Bullants Netball Club Inc.

This Saturday sees Juniors Div 2 and Inters Div 3 & 4 playing split rounds. These teams will play two half games. Split rounds are necessary to ensure that at the end of the season all teams have played each other twice. There will be another split round draw on June 24.

Junior Umpiring Scheme
The JUS starts this weekend at 9 am. If you are in Inters or Seniors and would like to learn how to umpire, then it is not too late to sign up. Come on down to the pavilion at 9 am and we can get you sorted.

Parents are reminded that as the junior umpires begin their course they will be umpiring in the junior time slots. Please be supportive of them…they will be nervous, they will make mistakes however they are keen and without umpires we can’t play. These young girls can be intimidated very easily by negative side line comments so let’s keep it positive. Of course this goes for all of our umpires too…it’s a tough gig umpiring, let’s show our appreciation to our umpires.

Skills clinic
The SCNA state league players will be running a skills clinic for players 11 – 15 years old on June 1 at the Deakin netball courts. Cost $5 More information can be found at the SCNA website. http://southcanberranetball.sportzvault.com

Looking forward to the sunshine tomorrow (fingers crossed)
See you at the courts
Ruth

There are a number of courses coming up very soon and all umpires and coaches are encouraged to attend.

JUS – Junior Umpire Scheme
SCNA offers the JUS, a ten week introductory umpiring course.  JUS participants spend an hour learning the theory of umpiring and follow up with practical skills, umpiring the junior division under the guidance of our JUS coordinator, Tania Rynne.
The program starts on Saturday May 17 at 9 am. 
Who: Players in the Inters or Seniors division
Cost: Free
Register by emailing scna_act@internode.on.net or put your name down at the pavilion on Saturday.

Level One Umpires Course
Netball ACT offers the Level One Umpires Course
Sunday 18 May 2014
Venue: ACT Netball Centre
Cost: $45.00
Time: 9.30am -2.30pm
Contact Rosemary Rose for a Registration Form
Email : umpiring@netballact.com.au
Telephone : 6241 4088
Complete the Online Section 1 theory exam
Closing Date : Monday 12 May 2014
Course size: 25 participants

Foundation Coaching Course
SCNA has limited places available in the Foundation coaching course.  This course is suitable for all beginner coaches and is the first level of Netball Australia’s coaching accreditation.  Participants need to complete the online course and then attend the coaching session at SCNA (date to be confirmed).
Cost: $109 (50% reimbursed by Bullants on completion of the course)
Register ASAP by emailing bullantsnetball@gmail.com

Need more information?
Chat to Ruth or Karen at training or email us bullantsnetball@gmail.com

Inters and seniors are going ahead at this point…come on down and dress warm

Inters and seniors we will make a decision closer to time

Saturday netball will begin again tomorrow and sadly the forecast is not very pleasant so make sure you rug up and bring an umbrella. Remember any cancellations will be notified on the website but players should come prepared to play. The club hoodies should be ready for pick up in the morning and hopefully the tshirts on Wednesday.
We welcome the NSG Net players to the courts as they begin their 10 week program. We hope you enjoy playing along with Charlie and her helpers. All the draws have been updated following the juniors and inters grading rounds so pop over to the SCNA website to access them. Seniors div 1 and 2 draws have also changed so make sure you are informed about when your games are.
Comanche have a bye this round.

Could all players make sure they take all rubbish with them on Saturday as SCNA hosts their annual junior rep carnival on Sunday and we need to leave the courts clean and ready for the guest teams coming to play. Good luck to all our players and officials involved in the day.
As the weather starts to turn cold, just a reminder that players should be wearing layers to training and that includes track pants. It gets very cold quickly down at the courts once the sun goes down.
See you at the courts.

Just a reminder to everyone that training resumes this afternoon and will be on every Wednesday until the next term break (July 4).

Seniors – the dress has arrived (yeah) so if you haven’t paid then bring $75 tonight.

See you tonight
Ruth

It is just drizzling, so bring your umbrella. No cancellations at this stage and the girls are having great fun playing.

Time to dig out the warm jacket and big umbrella, tomorrow might be damp. While Bullants’ preference is to always try and get a game in, parents have the final say in whether they allow their child to play when it is raining. The courts are all weather courts and we advise the girls to slow the play down to minimise incidents. As a rule, always come to the courts prepared to play. Any decision to cancel will be last minute. My experience has been that the girls love playing in the rain, it’s just the parents who find it difficult. Please have a discussion with your team coach if you are worried.

Parking – the best place is in the King St carpark. Makin place is too congested and the carpark inside the courts is reserved for SCNA council members.

Sideline coaches – I admit it is hard not to shout out directions to your child from the sideline…I have been guilty of it in the past myself! However I have told the players that for the one hour that they are playing they only have to listen to the coach, the umpire and their team mates. So please try hard to hold it in, it confuses the players (especially the littlies) if they hear you giving them directions also. If you find you really can’t hold it in, we are looking for coaches for two of our senior teams, they would appreciate your direction.

Grading continues for juniors and inters tomorrow and Cree have a week off as the team they are due to play have forfeited.

Training WILL be held next Wednesday but we will break for the school holidays.

See you at the courts.

The incredible tag team effort of Bullants parents in and out of the canteen on Saturday was sensational. A big thank you to everyone involved.

The SCNA Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday evening 2 April at 7:30 pm and everyone is welcome to attend and nominate for a position on the Executive. All positions will be declared vacant and for the Association to function properly, all positions need to be filled. If you would like to nominate for a role please email me at bullantsnetball@gmail.com and I will forward you a nom form.

Regards
Ruth

Every team at SCNA has to do a one hour canteen duty as part of our community service.  Usually for Bullants these are spread out through the season but this week we are having a little Bullants Canteen blitz and several of our teams will be able to tick off their duty straight away.  We are looking for a couple of volunteers from each team to work with the canteen manager.  If you share the task between you then your time in the canteen only has to be brief (although if the weather is bad it is a great to hang out next to the pie warmer).  This is also a great way to meet the parents on your team as well.  Thank you in anticipation of your support.

9-10am – Shinook
10-11am – Shawnee
11-12pm – Cherokee
12-1pm – Mohawk
1-2pm – Kiowa