Hamilton City Netball Centre

Introduction to Umpiring (ITU) is the first step to becoming an umpire.

Whether you want to join the Netball NZ umpiring pathway, umpire your local school team or you are a player, parent or spectator who wants to increase their game knowledge, you are welcome to attend one of the next ITU courses.

Course 4 - Wednesday, 10th June 2026 AND Wednesday, 17th June 2026 Start 6pm - Finish 8pm (on both nights)
OR
Course 5 – Thursday, 2nd July 2026 Start 9am - Finish 2pm
OR
Course 6 – Friday, 31st July 2026 Start 9am - Finish 2pm
OR
Course 7 – Monday, 20th July 2026 AND Monday, 10th August 2026 Start 6pm - Finish 8pm (on both nights)

To register head to the website https://netballhamilton.org.nz/.../introduction-to...

🩷 Positive Vibes Only Week! 🩷

Help us spread positivity around the Centre this week!

🩷 Teams are encouraged to wear pink — think hair ties, socks, ribbons, or anything pink!
🩷 Supporters are encouraged to join in too — wear pink T-shirts, wigs, glasses, or your favourite pink accessories.
🩷 Get creative and make your own PVO (Positive Vibes Only) signs.
🩷 Take the time to thank our umpires and volunteers for all they do.
🩷 Share words of encouragement and positive messages with players, coaches, officials, and supporters.

Let's work together to create a fun, supportive, and uplifting environment for everyone.

🩷 Positive Vibes Only! 🩷

🎁 Keep an eye out for best dressed spot prizes throughout the week! 😊

🏐 Development Camps – Registrations Now Open! 🏐

Take your game to the next level these school holidays with our two-day Development Camps!

Year 7–8 Development Camp
📅 Thursday 16 July & Friday 17 July 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm each day

U14 & U16 Development Camp
📅 Wednesday 8 July & Thursday 9 July 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm each day

These camps are designed for players looking to further develop their skills, game understanding, and confidence in a fun and challenging environment.

✅ Register now to secure your spot!

🏐 Year 3–6 July Skills Camps – Registrations Now Open! 🏐

Looking to develop your netball skills these school holidays? Join us for our July Skills Camps!

Year 3–4
📅 Monday 6 July and/or Wednesday 15 July 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm

Year 5–6
📅 Tuesday 7 July and/or Tuesday 14 July 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm

Whether you're looking to build confidence, improve your skills, or have fun with friends, these camps are a great opportunity to learn and play.

✅ Register now to secure your spot!

Attention!! Future Ferns year 1-2 are cancelled for today due to weather.

Please note that Open Grade will continue as scheduled.

If you are a current Hamilton City Netball Centre registered team then your Club Managers can enter the team through Friendly Manager. If you are not a current Hamilton City Netball Centre registered team the please email [email protected]

GIVE AWAY!!!

We are excited to have 5 DOUBLE PASSES to give away this week to see our Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic take on the Pulse this Saturday, the 6th of June at Claudelands Arena!!

Comment and tag someone in your netball community that you think deserves to be celebrated for their mahi that goes unseen!! This can be anyone: managers, coaches, umpires, club presidents, secretaries, players, or family members.

Tell us why this person matters in our community, and the draw will be completed on Friday morning!

Congratulations to the following players for being selected into the Hamilton City Netball Centre Under 18 Representative teams for 2026!

Teams will be attending day tournaments over the next month, then travelling to Christchurch in July to to attend Netball New Zealand U18 Champs

Congratulations to the following players for being selected into the Hamilton City Netball Centre Under 16 Representative teams for 2026!

Teams will also be attending day tournaments over the next month, then travelling to New Plymouth in July to to attend North Island Junior Champs.