Important Information

At Eastern Creek Pioneers Netball Club, we're committed to fostering a positive and respectful environment for everyone involved. Our rules and policies are designed to ensure fair play, safety, and enjoyment for all players, parents, coaches, and officials. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with these guidelines, as they are essential for maintaining our club's values and standards.

Club Rules & Policies and Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions about our club's rules and policies. Understanding these points will help ensure a smooth and enjoyable netball season for everyone at Eastern Creek Pioneers.

Club Rules and policies:

  • Always show respect to the managers, coaches, committee members, and umpires at all times, both within our club and towards members of other netball clubs during game day competitions
  • Ensure you and your child follow the player and spectator codes of conduct to avoid conduct reviews as set out by the 'Blacktown City Netball Association'. Misconduct will be reviewed, and bullying, harassment, and abuse will not be tolerated
  • Remember that all committee members, coaches, managers, and umpires are volunteers, and further assistance is needed throughout the netball season at the 'Blacktown City Netball Association' and for fundraising events
  • Photos of your child and/or yourself will be taken by our club throughout the season and showcased on our website and/or social media page (please advise us if this poses as an issue to pioneersnetball@hotmail.com)

How do these rules make playing netball more enjoyable, fair, and safer?

Eastern Creek Pioneers Netball Club rules and policies help create an environment where everyone can enjoy netball in a way that is fun, fair, and safe. Clear expectations around behaviour, sportsmanship, and inclusion mean players, coaches, umpires, and families feel respected and welcome. This creates a positive game-day atmosphere where players can focus on learning, teamwork, and enjoying netball. Fair selection processes, equal opportunity policies, and respect for officials help maintain integrity and trust across all teams and age groups. Safety policies around injuries, heat, child safeguarding, and appropriate behaviour protect players both physically and emotionally. Together, these rules and policies support a strong club culture built on respect, inclusion, teamwork, and community, making netball at Eastern Creek Pioneers a positive experience for everyone involved.

What does netball training look like?

Training days and times are set by the coaches at the beginning of the season and run for approximately 1 hour. All children under 15 MUST be dropped off and picked up by parents or a designated guardian, unless else arranged. Parents are always encouraged to come and watch their child train or remain close by incase of illness or injury.

What should I bring to training?

All players are encouraged to wear:

  • Club training shirt
  • Jacket
  • Water
  • Any medical items (if required e.g. asthma puffer)

Where are you located?

Our club trains at Morreau Reserve off Church Street in Rooty Hill, 2766. Training days are weekly and remain on the day and time as set out by the coach as the beginning of the netball season.

Game day games are held at Blacktown City Netball Association at Boyd Street & Devitt Street in Blacktown, 2148, every Saturday and at the same time each week as set out by the BCNA.

My child has a friend as the same club can they play together?

We will try our best to accommodate for friends and teams to stick together, but will depend on the club committee when arranging teams with player availability, age and skill mix.

Your child can only play up two age divisions (example: If your child is 12 years old they can/may  play in the 14s team)

My child has never played before, do you accept beginners?

Absolutely! We accept all playing abilities, gender's, and ages.

What uniform does my child or I need?

Your child or yourself must wear the designated uniform dress or designated singlet and shorts. Under sleeve shirts and pants are allowed but must be the same colours as the netball club colours and approved by the netball club.

Can I wear jewellery?

No jewellery can be worn, this includes: face, ears, nose, around neck, wrists or legs, and fingers. The exceptions to this rule as set out by Netball Australia is a plain wedding band can be worn and religious bangles that cannot be removed must be taped.

Do I have to cut my finger nails?

Yes. All fingers nails must not be able to be seen over the finger tip as per Netball Australia Rules.

What does registration involve?

All registrations fees include: registration into the BCNA as a netball player through our club, weekly training nights set out by the team coach, training shirt, and club give back dinner nights.

Playing fair, having fun

Our club rules and policies are the foundation of a positive and successful netball experience at Eastern Creek Pioneers. By understanding and adhering to these guidelines, we can all contribute to a respectful, safe, and enjoyable environment for everyone involved.