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Centre Management

Best practice guidelines, templates and governance resources for Netball Centre Management.

Empowering dynamic leadership, innovation and operational excellence.

Introduction

As a Netball Centre, there are different requirements about what policies and documents you need to adopt, follow, report and review. Our aim is to provide Centres with links to examples, templates and the resources needed to act as a best practice tool kit.

This content aims to assist small to medium size Netball Centres in 91ɫƬ, however it’s still relevant to larger Centres too. These resources will be added to over time.

It is not intended that every Netball Centre have all of these policies and documents. This is a guideline so please discuss and select what is most relevant and important for your Centre.

The minimum Centre requirements are:

  • Be registered as an Incorporated Society
  • Have a Centre Constitution
  • Have Centre Regulations
  • Hold an annual AGM
  • Have a Health & Safety Policy with Risk Management and Incident/Accident Reporting Processes
  • Have a Safe Netball for Children Policy
  • Other policies if not covered in your constitution: Conflict of Interest Policy, Privacy Policy
  • Produce an Annual Report (including Financial Report)
  • Keep a Register of Members
  • Complete a bi-annual Membership Return to Zone/NNZ
  • Have an annual Centre Plan
  • Have an annual Budget

We have used an asterisk (*) to identify resources which are required either as an Incorporated Society or by NNZ. These documents are listed under “Essential documents”.

A double asterisk (**) means a policy or document is highly recommended. You do not have to have the specific policy that we offer an example of here, the intention is to let you know that you need it.

Resources/ guidance on specific programme areas such as coaching, umpiring have not been included here. This is intended as a high-level Centre overview. Coaching and Umpiring resources can be found on NNZ Sport Tutor or the NNZ Resource Library.

Feedback: Centres, if you have a template you are happy to share or any feedback/ requests about content, please send it to Jenna (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Disclaimer

This content is provided by NNZ as a guide and is not intended to replace or act as legal advice. We encourage you to seek further legal information as needed.

Essential Documents
    Template
    A one-page, word document template for structuring the agenda of an Annual General Meeting
    Guidance
    Information from The Companies Office.
    AGM | One page guide to passing a motion Guidance
    A PDF document with a handy flow chart about the process to follow when passing a motion at an AGM.
    Template
    A one-page, high level summary document about timings and what you need to have in place when holding an AGM.
    Template
    An editable, excel document showing a simple budget for a Centre. This document shows a completed example for two years in here for help with Centre budgeting.
    Template
    This editable word document covers all areas of Centre yearly planning. This example is broken down and gives example explanations of tasks completed in different Centre areas e.g., NDO, Umpires, Admin, etc.
    Annual Report | Centre Example Example
    A PDF example of a Centre Report from Nelson Netball, 2024. Shared with permission.
    Annual Report | NNZ Annual Report Example
    The NNZ Annual Report
    Annual Report | NNZ Guidance Guidance
    A short NNZ created document summarising the NNZ regulations and requirements for a Centre Report. The document includes example categories of what you might like to include in your Centre Report and a link to the new ISA financial reporting standards.
    Example
    NNZ developed a netball specific, Centre Constitution Template after the updated Incorporated Societies Act (ISA) 2022 came out. This is available as a downloaded word document.
    Constitution | NNZ Constitution Example
    A link to the current NNZ Constitution, as found in the NNZ resource library.
    Template
    Sport NZ template
    Guidance
    Sport NZ, information around what is a conflict of interest plus a Conflicts of Interest Policy
    Template
    Template
    An editable template and form about any conflict of interests that people in your Centre may need to declare.
    Template Guidance
    Information and templates
    Health & Safety | Health & Safety Policy Example
    A PDF example of a Health and Safety Policy from a large tournament, AIMES Games which is held in Tauranga. Shared with permission.
    Template
    Template
    Sport NZ template
    Template Guidance
    Sport NZ, information and templates
    Guidance
    This links to the 91ɫƬ Companies Office website. This page is really helpful and explain the records you need to keep under both the old and new ISA standards as well as helpful links to other areas.
    Incorporated Society | Register of Members Guidance
    A NNZ Guidance document around what information you need to collect as a Centre and how to pass this on. This is a requirement as per the NNZ Regulations.
    Incorporated Society | Register your Centre as an Incorporated Society Guidance
    A basic, one page of information explaining the requirement for all affiliated Netball Centres must be registered as Incorporated Society under the Act.
    Regulations | Centre Example Example
    A PDF example of Centre Regulations from Auckland Netball, 2025. Shared with permission.
    Regulations | NNZ Example Example
    NNZ Regulations
    Template
    An excel document. Tab 1 contains information and tab 2 contains a template you can complete.
    Board Evaluation Quickguide Guidance
    Information provided by the Institute of Directors 91ɫƬ. This guide can be used to review your board.
    Template
    A NNZ created document that can be used as a template and checklist when inducting Board members.
    Template
    A NNZ created document that can be used as a template induction document to work through when inducting Board members.
    Template
    A NNZ created document that can be used as a template and checklist when inducting Committee members.
    Template
    A NNZ created document that can be used as a template induction document to work through when inducting Committee members.
    Centre Operating Framework Guidance
    A 2025 NNZ and Zone created document that outlines considerations about operational Structure for Centres. Considerations are taken for defining Centres, Venues and Satellites and the benefits of each model.
    Template
    A tool for Centres to self-reflect on their practises across the whole Centre. This is an editable version of the Centre Reflection tool. You are encouraged to complete this with your Zone Relationship Manager.
    Centre Self Reflection Tool (PDF) Guidance
    A PDF version of the Centre Reflection tool.
    Delegations of Authority example Guidance
    An example from Nelson Netball Centre of different levels of delegation and authority that they hold. Shared with permission.
    Template
    Sport NZ template
    Template
    Designed by Funding HQ, Funding Implementation Plan is available as a template for Centres to use for planning.
    Template
    An editable, word document you can customise when interviewing candidates for a role or position.
    NNZ Financial Review flowchart Guidance
    A PDF document and flowchart providing a recommended level of financial review based on both legal requirements and what we see happening with most Centres.
    Template
    An editable template you can customise to analyse your Board or Committees strengths.
    Volunteer Management Plan Template
    This is the editable version of the Volunteer Management Plan. That can be customised by your Centre. Note: There is a one-page word doc available from your Zone relationship Manager if you would prefer that or that feels more manageable.
    Volunteer Management Plan Guidance
    This PDF version that contains a range of ideas about how to consider all aspects of looking after your volunteers. It is not intended that you try to do all of these at once.

Annual Report
Annual General Meeting
    Guidance
    Information from The Companies Office.
    Update Sept 2023: More information will be added here as ISA information is finalised
    Easy to follow information and a template from Community Governance NZ
    This Sport NZ Governance Lite toolbox contains the link to 3.7 AGM Agenda Template
Balance is Better
    Website and information
    One example of an available webinar from Balance is Better: “Trials and selection processes in youth sport. What does good look like?”
    An example of an available webinar from Balance is Better: “Raising the bar in coaching youth sport.”
    Article for sport administrators wanting to understand how you can promote Balance is Better.
Constitution
    Constitution * Example
    NNZ version
    Centre Constitution
    NNZ are working to develop a Centre template once the ISA changes are confirmed. There is no rush to update your Constitution so please wait to do so until we provide this.
    Centre Constitution Template
    A Centre constitution template created specifically for netball Centres in 91ɫƬ that aligns with the updated Incorporated Societies Act
Digital Boost
    An initiative from the NZ Government for small businesses. Free sign up with access to hundreds of helpful videos, tutorials and information about all things digital.
Facility
Woolworths futureFERNS
GoodSports
    The GoodSports website
    Resource page including the GoodSports Spine
    NNZ created netball-specific resources and information
Incorporated Societies Act
    Centre Constitution Template
    A Centre constitution template created specifically for netball Centres in 91ɫƬ that aligns with the updated Incorporated Societies Act
    Update Sept 2023: More information will be added here as ISA information is finalised
Induction
Members and Membership
    Guidance
    Information
Participation and Programmes
Regulations
Sporty
    A 4-minute video and introduction to Sporty and how the platform works specifically for NZ Netball Centres.
    Sporty T&C’s
    A helpful Sporty sign-up website that also includes links to the User Guide and other helpful resources
Uniform
Zone websites and contact details

Annual Financial Reporting / Return
    Information on how to file your financial statements
    This page provides a series of questions designed to help societies registered under Incorporated Societies Act 2022 to determine which set of standards apply to them.
    Financial reporting templates for Centres to use
Annual Budget
    Template
    An editable, excel document showing a simple budget for a Centre. This document shows a completed example for two years in here for help with Centre budgeting.
Grants and Funding
    Grants and Funding
    Coming soon!
Fundraising
Sponsorship Policy

Marketing, brand and templates
    Community Net Aotearoa have a great selection of communication tools
    Marketing and Communications Toolkit
    Aktive’s Marketing and Communications Toolkit
    Sport NZ toolkit including editable Marketing job description, tip on dealing with media and a sample media release.
Social Media
    Sport Tutor downloadable resources for social media for Centres
    Social Media Toolkit
    Aktive’s Social Media Toolkit

Annual Centre Plan
Centre Reflection Tools
    This reflection tool is best used alongside your Zone, please contact them for guidance when using this
    This reflection tool is best used alongside your Zone, please contact them for guidance when using this
Conflict of Interest Register
    Guidance
    Sport NZ, information around what is a conflict of interest plus a Conflicts of Interest Policy
Policies and Procedures
Event Management
    Sport NZ information, includes events checklist and job description
Succession Planning
NNZ Policies & Documents
    NNZ CX Strategy
    NNZ Customer Service Strategy full version (there is an abridged version in the NNZ resource library)

Code of Conduct
Communication and data
    Sport NZ template
    Template
    Sport NZ template
    Sport NZ template
Complaints and Disputes
Child Protection & Safeguarding
Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety
    NetballSmart information
    Template Guidance
    Sport NZ, information and templates
    Template
    Sport NZ template
    Risk Compliance Toolkit
    Aktive’s Risk Compliance Toolkit
    Template Guidance
    Information and templates
Member Protection Policies
    Sport NZ template
    Template
    Sport NZ template
    Sport NZ template
    Sport NZ template
    Sport NZ template
    Sport NZ template
    Sport NZ template
    Sport NZ template
    Sport NZ template
    Sport NZ template
    Sport NZ template
    Sport NZ template
NetballSmart
    NetballSmart is 91ɫƬ's Official Injury Prevention Programme. There are resources here for parents, players, coaches and administrators.
Privacy
    SNZ template
    Privacy Policy * Example
    NNZ version
    YouTube clip to understand your Privacy obligations
    Webinar- 25mins, with a focus on NZ sporting organisations
    Privacy Regulations Example
    NNZ Regulations

Governance
    A helpful NZ based website with information and templates related to helping you run a business
    Governance and Leadership Tooklit
    Aktive’s Governance Leadership Toolkit
    A Sport NZ resource in an easy to understand yet comprehensive format, highly recommended
Awards
    Awards Policy
    COMING SOON
Organisational Culture
    Sport NZ resource
People Management
    Sport NZ resource
Personal Development
Recruitment
    Hiring Staff Toolkit
    Aktive’s Hiring Staff Toolkit
    A NNZ created recruitment resource containing volunteer role adverts, images to use and suggested social media text
Volunteers

Helpful Resources
    This is an essential and very helpful resource for all levels of the netball system. We highly recommend you read and share this withing your Centre.
    The NetballShare project contains 27 editable netball documents aimed to assist club and school netball coordinators.
    Replaced by Privacy Act 2020 from 1 December 2020
    If selling alcohol