training

Training and Playing

Training Schedule

The playing season kicks off with a tournament in Montreal in March and ends with a tournament in Florida in November. In between there are a number of tournaments played in the tri-state area as well as other parts of the country. Visit our Tournaments and Results page to get an idea of what the tournaments entail.

MINC is not involved in a regular playing competition because of the strict limitations that those competitions impose. Instead we get regular invitations to one-day and two-day competitions, into which we enter our teams based on availablity of players. Ideally we play with our squads in tournaments but often we need to combine different squads to make up numbers. In order to participate as a MINC player in competitions you need to be a paid-up member. Scroll down to Join for more info...

MINC Uniform - $25

The Uniform Fairy has arrived! Thanks to Ros who managed to find a company in NZ specializing in netball gear.

Please email Bec Smith to place your order. The uniforms are sized S, M, L & XL and run a little on the small side.

Red Briefs

You MUST have red knickers! Start shopping now... Paragon Sports near Union Square have a great selection.

So, you have participated in a couple of training sessions and you've come to realise that we're a bunch of genuinely nice people and you'd like to continue to associate with us. All it takes to become a fully-fledged member of Manhattan International Netball Club is a mere 150 bucks (which covers from January '09 until December '09) and your details on a release form, club application form and Beacon Program form. Cheques can be made payable to "MINC" and given to any one of our committee members at training, along with the forms below.

These dues will earn you a year's worth of exercise, expert coaching, involvement in tournaments and abundant social enjoyment!

This Release Form basically says that none of the entities associated with you playing netball will be responsible for injuries incurred while playing. That said, USANA does provide some coverage for those who are not insured so make sure you specify on the form whether or not you have insurance.

Download the one-page MINC questionnaire, fill it in and give it to Tess aka Biscuit with the Release Form and $150 Membership Fee (cash or cheque). Plese make cheques payable to MINC.

Fair Play

Fair play demonstrates attitudes and behavior in sport consistent with the belief that sport is an ethical pursuit. Fair play describes the right attitudes of sportsmen and sportswomen and the right spirit in which they conduct themselves, showing respect for the other and care for his or her freedom from bodily or psychological harm.

Code of Ethics for Players

Players shall:

a) respect the right of all other players, coaches, umpires, administrators and other officials to participate in netball regardless of ethnic origins, cultural and religious background, colour, sexual orientation, political affiliation and creed.

b) play in the true spirit and within the rules of the game

c) display high standards of behaviour which promote a positive image for the game.

Code of Ethics for Umpires

Umpires shall:

a) respect the dignity of people regardless of race, colour or creed

b) umpire to the rules without fear or favour

c) uphold the standards of international umpires award

Code of Ethics for Coaches

Coaches shall:

a) protect the right of every player to participate in the game regardless of race, colour or creed

b) ensure that confidentiality with players is maintained

c) respect the spirit of the game

d) respect the rights of opponents to play the game, of the officials and the administrators to participate in netball and of other coaches

e) maintain coaching standards of the highest level

f) promote a positive image to players, other coaches, officials, administrators and the public at large

g) encourage fair play.

Code of Ethics for Administrators and Other Officials

Administrators and Officials shall:

a) protect and respect the rights of players, coaches, umpires and officials to participate in netball regardless of race, colour or creed.

b) respect the rights of others to be treated with respect

c) strive to improve efficiency

d) create an atmosphere which encourages fair play

e) display high standards of behavior

f) promote a positive image to all

g) promote and develop the game by sharing knowledge and experience

Very importantly, please make sure that you have completed the Beacon Program Form at training. Check in with Christine Hayward or Tess Steyn that you have complied with this requirement. Every year we have to update these forms, please and complete the forms and submit orginals to Bec Smith at training. Members are unable to play at the training venue until this form has been submitted to the school.

White Socks

White socks please. Not black, red, blue, purple... you get the picture.

Welcome to the Manhattan International Netball Club!! We are a group of fun-loving, professional women who enjoy playing netball. Most of us are from overseas and joined the club looking for a way to keep fit and make friends playing a game we love. The club is organized into three competitive squads and we compete in a number of tournaments across the U.S throughout the year. We welcome players of all abilities at all times of the year, so what are you waiting for? Contact our membership secretary, Caroline Hepker and come and try it out!