Complete your level 1 umpire course online from january 2015. Rules were updated in 2015 and were then amended in 2017 to apply in. Our online netball trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top netball quizzes. Its also a good idea to learn how the new rules work, which you can do with the netball australia resources at the above link, or on our club websites new rules page. These updated rules were introduced for international matches, and across all affiliated competitions and events in australia, from 1 january 2016. Participants receive an umpires course handbook and certificate of accreditation. A displays to indicate a points adjustment for this team, click symbol for details. The two candidate cities chosen were manchester, england and sydney, australia. Netball federation, nor be otherwise circulated in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published.
This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. Infs 5aside format of the sport with opportunities to score 1, 2 or. New rules for netball the international netball federation has updated some the official rules of netball. 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. These updates will be in place for all matches played in australia, and all international.
This is the new revised edition of the official netball rules issued by netball australia. Substitution rule 6 stoppages rule 7 injury or illness rule 7. At inf congress 2015 new rules were approved for implementation in international matches from january 1 2016. The following documents and links outline the rules and regulations under which netball is played within the perth netball association. Netball australia is committed to the highest standards of conduct and ethical behaviour in all of its activities, and to promoting. It will make it easier for players in a netball team to pass the ball to each other. Rules of netball the following is an overview of the rules of the game of netball as outlined in the official netball rules, published by the international federation of netball associations ifna. Infs 5aside format of the sport with opportunities to score 1, 2 or 3 goal points from each shot, fast5 was launched 2012. History of netball international netball federation. The rules of netball international netball federation. Question about a netball rule netball general answers sportplan. In applying this rule a player must also stay onside when taking a throw in and cannot step behind any offside area whilst in possession of the ball. In march 2011, inf delegates convened in singapore, host nation of the 2011 world netball championships, to.
Netball rules and regulations for contact and obstruction laws regulate physical charging. Registration form participants are required to attend and participate fully in all components of the course and need to be dressed appropriately to umpire, provide own whistle, rule book, water etc. I give netball rules permission to collect and use my data submitted in this form. If you would like to purchase a rules of netball book these are available from the national netball associations that are affiliated to inf or from the inf at the inf shop. The rules book will be available soon in the following languages.
Rule changes send netball into new era of faster and more furious play. Symbol a displays to indicate a points adjustment for this team, click symbol for details. The new rules were voted upon and approved by the international netball federation congress, as part of the infs game plan strategy, during the netball world cup sydney 2015 in august. Click here to watch netball australia videos regarding the rules. For orders of more than 20 books, call netball nsw on 02 9951 5000. Netball state of play has been a labour of love for deidre and dot, who claim that their greatest reward is the number of wonderful friend they have made through netball, not only in australia but around the world. Take note of these updated netball umpiring rules social. Umpires no longer blow their whistle when goals are scored and if it is clear that the ball is out of court. Netball australia level 1 umpires course 2014 registration form. Incorporating the playing rules of the international. Umpiring qcna queensland catholic netball association. In august 2015, the international netball federation updated the official rules of netball. International rule book at inf congress 2015 new rules were approved for implementation in international matches from january 1 2016. If youre currently playing netball or are planning to get into the sport, not as one of the seven team players on the court but as an.
Netball question about a netball rule general youth question about a netball rule netball general answers ask the experts general netball drills, session plan, lesson plans and practices. As a member country of the inf, netball australia and its. Its not possible to include all the rules of the game in this section. Netball australia, along with the eight state and territory member organisations, will implement the new official rules of netball across all associated competitions and events from 1 january 2016. A snapshot of the rule changes great for getting started, and for beginners. The rules of netball are set out in the international rules of netball book available from sports distributors click here to purchase a hard copy. Netball victoria respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which netball victoria hq is based in west melbourne and respectfully acknowledges the wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land at the state netball hockey centre in parkville, which is considered a home of netball in victoria. Official rules of netball section 1 organisation of the game 5 organisation of the game 1. These updates will take effect for all matches played in australia, and all international games, on january 1 2016. Introduction netball is an exciting, fast and skilful game of fair contest. Go noncompetitive transition to junior competition. The rules of netball 2020 edition is the new official rules of the game. 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 australia s regional office is based in canberra.
Netball australia national codes of behaviour royal commission. Action indoor netball rule book university of auckland. In 2015 we introduced our juniornet program based on netball australias netsetgo program and the australian sports commission play for life and change it programs. The new netball rule short pass is now active and in force. A comprehensive database of more than 10 netball quizzes online, test your knowledge with netball quiz questions. Its also a good idea to learn how the new rules work, which you can do with the netball australia resources at.
International rules of netball effective from 1st january 2018. Rule 21 throwin rule 22 net abuse rule 23 penalties rule 24 free pass rule 25 penalty pass or shot rule 26 tossup rule 27 professional foul rule 28 discipline rule 29 etiquette rule 30 points scoring system rule 31 ladder position rule 32 drawn quarter, semis and finals rule 33 court dimensions indoor netball rule book. Sasn is the governing body of schools netball in south africa. The international netball federation introduced a new edition of the rules of netball in august 2015, which applies to international matches, and all affiliated competitions and events in australia. The rule changes aim to meet the changing needs of the game, and to reflect the modern, forwardlooking sport of netball.
Watch this short video tutorial guide on how to play. Apr 10, 2015 ninh explains the rules of netball, the most popular female only sport played worldwide. This book is our way of expressing appreciation to the international federation for. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to netball rules and regulations first.
A new edition of the rules of netball was approved by the member countries of the international netball federation in august 2015. Click here to watch netball australia videos regarding the rules of netball. Dec 19, 2015 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 australia. A detailed explanation of the rule changes very helpful for more experienced umpires, coaches, and players, and for. The rules are based on the core values of equal opportunity, fair play and respect for. Let any qc umpire coach marie, lynn, cathy, emmaleigh, rachel, samone know you are interested in umpiring. Netball is a ball sport for two teams of seven players. Netball rule book official rules of netball 2020 new rule book the inf rules of netball book explains the regulations and standards of behaviour expected in the game. The international netball federation has made some amendments to the 2016 edition of the rules of netball. 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 australia associated competitions and events. Amendments to the 2016 edition of the rules of netball were approved by the member countries of the international netball federation in july 2017. In march 2011, inf delegates convened in singapore, host nation of the 2011 world netball championships, to consider both bids. 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. Refer to england netball official netball rule book for the clarification of the below rules.
The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. 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 australia. Netball sa learn more about the new umpire hand signals. Sasn south african schools netball is not an individual or team sporting body.
In order to be really uptodate on your rules, its a good idea to read through the official rule book, which you can access at the netball australia website. It is the responsibility of umpires to apply the rules of the game with impartiality, fairness and. Variations in some rules may be made locally for players of different levels or to meet other conditions refer section 15. As such, it is responsible for managing the game, played by scholars primary and secondary, who are enrolled in schools private and public that offer netball as a participation sport. Buy a rule book and read it usually available from any netball association from their main desk e. International rules of netball international netball federation. Games are played on a rectangular court divided into thirds, with a raised goal at each short end.
Dec 09, 2015 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 australia associated competitions and events. Netball australia, member organisations and affiliates seek to provide a safe, fair and. Junior netball pathway boroondara netball association. These changes were implemented in all netball australiaassociated events and competitions from january 1, 2016. Netball australia, its member organisations and suncorp super netball teams have a major obligation to protect and maintain the integrity of netball as well as the health and wellbeing of athletes. Rule changes send netball into new era of faster and more furious. The rules remain at all times the property of the international netball federation and copies of the rules downloaded here are strictly not for sale or reprint. Understanding the rules of netball do not let the myriad of rules pertaining to netball dissuade you from taking up the sport. The rules are based on the core values of equal opportunity, fair play and respect for an opponents skill and safety.