Netball Hutt Valley will be running a pre-season programme specifcally for players who want to trial for school/ club premier or NHV Under 16, 18, 21 or Open representative programmes in 2026.
This programme will have an emphasis on solidifying skillsets (footwork, movement, ball) alongside conditioning and positional workshops.
Rep Prep 2025/ 2026 Programme Dates
Sessions at Taita Netball Courts (outdoors) unless specified.
Regsitration form: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/469488
| Date | Content | Time |
| Tuesday 16 December | Off-season strength & core stability (self-led programme demonstration) | 5pm - 6.30pm |
| Thursday 18 December | Off-season power & agility (self-led programme demonstration) | 5pm - 6.30pm |
| Saturday 20 December | Shooting clinic (technique) | 1pm - 2.30pm |
| Saturday 24 January | Warrant of Fitness Practise Test Shooting clinic (technique) | 10am - 11.30am 12pm - 1.30pm |
| Thursday 5 February | Power & Agility (self-led programme demonstration) | 5pm - 6.30pm |
| Saturday 14 February | Shooting cinic | 12pm - 1.30pm |
| Tuesday 24 February | Strength & core stability (self-led programme demonstration) | 5pm - 6.30pm |
| Saturday 28 February | W.o.F Testing (four week check in) | 1pm - 2.30pm |
| Wednesday 4 March | Court based conditioning & skill development | 5.30pm - 7pm |
| Saturday 7 March | Hikoikoi Reserve conditioning session | 1pm - 2.30pm |
| Wednesday 11 March | Court based conditioning & skill development | 5.30pm - 7pm |
| Saturday 14 March | Te Whiti Park conditioning | 1pm - 2.30pm |
| Wednesday 18 March | Court based conditioning & skill development | 5.30pm - 7pm |
| Saturday 21 March | Positional workshop (Taita Netball Courts) | 1pm - 2.30pm |
| Wednesday 25 March | Court based conditioning & skill development | 5.30pm - 7pm |
Wednesday 1 April | Court based conditioning & skill development | 5.30pm - 7pm |
Wednesday 8 April | Court based conditioning & skill development | 5.30pm - 7pm |
| Saturday 11 April | W.o.F (pre-trial check in) | 10am - 11.30am |
Cost Full programme $60 (all sessions included: W.o.F, Conditioning/ Skill set and self-led training programme).
Drop in sessions $10 per session (if space is available). If you can only make a couple sessions (up to 5) then this would be the option for you.
No refund on missed sessions or cancelled due to weather.
Warrant of Fitness standards desired for the under 16 & 18 trialists
| Test | Why | Aim for by trial |
| Knee to wall | Ankle joint health & range of movement - to support safe & effective landing and movement on court. To ensure rehabilitation of previous injuries. | A minimum of 10cm range of movement. |
| Calf raises | Muscle strength required for running and repeated efforts on the netball court - support knee & ankle joints. | Looking to get 20 per leg (staying to the metronome beat, 1 second up, 1 second down) |
Core strength Side Bridge & Plank |
Looking for stable body position (no sagging through core/back, hips aligned). Ability to be stable under contact/ pressure. | Players will be given a cone to place at the end of their feet to ensure they are keeping a consistent height during the leg raise (side bridge). Aim to complete 15 - 20 reps per side - 40 seconds (staying on the metronome beat 1 second up, 1 second down) Aiming for a minimum of 1 minute in the plank. |
| Triple hop/lateral hop | Mobility, strength & stability of lower limbs. Power & explosive movements. Less than 10% difference between both legs (injury prevention) | Triple hop: 4.3m minimum distance with ability to hold the landing on the third jump. Lateral hop: 40 seconds each leg, 40 cm distance to cover. 36 minimum each leg. |
| Wall ball | Repeated efforts under fatigue. Consistency across the two tests - maintain or increase under fatigue. Test 1: Chest pass, Test 2: Overhead. | 60 seconds, 2 metre distance. Chest pass: minimum 55 passes Overhead pass: minimum 55 passes. |
| Yo-yo | Anaerobic recovery and repeated efforts under fatigue. Ability to go again, recover quick. | GS/GK: 14.8+ GA/GD: 15.2+ WA/WD: 15.5+ C: 15.7+ |
| Box test | Ability to maintain speed & strong explosive movements with minimal recovery. | Will complete the movement pattern five times in total. Looking for consistency in work effort over a short distance. |
Any questions can be directed to admin@netballhuttvalley.co.nz
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