Netball gala day
Skill focus: Playing as a team
Download the Netball - Gala day activity card to support teaching before and during the sport session.
Netball gala day
Organisation
In the week prior to the gala day, students may be given time to create signs to support their team at the gala day.
Explain the organisation of the matches being played using the gala day draw below. Each game consists of 2 x 10 minute halves.
Select a student from each team to be the team captain for the gala day.
Give students 5 minutes to meet as a team to decide on starting positions and strategies for their first game.
Equipment
One netball
Netball court
Whistle for teacher to referee
Gala day draw
Bibs or sashes to identify teams and positions
Use results in ‘Netball results spreadsheet' to determine the team who finishes the round games in 1st position, 2nd position, 3rd position and 4th position.
Student engagement
Teams that are not playing in a game can take on officiating roles and also be the spectators.
Officiating responsibilities may include:
time keeping
side line umpire
scoring
ground control
Rules and guidelines
Seven players take their designated position on the court.
The additional players begin on the sideline as rolling substitutes for each area of the court (shooting, centre and defence). Substitutions can occur at intervals or at any time during play.
On court players rotate positions with substitutions at suitable times throughout play (when the ball is turned over and is at the opposite end of the court).
Modified netball rules apply for the netball gala day:
Reflection
2 stars and a wish
Ask students - what are 2 things you feel you did well today?
What will you take away from Netball that you can use for our next sport?
Students can answer reflection questions as a whole class, small group or in pairs.
Netball certificates
Award students with certificates for their involvement in the School Sport Netball Program.
Certificates available for download include:
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