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NETBALL

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OVERVIEW

Blackwood High has conducted the Special Interest Netball Program since 1994 to foster excellence and elite skills in talented young athletes.

The Program is endorsed and supported by the South Australian Netball Association (SANA) through the provision of resources and specialist coaching.

The Netball program is open to girls who demonstrate talent and potential in netball and students can access the program, following application, using a trialling process conducted by SANA .  Successful applicants are required to enrol at the school.

HOW DOES IT FIT INTO THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Netball at Blackwood High School as a subject in Years 8-11 is a multi-faceted educational program focussing on Netball and the essential elements building towards successful performance in sport.  The aims and objectives of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) – Physical Education are incorporated as the students extend their skills, performance standards and knowledge while valuing an active, healthy lifestyle.

There is an increasing emphasis on pathways in the Sport and Recreation Industry with students completing nationally accredited courses in umpiring, coaching, administration and first aid in Year 10 and 11 as Stage 1 and 2 of the South Australian Certificate Education (SACE) units.

COURSE CONTENT

The Netball Australia National Skill Development pathways form the basis for specific content in each year level from basic to more advanced skills.  A team, collaborative approach is promoted with challenging personal development activities with enjoyment as the girls strive to improve every aspect of their performance.

Skills:

Fitness:

Year 8:   Students develop awareness of the concept of fitness, the specific demands of Netball and how to prepare themselves for their performance.

Year 9:   A specific fitness development program including utilising cross-training and a variety of methods.

Year 10: Specific fitness programs according to individual needs.  Utilising of specific strength/ power development programs.

An emphasis on safe participation, injury prevention and management is developed in conjunction with fitness programs.

Competitions:
Year 8:   - Inter-school matches
              - Zone netball
              - Carnivals
Year 9:   - Inter-school matches
              - Recreation Centre daytime competition
              - Country tours
              - Statewide Knockout (SASSSA) Championships
Year 10: - Recreation Centre daytime competition
              - Interstate tour
              - Inter-school matches
- Statewide Knockout (SASSSA) Championships

Other:
THREE Umpiring / Level 1 Umpiring
Foundation & development coaching courses
AANA Players Paper
“Sideline Help”     - Injury Prevention/Sports First Aid
                          - Sports Nutrition
Personal Development Activities
Sport & Recreation Industry VET units:
        - SSABSA Stage 1 Sport & Recreation (VET)
        - SSABSA Sport & Recreation Stage 2 (VET)

Stage 1 Netball (offered in Yr 10)    Stage 2 (offered in Yr 11)
Sideline Help (ASMF)                         Play by the rules
Human Performance                            Primary School Coaching
Level 1 Umpiring                                 Level 1 Coaching
Coaching Athletes with Disabilities
Red Cross CPR

Competitions:
Australian Schools Netball Championships
SASSSA Championships
Interstate and International team visits
Specialist Schools Play Offs

Former Blackwood HS student –
Bianca Reddy current Thunderbird player.

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