FAQs

Play Netball Training Sessions

• Who are the sessions for?

  We welcome non-Play Netball players to attend our training sessions, as well as current players in our leagues. There is no obligation for non-league players to join our Play Netball leagues after finishing a block of training sessions.

• What age do you have to be?

  All of our women’s leagues, including training sessions, are for women over the age of 18. We have no upper age limit!

• Can I join mid-way through the block?

  Yes, you can join mid-way through the block, and the cost can be amended for the remaining sessions.

• Do you need to have any experience?

  No! One of the best things about us is that you don’t need to have any experience, we welcome players from all abilities and ages. As long as you love playing netball, or want to give it a go, that is all that matters. One of the most important things to us is promoting the social side of sport and the sense of belonging to a team. Playing in a team has huge personal, social and emotional benefits and we firmly believe that there is a sport for everyone.

• Do you do match play?

  Yes! Match Play is an important part of the session, however the coaches focus is heavily on skills progression, confidence and gaining netball experience.

• Do you need to be registered or affiliated with England Netball?

  No, we are not affiliated with England Netball, so you do not need to be affiliated with them to participate in our Play Netball Training Sessions.

• Do the sessions run all year round?

  Yes! Our sessions run all year round, but take a short break over Christmas.

• How long do the sessions run for?

  The sessions will run in 6 week blocks for one hour, either before the start the league evening, or for an hour on a different day – this will be location specific.

• Who runs the sessions?

  Our expert coaches/umpires will be leading the training and will develop fun, inclusive and skilful sessions to help improve your gameplay and give you more confidence on court.

• What can I expect from the training sessions?

  You will be able to work on skills for all the different netball positions, not just your favourite position! This way you can get a well-rounded knowledge and skillset, enabling you to play any position if required during your league games, or if you’re thinking of signing up to our Play Netball leagues! The sessions will be mostly training drills and exercises, with some short game-play at the end of the session to practice those skills you’ve just learnt.

• Do you need to know the rules?

  The coaches will make sure that everyone is has a good understanding of the rules, and will explain what is ‘contact’, ‘obstruction’, ‘footwork’ and other penalties during the sessions as it happens, helping you to avoid those fouls in your matches!

• How do I join?

  Our sessions are at select locations all around the UK. You can view your nearest league page on our website to see whether training sessions are running at that league, and sign-up from there. We will be starting more training sessions with our leagues over the next few months, so keep an eye out!

• How do I pay?

  If you are new to Play Netball, you will need to set up an account on our secure online payment system, which is useful to help manage payments. If you join our league in the future, within your login you will be able to see fixtures, results and manage your netball team. Sessions will be paid in advance of the 6 week block starting.

• How much does it cost?

  Our sessions run in blocks of 6, which you can sign up to and pay in advance. Current Play Netball players will be able to login to their Magic League account (our secure online management tool), and sign up and pay for their sessions. New players will need to create an account first, before being able to select and pay for their sessions.

  • £5 per session.
    Paid in advance of the training sessions starting,

• Jewellery and long nails

  We adhere to England Netball’s rules regarding jewellery. Only a medical bracelet may be worn during play, and must be taped. All other jewellery, including fitness trackers and ear piercings, must be removed before taking the court. Nails must be kept short and smooth.

• What happens if it rains?

  Some of our sessions are outdoors, depending on court availability, and being in the UK that means the weather can affect play. We monitor the weather every day and talk to the coaches throughout the day to determine whether the sessions will go ahead if there is no indoor space available. Decisions will be made to cancel no later than 2 hours before the session is due to begin.

  If it rains then the missed session will be added to the end of the block of sessions.

  If the decision is made to go ahead with the session and the weather gets worse the coach will make the decision as to whether it is safe for play to go on. If it starts raining partway through a session, coaches will stop play if they feel it is getting dangerous.

• What if I sign up and decide I want to leave?

  You can leave the league at the end of a season by giving at least 1 week’ notice prior to the end of the season, this means by midnight the day of your second to last session. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds if you decide that Netball isn’t for you after signing up. If you need to leave because of an injury or illness, please get in contact with us at info@play-netball.co.uk

• I am pregnant, can I still play?

  No, we strongly encourage women not to play netball whilst they are pregnant. Players who are pregnant can stay registered with their team and return to play after their pregnancy. For more information about our policy on playing whilst pregnant click here.

• Am I able to pay weekly and in cash?

  Play Netball operates a cashless service. All payments are made via our online system. It is not possible to pay weekly, we require payment in advance of the block of training sessions starting.

• I play in a Play Netball league, can I still sign up to training sessions?

  Yes! You can play in our leagues, and join in our training sessions! You will be able to use your current Magic League account to register and pay for training sessions.

• What is Magic League?

  Magic League is our secure, online payment and player management system, which is required when signing up with Play Netball.