Rules for Entry
Randwick Netball Association (RNA) will run their social Summer Super Shot Competition in 2026. RNA Summer Competition will be held Wednesday nights at Heffron netball courts from 11 February 2026 concluding on 1 April 2026 and may be played across three timeslots based on team entry numbers. Proposed times: 5.30pm (NSG/Junior), 6.30pm (Junior/Inter) & 7.30pm (Inter/Open/Mixed).
The RNA canteen will operate during the Summer competition but will not provide the full menu offering as per the winter competition. The canteen will have a selection of drinks and pre-packaged items for sale ie chips, chocolates, lollies, ice blocks. We will also invite food trucks to attend during the Summer competition.
Registration will open on Monday, 1 December 2025 and registration will close at 5pm on Friday, 30 January 2026.
- players must register via the PlayHQ application link that will be initiated by the Team Captain.
- Team Captains must ensure they have submitted their team registration form on or before close date ensuring all players have registered in PlayHQ (essential).
The RNA Summer Competition is open to:
- Net Set Go – 7, 8 & 9 years of age (as at 31 December 2026)
- Junior –10 years to 14 years (age as at 31 December 2026)
- Inters – 15 years (age as at 31 December 2026)
- Open / Mixed* – 15 years and over * As per the mixed rulings, only 3 males can take the court at any time.
Summer Competition Dates 2026
Wednesday, 11 February 2026 | Round 1 |
Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | Round 2 |
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 | Round 3 |
Wednesday, 4 March 2026 | Round 4 |
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 | Round 5 |
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 | Round 6 |
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 | Round 7 |
Wednesday, 1 April 2026 | Round 8 – final round |
Summer Competition Game Times
Game times are approximate based on number of entries received in each division and how many courts are required. 1st Time Slot will be 5.30pm.
NetSetGo and Junior Teams | 1st Time Slot – 5.30pm |
Junior and Inter Teams | 2nd Time Slot – 6.30pm |
Open/Mixed/Inter Teams | 3rd Time Slot – 7.30pm |
Team Registrations
Teams must have no less than 7 registered players and no more than 10 registered players.
- Each Team entered must have a dedicated Team Captain.
- Team players can be from same club, different club or a mix of clubs.
- Team Captain will register team name within PlayHQ and will provide link to team members to complete individual registrations.
- Team Captain must ensure that team registration form (this is essential as assists with allocating teams to preferred division and if teams are female or mixed) is submitted by close date ie Friday, 30 January 2026 to seniorcomp@randwicknetball.com.au
Umpires
RNA has an Umpire Coordinator overseeing the Summer Competition for umpire game allocations.
Due to modified play for all NetSetGo teams entering the Summer Competition please note that your coach will also be the dedicated umpire. If your coach is not able to umpire, please ensure you communicate that through to us at time of team registration form submission.
All umpires will be allocated to games weekly in advance during the competition via a dedicated WhatsApp group managed by the Umpire Coordinator. All umpires should be identified by wearing a white top. All umpires will be paid at the conclusion of their allocated weekly games via EFT to their provided bank account by the Friday after the game during the Summer Competition.
All umpires are required to attend the Control to sign on, collect or return goal post pads (first and last game times) and may be asked to take scorecards to court.
If you are interested in being an umpire during the Summer Competition, please send your expression via the below link:
https://forms.gle/hiz4GrdC41Dr7eqLA
Registration Process and Fees
All individual team players wishing to take the court during the competition, must register via the PlayHQ portal and pay the appropriate fees by the close date. No player can take the court if they are not registered, and each player must sign the Scorecard each week of the competition.
The Team Captain (or Team Manager) is responsible to register their team’s name via PlayHQ and provide a link to team members to register. The link will be emailed to the Team Captain’s email, and they then provide to their individual team members. The Team Captain must ensure that all team players are registered and then submit the Team Registration Excel Form by the close date to the seniorcomp@randwicknetball.com.au
Netball players who may have registered for the 2026 Winter Season (of any NSW netball association) will be charged a fee of $80.00* plus Netball NSW and Australia Netball fees.
All player registrations must be via PlayHQ link and paid in full at time of registration.
All players once registered will be covered by Netball NSW Insurance.
Netball NSW offers no refunds for player registration. Please be careful NOT TO DUPLICATE your Player registration – NO REFUND.
NO refund for teams withdrawing.
*PlayHQ Service Fee – charges approx. 2.2% per transaction.
Team Registration form must be submitted by Team Captain, ensure all players have registered via PlayHQ prior to submission by the close date.
Whilst we note “division/grade” on the team registration form and based on the number of entries, we will allocate teams to respective age groups based on selection, where possible. We do not envisage to re-grade comps during the super shot competition, due to the social nature of the competition.
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Competition Rules
All games will commence and finish by the siren.
- Games will be four (4) 12-minute quarters, (4×12 minutes) with 2 minutes between each quarter. Teams will change ends at end of each quarter.
- Competition rules are as per Randwick Netball Association policy guidelines: proof of eligibility, registration of players, forfeits, injuries & no jewellery.
- Mixed teams, Walking or Dad & Daughter teams: 3 males only on the court at the any one time and positioned one in each third only.
- Two-point shots (super shot): the goal shooter (GS) and goal attack (GA) may shoot goals within the super shot area painted within the shooting circle. Music will play during the last 5 minutes of the quarter wherein super shots can be made from the paint area. These goals count for two points if scored from inside the painted area. During the first 7 minutes of play, goals as per standard netball rules, within the shooting circle including painted area, count for one point only.
- Centre passes: After each goal, alternative team takes the next centre pass; teams alternate taking the first centre pass of each quarter. Under normal rules, a toss determines the first centre pass of the match, after which centre passes alternate between the two teams.
Score Cards
Each team will be responsible to supplier their own scorer and should be positioned at the centre court sideline throughout the game. Scorecards may be brought to each court by allocated umpires or may be found in the folder sitting within the centre circle. The home team (noted on the left-hand side of the score card) is the primary scorer during the game. The winning team is responsible to return the completed score card to the control after the game. Any score cards not handed in after the game will have no points allocated.
Any team found to have players who are not registered but play during the Summer competition will lose 2 points. Unregistered players, wishing to play must be registered before taking the court. Unregistered players, if injured during game play, may not be eligible for insurance provided by NNSW.
Patches / Playing Bibs
Each team will be responsible to supply their own patches / playing bibs.
Game Ball
Each team will be responsible to supply their own game ball. The ball used to commence play should be used throughout the game, unless becomes faulty.
Playing Attire
Being a social competition run by the Randwick Netball Association, the playing attire will be left with the team. Players can all be in same colour t-shirt with a mixture of shorts, leggings or a netball outfit. All players must wear appropriate footwear for netball and no jewellery, including earrings can be worn or tapped during play in line with World Netball rulings.
Being Summer, please ensure that players have sufficient liquids (bubblers are located around the courts) and remember to slip, slop, slap!!
ALL PLAYERS WILL ACKNOWLEDGE AT REGISTRATION – No earrings can be worn or tapped during play – in line with World Netball rulings:
https://netball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/World-Netball-Rules-Book-2024.pdf
Wet Weather
In the event of games being cancelled due to wet weather half games or make up games will not be played. RNA will communicate any wet weather notices via the RNA Summer Comp Team Managers WhatsApp group.
Forfeits
Any team unable to play their scheduled game must advise the RNA by midday on the Wednesday of play. Team Captains are responsible to communicate any forfeits via the WhatsApp group or alternatively direct to: seniorcomp@randwicknetball.com.au
Points will be awarded to the opposing team in the event of a forfeit.
Final Round
The final round of the Summer Comp for all divisions will be held on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
Looking to Join a Team? Express Your Interest as a Solo Player!
Ready to get in the game but don’t have a team yet? Let us help!
If you would like to submit your expression of interest, please register your details via the below Google Form and we’ll share it with team managers who are looking for players. While we can’t promise every solo player a spot, we will actively work to connect you with teams that have openings. We’re excited to help you find your new team!
EOI Google Form link: https://forms.gle/qCokgjxAeGSovuua6
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