netball Spring Night competitions for both mixed and ladies’ teams, so another grading game will be played this week.

There is still time to enter the competitions, but all teams must be entered by Saturday. Teams looking for players, or players looking for teams should email Secretary Mon at secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com.

There are players wanting to play who would make up half a team in mixed competition. Anyone who would like to join a team is encouraged to email Mon.

Team representatives are also asked to come to the office this week to collect the competition rules.

These are the local rules, to help make the competitions more structured for everyone. Anyone wanting to read all the rules from All Australia Netball can buy a rule book at the office, as these are the playing rules umpires must go by.

Team representatives are asked to please read through the full draw for umpiring duties. Fines are imposed for teams that do not supply one umpire when allocated.

The FNA has a COVID-19 Safety Plan, and everyone who enters the grounds must sign in with names and contact details. The entry point to Stephen Field is on the left side of the office, and the exit is between the toilet block and the skate park. If feeling unwell, we ask that you do not enter the grounds.

Teams are also reminded to bring their own positional patches if they have them.

Teams may hire positional patches from the office for $2 and they must be handed back immediately after the game. They cannot be shared by another team.

Netball News

September 4, 2020 By editor

The Forbes Netball Spring Night Competitions for both mixed and ladies’ teams played the second grading games on Wednesday night.

There is still time for teams to enter the competitions, and some new teams have entered since last week. The competition will start on Wednesday, 9 September and all teams must be entered by Saturday night, 5 September.

The competitions will be played through until the finals on 2 December 2020, with no competition during the school holidays.

Anyone looking for more players or players looking for a team should email Secretary Mon, secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com.

This year a 17 and under, and a ladies’ division 2 has been formed for players who want to have a more social game.

Team nomination forms are available on the FNA website, alternatively teams can come to the office on Wednesday night.

Team representatives are also asked to make a note of the players who are playing in the second competition on their team sheet.

This must be done to ensure that mixed and ladies’ teams are not allocated to play at the same time in the draw. Team representatives are also reminded to look carefully through the draw for umpiring duties.

COVID-19 Guidelines For Netballers

August 28, 2020 By editor

The Forbes Netball Association (FNA) has a COVID-19 Safe Plan. All players are asked to enter the courts on Stephen Field via the left-hand side of the office and exit in the space between the toilet block and the skate park.

Everyone entering the court area must sign in at the entry point, leaving their name and contact phone number.

All players are asked to remember to maintain their social distance, for more detailed information please visit the FNA Facebook to view the FNA COVID-19 Safety Plan or visit the Netball NSW website.

Players are asked to please do their own health check, and if players are feeling unwell, do not enter the courts area.

The canteen will not be operating at this stage however, water can be bought from the office along with chocolate for fundraising

Teams are asked to please bring their own identification tags if possible. Teams are not allowed to swap position patches if they are to be worn by a second team. After a team wears a set of position patches they must be immediately returned to the office at the end of the game.

The competition levy of $50 per player, per team can be paid at the office in cash.

The FNA began the Spring Night Competitions for both mixed and ladies’ teams this week, with the first of two grading games played on Wednesday, 26 August.

Netball News

August 14, 2020 By editor

Saturday Junior Mixed Netball
There is still time to come and try Saturday Junior mixed netball, but all the girls and boys who have been coming are now required to register. This will allow the committee to structure the programming on Saturday mornings.

Players will be asked to record their names before they play in both time slots, so they are asked to come 10 minutes earlier, so this can happen, and not take up any playing time.

Thank you to all the parents who are helping with the sessions, it makes for a lot of fun when everyone can enjoy their time at netball.

Players register online in MyNetball, and the link is on Forbes Netball Facebook.

If anyone needs help with registration they can come to the office on Saturday and ask. Some restrictions are still in place because of COVID-19 and the FNA has a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place.

Junior players can be accompanied by one adult only, and everyone is required to observe social distancing. Thank you to everyone for observing the restrictions that are in place, so the committee can run junior netball and all players can enjoy their time at netball in a safe environment.

Netball News

August 7, 2020 By editor

Saturday Junior Mixed Netball
The Saturday junior mixed netball was washed out last week, with the start of the competition pushed back one week.

The first week saw a great roll up of players aged five and up, playing in the Net-SetGo sessions before players aged under 15 for the Junior Mixed competition.

Registrations must be done online in MyNetball, where the Active Kids Voucher can be used.

It is important that all players register for the committee to plan Saturdays for netballers.

NetSetGo will be played at 10am, and Junior mixed competition for players under 15 will play at 11.15am.

Volunteers are needed to make the Saturday mornings a success, anyone who would like to help can call at the office on Saturday or communicate through the Forbes Netball Facebook page.

Thanks to all for observing the restrictions that are in place to allow the committee to run junior netball. A reminder that Friday Netball has been postponed for the time being, but will be up and running in the near future.

Spring Night Competitions
The Spring Night Competitions for both mixed and ladies’ teams will start with the first grading games on Wednesday, 26 August. Team nominations will close on 19 August.

The second grading games will be played on 2 September with the competitions starting on 9 September.

This year the committee is including a 17 and under ladies’ division, in conjunction with Division 2, for ladies who would like a more social, less competitive game than Division 1.

Team nomination forms are available on the FNA website, and can be emailed to Secretary Mon secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com

Any player looking to join a team, or teams looking for players should email Mon on above email.

There will be no competitions until the Finals on 2 December and no games will be played during the school holidays.

Netball News

July 31, 2020 By editor

Saturday Junior Netball
The Forbes Netball committee last week held a very successful Welcome back to Forbes netball day for all girls and boys wanting to play junior netball on Saturdays. The day started with NetSetGo for all players aged five-years and up at 10am and then games for under 15s at 11.15am.

The registrations and games will continue for the next two Saturdays, at the same time each week, and then teams will be formed for the competition.

Anyone needing help with registrations should come to the office on Saturday, and details can also be found on the Forbes Netball Facebook with a link to MyNetball.

The FNA has a COVID-19 Safe Plan for all players and one parent that can accompany the player to the courts, observing social distancing.

FNA thanks all for observing the restrictions that are in place so the committee can run junior netball and all players can enjoy their time at netball in a safe environment.

Spring Night Competitions
This year the committee is including a 17 and under ladies division in conjunction with Division 2, for ladies who would prefer to have a more social game, and the young teenagers who would prefer not to play the experienced ladies teams in Division 1.

Players must be attending secondary school to play in the competitions.
The Spring Night competitions for both mixed and ladies’ teams will start on 26 August with the first grading games.

The second grading games will be played on 2 September, and the competitions will start on 9 September. Team entries close on 19 August.

Forbes To Welcome Netball On Saturday

July 17, 2020 By editor

The Forbes Netball Committee is working hard, in conjunction with Netball NSW and Forbes Shire Council, to prepare for the return of community netball in Forbes on Saturday.

A COVID-19 Safety Plan has been implemented to ensure all of the community is as safe as possible, whilst once again enjoying community netball.

The FNA has organised a Welcome Back Day on Saturday for all junior girls and boys. The day will start with NetSetGo at 10am, and the Junior Mixed Competition will be held from 11.15am for all juniors under 15.

A free sausage sizzle will also be held to celebrate the day.

Registrations can be completed online through MyNetball, and help will be available at the courts on Saturday if required. All boys and girls playing in the Junior Mixed competition are being asked to choose a friend to play with in their team.

The Junior Mixed competition and NetSetGo will be played each Saturday morning through the school term, with finals for the competition to be played in September. Keep up to date with all the netball news through Forbes Netball Association Facebook page, and the FNA website.

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