futureFERNS Double Up League

futureFERNs Double Up Spring League - 2024

Year 3-4; Year 5-6

Format of Games: 

Teams will play two x16 minute games each night. Games will be back to back or have 1 game in between. Each game will have 8 minute halves with a 2 minute break. 

The structure of grades could change, depending on how many teams register e.g., Teams could play one full 4 quarter game each night. Each game will have 4 x 8-minute quarters (8, 2 quarter time break, 8, 3 min half time break, 8, 2 8).

Rules: 

  • futureFERNS Netball Rules
  • All Hamilton City Netball Centre policies and procedures will be adhered to. These are available on the website (www.netballhamilton.org.nz)
  • Year 3 & 4 teams will play 5v5 Game (Year 4 players can enter "Intro to 6v6"
  • Rolling subs permitted
  • Both boys and girls can play without restrictions
  • See below for individual league rules
  • No injury time

Points: Due to the Double-Up Leagues being Social Grades, scorecards will be issued, however, scores and points will not be published.

Umpires: 

Each team is asked to provide an umpire who will manage their team’s games.

Gear: 

A uniform is NOT required but bibs of the same colour must be worn by all team members. Teams are to supply their own bibs.

Teams to provide a match ball

To Register:

  • If you are a Club or School your Club Manager can register your team through Friendly Manager
  • If you are a Social team please contact admin@netballhamilton.org.nz

Invoicing:

Once registrations close, teams will be approved and invoices sent to Team/Club Managers via email. 

Registrations Close: 11th October 2024

Year 3-4

Day: Wednesdays

Time: From 5pm

Length: 6 weeks

Starting on: 23rd of October 2024

Finishing on: 27th of November 2024

Registrations Close: 11th of October 2024

Cost: $100 per team

Grades: 

  • Year 3-4
  • Intro to 6v6 (for Year 4 players who are moving into Year 5)

If entry numbers are not high enough, grades may be combined together. 

Year 3&4 Specific Rules: 

  • All teams will play 5v5 Game. Intro to 6v6 will play 6v6 netball
  • Players must be Year 3 or Year 4 at school level to participate.
  • Each team is asked to provide a coach/manager who will assist players on the court with direction.
  • No whistles will be used
Year 5-6

Day: Wednesdays 

Time: From 5pm

Length: 6 weeks

Starting on: 23rd of October 2024

Finishing on: 27th of November 2024

Registrations Close: 11th of October 2024

Cost: $100 per team

Grades: 

  • Year 5-6

If entry numbers are not high enough, grades may be combined together. 

Year 5&6 Specific Rules: 

  • All teams will play 6v6 Game. Intro to 7v7 will play 7v7 netball
  • Players must be Year 5 or Year 6 at school level to participate.
  • Each team is asked to provide an umpire who will manage their team’s games.
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