Howick Netball Club Selection Policies and Procedures 

The following information has been provided to ensure everyone has an understanding of the netball selection policies and procedures

Trial Outline:

  • All trial dates can be found on the Howick Netball Club Website under the "Calendar" tab
  • By attending trials each player is indicating that they wish to commit to a netball team for the entire netball season.  Players must have a valid reason to be removed from a team.
  • A $50 non-refundable deposit fee must be paid before trials to secure a spot in an HNC team.  This will be deducted from the player's fees if they join a team. If your fees are paid in full before trials the deposit does not relate.
  • Trials will take place regardless of weather conditions.
  • All players are to attend a minimum of two trials BUT three is preferable.
  • A player must give the committee as much notice as possible if they cannot attend a trial/and trials for any reason. 
  • Umpire/s will be provided.
  • Players who are not on court must wait on the side lines.  They may continue to warm up there.
  • NO PLAYERS ARE TO APPROACH ANY SELECTOR(S), however there will be a committee member available who will be the player's advocate. 
  • Selector's may consult with the upcoming season coaches if required and coach(s) available at selections (this will only be done at the final trial)
  • Players registering late or after trials will be assessed based on team balance and structure of teams previously decided. 
  • At the discretion of the committee teams may be changed when required due to numbers, personal issues, and skill development. 
  • Team selection is to be finalised within one week of the final trial date if possible.
  • The selector's decision is final.

Objectives:

  • To create teams that can be competitive in all grades of the Howick Pakuranga Netball competition.
  • To allow all netball players to participate in a team similar to their ability. "Within the constraints of having an even distribution of playing positions"  

Trial Format:

  • The allocated trial start time allows for up to 30 minutes for players to sign in, be assigned their number and join the structured warm up. Please be prompt. 
  • We will attempt to trial you in at least two positions you have listed on your registration form (3 preferred positions). 
  • Trialists will be allocated a number; this is written on their legs and/or arms for identification. 
  • There will be either one or two courts running at the same time depending on the year level and numbers.

Juniors Yr 5 - 6 Muster (no trials)
Team selection will be made according to the Netball NZ guidelines and Club policies formed as follows:

  • Netball Skills and Ability
  • Team Balance and Team Structure
  • Friendships
  • Commitment for Full Netball Season

Juniors Yr7 - 8 
​​​​​​Players can only attend their own year level trials and be selected for those teams.
Team selection will be made according to the Netball NZ guidelines and Club policies formed as follows:

  • Netball Skills and Ability
  • Team Balance and Team Structure
  • Game Knowledge and General Fitness
  • Commitment for Full Netball Season 

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College Grade​​​​​​​
Yr 9-13 players are to attend their own level trials and be selected for those teams; although if invited or offered a trial in a higher age-grade, can attend the Premier/Senior A trials as directed by the President of the Club.

Seniors Grade
Players are to attend their own level trials and be selected for those teams. 

Social Senior Grade
Social teams may not be required to trial, this will be at the discretion of the Club President and Committee. 

For College and Senior Grades, the following aspects will be evaluated to determine which team a player is selected for (such as);

  • Warm up 
  • Fitness
  • Player combinations
  • Skills
  • Coach-ability
  • Attitude
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Team dynamics
  • Individual player characteristics  

Competencies and Qualities Considered:

  • The major criterion for selection will be based on the performance of the player at the appropriate trial. Selectors will also consider team balance where the 8-9 best individual players may not provide the best team combination.  Ideally teams should have a variety of combinations to cover such events as sickness, injury or unavailability during the season.

Core playing competencies:

  • Skill base and performance consistency
  • Tactical understanding and decision making
  • Flair and innovation
  • Fitness and game intensity
  • Potential and work ethic
  • Discipline on and off the court

Core personal qualities:

  • Effective under pressure
  • Teamwork
  • Versatility, consistency and adaptability

Player Withdrawals:

  • In the event of a player withdrawing after selection; a replacement will be decided with consultation with the selectors, the appropriate coach and Club President. 

Non-Attendance at Trials:

  • Players unable to attend the trials for any reason will have their team selection based on availability of positions within the teams, information provided by the coach at the conclusion of the previous season and thorough consultations with the selectors, the coaches and the Club President.
  • Non-attendance at any trial MUST be communicated via the appropriate delegate - (Junior/College/Senior)
  • If a player is unable to attend a trial due to injury or illness - contact the appropriate delegate (Junior/College/Senior)
  • If a player is unable to attend a trial due to other reasons - contact the appropriate delegate (Junior/College/Senior)

You will find a list of the delegates contact details on the website under the "Committee" tab 

Disputes Procedures:

  • Not with standing any of the provisions in this policy;

It is acknowledged that when applying the criteria and considerations set out above, there will be (at times) extremely difficult choices to be made which will require the selection panel to exercise its discretion and judgment. 
Providing the selection panel has properly considered the criteria and considerations set out in this policy, and has exercised the            discretion and judgement in good faith - then the selection panel will have fulfilled all of its obligations under this policy. 


2025 Howick Netball Club Trials 

Juniors: 
Yr 5 / 6                     Thursday 27th February    
Muster                      5.30pm - 6.30pm 

Yr 7/8                        Thursday 27th February 
Trials                         5.30pm - 7.00pm                                                                       Thursday 6th March
                                   5.30pm - 7.00pm  
                                   Thursday 13th March (if required)                                             5.30pm - 7.00pm     

College/Seniors       Saturday  1st March 
                                    8.00am - 11.00am 
                                    Saturday 8th March 
                                    8.00am - 11.00am 
                                    Saturday 15th March (if required) 
                                          8.00am - 11.00am