Netball queensland is the states peak body for the sport of netball. Umpiring qcna queensland catholic netball association. Despite the prevalence of knee injuries in netball, a scientific study of factors contributing to injuries finds that changes to the rules such as allowing an extra step on landing would not prevent changing the rules of netball wont stop knee injuries according to scientific study uq news. Let any qc umpire coach marie, lynn, cathy, emmaleigh, rachel, samone know you are interested in umpiring. Official rules of netball section 1 organisation of the game 5 organisation of the game 1. The official rules of netball were updated by the international netball federation in august 2015, with the new rules to be in place in all netball. The objective of the game is for teams to score goals, by passing a ball and shooting it into the opposite teams goal ring. All umpires should have a copy of the rules whenever they are umpiring. A player may not deliberately hold the nets or use the nets to. Games are played on a rectangular court divided into thirds, with a raised goal at each short end.
Ina works closely with all state bodies to host yearly championships and is also responsible for selecting national teams for wina events across the globe. Welcome to netball 2020, the vision and plan that will drive world netball forward over the next four years. The international netball federation introduced an updated edition of the rules of netball in november 2019, which applies to international matches, and all affiliated competitions and events in australia from 1 january 2020. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to netball rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Drive, st lucia, university of queensland st lucia campus. The season was to begin on 2 may, though has been suspended to at least 30 june as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The team with the ball, through running, jumping, throwing and catching, attempts to move the ball into its goal circle from where a goal may be.
Uq is proud to partner with an organisation that shares many of the same values with the university, and i look forward to forging a strong relationship with netball queensland. Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players. A comprehensive database of more than 10 netball quizzes online, test your knowledge with netball quiz questions. The 2020 international netball rules book can be downloaded here. The rules of netball 2018 edition is the new official rules of the game.
According to the inf, netball is played by more than 20 million people in more than 80 countries. Netball is an exciting, fast and skilful game of fair contest. If you have any queries regarding netball queensland policies please contact your netball queensland development officer or the community and sport. Netball official rules authorised by all australia netball association all australia netball association mosman, n. Netball rules of 2018 edition contact inf secretariat albion wharf 19 albion street manchester m1 5ln england t. Inf publishes the rules of netball in several different languages. Booktopia buy netball books online from australias leading online bookstore. If you have any queries regarding netball queensland policies please contact your netball queensland development officer or the community and sport development team on 07 3426 9530.
It is a game in which two teams of seven players each strive to keep or gain possession. Netball queensland, brisbane, queensland, australia. If you are going for a badge you should always have a copy of your official rules of netball with you when umpiring. For orders of over 20 books, call netball nsw on 02 9951 5000. The rule book provides an option in relation to variations to some of the rules for locally based competitions. Team captains will be handed a copy of the bna rule book and will need to sign it on behalf of the team see more. Nissan has claimed the inaugural naming rights of the queensland state netball centre. The rule book states that the rules have been written for international play. Netball queensland ceo catherine clark said the partnership with the university of queensland was an exciting step for netball with both organisations dedicated. History of netball international netball federation. Netball is a ball sport for two teams of seven players.
The international netball federation has made some amendments to the 2016 edition of the rules of netball. Congratulations wdna umpires western districts netball. There have been many people involved in the development and improvement of our sport since its inception. Related sanctions and actions free pass and throw in 8 5 prior to the session, photocopy enough of the playing areas, offside and out of court worksheets so there is one per umpire.
Gilbert netball is the official and exclusive ball supplier to inf 4 5 1. These variations are outlined in section 15 of the rules of netball. The new netball rule short pass is now active and in force. These updates will be in place for all matches played in. An updated new rules book 2018 edition incorporating the amendments has been published and is available through the inf. It will make it easier for players in a netball team to pass the ball to each other. Action indoor netball rule book university of auckland. At congress 2011 australian netball stalwarts deidre hyland am and dorothy dot mchugh oam launched their book, netball state of play, a history of the first 50 years of the international federation of netball associations to coincide with ifnas golden jubilee.
Variations in some rules may be made locally for players of different levels or to meet other conditions refer. The colours of the cairns netball association will be green and gold. Information on the main changes can be downloaded here. To achieve this in a consistent, accurate and time efficient manner, netball australia will be updating its current online trainingeducation package to reflect any of the key amendments to the rules of netball. This is the new revised edition of the official netball rules issued by netball australia. Deirdre was president of queensland netball association from 19741980 and president of the all australia netball association from1978 to 1988. Netball queensland respectfully acknowledges the turrbal, jagera and yugara peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which netball queenslands offices are based. Here are some of the basic rules of netball to get you acquainted with the sport. The defending premiers are the new south wales swifts. Indoor netball australia is the governing body and premier provider of indoor netball competitions in australia.
A player shall not either accidentally or deliberately place a hand or hands on a ball held by an opposing player in such a manner as to. All fact sheets and education materials will also be amended to reflect any of the. England netball wishes to acknowledge and thank the members of the inf rules panel for the hard work they have undertaken thank you. The 2020 suncorp super netball season will be the fourth season of the premier netball league in australia. Netball official rules authorised by all australia. Netball rules and regulations for contact and obstruction laws regulate physical charging. The motto of the cairns netball association shall be fair, safe sport with respect. If teams are found to not abide by the uniform rule penalties may occur. At the core of it, netball is a game not unlike basketball that focuses on teamwork, passing and shooting. The rules of netball international netball federation. Netball australia respectfully acknowledges the wurundjeri people of the kulin nation as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which netball australia hq is based in fitzroy and respectfully acknowledges the ngunnawalngunawal people as the traditional owners of the land on which netball australias regional office is based in canberra. Introduction netball is an exciting, fast and skilful game of fair contest. If there is divergence in wording, the english text is authoritative. Indoor netball queensland officially commenced in 1990 and from there has developed and grown in all areas of the sport.
Cairns netballs club house is located at 2 10 little street manunda, 4870. A link to the update rule book for 2020 can be found on our useful links page. Amendments to rules of netball 2016 edition rule 2. Netball is most popular in many commonwealth nations, specifically in schools, and is predominantly played by women. Buy a rule book and read it usually available from any netball association from their main desk e. Inf have released an updated rules of netball which will come into effect on 1 jan 2020. The rules book will be available soon in the following languages.
Our online netball trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top netball quizzes. It is a game in which two teams of seven players each strive to keep or gain possession of the ball. Amendments to rules of netball 2016 edition introduction amendments to the inf rules of netball 2016 edition were approved by members at congress held in july 2017. Team, players and objective netball is a ball sport usually played by women comprising of two teams of seven players each. While netball developed first as a game predominantly played by women and girls, it is now played by boys and girls, women and men.
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