The Netball Victoria newsletter is being sent to all netballers who registered in 2020. Despite the status of your season and how your engagement in netball looks this year we’d like to stay in touch!
Netball Victoria continues to monitor government announcements regarding the roadmap towards easing restrictions, and a return to community netball. Through the sacrifices of all Victorians we are moving closer to different stages of a return in regional Victoria and in the future, metropolitan Melbourne. The Return to Community Netball guidelines and resources will be updated here. With each change in restriction it is necessary for us to process the accompanying detail to ensure we can provide the appropriate advice for your safe return. Netball Victoria will provide updated resources specific to regional and metropolitan areas that will endorse community netball activity when we have the required detail to be able to do so.
Grants
Sport and Recreation Victoria have announced another round of the Community Sport Sector Coronavirus Covid-19 short-term survival package.
Clubs and Associations who applied in Round 1 will receive a communication shortly to activate an additional payment ($500 for Clubs, $1,000 for Associations/Leagues). Applications are also open for those who have not yet accessed funding ($1,000 for Clubs and $2,000 for Associations/Leagues). Click here for details.
There are a number of grants currently available for Clubs and Associations/Leagues, Click here for more information. Netball Victoria have put together a comprehensive Grant Guide to assist you when applying for grants.
LGBTI+ Inclusion in Sport webinar
Netball Victoria are currently developing LGBTI+ resources including Transgender Guidelines to provide more support to clubs and associations.
In conjunction with RACV, Proud2Play will be presenting a session around LGBTI+ inclusion in sport. The session will provide information to increase your knowledge and awareness and give you universal skills to addressing LGBTI+ inclusion in your club and association.
Date: Monday 28 September
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Click here to register.
Please contact community@netballvic.com.au if you have any queries.
Netball Australia Review
Netball Australia is conducting a major review of the sport, its future strategies and priorities. Whether you’re a parent of a netballer, a player, volunteer, administrator or fan, they want to hear your views on the future of our game. Have your say here.
SportPerks
One of the benefits of being a Netball Victoria member is the Sports Perks program. If you haven't joined yet, its simple - grab your NV membership number, on the SportsPerks website, click 'Join Now' and away you go.
Here's a quick snapshot of some of the savings:
- Woolworths - get 5% cash back
- Dan Murphys, Cellarmaster, BWS - 5% cash back
- Rebel Sports - 6% cash back
Online shopping
- Books from Booktopia, Dymocks - up to 6.4% cash back
- Pet supplies from Petstock, MyPet - up to 5.6% cash back
- Online department stores like Catch - up to 5% cash back
- Health and beauty needs - up to 5.6% cash back
Login and have a look, there are plenty of offers from a variety of stores, and once we're out and about again you can take advantage of even more discounts on movie tickets, bowling, events and experiences. Happy shopping!
Autism Flashcards
Netball Victoria are pleased to announce the development of another set of flashcards, for people on the autism spectrum. The Autism Flashcards can assist with the structuring of physical activity while practicing physical distancing. They include instructions for a range of different activities including both netball skills and fitness that can be completed at home with minimal equipment.
Download the autism flashcards here, or download a black and white version here.
Please email community@netballvic.com.au if there is anything we can do to support you during this time.
We hope you have lots of fun using the flashcards!
Introduction to Umpiring and Coaching Workshops - Coming Soon
These introductory workshops have been developed specifically as online education for beginner umpires and coaches.
The Worksafe Umpires in the Field - Introduction to Umpiring is a guide to starting off on your umpiring pathway. It covers expectations of beginner umpires, how to use a whistle effectively, hand signals and infringements, and positioning on the court. It also allows time for questions that otherwise might go unanswered being away from the court in the current restrictions!
The Introduction to Coaching - Coach Development Workshop is the first step into the world of coaching. It looks at 'The Coach Approach' and player-centred coaching, characteristics of a coach, and a coach's responsibilities.
Keep an eye on the NV calendar for workshops in the coming weeks - click here to view!
Building Aboriginal Cultural Competency webinar
In NAIDOC week Netball Victoria will be running a free webinar delivered by the Koorie Heritage Trust focused on building Aboriginal cultural competency within sport.
Save the date: November 9th 6.30-8.00pm
Registrations opening soon.
Multicultural Leadership Program
Save the date:
Day 1: Saturday 31 October, from 11am-1.15pm
Day 2: Saturday 7 November, from 11am-1.15pm
Netball Victoria are offering this FREE online leadership opportunity for our multicultural community.
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.
All skill levels and netball knowledge welcome and no experience or athletic ability is required.
Registrations opening soon.
Train like a Vixen
Train like a Vixen clinics are back, featuring online sessions run by Kadie-Ann Dehaney on September 22, Mwai Kumwenda on September 24 and a boys-only clinic from Tayla Honey on September 29!
Click here for more information or to register for a clinic.
