Netball (Small Schools)
Horsham Small Primary Schools Netball Festival 2026
Catchment | Any small 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. |
Dates/times | Monday 5th October, 1-2.30pm |
Cost | £35 per team |
Rules and fair play | 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 and have proper netball bibs |
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 18th Sept |
Conditions | · Invoicing will be undertaken at booking deadline · No refunds will be issued for schools/teams that drop out after booking deadline · 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 |