PARKLANDS NETBALL CLUB

Session training times and Coaches:

Parklands will set the training time and schedule for each squad at the start of each season.

All coaches must hold a current Working with Children Check and the Foundation Coaching Accreditation which gives them access to the Australian Netball Coaching Manual. Parklands also has online coaching platform available to all its coaches.

All coaches must meet the training requirements and conditions as outlined in the Parklands Coaches Position Description and the Parklands Coaches Code of Conduct.

Coaches will be reviewed at the end of each calendar year through feedback from families and team managers.

Hot Weather Policy:

Where the forecast temperature is indicated by the Bureau of Meteorology ( BOM) to be 32C or above by 6pm the night before the training session, training will be cancelled by the Committee and communicated to Team Managers and Coaches who will communicate with players and families.

If the temperature reaches 32C or above during the day of training, families and players will be notified by email and netball connect that training has been cancelled. 

If the temperature is between 28-31 C coaches on the outside courts are directed to modify the session and reduce the intensity of the session and keep players in the shade as much as possible and may decide to include an inside strategy session. Players must be given several drinks and rest breaks throughout the session. 

To ensure there is fairness and equity to all teams, teams will rotate fortnightly through the courts so all teams have outside training.

Player Attendance:

All players, unless injured, ill or away, are expected to attend the weekly netball training session and match.

Players must commit to both training and match play as a member of Parklands.  Attending training only is acceptable only when a new player joins a training squad after the start of a season and is not able to be accommodated into the current season’s team but will join the team in the following season.  

All players are expected to attend all training sessions and matches in a season with a minimum attendance of 90%. This is to ensure consistency of development and fairness to all team members, particularly if a team has players that need to be rostered off each week. Situations that result in a departure from this line of the policy must be proposed to, and approved by, the Parklands Committee. These will be considered on a case-by-case basis and in consultation with impacted player members, coach/es and team managers.

If a player is injured, we encourage them to still attend training if they are able to. Often injured players can still participate in some aspects of the training, and it is also a positive and important way to stay engaged with your team, understand team strategy and ensure a positive return to the team when recovered.

In exceptional circumstances, players may train with a different team if they cannot attend their team’s session. (*This must be negotiated with the coaches and team managers and the Club prior to taking place).

Safety and Training Environment:

All care will be taken to ensure the safety of all players and coaches. Should an injury occur at a training session, the player/ coach will receive first aid as outlined in the Darebin Community Sports Stadium Injury Management Policy. Parents/ carers will be notified of the injury sustained by their child as soon as possible.  If there is an incident at Saturday competition first aid support will be sourced from Narrandjeri Stadium. 

Under no circumstances will players remain in the training area unsupervised during or after training. The Team Manager has contact details for all parents and coaches must wait with any children who have not been collected.

Behaviour Guidance:

Our aim is to provide fun and constructive training sessions for all players. We hope with positive guidance from the Coaches, Team Managers and Parents, that a positive and productive training environment can be provided for everyone. 

When the behaviour of one or a few is consistently impacting the wider team, the team coach will address the behaviour.  If the behaviour continues either the head coach or president (depending on severity) will speak to the players about their behaviour and refer players to the player code of conduct located on our website and be clear about behaviour expectations at training and games.   If the disruptive behaviour continues and there is a need for a second conversation the players family will be included.  If the disruption continues, the issues will be raised with the Parklands Committee where consultation and a decision will be made about players membership at the club. 

U9 – U17 Junior (Years 3 – 12)

For matches, players are to wear either:

• the Parklands Netball Club dress; or

• the Parklands Netball Club T-shirt with black shorts. Please note shorts must have no pockets to be compliant with the DNA uniform regulations.

• White or dark ankle socks and appropriate sports shoes (preferably netball sneakers/ shoes).

All Players for training and games:

For training, players must wear:

• appropriate footwear such as sports shoes/ runners/ sneakers or shoes designed for sports activity. School shoes, t-bar shoes or sandals or any other shoe that does not have a grip on the bottom and support the foot and ankle are not acceptable and are dangerous at training. Players will not be able to participate in training without appropriate footwear.

• ideally appropriate fitness wear (whether that be a school sports uniform or casual active wear). We do not encourage players to wear school uniforms as these are restrictive garments and not designed to enable appropriate physical movement for netball.

• long hair must be worn tied back and off the face.

• nails must be cut short or covered as guided by netball expectations. As a guide the nail should not be visible over the fingertip when viewed from the underside.

• all jewellery must be removed for games.

• earrings must be taped or removed at training. This is to reduce the risk of ear injuries during training.

Netball Connect Shop:

Please purchase all uniforms via the Netball Connect Shop.

All uniforms can be received at training sessions on Friday nights. 

Please note that no uniforms can be provided until payment has been received. 

Optional items:

Parklands Netball Club has a training hoodie that is available for purchase for all levels, but they are not compulsory to the uniform.