YR 7-8 DEVELOPMENT- Off Season Camp

YR7-8 DEVELOPMENT NETBALL CAMP 2026

Our Beginner Netball Development Camp is a six-week training program designed specifically for Year 7–8 New Zealand netball athletes who are looking to build strong foundations, improve their physical capabilities and develop the fundamental skills required to progress in netball.

Unlike our position-specific camps, this program will focus on developing well-rounded athletes by introducing essential movement patterns, netball fundamentals, physical conditioning and game awareness across multiple positions on the court. Throughout the six weeks, athletes will work on improving their footwork, coordination, agility, speed, balance, jumping ability, ball control, passing accuracy and overall confidence in game situations.

We will also introduce age-appropriate strength and conditioning exercises to help athletes develop better body control, movement efficiency, stability and physical resilience as they continue to grow and develop. Our training will combine physical development with practical netball skills and game-based activities, allowing athletes to understand how their movements and skills transfer into real match situations.

KEY AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT

• Fundamental Footwork & Movement: Developing correct landing techniques, pivots, balance, coordination and efficient movement patterns to establish strong foundations for netball.

• Speed, Agility & Changes of Direction: Improving acceleration, deceleration, reaction speed, lateral movement and the ability to change direction quickly and safely.

• Jumping & Landing Mechanics: Developing vertical and horizontal jumping ability, controlled landings, body awareness and confidence when contesting the ball.

• Ball Skills & Passing Fundamentals: Improving catching technique, passing accuracy, ball placement, hand-eye coordination and confidence when receiving or releasing the ball under pressure.

• Attacking Movement & Creating Space: Introducing effective leads, changes of direction, timing, clearing movements and the importance of creating passing options for teammates.

• Defensive Fundamentals: Developing basic marking techniques, defensive footwork, body positioning, anticipation and an understanding of how to apply effective defensive pressure.

• Introduction to Strength & Conditioning: Building foundational strength, core stability, coordination, mobility and body control through age-appropriate exercises.

• Fitness & Physical Development: Improving general endurance, repeated-effort ability, movement efficiency and the physical capacity required to participate confidently in netball.

• Confidence, Communication & Teamwork: Encouraging athletes to communicate effectively, work together, respond to feedback and develop confidence in their individual abilities.

  
  

Our goal is to develop confident, coordinated, physically capable and technically sound young netball athletes who have a strong understanding of the fundamentals required to progress in the sport.

At this stage of development, our priority is not to specialise athletes into one position but to expose them to a variety of movement patterns, technical skills and game situations that will support their long-term athletic development. We want athletes to understand how to move correctly, why certain skills are important and how to apply what they learn during training to competitive games.

This camp will provide a structured, challenging and supportive environment where athletes can develop their skills, build confidence and establish strong foundations for their future in netball.

CAMP DETAILS

DURATION: 6 Weeks

FREQUENCY: 1x Session Per Week – Fridays

START DATE: Friday, 30th October 2026

END DATE: Friday 4th December 2026

SESSION TIME: Fridays | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

LOCATION: 24/7 Fitness Gym, Porirua, Wellington / Mungavin Courts

COST: $60 per week OR $360 for the full six-week camp

LIMITED SPACES: 12 ATHLETES ONLY

This is a beginner development program with limited availability to ensure athletes receive focused coaching, individual feedback and quality training throughout the six weeks. Athletes registering must be willing to commit to the full six-week program, demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and be prepared to challenge themselves physically and technically. Please take into consideration that we are a high performance training facility and our training will be hard but have proven results for athletes looking to take their skills and game to another level.

This camp is designed for Year 7–8 athletes who are eager to learn, improve their netball fundamentals, develop their athletic abilities and build confidence as they prepare for the 2027 netball season and beyond.