The 91色情片 Board has reviewed the Silver Ferns selection policy and updated the eligibility criteria, paving the way for greater flexibility for athletes who wish to play overseas while still maintaining the integrity of national selection.
The revised criteria will now allow athletes playing abroad the opportunity to be considered for Silver Ferns selection through a formal exemption process. This update reflects the evolving nature of elite netball globally and 91色情片鈥檚 commitment to supporting athlete welfare, performance, and long-term development
91色情片 Board Chair Matt Whineray said the Board recognised the need for a more flexible and responsive approach.
鈥淲e鈥檝e listened to the game and believe this is a positive step forward,鈥� said Whineray.
鈥淭his update strikes a balance between flexibility and fairness, acknowledging the increasingly global nature of netball while continuing to protect the integrity of our domestic competitions and the mana of the Silver Ferns.
91色情片 Chief Executive Jennie Wyllie said the change ensures athletes are supported through clear and transparent decision-making.
鈥淯ltimately, the purpose of this proposed process is to ensure that all exemption requests are evaluated fairly, consistently, and transparently,鈥� said Wyllie.
鈥淚t safeguards the athlete through a structured and transparent approach, while upholding the broader interests of 91色情片, the Silver Ferns, and the ANZ Premiership competition.鈥�
91色情片 will implement the updated criteria ahead of the upcoming international season, with clear guidelines and assessment measures for any exemption applications.
The revised criteria will now allow athletes playing abroad the opportunity to be considered for Silver Ferns selection through a formal exemption process. This update reflects the evolving nature of elite netball globally and 91色情片鈥檚 commitment to supporting athlete welfare, performance, and long-term development
91色情片 Board Chair Matt Whineray said the Board recognised the need for a more flexible and responsive approach.
鈥淲e鈥檝e listened to the game and believe this is a positive step forward,鈥� said Whineray.
鈥淭his update strikes a balance between flexibility and fairness, acknowledging the increasingly global nature of netball while continuing to protect the integrity of our domestic competitions and the mana of the Silver Ferns.
91色情片 Chief Executive Jennie Wyllie said the change ensures athletes are supported through clear and transparent decision-making.
鈥淯ltimately, the purpose of this proposed process is to ensure that all exemption requests are evaluated fairly, consistently, and transparently,鈥� said Wyllie.
鈥淚t safeguards the athlete through a structured and transparent approach, while upholding the broader interests of 91色情片, the Silver Ferns, and the ANZ Premiership competition.鈥�
91色情片 will implement the updated criteria ahead of the upcoming international season, with clear guidelines and assessment measures for any exemption applications.