30/06/2026
A message from Lynette Brady, CEO, Netball North Harbour.
Hi everyone,
There has been a noticeable increase in on and off court verbal aggression.
We have received a number of reports of players swearing at each other and/or supporters abusing players and officials.
This behaviour is completely unacceptable in a sporting environment and will not be tolerated at NNH.
Everybody who registers at our Netball Centre agrees to the terms and conditions of playing at NNH:
By completing this form, and by providing true and accurate information, you are consenting to become a member of your Club/School, your Centre, Zone, and Netball New Zealand, to the extent applicable. You agree to abide by the Regulations and the Code of Conduct of these organisations, as published on their websites from time to time.
CODE OF CONDUCT
NNH’s Code of Conduct governs any member, player, team, umpire, coach, manager, volunteer and any other person, who participates, spectates and/or is involved in any way in a netball activity held at NNH’s facilities or is involved in any netball activity under the auspices of NNH.
Netball North Harbour Code of Conduct
• Respect others at all times.
• Be fair and honest at all times.
• Be responsible for your own actions.
• Do not abuse others verbally or physically.
• Do not discriminate against others.
• Be safety conscious for yourself and others at all times.
• Be a positive role model.
Misconduct
Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated in any form from any member or spectator. Including, but not limited to;
• Violence in any form.
• Assault by any member or spectator on another person.
• Verbal abuse by any member or spectator towards any other member, official or spectator.
• Displaying conduct / bad language which is inappropriate in a sporting environment.
Any participant/parent/guardian or spectator who displays inappropriate behaviour may be asked to leave the complex immediately. No warning need be given. Failure to leave when asked may result in an authorised representative of Netball North Harbour taking appropriate action to ensure the safety of other participants/parents/guardians or spectators.
Any participant/parent/guardian or spectator who has been asked to leave may be requested to attend a hearing in accordance with Part 2 of these Regulations and/or potentially banned from future games. Repeated inappropriate behaviour by a participant /parent/guardian or spectator may impact the playing future of the participant.
To view a full copy of the Regulations go to
Netball North Harbour - NNH Policies
Can you please educate all your coaches, players, officials and supporters on the NNH Code of Conduct and ask them to ensure that their behaviour and interactions with others while at NNH are positive, so that everyone can enjoy the game.
Regards
Lynette Brady
Chief Executive Officer | T 09 481 0956 | M 022 123 1187
