MK Dons and MK Netters are running open training / assessment nights in March for any young athlete wanting to try out for their regional netball squads which compete in the South region at U13, U14 and U16. 
 
If you think you’ve got what it takes to be part of one of these amazing squads please email Julie Tucker, head coach, on Julietucker250768@yahoo.co.uk for more information on attending the training to try out alongside our current athletes.
 
To compete in U13 you must be going into school year 8 or below
To compete in U14 you must be going into year 9 or below 
To compete in U16 you must be going into year 11 or below
 
Julie Tucker said:
“We have regional and club training available. Once you’ve attended an assessment training session with the regional squads - we would be able to give you feedback and signpost you towards the best netball to meet your needs.”
 
“Our squads are made up of main squad players and also training partners - the latter are athletes we feel have potential but may not be ready for full squad competing status so we attach them to the right age squad to ensure they receive the right training.“
 
Training nights for the assessment will be held throughout March at the following times and venues:

• U13: Friday, 7:00pm-8.30pm, at Hazeley
• U14: Thursday, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Leon Academy
• U16: Thursday, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Leon Academy

 
Please note: you must apply on email before turning up so we can accommodate numbers at training.
 
If you require any further information please contact Julie Tucker on 07718 380 451. 

It is International Women’s Day on the 8th March and Leap are celebrating with a range of Project 500 coaching events aimed at bringing together like minded female coaches. 
 
Transferable Games Workshops
This Project 500 event to celebrate International Women’s Day is a practical and engaging workshop that will give those who attend the opportunity to observe and take part in a number of different games that focus on developing the fundamentals of sport and physical activity.

Date: Monday 5th March
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Water Hall Primary School (MK)
Find out more

Date: Thursday 8th March
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Wycombe Leisure Centre
Find out more

England Netball are currently looking for Walking Netball Tutors. 
These tutors are the people who train others to become qualified Walking Netball Hosts in order for more local sessions to be set up.
 
More information about this paid casual role can be found on the England Netball website. 

There will be a B Award umpiring course for the South Region.

Date: Saturday 24 February 2018
Venue: Fernhill School, Farnborough

For an application form please contact Estelle Ball at estelleball1512@gmail.com

​A new Back to Netball coaching position has become available in Bletchley. This is a paid position.

A Level 2 coaching qualification is required for this role.

The sessions will run on Thursdays from 8:30pm – 9:30pm.
 
Date: Starts on Thursday 11 January 2018 until 29 March 2018.
Time: 8:30pm – 9:30pm
Session type: Back to Netball
Venue: Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2HQ
 
If you are interested in this position please contact Joanne Odro at Joanne.Odro@england netball.co.uk

There is a High 5 Netball CPD workshop on 5 March 2018. This workshop is ideal for teachers, support staff, coaches, parents, leaders, HE, FE and Sixth Form students aged 16+.
 
Date: Monday 15 January 2018
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Aylesbury Vale Academy, Paradise Orchard, Aylesbury, Bucks HP18 0PS
Cost: £25 - Affiliated to England Netball /  £35 - Not Affiliated to England Netball
 
Please complete the booking form and send, with a cheque to: 
Netball Buckinghamshire
c/o Leap Offices
New Century House  (AVDC Building)
Pembroke Road
Aylesbury
Bucks
HP20 1DB

The booking deadline is 20 December 2017.

There is a Key Stage 3 Netball CPD workshop on 5 March 2018. This workshop is for those involved in delivering netball sessions to KS3 students. It is ideal for teachers, support staff, coaches and assistants aged 18+.
 
Date: Monday 5th March 2018
Time: 5 – 8pm
Venue: Pipers Corner School, Great Kingshill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6LP
Cost: £40 - Affiliated to England Netball /  £55 - Not Affiliated to England Netball
 
To book please complete the booking form and return to Emma Thomson (South Regional Coordinator) at south@englandnetball.co.uk
 
There is a minimum age of 18 years to attend the workshop.
 
The booking deadline is Monday 12 February 2018
 
Notes from EN:
Most girls will have their first experience of playing netball at school.  We want to ensure that experience is brilliant and instils a lifelong love of the game. 
 
England Netball has launched a brand new workshop to support those teaching Netball in Key Stage 3 along with new resources written by experts and developed with teachers to help provide you with some inspiration for the new term. 
 
For downloadable KS3 netball teaching resources visit: https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/coaching/resources/
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Following extensive consultation with member countries the International Netball Federation (INF) has released a set of amendments to the Rules of Netball which will come into effect from 1st January 2018. These should be used for all Netball in England and also in conjunction with the England Netball Domestic Guidance.
The main purpose for the rule amendments was to make some definitions clearer which in turn allows the rules to become more accessible by the game’s many participants throughout the World.
 
For your information here are the highlights of the amendments made in this update:

• New definitions of breaking, pivot and set (for a free pass and penalty pass)
• The sanction if a free pass or penalty pass is taken in an incorrect position
• When a player who is in the correct position may take the penalty pass
• Umpires hold time to give a caution and new caution signal added
• Change ‘official warning’ to ‘warning’ throughout rules book
• Suspension period is 2 minutes playing time
• State when a player may move into the court surround
• Minor tidy up to remove duplication and provide clarity

 
In addition to these rule changes the INF has released a supplement that can be used in conjunction with the 2016 edition of the Rules Book.
England Netball has adapted the original supplement provided by the INF to ensure Officials can print and cut out the rule amendments and insert them into the 2016 edition of the Rules Book.

The Rule Book supplement can be downloaded from this link;
2018 Rules Book Supplement
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The 2018 edition of the Rules Book will be available from the England Netball Shop from mid-November. https://www.englandnetballstore.co.uk/

Please remember that any rules questions or queries can be sent to officiating@englandnetball.co.uk with more information found on our Rules FAQ page.

Download the rule amendments here