Netball Wairarapa Development Plan

The plan aims to:

 Ensure the pathway is supportive of both athletes and providers of the sporting code
 The plan focuses on a high quality of sporting provision. It will need community involvement and will encourage more to participate in sport.
 Clarify the roles and responsibilities of coaches, administrators, athletes, teachers involved in the sporting pathway

Policy Objectives RSO Plan Comments

1. Provide educated adult 1.0 4 hours per week will be provided for the Appoint Development Team consisting of: Achieved 2004-2007
leadership, which is Development Manager - Appoint Development Manager
capable of inspiring social, 10 hours per week will be provided for the responsible directly to Netball Wairarapa
emotional, intellectual Coaching Coordinator Executive Committee
and physical growth. 10 hours per week will be provided for the - Appoint Coaching Coordinator Achieved 2004-2007
Officials Coordinator - Appoint Officials Coordinator Achieved 2004 & 2007
10 hours per week will be provided for the - Appoint Representative Coordinator Achieved 2004-2007
Representative Coordinator

1.1 Netball Wairarapa represented at appropriate Executive Representatives to attend NWR Achieved. Represented at all NWR Development
sports association meetings and coaching courses. Planning/ Development meetings. meetings.

Provide representation on the NWR Board Not achieved. Netball Wairarapa Centre not
currently represented on the NWR Board.

1.2 Develop a Parents / Supporters / Athletes Develop Registration Form to gather Partially achieved. NWR form circulated but
program to encourage with assisting in coaching, appropriate information currently do not have an established database.
managing, officiating and supporting Netball. Create database of Coaches/ Officials/
Managers/ Athletes/ School contact
Priority 2005 personnel.

Coaching Coordinator to provide an Achieved 2004-2007

appropriate programme to Recruit, train and
retain coaches.
- Emphases on Parent Education program.
- Buddy system for coaches
- Senior Player Recruitment Programme

Make early contact with school contacts Achieved 2004-2007

to assess with their coaches as to what
support is required from Netball
Wairarapa.

Officials Coordinator to provide an

appropriate programme to Recruit, train and Achieved for 2007
retain officials.
- Emphases on Parent Education
programme particularly at
FutureFern level
1.3 Netball Wairarapa will make clear to its
community it seeks support from volunteers (this Representative Coordinator to provide an
will be ongoing). appropriate programme to identify and train
emerging young talent. Achieved for 2007
- Targeting Yr 6 Yr 7, Yr 8, U/15 and U/17
Age Groups and Non Age Group extended
Player programme.
Achieved 2006/2007
Make early contact with Schools to
identify Netball Coordinator and what
support is required. In particular,
preferred form of communication.

1.4 Preseason coach/volunteer/parent forum will Achieved 2004-2007

be held to clarify Netball Development Team to develop programs to
Wairarapa expectations and systems. assist with reaching Parents/ Senior Players
as volunteers.
1.5 Netball Wairarapa will provide Clubs and
Schools with regular contact, including “Thank you” Develop and maintain database to
events, and general support for those who specifically target appropriate volunteers. Achieved 2004-2007
volunteer their support of Netball Wairarapa. - Rep Coordinator to coordinate forum for
Rep coaches, volunteers volunteers/parents
Achieved 2004-2007
- Club/ Sec Schools / Primary Schools
Delegate meetings Partially achieved. Did not meet with monthly
- Coach/ Administrator of the month Awards frequency.
through Sport Wairarapa.
1.6 Netball Wairarapa to support the development Achieved 2004-2007
of athletes at the Junior level. - “Thank You” event ( Prize Giving)
Volunteers in particular
e.g. Parliament Invitations Not achieved
- Hint of the Day/ Information Board
displayed at Courts Achieved 2006/2007
Website.
1.7 $5000 budgeted for athlete development Achieved 2004-2007
Representative Coordinator in conjunction
with Development Team to develop an
athlete development programme targeting
Yr6, Yr7, Yr 8 U/15, U/17 and to link U/19
and U/21 players to NWR athlete
development programs.
Achieved 2004-2007
Prepare and submit budgets for Athlete
Development programs – include Under 19
and Under 21.
Not achieved. Will work with NWR high
Develop and maintain athlete database to performance programme 2007.
track athlete development
2. Present sport to athletes 2.1 A wide variety of levels are made available to Provide age/ability appropriate grades for Achieved 2004-2007
in a way, which maximizes cater for ages and abilities. competition.
participation to ensure their FunFerns; FutureFerns; Yr7/ Yr8
fun and enjoyment, security Intermediate; Sec Schools; Club
and satisfaction.
2.1a $20,000 will be budgeted for Representative Provide Age appropriate Representative Partially achieved 2004-2007. Did not provide U19
programs, including teams Yr7/ Yr8/ U/15 Development Team representative team.
- Tournament expenses (transport/accommodation U/15 and U/17 and U/19
/ fees/ food)
- Equipment expenses ( Playing equip./ Uniforms)
- Personnel expenses (Coach/ Manager/ official)
- Appoint Rep Team Coaches/Managers/Officials
- Set trial dates
- Coordinate meetings with Coach/Manager of rep
teams

2.2 Sport education which encourages maximum Provide appropriate development programs Achieved 2004-2007
participation and enjoyment. for Coaches to understand “Enjoyment”
factor for young athletes.

2.3 Strong and active relationships between Development team to monitor Club/School Not achieved
Netball Wairarapa, clubs and schools to links and encourage utilization of club
provide a development pathway for athletes. players to support athlete development
programme.

2.4 Sport equipment is provided that maximizes Rep Coordinator to monitor replacement of Achieved 2004-2007
Participation. Rep equipment.

2.5 $4000 Budget for promotion and marketing Develop job description for media liaison. Achieved 2005-2007

2.5a A process which ensures all athletes/

Volunteers are welcomed and valued when
Joining Netball Wairarapa.

2.6 Netball Wairarapa to encourage Strong school Provide Club Guide for Wairarapa and other Achieved 2006/2007 via website.
– club relationships, to assist with the Regions.
transition to join a club

3. Provide frequent 3.1 Results/highlights will be published in the local - Media liaison to forward regular updates to Achieved 2004-2007
opportunities for athletes to media local media.
experience personal and
group achievement and - Development team to ensure programmes Achieved 2004-2007
success in sport. 3.2 Coaching /Officials programmes at all levels to contain individual and team skills
include development of individual and team skills development.

3.3 Teams and individuals will be encouraged to - Coach, Officials and Rep. coordinators to Achieved 2007
compete at provincial or national level. and Rep. Coordinator to develop Talent
ID programme.
4. Encourage athletes to 4.1 Commitment will be stressed when athletes - Delegates meetings Achieved 2004-2007
make informed decisions enroll for Netball and actively promoted throughout - Rep Forum for Coaches/Volunteers/ Achieved 2004-2007
about their involvement and the season. Parents
development in sport.
4.2 Athletes will be provided with the opportunity - Athlete development programme will Achieved 2004-2007
to learn from role models and/or sports experts. Encourage the use of local and national
‘Role Models’ and or sports experts.

4.3 Athletes will be encouraged to take leadership - Development Team to monitor the use of Achieved 2004-2007
roles within Netball. Young Athletes in leadership roles –
Coaches/Officials

5. Promote the positive 5.1 Netball Wairarapa will understand and support
contribution sport can make the concept of FairPlay.
to the lives of athletes.
5.2 Netball Wairarapa will actively educate athletes - Support Sport Wairarapa’s Sideline Achieved 2004-2007
teachers, parents / caregivers, coaches and other Supporters Day
volunteers to increase their understanding of
FairPlay and their responsibility to the charter.

5.3 Awards will be made for FairPlay.

5.4 Teachers and coaches will understand they

are sporting role models and will be encouraged to
use their positions positively to promote sport.

5.5 Leadership roles will be provided within Netball - Rep Coordinator to liaise with appropriate Achieved 2004-2007
for athletes e.g. Captaincy, coach, match official. candidates for leadership roles within
Rep. programme.

6. Provide appropriate 6.1 Sporting facilities and equipment will be NB. Funding strategy required for Not achieved.
facilities and resources for the maintained in accordance with Health and Safety Maintenance and Seasonal running costs.
safe and effective delivery of acts. More information required.
junior sport. Sth Wai courts at Kuranui (Urgent.)
Colombo road courts ( 10yrs) 2010
6.2 Netball Wairarapa will encourage strong
relationships with other organizations to
develop and maintained maximum use of
shared facilities, resources and equipment

7. Encourage athletes to 7.1 Responsibilities, expectations, rules and

respect and care for the consequences will be clear for coaches// managers
environment, facilities and and athletes to encourage care for grounds,
equipment. facilities and equipment.

7.2 Encourage Community to value and have

pride for grounds, facilities and equipment.
8. Cater for varied needs of 8.1 Mechanisms will be in place to ensure all Executive Committee to provide support for Achieved 2004-2007
athletes (including beginners, athletes are able to participate regardless of ability, competitors to participate in their current
highly proficient and disability, gender, race and financial circumstances. programme.
disadvantaged).
8.2 Provide competition and appropriate coaching
for athletes with different needs – competition,
semi social or social.

9. Ensure coaches/ 9.1 Coaches and match officials will be NB: Funding Strategy required for Achieved 2006/2007
managers/officials/ leaders encouraged to attend at least one training session Education and Training of volunteers. Kits
and volunteers are each year. for Beginners, Coaches and Officials
encouraged and provided
with opportunities to keep up 9.2 Sport development officers, will provide on site Buddy System Not achieved
to date with what they deliver. training for coaches/teachers at least one time
every year.

9.2a Development Team will provide Networking groups Networking group Achieved 2005-2007
for coaches and officials at least once every year. - Coaches
- Officials
9.2b Educate on First Aid responsibilities.

9.3 $14,000 dollars will be budgeted for training Coaching Coordinator/ Officials Coordinator Achieved 2004-2007
coaches and match officials. to submit budgets for respective
development programs to be submitted by
Executive Committee for funding.

9.4 Funds to assist in training coaches, managers

etc applied for via fundraising agencies.

9.5 Resources such as handbooks, videos and

manuals will be made available to coaches.

10. Provide by modified 10.1 Games and activities will be modified to cater Provide age/ability appropriate grades for Partially achieved 2004-2007. did not offer “Have A
sports activities, a planned for skill development and to challenge athletes of competition. Go” events.
progression through junior different ages, stages and abilities. FunFerns; FutureFerns: Yr7/Yr8
sport towards adult sport. Intermediate; Sec Schools; Club; Have A
Go – Promotional Events

10.2 Teachers/Coaches will be actively Compulsory Getting Started coaches Partially achieved 2004-2007. Opportunities were
encouraged to attend training in modified sport. course and basic rules session for all made available but not compulsory.
FutureFerns coaches.

11. Develop strategies, 11.1 Systems which enable athletes development Develop and maintain Athlete database to Not achieved.
which allow athletes to reach to be monitored at 3 levels – Skill Development, monitor athlete development.
their sporting potential. Team Understanding, Game Understanding