Interact Sport and MyNetball Contract Announcement
In late 2018 Netball Australia commenced a project to determine whether Interact Sport would continue to provide the MyNetball registration and competition management solution at the end of the current agreement (December 2020). Netball Victoria have been part of the national process, whilst at the same time, have been reviewing other options as a stand-alone State based solution which has involved user testing, vendor submissions and presentations, and subcommittee meetings to discuss the options and to put forward a recommendation to the Netball Victoria board.
Netball Australia has advised it’s Member Organisations the contract with Interact Sport will not continue and the national vendor of choice is PlayHQ. Netball Victoria’s subcommittee unanimously agreed and proposed to the Board that the risk of committing to move to an unfinished, untested national vendor (PlayHQ), is too high to consider at this time and we will therefore enter into an agreement with the current MyNetball vendor – Interact Sport to continue to provide our registration and competition management system until the end of 2021. Once the other options have been further developed and additional information is available, a decision to transition to the national vendor will be considered.
A robust process is currently in place to ensure the platform we choose is the right one for our Netball Community in Victoria. Three options have been considered by the Netball Victoria subcommittee to date, one of which has been eliminated due to the product not meeting key criteria including “ease of use” through the testing process. Of the other two options World Sport Action (WSA) and PlayHQ, both are in the development phase and we will continue to work closely with both vendors as we move toward making a final recommendation to the NV Board. Netball Victoria has identified the importance of seeking feedback and guidance from our affiliates during this process and as such a cross section of Associations and Leagues have been invited to view both platforms and their observations and opinions will be carefully considered.
Whilst we are very excited about what the future holds in this space we will continue to navigate our way through the process and take the necessary time to ensure we reach the right decision. Netball Victoria will continue to update and inform our Netball Community the status of this project. In the mean time if you have any questions please contact a member of the Affiliate Services team.
Child Safety in a COVID-19 Environment
With restricted numbers in place in order to reduce the risk of spreading covid-19 means less parental supervision and observation of children in your communities. It is important to keep this in mind when you are planning your return to play. Consider how children will use your facilities, ie bathroom visits, pickup, drop off, who will be supervising. It is more important than ever to discuss these considerations with coaches and team managers so they have child safety at the forefront of their minds. Now more than ever we need to build that strong culture to ensure everyone is doing their part in ensuring children are kept safe.
Prepare: Review policies and codes of behaviour. Ensure they are designed to protect young children and clear expectations are set out for coaches, parents, players, umpires etc.
Engage: Ask your entire community for input into what their concerns are.
Educate: Make it clear that the community knows how to access Child Safe Policies and encourage them to call out behaviour or concerns they have and who they can report to.
Respond: be aware of reporting, how can you minimise further harm or isolation if a child is vulnerable.
Visit the Netball Victoria Child Safety section on our website for policies, codes of behaviour, templates and resources all available for you to use for your association/league.
Play by the Rules
Play by the Rules offers a free online interactive Child Protection Course. The course takes about one hour to complete and is suitable for coaches, administrators, officials, players, parents and anyone else involved in your netball communities. We highly recommend you undertake this course to get a clear understanding of your responsibilities under Child Protection laws and how these laws apply to all Associations and Leagues and their officials and volunteers. Click here to complete.
MyNetball - The most common questions answered
With the 'Return to Play' imminent you may find these common questions being asked more frequently. We've created some MyNetball 'Quick Tips' sheets you can follow to guide you through these common tasks.
- I don't remember my password
- I've forgotten my Login ID
- I can't find the registration link to register for the season
Click here to view.
Grants - Community Safety Infrastructure
This program is part of the government’s $2.7 billion Building Works package aimed at getting thousands of Victorians back to work as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 emergency while helping to combat crime and improve perceptions of safety. Victorian councils and community organisations are invited to apply for grants of up to $500,000 to improve community safety, security and confidence in public places.
The types of projects that may be funded include:
- upgrades to community centres, sporting facilities, and parks that increase the safety and use of these community spaces
- security upgrades to places of worship, and protection measures such as streetscaping or bollards.
The grants are delivered by the Victorian Government’s Community Crime Prevention Program which helps promote community safety and prevent crime in communities across Victoria. Applications close 4.00pm on Friday 17 July 2020.
Grant information, guidelines, FAQs and supporting resources can be found here.
2021 Pathway Program Trial Information
Due to the COVID19 Pandemic Netball Victoria will be running an open screening process for the 17U and 19U 2021 State Teams. Athletes not in a current Talent Academy program, State Team or VNL Team will be required to self-nominate for trials. Netball Victoria will run 1 Metro Screening and 4 Regional Screenings.
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Metro State Screening
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Friday 9th October
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Northern State Screening
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Saturday 10th October
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Western State Screening
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Sunday 11th October
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North East State Screening
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Sunday 17th October
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Eastern State Screening
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Sunday 18th October
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Registrations Open: Monday August 3rd, 2020
Registrations Close: Thursday September 3rd, 2020
View full briefing on trials here.
From the Sidelines
Have you seen our new 'From the Sidelines' monthly newsletter for our coaches, umpires and bench officials? While we've been off the court during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's required us at Netball Victoria to change our delivery of coaching and umpiring courses and workshops. It's made us further develop the offerings to the netball community and the way we work with and communicate with you, our netball workforce.
There's no doubt everyone on the sidelines is extremely important to ensuring the game of netball is great. They provide an experience to many people, young and old, who we want to love the game as much as we do. It was for this reason, Netball Victoria wanted to engage more directly with our coaches, umpires and bench officials with information specific to what they do for the game of netball.
We hope you use this information to further enhance your capacity and capability from the sidelines as a coach, umpire and bench official. As associations and leagues please let your coaches, umpires and bench officials know about the newsletter. To be added to the mailing list please e-mail workforce@netballvic.com.au.
Uniform Study
Victoria University in conjunction with ‘Change our Game” are keen to hear from girls aged 12-18 years with regard to confidence and comfort of sports uniforms for girls. We ask that you share the following link with your members and encourage them to have their say. The survey takes 20 minutes and participants go in the draw to win a $50 Sports voucher.
Findings will be translated into a guide targeted to schools and sport clubs to assist them when making decisions about sport uniforms. Parental consent is required prior to girls completing the survey here.
Gap Year Apparel
There will sadly be no Association Champs or State Titles this year, but we couldn’t let you go without some merchandise! Secure a piece of history, a brand new range of garments for the 2020 gap year.
View full flyer here
Order here
