It has been a long road, with many challenges, but finally netball is back!
From everyone at Netball NSW we want to say a huge thank you to all for your patience, understanding, enthusiasm and determination to get back on court for the 2020 season.
Special thanks go to the administrators at both Association and Club level who are continuing to work through all of the new rules and regulations which have been thrust upon us in the COVID-19 era.
As players, coaches and umpires start returning to the court over coming weeks we want you to live by three key actions in season 2020 – Be Careful, Be Kind and Have Fun.
Be Careful
The world is a different place to the one we left at the end of the 2019 season. Due to COVID-19 we now have to be a lot more careful with our hygiene, with social distancing and all of the extra measures we need to take to keep ourselves and others healthy.
Let’s make netball the number one sport for looking after ourselves and each other by sticking to the health guidelines and being extra careful around the training and playing courts this year.
Be Kind
We always want people to be kind to each other, but it takes on some extra meaning this year.
At netball in 2020 there will be some new rules and special requirements around the courts that we haven’t had to deal with before. Things like limits on the number of people who can gather, or restricting people to certain zones at a venue with specific entry and exit points. Remember, all of these new requirements are in place so that netball can recommence so it is really important to be aware of any changes at your courts, and follow the instructions.
We know people don’t like change all that much, but as part of our COVID-19 Safety Plan if someone asks you to do something a bit differently this year please give them a smile and follow their request. Be kind to each other as we look after everyone’s health and safety.
Have Fun!
This is what netball is all about. It’s the reason we love to play. To have fun!
While it might look a bit different around the courts, it’s all the same once you are out there playing. You’ve waited long enough for the chance to get this season underway so make it a big one. We wish everybody involved in the 2020 season a happy and successful journey with your friends and families. Make up for lost time and have plenty of fun doing it.
Thanks again for sticking with us over the last few months. Now Let’s Play, and Be Careful, Be Kind and Have Fun!
