5th February 2021

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Your child has expressed interest in representing the school in the Netball North Harbour College (Year 9 - 13) Competition for 2021.

Details are as follows:

COMPETITION DETAILS -  
College Competition (Year 9 - 13 competition) played on Saturday. Games commence Saturday 8th May 2021 (4 weeks of grading games followed by 9 weeks of competition) Final games Saturday 28th of August 2021. The College 1 team may have grading games on Tuesday the 4th of May 2021.

VENUE - Barfoot and Thompson Netball Centre, 44 Northcote Road, Takapuna

COMPETITION PLAYING DAY AND TIME - Saturday with games played anywhere between 8am and 1pm.

REQUIRED UNIFORM -  AJHS Netball Dress (purchased from AJHS uniform shop $85.00) Black or navy sports brief. (No shorts to be worn under netball dress). All students must wear sports shoes. (No school shoes are allowed)

TRAINING - Teams will have a minimum of one training per week, which will be held on the school netball courts either before or after school. Training days and times will be advised once teams and coaches confirmed.

TRIALS - Year 9 and 10 Trials - Thursday 4th March 2021
The trials are held on the school netball courts during the school day from 1.00pm to 3.30pm
All students trialing must be in PE gear and netball/sports footwear.

TRANSPORT - It is the responsibility of parent/caregivers to either transport their child to the games and trainings each week or to arrange for another parent/caregiver to transport them. The school does not provide transport for this competition.

REGISTRATION FEE - $150.00 per player for the season.

COMPULSORY ADMINISTRATION FEE - $25.00 (One payment of $25 will be charged regardless of the number of sports played)

UMPIRE FEE: Each team is required to pay $15.00 each week to cover the cost of umpires, this is not included in the registration fee and will be collected by Team Managers at the start of the season. (Depending on team numbers it will be around $30 per player for the season)

REGISTRATION CLOSING DATE - Friday 26th February 2021

REGISTRATION FEE DUE BY: - Friday 26th February 2021

COORDINATOR:   Jo Monkton

For this length of time and at this level of competition each school team requires a coach and a manager.
As a coach you will be required to take a minimum of one training per week and also be available at the games. For team training's the school's outdoor netball courts would be available for use before or after school. Standard training times are either 7.30am in morning or 3.30pm to 4.30pm after school.
Managers are required to organise the team, ensuring all players and parents/caregivers are aware of game times and trainings, collect umpire money and ensure umpire paid each week and also arranging for a person to do scorecard duty at each game. Ideally the Manager will also attend games to support the team and the coach.
Without parent volunteers it is impossible for teams to participate in the competition so if you are available to assist with either role please tick the appropriate box on the form.

To ensure your child is registered for the year 9 and 10 netball competition, please complete the following form and submit by Friday 26th of February 2021. Please also ensure that the registration fee of $150.00 plus $25.00 Administration Fee is paid by Friday the 26th of February 2021. If there is an issue with payment, please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss payment options.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this competition.


Kind regards

Jo Monkton
Sports Coordinator

Email: jo.monkton@ajhs.school.nz
Phone: 09 415 5473 extn: 605
Mobile: 021 554 035