1. Netball South Australia Membership Benefits
Last updated: 2 August 2017

2. Netball SA
The Netball SA community has over 32,000 members who play, coach, umpire, officiate, administer and generally love our fantastic sport.
We have 41 Associations and over 340 Clubs across the state offering many opportunities to participate including the Suncorp NetSetGO introductory program, clinics, come and try days, carnivals, competition netball and association representation opportunities. 
In order to participate in Netball SA and affiliated Association competitions, programs and development courses, you must be a registered member of Netball SA.

3. Fast facts: Netball SA Established in 1928
SA’s peak body for netball; affiliated with Netball Australia
41 member associations
8 regional academies and 1 metropolitan academy
340 affiliated clubs
32,000+ members

4. Overview: Membership benefits
Coach development and pathways
Insurance program
Umpire development and pathways
Management and administration
Player development and pathways
Community programs and events

5. Coach development and pathways
Insurance program
Umpire development and pathways
Management and administration
Player development and pathways
Community programs and events

6. Coach development and pathways
Accreditation
Coach development pathway, including online and practical assessments.
The coaching framework is a six-tier progression with each stage being accredited.
Includes Foundation, Development, Intermediate, Advanced, Elite and High Performance levels.
Coach Pathways
Opportunity to progress from Club coach through to Association representative teams, Academy teams, SPNC, State and National teams.
Education
7 Step Skill Progression and Fault Detection workshop aimed at supporting coach progression through the accreditation pathway.
On the Court Workshops.
NSA facilitators provided for coaching accreditation workshops hosted by Associations.
Mentoring
Mentoring for coaches in Associations and Clubs from Netball SA appointed personnel, including coach mentoring at Country Championships.

7. Umpire development and pathways
Coach development and pathways
Insurance program
Umpire development and pathways
Management and administration
Player development and pathways
Community programs and events

8. Umpire development and pathways
Talent ID
Talent ID for umpires in Associations and Clubs from Netball SA appointed personnel.
Association visits
Each year, associations are able to apply to receive a visit from NSA to provide in-house umpire mentoring and practical assessments/badge testings on their association matches.
Association Finals
Two neutral umpires provided each year to officiate on Association A grade Grand Finals.
Education
Bench Officials Education Courses.
3 Umpires introductory course.
Beginner umpires in Clubs supported through the Coloured Shirt Program.
In-house Rules Discussion workshops for Associations and Clubs.
Accreditation
Educational pathway including mentoring and practical assessments in a tiered badge system – namely C, B and A.

9. Player development and pathways
Coach development and pathways
Insurance program
Umpire development and pathways
Management and administration
Player development and pathways
Community programs and events

10. Player development and pathways
Player Pathway
Affiliation provides a pathway for players from Club through to Association, State, National and International representation.
Suncorp NetSetGO
Associations and Clubs introductory program for boys and girls aged 5-9.
State Premier Netball Comp
Opportunity to be selected and participate in the SPNC, the elite State competition known as the Nine News Netball Cup.
Netball Academies
Nine pre-elite netball academies are located in regional and metro areas across the state.
Development and pathway opportunities for players, coaches and umpires.
The Mellor Olsson Academy Games are held annually at Priceline Stadium.
Representative teams
Affiliation provides an opportunity to trial and be selected for State Teams – including ANL, Underage and Rubies.
NSA selectors view players during the Mellor Olsson Academy Games as part of the State selection process.
Academies

11. Insurance Coach development and pathways Insurance program
Umpire development and pathways
Management and administration
Player development and pathways
Community programs and events

12. Insurance This program provides cover for affiliated associations and clubs including all playing members, officials, coaches, executives and voluntary workers.
Association Liability
Association Liability insurance is designed to protect affiliated Associations and Clubs and Directors and Officers for honest mistakes made by Directors and other Officers involved in the management of the affairs for the association or club.
Indemnity is provided for loss as a result of an insured director’s ‘wrongful act’. A wrongful act is liability arising from any actual or alleged act, error or omission.
Public and Products Liability
Public and Products Liability insurance is designed to protect Associations and Clubs in the event you are sued by a third party for injuries or any damage caused to their property.
Covers the cost of compensation to the third party, including any associated defence costs.
Product liability insurance covers you in the event that any goods you supply cause injury, illness, loss or damage to a member of the public, e.g. food prepared and sold at a fundraising day.

13. Insurance (continued)
Personal Accident
Personal Accident insurance provides cover in the event that members are injured whilst participating or travelling to or from training or events that are sanctioned by NSA or affiliated Associations or Clubs. Including all:
Official events
Playing, training and trialling
Official social events/fundraising
Travel to and from the above activities
Professional Indemnity
Professional Liability insurance provides cover in the event that members are sued by a person who claims they were injured as a result of professional negligence.
Mainly provides cover for accredited coaches and umpires who give advice when a member is training or competing in an event.
Property Insurance
All property belonging to an affiliated Association or Club up to an amount of $20,000 (with option to increase cover).
Includes sporting equipment, outbuildings, contents, electronic equipment, stock, etc.

14. Management and administration
Coach development and pathways
Insurance program
Umpire development and pathways
Management and administration
Player development and pathways
Community programs and events

15. Management and administration
Member protection
Child Safe policies and procedures.
NSA has lodged a Child Safe Compliance Statement with Families SA on behalf of our Associations and Clubs.
Free police checks on Netball SA affiliated Association and Club volunteers.
National Member Protection Policy and Codes of Behaviour.
Netball SA MPIO and Child Safe Officer.
Funding support
Support letters for clubs and associations seeking funding and grants.
Policies and procedures
National and State policies to assist Associations and Clubs in managing their day-to-day operations.
Complaint handling/dispute resolution
Dedicated representative at Netball SA for all member complaints/ disputes.
Support to Associations and Clubs when handling complaints/disputes.
National complaint handling procedures linked to the National Member Protection Policy.

16. Management and administration (cont’d)
MyNetball training and support
Comprehensive technology platform free of charge with affiliation for Associations and Clubs.
Provides tools for people management, registration management, competition set up and competitions management.
Provides a website for every affiliated Club and Association.
Sponsorship opportunities
Dedicated commercial team seeking sponsorship opportunities for our associations and clubs, e.g. Homestart Park at SA Districts.
Volunteer management support
Netball SA volunteer management plan for Associations and Clubs.
Budding Leaders Program aimed at building leadership skills of our young people in affiliated Clubs and Associations.
Club Excellence Award
Annual award open to any Club competing in an affiliated Association with a $2,000 grant from Netball SA.
Facility development
State-wide Facilities Plan and National Facilities Guidelines.

17. Community program and events
Coach development and pathways
Insurance program
Umpire development and pathways
Management and administration
Player development and pathways
Community programs and events

18. Community programs and events
One Netball
Connected Clubs and Communities Workshops held in Associations and Clubs aimed at making the netball environment more inclusive.
Programs to cater for boys, indigenous players, all abilities players and CALD groups.
Fast5 Program
Affiliated Associations have access to the new national Fast 5 program, an alternative to traditional netball.
ANZAC Medal Matches
Associations can participate in the ANZAC Medal Program which aligns with the RSL and honors servicemen and women in an A grade netball match on or around ANZAC Day each year.
Mellor Olsson Academy Games
Annual competition for our pre-elite Academies from across the State.
Association Carnivals
Opportunity for affiliated Clubs to compete in netball carnivals hosted by affiliated Associations across the State.

19. Further information Megan Wooldridge Andrea Fielding
Community and Member Services Manager
Phone:
Member Services Coordinator Phone: