Netball Nights – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
👤 Joining & Eligibility
Can I sign up as an individual? Am I too young or too old?
✅ Our leagues are for players aged 18+.
✅ We have a great mix of ages, with players ranging from 18 to 50+.
✅ If you join as an individual, the players in your training sessions will likely become your future team.
Do I need to be affiliated with England Netball?
🚫 No, Netball Nights is not affiliated with England Netball, so you do not need to be affiliated to play.
📖 Rules & Gameplay
I don’t remember the rules – can I still join?
✅ Yes! We welcome players of all abilities.
✅ We offer Taster Sessions and Refresher Blocks to help you get back into netball safely and confidently.
✅ Our umpires are friendly and supportive—they’ll help you pick up the rules even after you start playing in the league.
✅ We want you to be match-ready before joining a competitive team, so you won’t be placed in matches until you're ready.
What should I wear?
✔ Comfortable sportswear. Layers are best!
✔ Trainers with good grip—netball trainers are recommended for long-term play.
✔ No hooded clothing is allowed for safety reasons.
✔ Bring water to stay hydrated.
Can I wear jewellery or have long nails?
🚫 No—we follow England Netball’s rules:
✔ Only a plain wedding band or flat medical/religious bracelet may be worn, and both must be taped and covered.
✔ All other jewellery (watches, fitness trackers, piercings) must be removed.
✔ Nails must be short and smooth—no exceptions.
❌ If you do not follow these rules, umpires can refuse to let you play.
🌧 Weather Policy
What happens if it rains?
🌧 We monitor the weather daily and work with coordinators and umpires to make decisions.
📢 Decisions are made by 5 PM, and updates are posted on:
- Our App
- WhatsApp (team captains)
🚨 Please do not message us individually about the weather—we are actively monitoring and making decisions in real-time.
If bad weather affects play:
✅ If half the game or more is played → The score stands.
✅ If less than half is played → The match is rescheduled to the end of the season.
✅ If the entire evening is cancelled → The night will be added to the end of the season.
✅ If play is stopped due to injury → The score at stoppage will be recorded.
❌ We do NOT cancel matches just for rain—as long as the courts are safe, matches go ahead. Players should adjust their play accordingly.
🚪 Leaving the League
What if I or my team want to leave the league?
📅 Teams can only exit at the end of a season.
📢 You must give at least 2 weeks' notice before the final fixture (by midnight on the day of your second-to-last game).
🤕 Injured players are still responsible for covering their fees unless they find a replacement player.
💰 Payments & Costs
Can I pay weekly or in cash?
🚫 No—Netball Nights operates a cashless system.
✔ All payments are made online.
✔ Payment is required in advance for each stage of your netball journey.
📌 Costs:
💰 Taster Session → £7 (one session)
💰 Refresher Block → £7 per week (prepaid, 4-7 weeks)
💰 Season Fee (10-14 weeks) → £6.43 per week (prepaid, based on 7 players per team)
💰 Aylesbury League → £6.79 per week (prepaid, based on 7 players per team)
🕒 Fees must be paid at least 2 weeks before the season starts.
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