Mainland Netball

📢 Registrations Now Open – Zone Theory 2 Exam!

🗓 Monday 3 August
⏰ 6:00pm – 8:30pm
✅ Eligibility: You must hold a current Centre Umpire Award to sit the exam.
🔗 Register here: https://sporttutor.nz/ilp/pages/description.jsf?menuId=1966801&designMenuId=1966801&client=netballnz #/users//catalogues/1966034/courses/6021451/description

⚠️ Important:
Make sure you enter your Centre when registering so your Zone can approve your entry. Registrations close 13 July – no late entries will be accepted.

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your umpiring pathway! 🙌

📣Calling all coaches and umpires! Join us for a fantastic lineup of online workshops designed to support U18 National Championships. Mainland Netball are thrilled to offer this opportunity to anyone interested in furthering their development:

Sportway’s Steve Jenness, will provide an overview of how Sportway technology can support coaches, players, and umpires. The workshop will also explore practical ways to effectively utilise this technology within the context of the U18 National Championships.

Fay Meiklejohn, World Netball’s Rules Advisory Panel Chair and Netball New Zealand’s High-Performance Umpire will share insights from her officiating career and secondary school leadership experience, highlighting key lessons in building and sustaining resilience.

Register now 🔗https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/513538

Congratulations, Otolose, Isabella and Leila! What an incredible piece of history to be part of. We can’t wait to see you shine in Glasgow ❤️💫

Malo Sisu🙏❤️

Congratulations to the players named in the squad for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

This team makes history as the first Tongan netball team to qualify for the Commonwealth Games. A task not taken lightly — you carry the hopes & support of Tonga and the Oceania region with you.

We are grateful to the Government of Tonga, Ministry of Internal Affairs – Sports Division, Government of Australia, Netball Australia- PacAus, TASANOC, sponsors, and all who supported this journey

Issued by Tonga Sports Association & National Olympic Committee

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🙌 Volunteer Week 🙌
A huge shoutout to all the incredible volunteer coaches, managers, and coach developers in Mainland 👏 From training sessions to game day support, your dedication makes a lasting impact on players and our wider community. We appreciate everything you do behind the scenes and on the court.

🫶 Celebrating your volunteers 🫶
Today, we celebrate the incredible game officials who make netball possible. Umpires, bench officials, umpire coaches - Your dedication, professionalism, and passion keep our game fair, safe, and enjoyable for everyone. Thank you for your time, energy, and commitment, netball wouldn’t happen without you.

It's Volunteer Week! 🙌

We want to say a big THANK YOU to our 100% volunteer-run centres.
Without these incredible volunteer Centres, 9 communities would not have the opportunity to play netball in Mainland each week.

To the unsung heroes, organisers behind the scenes: Thank you for the early mornings, late nights, your time, passion, expertise and dedication to make our netball community what it is. We appreciate everything you do to keep netball thriving❤️💚💙

🌟 Celebrating National Volunteer Week 🌟

Mainland Netball would like to proudly recognise and celebrate the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and passion to make a difference in our zone. Your dedication behind the scenes and at the courts helps create positive experiences for so many. Thank you for everything you do. We appreciate you today and every day. ❤️💚

Make sure you thank a volunteer this week ☺️

Calling all coaches and umpires! Join us for a fantastic lineup of online workshops designed to support U18 National Championships. Mainland Netball are thrilled to offer this opportunity to anyone interested in furthering their development.

From Footage to Feedback – Leveraging Sportway at U18 National Champs
Monday 22 June, Online | 7PM – 8:30PM
Presenter: Steve Jenness

Learn how Sportway technology can support coaches, players, and umpires, and explore practical ways to utilise it throughout the tournament.

Rising to the Challenge – Resilience at U18 Nationals
Monday 6 July, Online | 7PM – 8:30PM
Presenter: Fay Meiklejohn

Fay Meiklejohn, World Netball Rules Advisory Panel Chair and Netball New Zealand High Performance Umpire, shares lessons from her officiating and leadership journey on building and sustaining resilience.

Register now 🔗https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/513538