The rules of netball 2020 edition is the new official rules of the game. The changes will take effect for all matches played in australia, and all international games, on january 1, 2018. Team, players and objective netball is a ball sport usually played by women comprising of two teams of seven players each. Netball rules and regulations for contact and obstruction laws regulate physical charging. Dec, 2017 the international netball federation has made some amendments to the 2016 edition of the rules of netball. The rules remain at all times the property of the international netball federation and copies of the rules downloaded here are strictly not for sale or reprint. The players wear bibs with the initials of their position that they hold. If you have any queries regarding netball queensland policies please contact your netball queensland delivery network lead on 07 3426 9530. This rule book should be utilized by all states and territories in conjunction with. Indoor netball federation of australia inc your local centre. At the core of it, netball is a game not unlike basketball that focuses on teamwork, passing and shooting. For orders of more than 20 books, call netball nsw on 02 9951 5000. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to netball rules and regulations first. It will make it easier for players in a netball team to pass the ball to each other.
These updates will be in place for all matches played in australia, and all international. History of netball international netball federation. At inf congress 2015 new rules were approved for implementation in international matches from january 1 2016. Heres an overview of the rules of netball to help you understand the game better. Jul 23, 2010 netball has rules which are pretty easy to follow and can be divided into minor and major rules. Get the lowdown on our social netball competition rules. Infs 5aside format of the sport with opportunities to score 1, 2 or 3 goal points from each shot, fast5 was launched 2012. A team may take the court with a minimum of 5 players.
Play restarts after each goal with teams having alternate possession. Players have specified areas in which they can move. Netball sa acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional owners of the land, the kaurna people, where netball sa is based. If you have any queries regarding netball queensland policies please contact your netball queensland development officer or the community and sport development team on 07 3426 9530. Only the team captain can approach the umpire at half time and speak on behalf of the team. Inf members only may apply for a licence to reprint. At the end of the victorian era, madame osterberg, a teacher at the physical training college in london, england, developed an adapted form of basketball for her female students. If you would like to purchase a rules of netball book these are available from the national netball associations that are affiliated to inf or from the inf at the inf shop. The rules book will be available soon in the following languages. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. These are the official rules of indoor netball federation of australia which has. Rules of netball find out about the basic rules of netball and the various playing positions in the sport with this article. Fun net is a version of netball developed by netball australia for five to sevenyear. Incorporating the playing rules of the international.
Ba runs the chemist warehouse wnbl, nwbl, wnwbl, national teams and national junior championships. There must be at least 5 players, one of whom must. A netball team consists of up to 12 players with 7 players allowed on court at any one time. An introductory guide to the netball rules australia players must. A detailed guide on the 7 playing positions in netball, what their areas of play on the court are and the suitable traits for this position. All the rest of the rules, even though they make up 90% of the rule book are called the minor rules because they are only penalised with a free pass, which means no player has to stand out of play. Here are some of the basic rules of netball to get you acquainted with the sport. Its a ball sport that is played by two teams made up of seven players each. The new netball rule short pass is now active and in force. It is all inclusive, both male and female of all ages can participate. Netball has been adapted in several ways to meet childrens needs. Netball is an exciting, fast and skilful game of fair contest.
Netball sa is committed to reconciliation, within the netball community and beyond, for all south australians. Click here to watch netball australia videos regarding the rules. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. This book is our way of expressing appreciation to the international federation for. Netball is a fairly easy game to pick up and its definitely a great team sport to play. Netball is a fastpaced sport that can appear complicated to a complete beginner, but once youve got to grip with the rules, the game will become easy to follow. The international federation of netball associations have released a 2020 revised official rule book to include the latest rule changes.
The rules for children are similar to those for adults, but various aspects of the game such as the length of each quarter, goal height, and ball size are modified. Adjudicate the rules contained in this book both consistently and without bias. Netball state of play has been a labour of love for deidre and dot, who claim that their greatest reward is the number of wonderful friend they have made through netball, not only in australia but around the world. Apr 10, 2015 ninh explains the rules of netball, the most popular female only sport played worldwide. The rules of netball international netball federation. Variations in some rules may be made locally for players of different levels or to meet other conditions refer section 15. The rule book provides an option in relation to variations to some of the rules for locally based competitions. Basketball australia is the governing and controlling body for the sport of basketball in australia and is located in wantirna south, victoria. A summary of netball rules and netball positions team. Netball rules of 2020 edition contact inf secretariat albion wharf 19 albion street manchester m1 5ln.
These variations are outlined in section 15 of the rules of netball. Watch this short video tutorial guide on how to play. High quality umpiring at all levels is now more essential than ever in helping us achieve our vision, for netball in scotland to be a thriving, world class sport. We pay respect to their culture, history and elders, past, present and future. Action indoor netball rule book action indoor sports. Netball is a ball sport for two teams of seven players. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to netball rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. International rules of netball international netball federation. These passes are both taken from the spot where the continue reading a summary of netball rules and netball positions. An updated new rules book 2018 edition incorporating the amendments has been published and is available through the inf. International rules of netball home international netball. Rule modifications all rules are as per the official netball australia rule book with lords amendments as detailed in this document.
Games are played on a rectangular court divided into thirds, with a raised goal at each short end. It is the responsibility of umpires to apply the rules of the game with impartiality, fairness. Click here to find out whats new in the rules of netball. Attempts at scoring goals during a junior netball match in australia. The rule book states that the rules have been written for international play. Official rules of netball section 1 organisation of the game 5 organisation of the game 1. The updates reflect the amendments to the 2016 rules that were approved at inf congress in july 2017, and are not new rules, but small changes. Netball australia respectfully acknowledges the wurundjeri people of the kulin nation as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which netball australia hq is based in fitzroy and respectfully acknowledges the ngunnawalngunawal people as the traditional owners of the land on which netball australia s.
If there is divergence in wording, the english text is authoritative. Netball australia respectfully acknowledges the wurundjeri people of the kulin nation as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which netball australia hq is based in fitzroy and respectfully acknowledges the ngunnawalngunawal people as the traditional owners of the land on which netball australia s regional office is based in canberra. If a minor rule is broken the opposition will get a free pass but if a major rule is broken the opposition will get a penalty pass. The official rules of netball were updated by the international netball federation in august 2015, with the new rules to be in place in all netball australia. The rules of netball are set out in the international rules of netball book available from sports distributors click here to purchase a hard copy. In netball players are assigned areas of the court in which they are only allowed to go into. To receive the latest updates on the happenings in the singapore sports scene, or to find out more about some of the latest programmes on offer at activesg, like our facebook page here. Ninh explains the rules of netball, the most popular female only sport played worldwide.
This is the new revised edition of the official netball rules issued by netball australia. Nov 24, 2015 rule changes send netball into new era of faster and more furious play netball from 2016 will be a quicker, less fragmented game but while attackers and fans are likely to be delighted, defenders. It has a wide range of positions which allows the teams to utilize players with different skill levels. It is cost efficient that requires minimum equipment. Participation is growing, more clubs are developing and players are getting faster and stronger. Netball victoria respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which netball victoria hq is based in west melbourne and respectfully acknowledges the wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land at the state netball hockey centre in parkville, which is considered a home of netball in victoria. Inf publishes the rules of netball in several different languages. Click here to find online rules of netball for 2020.
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