IMPORTANT UPDATES

DUE TODAY!!

• ONLINE Senior Premier, Senior & futureFERN Year 5&6 grades Team Registrations and Team fees due - Friday 28th March 2025, 3pm

Important Updates: 

• Collegiate/U15 Grading Day Draw - Saturday 29th March 2025
• COMPULSORY Umpires and Managers Meeting for Collegiate and U15 grading teams ONLY - Saturday 29th March 2025, 8.30am
• Umpire Q&A Sessions (throughout grading day) - Saturday 29th March 2025, 9am-2pm
• Umpire Whistlers class (Year 5&6 umpire ONLY) - Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd April 2025, 6pm
• Seniors and futureFERN Year 5&6 Grading Day - Saturday 5th April 2025
• Club Duty Roster 2025

Important Reminders:

• Please submit a profile picture of yourself on your player registrations, we do not accept a birth certificate, driver's license or student ID. We need a photo of yourself. If you are unsure, please call us at the PNC office and confirm. If you have submitted one of the above, please edit your player registration and upload a photo of yourself. Thank you!
• There will be a Managers and Umpires meeting for Collegiate and U15 grading teams ONLY at 8.30am in the officials lounge to update you all about grading day, please have someone there present for your team.
• Gazebos and marquees are allowed to be setup on the outside of the courts on the grass.
• Permission is granted for a ‘day player’ to pay a ‘day fee’ (as set by the PNC Board annually) on grading days only. Day player fees paid will enable that player to play for one team for the entire day, on grading day only. Day players are not permitted for Senior Premier Grade. A maximum of two (2) ‘day players’ per team are permitted on grading day (as per our PNC regulations). $45 per day player (College/U15 players)

TOURNAMENTS

Counties Manukau Secondary Schools (CMSS) 11 Week Competition

2025 COMPETITION INFORMATION

The 11-week CMSS Competition will be played on Wednesday evenings over 3 rounds being:

• 4.10pm
• 5.10pm
• 6.10pm

The competition commences on 7th May through to 30th July (no play 2nd & 9th July – School Holidays).

TEAM ENTRY:

Schools must first complete the Team Entry Form (teambuilder in sporty), to advise Papakura Netball Centre of their team names, grades requested and coach details, by no later than Friday 4th April 2025.

$500 incl. GST per Y9-Premier team payment is due with completed Team Registration Form, by no later than Friday 4th April 2025.  

$350 incl. GST per Year 7 or 8 team payment is due with completed Team Registration Form, by no later than Friday 4th April 2025.

COMPETITION GRADES (dependent on team entries):

• Year 7 & 8 
• Year 9
• Year 10
• Senior B
• Senior A
• Mens/Boys Open
• Mixed Open
• Premier
   

DEVELOPMENT UPDATES

Rep Updates

2025 Reps Program

Our Netball Development Manager and NetballSmart Activator, Kat Keelan, has been working diligently on preparing the 2025 travel, accommodation, trial, and selection processes. This includes aligning with tournaments, competitions, and programs designed to provide valuable development opportunities for both players and coaches.

Rep Training Dates for April:

• Wednesday 2nd April 2025, 7pm-8.30pm (Pulman Arena)
• Wednesday 9th April 2025, 7pm-8.30pm (Pulman Arena)
• Wednesday 30th April 2025, 7pm-8.30pm (Pulman Arena)

Rep Regional Tournament Dates for 2025 (U14, U16, U16 Mix & U18 grades): 

• Sunday 18th May 2025 - Papakura Netball Centre Rep Tournament
• Sunday 25th May 2025 - Pukekohe Netball Rep Tournament
• Sunday 1st June 2025 - Howick/Pakuranga Netball Rep Tournament
• Sunday 8th June 2025 - Auckland Netball Rep Tournament
• Sunday 15th June 2025 - North Harbour Netball Rep Tournament
• Sunday 22nd June 2025 - Waitakere Netball Rep Tournament
• Sunday 20th July 2025 - Counties Manukau Intercentre Rep Tournament

Umpire Updates

Umpire whistlers/classes in April:

• Tuesday 1st April 2025, 6pm - Whistlers Class Theory Register here
• Wednesday 2nd April 2025, 6pm - Whistlers Class Practical 
• Tuesday 8th April 2025, 6pm - Whistlers Class Theory (Year 7&8 ONLY) Register here
• Wednesday 9th April 2025, 6pm - Whistlers Class Practical (Year 7&8 ONLY)

Umpire Development dates for March:

• Saturday 29th March 2025, 8.30am-8.45am - COMPULSORY Umpires Meeting (Collegiate/U15 Grading Day)
• Saturday 29th March 2025, During the day - Q&A sessions with the Umpires during Collegiate/U15 Grading Day

FACILITY HIRE

Did you know you can hire Papakura Netball Centre for special occasions? Well, you absolutely can! It is a fabulous venue with many other rooms for hire too (see below) We have regular bookings so please make sure to book well in advance. We hope you enjoy the use of our building. 

Other rooms available for hire are:

• Main hall, plus fully equipped kitchen & bar area
• Conference room, with kitchen
• Officials lounge

How to book:

Phone the PNC office on (09) 2950176 for hireage and availability. 

For more infomation click the Facility Hire button below.

GENERAL REMINDERS

Bruce Pulman Park Facilities

• Thursday nights - We have a housie night here at the centre every week, starts at 7.30pm, come early to get a seat. Come down and have a go!
• SUPERCOMP Round 4 TONIGHT, Friday 28th March 2025 from 7pm at Netball Manurewa 
• Club Duty Roster
• 2025 Fee Structure
• 2025 Key Dates Calendar
• 2025 Club Pack

Don't forget to check out and ‘Like’ the PNC Facebook Page

Join us on Wednesday 30 April 2025 evening 6pm for a preseason matchup between your favorite team Stars and Magic before the season officially kicks off a few weeks after. Tickets are limited so get in quick!
Click on this link to purchase tickets.

We are looking for a DJ to play at our futureFERNS ‘ROYALTY’ Disco on Thursday 29th May 2025 from 5pm to 7pm. 
If you are interested or know of someone please let the PNC office know on 09 295 0176 or via email admin@papakuranetball.org.nz 

Hey Netball Whānau!

Ready for some high-energy, fast-paced basketball? Join us this Friday night and cheer on the Indian Panthers as they take on Tauranga Whai in the Sal's NZ National Basketball League!

This is your chance to be part of the Panthers Crew and experience the electrifying atmosphere at Bruce Pulman Park's newest home team!

Pulman Arena

Doors Open: 6:00 PM

Rapid League Tip-Off: 6:30 PM

NBL Game Tip-Off: 7:30 PM

FREE TICKETS! Don't miss out—secure yours now by emailing Maria at operationsnz@inbl.basketball.

Spread the word, bring your crew, and let’s make some noise for the Panthers!

See you there!

Bruce Pulman Park & Indian Panthers

Join the crew!

PNC OUTDOOR COURT RULES

NO Smoking or Alcohol (this includes vaping) 
NO Skateboards
NO Dogs (except guide dogs)
NO Bikes or scooters
NO Rollerblades
NO umbrella leaning
NO spikes or boots
NO chewing gum
NO high heels

Please remind your members about our rules, we need to look after our courts.