Netball Central Venue League
Horsham Primary Schools Netball League
Catchment | Any primary school in the Horsham District |
Lead organisers | Horsham Sports Services |
Venue | The Bridge (outdoor multicourts) |
Age/gender/eligibility | Year 5+6 pupils Maximum of 2 boys on court at any given time Younger pupils can play at school discretion |
Team size/entry | 5-a-side on pitch Maximum squad size 8 Schools can enter up to 2 teams. However they can express an interest to enter more and if spaces are still available at the entry deadline they will be allocated. If there is excess demand for spare spaces lots will be drawn to allocate. |
Dates/times | All league meetings to run 4.00-5.30pm weekly on Thursdays with different divisions running on different dates. Divisional dates and fixtures will be confirmed shortly after the entry deadline. The season will start on the first Thursday after October half term (ie 2nd November). |
Cost | £33 per team per meeting |
Rules and fair play | Download (to follow) Note that the defending rule is now changing in line with revised England Netball rules for the primary age group. Arms and hands of a defending player are now allowed to be kept above shoulder height for as long as desired in front of the player with possession of the ball. Horsham Primary PE/Sport Association Codes of Conduct Download |
Format | To be advised shortly after entry deadline. |
Weather considerations | There is no indoor cover space available in the event of very bad weather. Any cancellation decisions necessary will be communicated as early as possible taking into account prevailing and forecast conditions |
Kit considerations | Teams should be in uniform colours as far as possible but bibs will be available in the event of clashes |
Parking and spectators | Use the main leisure centre car park at The Bridge. Spectators (eg parents) are allowed but must view through the fence from outside the multicourt |
Toilets | The nearest toilets are at The Bridge leisure centre Schools should implement their own protocols linked to their players visiting the toilet when necessary |
Contact/Feedback | Ian Ford on ian@horshamsportsservices.co.uk |
Booking | Use e-form. Deadline: end of Friday 4th October |
Conditions | Invoicing will be undertaken at the start of each half term period for the meetings scheduled within that period No refunds will be issued for schools/teams that drop out of a meeting within a half term period after the invoicing has been undertaken If a refund is necessary because of a cancelled meeting (eg due to bad weather) then it will be executed and reconciled at the end of the league season Additional teams can be accepted after the booking deadline at the discretion of the organisers In the event of a bad weather cancellation and where a re-arrangement process is undertaken no refunds will be issued |