Netball, is a fun team sport which is similar to Basketball but more gentle.

What is it?

Netball is a team sport similar to basketball except players cannot bounce the ball and there is no backboard.

Who can play?

Anyone (guys and girls). We have players of all ages and nationalities and all levels of experience. You are welcome to come along and play whether you have years of experience or have never heard of it before. Netball is easy to learn and we always have a few new people each week.

Why do we play netball?

Because it’s fun and it’s exercise. We’re just there to have fun and enjoy the game. We play in a relaxed atmosphere.

Where do we play?

On the tennis courts at Apartmen Pavilion in the City at 7:30pm on Tuesday nights. Apartmen Pavilion is opposite “City Walk” and on the same street as the Hotel Intercontinental. 

How do I know it’s on?

We send out a text message each Tuesday to check who wants to play in the evening. To be added to our list or for more information: email Milan Radman at milan.radman@mac.com

Can I just show up?

Definitely, but it’s better to be added to our sms list so you know for sure it’s on that evening.

Do I need a uniform?

No, we play in our normal sport gear (t-shirt, shorts and joggers). The uniforms in the photos were when we attended competitions.

We are always looking for new people, so come along and get some exercise on Tuesday nights!

BASIC RULES OF NETBALL

These are the 10 basic rules of netball. Don’t worry if it seems confusing. There will always be someone who will be more than happy to explain and demonstrate them to you.

1. 1.    Contact - Netball is a non-contact sport. You cannot accidentally (or deliberately) come into contact with another player in a way which impedes their play. There is no pushing, charging, tripping, throwing the body against an opponent or using the ball to push or contact an opponent. Doing any of these things will result in a penalty pass. The person who committed the contact then has to stand beside the person taking the penalty pass (“stand out of play”) until the pass is thrown. If the infringement occurs in the circle, the GA or GS can pass the ball or shoot for a goal (“pass or shot”).
   

2. 2.   Obstruction - When defending you must stand 3 feet away from their first grounded foot (see stepping) before you put your arms up, otherwise a penalty pass (or shot) is given.
   

3. 3.    Held Ball - A player must pass the ball or shoot for goal within three seconds of getting the ball. If not, the opposition is given a free pass. There is no “stand out of play” for a free pass.
   

4. 4.    Over a Third - The ball must be touched/caught in each third while it travels down (or up) the court. A free pass will be given to the non-throwing team if a ball goes “over a third”.
   

5. 5.    Centre Pass - The ball must be caught or touched in the centre third from the centre pass or a free pass will be given to the opposition team.
   

6. 6.    Offside - Players must stay within their designated playing areas or a free pass will be given.
   

7. 7.    Out of Court - When the ball goes out of court it is thrown in by the team who didn’t touch it last. The player must stand with their foot just behind the line to throw in.
   

8. 8.    Stepping - In netball you cannot walk or run with the ball. When a player catches the ball and lands on one foot, they can step with the other foot, lift the landing foot, but must pass the ball before re-grounding that first landed foot. Basically, the first foot that touches the ground cannot be lifted and touch the ground again. The landing foot can be used as a pivoting foot, stepping with the other foot in any direction as many times as you wish (within three seconds of course). But once that pivoting foot is lifted the ball must be passed before it touches the ground again. A player also cannot drag, slide or hop on the landed foot. If a player catches the ball and lands on both feet at the same time they can decide which will be their grounded foot and can do everything as stated above. A breach of the stepping rule will see a free pass given to the other team.
   

9. 9.    Replayed Ball or “Play Your Own” - In netball you cannot (purposely) bounce the ball to yourself. If you have possession of the ball then drop or throw it and then you are the next person to touch it again you will be pulled up and a free pass awarded. When shooting the ball must rebound off the ring before the GA or GS is able to legally touch it again.
   

10. 10.    Short Pass - There must always be room for a third player to move between the hands of the thrower and the hands of the receiver. Infringement of this rule will result in a free pass.