Playing for BNC

BNC plays in the Parkville Netball Competition

The competition has two seasons per year which roughly align with the school terms:

Autumn – Term 1 and 2 (February to July) 

Spring – Term 3 and 4 (July to December)

Our teams

We field teams from ages seven to young adults and run a NetSetGo program for six to ten year olds on Friday afternoons during the school term. Player age is determined by their age on 31st December of the current playing year.  

Approximate age grades are:

  • NetSetGO – age 6 to 10
  • 11 & Under – age 10* to 11
  • 13 & Under – age 12** to 13
  • 15 & Under – age 14** to 15
  • 17 & Under – age 16** to 17
  • Open (21 & Under) – age 18** to 21 
  • Open (Regular) – age 18 + (many Open teams are mixed ages who need to play in Open due to a player or players being 18 or over and thus ineligible for 17 & U)  

*  Players who are 10 years old are encouraged to play in NetSetGO where possible.

**  There are minimum age requirements for each age grade; please see the current Parkville Netball By-Laws for more information.

    NetSetGO

    Woolworths NetSetGO is netball’s official program for kids aged five to 10, it’s where netballers start.

    A chance to learn the netty basics, NetSetGO helps kids gain confidence, get active and make friends in a safe and inclusive environment.

    The program is divided up into three tiers: Net, Set and GO. Where you begin depends on your age and netball experience, but there’s no skill level required to get started.

    Depending on interest every term two and four BNC runs an Intro to Netball program specific for six to nine year olds. This is a great way for children to try out netball and make some new friends. If your child is aged between six to nine and you are interested, please get in touch and we will provide you with the details.

    For more information on the program visit the offical NetSetGO website.  Or take a look at our NetSetGO FAQs.

    Training

    Training is held in the afternoon at the netball courts at Raeburn Reserve, corner Victoria Street and Pearson Street, Brunswick West VIC 3055. Training day and time varies from team to team and is dependent on coach and player availability.

    Competition takes place at the State Sport Centres in Parkville and for some teams, at Riverside Netball Courts in Ascot Vale. Game day and time depends on age, grade and team. Juniors play at Parkville on Saturday mornings or early afternoons. 15 & U teams play either at Parkville (Saturday) or Riverside (Thursday nights).  Open teams play at Parkville on either Monday or Thursday nights.  

    By representing Brunswick Netball Club, all players and parents/guardians must agree to the club code of conduct.

      Joining BNC

      Joining BNC as an individual player

      We are always in the process of looking at teams for the following season and also to fill any gaps in the current season with new players where we can.

      To register your interest as a player and be placed on the clubs waitlist for a position within one of our teams, register your interest through this form.

       

      Joining BNC as a team or group

      If you have a team of around 9 – 11 players in a similar age group and are interested in joining a team, please email registrations@brunswicknetballclub.org.  

       

      Team requirements

      Each team must have a coach and a team manager, and between 8 to 12 players in a similar age group for junior teams. For open teams the age requirement is over 15. 

      All coaches and team managers are required to hold a current WWCC and provide this information to the club prior to taking the court. www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/home

       

      Fees

      Fees go towards Netball Victoria membership, insurance, competition entry fees, coaching, administration and equipment. Indicative fees are approximately $300 per season and we have payment plans available.

        Team managers

        BNC Team Managers are volunteers, usually parents, and play a vital role in the life of our club. They take care of much of the team administration and ensure that our teams are ready to play each week. Team managers work with and support the Team Coach and look out for the welfare of our players. Team managers are supported by the BNC Committee and by one another.  

        Team Managers perform the following:

            • Share information between BNC and teams (parents, players, coaches). 
            • First point of contact for questions/concerns from players, parents, the coach and spectators.
            • Liaise between club / teams and Parkville, including passing on Parkville competition advice on to teams, and advocating for teams when required. 
            • Assist with the onboarding of new players, including assisting with registration and helping to organise uniforms.
            • Help coach with any equipment needs, both for training and games.
            • For paid coaches, complete and submit coach timesheets.
            • Organise scorer / score verifier for each game.
            • First point of contact for questions about Netball Connect, the app used for live scoring, game information and some game administration. 
            • Ensure smooth running of training and matches.
            • Team representative at club meetings, including the AGM.  
            • Liaise with other team managers, primarily in WhatsApp groups set up for this purpose.  

        The Team Manager role can be shared between two people.

        Coaches

        Coaching is a rewarding way to encourage the next generation of netballers whilst developing new personal skills. At BNC Junior Coaches are an integral part of the club. Current BNC players playing U15’s are eligible to enquire/apply for a Junior Coaching position at the start of each season by contacting coaching@brunswicknetballclub.org

         

        Coaching accreditation

        For information on coaching courses and accreditation visit: https://vic.netball.com.au/how-become-coach-accreditation

          Uniforms and equipment

          Uniforms 

          BNC provides multiple uniform options. 

          U15 up can wear an official dress or singlet with matching self purchased shorts and U13 and below can wear an official t-shirt with self purchased shorts, skirt or skort. Our uniform is predominantly Navy, so when purchasing non-official items (shorts, skirts or skorts) please ensure these are Navy blue.

          Uniform Pricing:

          • T-shirt: $30
          • Singlet: $45
          • Dresses: $60
          • Hoodies: $60

          To order please contact uniforms@brunswicknetballclub.org. Payment can also be transferred directly on the day to the BNC Account, details will be provided upon ordering.

           

          Equipment

          Every new team is provided with training and match equipment. The new team kit bag includes; bibs, whistle, pump, training ball bag, training  balls, match ball, first aid kit. Team Managers of new or established BNC teams can order new equipment via BNC at uniforms@brunswicknetballclub.org