Netball Hutt Valley

Netball Hutt Valley have an aspiration to provide opportunities to players, coaches, managers & selectors within our community.

Annually we provide development & representative offerings for our community to participate in local & national tournaments.

Rep Prep 2026

Preparation is key for the representative season. In 2026 we are launching the rep prep programme, specifically for players who have an aspiration to play premier or representative level netball in 2026.

These sessions will be delivered in a three part series: court conditioning and skill set, warrant of fitness testing, positional workshops. Registered players will also receive a periodisation training programme to become fitter, faster, stronger, more physically capable players ahead of the 2026 season. Part of the periodisation programme include load management to help reduce to the risk of serious injury and maintain a balanced lifestyle when things get sticky!

Registrations will open shortly - see the "Development" tab for regsitration.

NHV provides a safe & supportive environment for players, team management & officials that promotes personal growth and development, and we strive to offer a quality netball pathway for our local participants.

Representative Programme Objectives

To continually develop and support emerging players, coaches, managers & officials.
To select the best team (and/or squad) of netball players in each age group, eligible to represent NHV at all scheduled fixtures *including championship events.
To select coaches & managers that have the qualities and competencies required to develop themselves and our representatives.

Team Management Selection

Team management will be appointed by panel (Netball Central Zone Emerging Talent Lead, NHV Community Development Officer & Centre Manager * or nominated executive member).
Nominations for team management positions must be made through the appropriate channels (completion of online form) and by the advised due date,
Short listed applicants will be required to attend an interview prior to selection (includes season/ session planning, philosophy, aspirations etc.).
Appointed team management must fully comply with the NHV Representative policies and procedures including completing police vetting,
For competencies sought in individual roles please refer to job descriptions listed on this page.

Age Group Trial Selectors

Interested selectors must be available to attend trials for the age group selected (up to three trials) and attend selection meetings as they occur.

To register your interest please email admin@netballhuttvalley.co.nz with a brief history of your involvement in selecting teams, internal & external of netball.

Team Coaches

Interested coaches should complete the application form available on this page (Coaching role application button). Coaches will need to be available for trials, trainings, tournaments, and as required for other development and/or representative fixtures throughout the season.

We are seeking the below coaches for the 2026 season:

Under 16 Representative Programme
Under 18 Representative Programme
Under 21/Open Representative Programme

Coach application deadline is 5pm Tuesday 6 January 2026.

Interviews will take place the week of the 26 - 28 January 2026 as required.

Team Manager

Interested managers should complete the application form available on this page. Managers will need to be available for all tournaments, team meetings & trainings (as required).

We are seeking managers for all age grade teams in 2026.

Interested applicants should:

Carefully review the role descriptions, selection & trial policy, and date commitments.
Complete the online application form and return as soon as possible.
Attend the interview process as required.
Consent to a police check taking place if successful in the role.
Make yourself available to attend all meetings & trial dates.
Attend rep-prep sessions as required.
Respond to communication and/or request from NHV in a timely manner.
Complete the end-of-season review with NHV staff & other representative team management.

If you would like further information or to have a conversation regarding possible applications please get in touch with Jaimee on admin@netballhuttvalley.co.nz

Age Group Player Trial Information

Netball Hutt Valley will be offering the below age groups in 2026:

Under 16 Representative Programme (14 or over and under 16 as at 1 January 2026, 2010 or 2011)
Under 18 Representative Programme (16 or over and under 18 as at 1 January 2026, 2008 or 2009)
Under 21/ Open Representative Programme (18 and over as at 1 January 2026, 2007 +)

Our Gold teams will represent the centre at the championship event for each age group.

The Player Development Programme (PDP) is offered for year 7, 8 and under 14 - year 9 and above as local/ zone offerings. Under 14 PDP - players must be in year 9, born 2012 or 2013). Information for PDP can be found under the "Development" tab on our website.

Player Eligiblity

Please note ALL players must be registered & playing in the NHV or HVSSA competitions in 2026 to be eligible to play for Netball Hutt Valley. Player nominations can be made via the registration form sent to schools and clubs/ available on our website. NHV will make contact with nominated players prior to scheduled trial dates with further information.

Please ensure you select the correct positions on your registration form as it is very hard to make changes on the day and we cannot guarantee you will get a run in your preferred position if you make a change after the registration cut off date. If there is an overload in certain positions i.e. midcourt some players may be asked to play in additional positions. We will endeavour to ensure all players have the opportunity to play in their preferred position(s) for a minimum of three games per trial.

Players who wish to be eligible for the gold team selections must be available to attend the championship events (Under 16: 5 - 7 July, Under 18: 13 - 16 July, Opens: 10 - 13 September).

Dispensations

Inability to attend the trial date(s) may impact the trialists selection. We strongly recommend you make yourself available for all trial date(s). In special circumstances a dispensation may be granted, provided a valid reason has been given for why a trialist may miss a trial. If seeking dispensation please email admin@netballhuttvalley.co.nz with your valid reason outlined in the message. Dispensations will be granted at the discretion of the CDO and Age Group selection panel.

Questions regarding development and representative offerings can be sent to the Community Development Officer: admin@netballhuttvalley.co.nz