No netball games on Saturday 31st May due to Kings Birthday weekend.

Rooted in the philosophies of Good Sports and Balance is Better, Love Their Game champions the power of positive behaviour messaging through a fun, engaging, and inspiring lens.

To support this initiative, Netball Northern has developed a kete of tailored tools that bring Love Their Game to life in a netball context, ensuring they meet the needs of our centres and their communities.

Developed by Aktive, Love Their Game reminds us that while sport brings people together, it can also spark strong emotions. Let’s work together to champion respect, resilience, and sportsmanship on and off the court.
​​​​​​​Ben O’Keefe, Rugby union referee says “Love Their Game is about turning good feelings into good behaviors and ensuring we’re all doing our bit to support our young people’s growth, belonging and future through sport and physical activity”

Resources

Aktive- Love Their Game
This webpage gives an overview of what Love Their Game is about plus an insight into stats around sideline behaviour.

Netball NZ- Good Sports
Netball NZ is one of the national sport oragnisations that promotes the Good Sports philosophy. Learn how by visiting this webpage.

Aktive- Good Sports
This webpage is creating positive sporting experiences for children and young people.

The Good Sports Spine

This resource is a tool to help parents, coaches, teachers and sport administrators understand how they impact children’s sport experiences.

Good Sports Coaching Tips

This one pager shares five simple tips to help coaches have a great season.

Good Sports Guide for Coaching

The aim of this 12-page guide is to create quality experiences for the children they coach.

Good Sports Learning Module - enrol in the free online course

Keen to learn more and become a Good Sports expert? Completing the Good Sports modules will enable adults; parents, coaches, caregivers and teachers to have the necessary skills to be able to create a positive and meaningful sporting experience for our kiwi tamariki and rangitahi.

Good Sports YouTube Videos
It is normal to experience a range of emotions when playing and specatating netball. By watching these videos you will be aware of what good sideline behaviour looks like including post game chats with your tamariki.

Great Coaching

Results Driven vs Process Driven

Showing Umpires Appreciation

Healthy Post Game Chats

Unhealthy Mindet vs Healthy Mindset of a Netballer

Understanding our Roles in Netball