2026 Spring Competition Information
When you don’t want the netball season to end…. join us for spring netball!
This 8 round, social style mixed netball competition is aimed at middle-upper primary and high school teams. There are no finals and the aim is to have fun and play the game we love.
AGE ELIGIBILITY
| AGE GROUPS (School year in 2026) | AGE (as of 31 December 2026) |
| Year 3 / 4 | Minimum age 8 Maximum age 10 |
| Year 5 / 6 | Minimum age 10 Maximum age 12 |
| Year 7 / 8 | Minimum age 12 Maximum age 14 |
| Year 9-12 | Minimum age 14 Maximum age 18 |
COMPETITION DATES
| Round 1 | Monday 12th October 2026 |
| Round 2 | Monday 19th October 2026 |
| Round 3 | Monday 26th October 2026 |
| Round 4 | Monday 2nd November 2026 |
| Round 5 | Monday 9th November 2026 |
| Round 6 | Monday 16th November 2026 |
| Round 7 | Monday 23rd November 2026 |
| Round 8 | Monday 30th November 2026 |
FEES
| Netball Australia Fee | NetballWA 3 month membership Fee | BNA Summer Netball Fee | TOTAL FEES* | |
| Player with 2026 NetballAus/WA membership | No additional cost | No additional cost | $65 | $65 |
| New Player | $5.61 | $50 | $65 | $120.61 |
* plus PlayHQ platform fees
REGISTRATION
Step one: Form your team and nominate through the online expression of interest form – click here to access. Only one nomination per team required. The person submitting this will be our main point of contact so we suggest a team manager or coach.
Team nominations close Tuesday 22nd September 2026.
Step two: Once grades have been finalised, BNA will send your main contact a PlayHQ registration link. This is unique to your team and should be used by all players in your team to register to the competition. Teams must have a minimum of 8 players registered and a maximum of 12 prior.
PlayHQ Player Registration closes on Wednesday 7th October 2026.
Step three: Fixtures will be confirmed and available via PlayHQ no later than Friday 9th October 2026.
Game Times
Games will be scheduled from 4pm aiming for the last round of fixtures to start no later than 7pm. The timing of fixtures will depend on the number of teams who register in each grade.
COMPETITION RULES
The Summer Competition is played under the rules outlined in the International Netball Federation Rules of Netball 2024 Edition, unless otherwise stated including:
- Rolling substitutions are permitted from the inner edge of the team bench. The player must have left the court before their substitute enters.
Games will be centrally timed and consist of 4 x 10 minute quarters with 2 mins at quarter and 3-quarter time breaks and 3 minutes at the half time break.
Year 3/4 Adaptations
- Year 3/4 grade will play with modified height goal posts
- A coach may move along the sideline and/or enter the court to support player development. They must not get in the way of players on either team or the umpire.
Umpires
Umpires will be provided by BNA. Fees for umpires are included in player registration.
Mixed Teams
There are to be no more than two (2) males playing on court at one time, spread evenly across the thirds. That is, a team cannot have a male playing in GS & GA OR GK & GD at the same time.
Scoring & Timing
The first mentioned team will need to collect the scorecard from the office and provide an adult to score. The second mentioned team will provide a back up scorer, who will stand with the main scorer, between the team benches, for the duration of the game. All games will be centrally timed. The winning team is to return the scorecard to the Office.
Late Arrivals
Players arriving late to the game will be able to take the court through the rolling subs if they were on the scorecard before the start of the game. Players who are not on the scorecard prior to the game starting are not able to play. Later players must ensure the umpire has checked nails and jewellery prior to taking the court.
Uniform
Teams are requested to wear the same coloured tops.
Fill in Players
Only players registered in the Summer Competition are eligible to fill in for other teams through the season. Players can play up or across into a same or higher age group/pool/division, but may not play down. On the 3rd time playing in a team they are not registered to, the fill in player must permanently move to the other team. Age eligibility requirements must be followed. Players are allowed to play a maximum of 2 games (total) per round (ie, their own game and a fill in game).
Game Equipment
- Bibs: Teams are encouraged to supply their own bibs. A small number of sets will be available from the BNA office to be borrowed pre-match and returned post match.
- Ball: A game ball will be provided for each match. Teams are required to bring a ball for any warm up activities.
- Benches: A game bench will be provided for each team by BNA. Your help in setting these up before the first fixture and after the final fixture is appreciated.
SPORTSMANSHIP
The BNA Summer Netball competition is intended to be an fun competition with a focus on participation and enjoyment. There will be zero tolerance of poor sportsmanship towards officials, opponents, spectators, etc. Continued or severe displays of poor sportsmanship may result in your team being withdrawn from the competition.
If you have any feedback or complaints during the summer netball season, please direct this to the Competition Coordinator via the office on game day, or through email – info@bunburynetball.com.au.
VENUE & FACILITIES
Thank you for respecting our netball courts and surrounds.
FINDING A TEAM
Players who are interested in playing in the Summer Netball Competition but don’t have a team should email info@bunburynetball.com.au with their name, age, school year in 2026 and any preferred positions. BNA will attempt to match players with teams who need players to complete their roster. No guarantees are made regarding finding solo players a team.
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