Return to play - latest update
Metropolitan Melbourne, we finally have the green light for community netball! At 11:59pm on Tuesday 27 October Metropolitan Melbourne will move to Step Three. This will include the return of outdoor junior netball competitions and programs and non-contact training for adults at outdoor venues.
The 25km limit will remain until 8 November which means some members will still be limited by the travel restrictions.
For regional Victoria, people 18 years and younger can continue to participate in netball competitions and programs. Adults continue with non-contact training at outdoor venues. Indoor venues may open for non-contact sport only, for people aged 18 years and under.
Check our updated resources for further information.
Updating Membership Registration Prices
It is exciting to see some of our affiliates planning competitions in the coming weeks particularly in regional Victoria. This is a reminder you will need to adjust your registration forms to reflect the amended membership prices for the remainder of 2020. Junior, senior and all abilities membership prices will be reduced by 50%. If you have clubs that manage their own membership products they will also need to make this adjustment. Please note there will be no change to the cost of an Off the Court membership or a Single Game Voucher.
Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to alter the registration product prices in MyNetball.
Adjusted Membership Prices
- Junior - $29.00
- Senior - $39.00
- All Abilities - $29.00
- Off the Court - $46.00
- NetSetGO - $46.65
- Single Game Voucher - $10.00
2020 Membership Status
There have been questions around the 2020 Netball Victoria memberships and registrations now that some members have received reimbursements. Please see below information which will be of help to you regarding questions you may receive;
- A member will remain registered for the remainder of year only if they have received a partial reimbursement.
- A member will be deregistered if they have received a full reimbursement. If they intend to play in 2020 they will be required to purchase a new membership at the discounted rate for 2020.
- A player who does not currently have a 2020 membership can purchase a new membership at the discounted rate, they do not purchase a full registration and then claim 50% reimbursement.
- A member who is eligible, has the option to transfer their 2020 membership over to 2021. This member will be deregistered for 2020 and will be required to purchase a 2020 membership at the reduced price if they plan on returning to netball in 2020.
Please don't hesitate to contact our Affiliate Services team via email if you have any questions, memberservices@netballvic.com.au.
Multicultural Leadership Program
Presented by Bianca Chatfield, Centre for Multicultural Youth & Netball Victoria
Day 1: Saturday October 31st
Day 2: Saturday November 7th
Time: 11am-1:15pm
Location: Online
Netball Victoria are offering a FREE online leadership opportunity for our Multicultural community.
All skill levels and netball knowledge welcome and no experience or athletic ability is required.
If you are a player, coach, club official or new to netball and want to embrace your diversity and gain confidence to lead, this program will empower you and connect you with a range of support.
Participants are encouraged to bring a mentor or buddy who will take part in this program with you. This person might be someone at your club, a coach, umpire, or anyone you can trust.
To register, click here.
For more information, please email: community@netballvic.com.au.
Proud 2 Play Online Hub
Proud 2 Play, South West Sport, Vicsport and VicHealth recently launched the Proud 2 Play Online Hub. This hub will see sporting clubs gain access to an Australian-first e-learning course on creating LGBTIQ+ inclusive sports club, as well as a range of additional resources such as tip sheets, posters and checklists. Click here to view the Hub.
Coinciding with the launch was a webinar featuring Proud 2 Play Vice President Dr. Ryan Storr and a guest panel including ex-Australian cricketer Mel Jones OAM, AFLW player and Nike athlete Moana Hope, Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley, Monash University Associate Professor Dr. Ruth Jeanes and Proud 2 Play board member Andy Brennan. Click here to view the webinar.
Current Grants
$100 million Community Sports Infrastructure Loans Scheme (CSILS)
Opens: 1st October 2020, Closes: 1st December 2020
Clubs are encouraged to apply. The 2020 CSILS will support the delivery of a new round of community sport and recreation infrastructure by providing organisations access to government guaranteed loans between $500,000 and $10 million. Successful applicants, delivering community sport and active recreation infrastructure that respond to issues identified in the sport and recreation industry and that contribute to the outcomes sought in the Active Victoria Strategic Framework will be granted low-interest loans though Treasury Corporation Victoria with Sport and Recreation Victoria subsidising interest repayments.
Click here for more information.
The Expression Deaf Grants
Applications close 31st October.
The aim is to give people the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of people who are Deaf and hard of hearing. Up to $3,000 is available for projects that improve inclusion and participation opportunities for our Deaf and hard of hearing community.
Click here for more information.
Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) - Bushfire Recovery
Closes 17th November 2020 at 5pm.
A broad range of charitable projects are considered under this program, including:
- Delivering, or providing activities, events, programs and services;
- Purchasing or hiring equipment and materials;
- Community infrastructure projects;
- Organisational capacity building;
- Community resource development.
Click here for more information.
Budget Direct - Round 2
Closes 31st December 2020
Striving to make a difference in your local community but need a financial leg-up? If your organisation is eligible, you can apply for a Budget Direct sponsorship of $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000.
This one-off cash donation can be spent as your organisation sees fit. Clubs are encouraged to apply, but they are unable to sponsor teams.
Click here for more information.
Technology Project - Progress Update
As outlined in previous Club News, the process to select a MyNetball alternative is moving along well. The working group is continuing with the robust testing and review of both WSA and PlayHQ platforms.
We have almost closed off with WSA, they continue to update us with the progress of developments. The testing group this month have spent hours playing in the the PlayHq Sandpit, a test environment where we have been able to replicate registrations and competitions setup. We presented PlayHQ to the Community Group late last month and are currently compiling comments, questions and concerns. We have open and transparent discussions from both sides and allow everyone involved to provide feedback. Ultimately this feedback is essential in ensuring the platform we ultimately choose is one that will be more useful for our entire netball community.
We continue to work our way through the process and we’ll take the necessary time to ensure the right decision is made, ahead of the 2022 changeover. We will continue to update you of the progress, in the meantime, should you have any questions please contact a member of the Affiliate Services team.
Child Safety in Netball - Tip of the Month
Clubs have a responsibility to keeping our children safe by implementing the Child Safe Standards. In the Our Safety Counts report it was stated “Adults paying attention when a child or young person raised a concern or worry was the most influential characteristic in determining how safe children felt within an organisation”. To communicate to your communities that you are open to listening to concerns and that you welcome and encourage them to speak up is crucial to building a child safe culture. We have created some fabulous posters you can print and display around your communities that will help spread this message.
Click here to download.
The Committee Room
Last month we launched the 'The Committee Room', a dedicated space created with grassroots netball committees in mind. We have received really positive feedback, so if you haven’t already, be sure to explore the site. Since the launch we have loaded another great resource called the "Grant Guide" that provides a step by step guide on how to be successful when applying for a grant.
To download a copy, click here
Coaching and Umpiring Workshops
Umpiring and Coaching workshops are available online now! Workshops are available to all members of our workforce and can be found on the NV Calendar.
If you would like to organise an online workshop specifically for your association, contact workforce@netballvic.com.au (minimum attendance 10).
Bookings are also now available to host face-to-face sessions in 2021 (pending restrictions)
Worksafe Umpires in the Field:
Topics
Booking Form
Coaches in the Field:
Topics
Booking Form
Coach accreditation courses: (conditions apply).
Available Courses
Booking form (Development Coaching Accreditation).
