NSC Senior Rep Team

The purpose of Netball South Canterbury's Representative programme is to empower the netball community by providing accessible devlopment and extension opportunities to sustain a lifelong involvement and love of  netball.

Trials are open to all players that meet the player eligibility requirements in NSC Representative Programme Policies and Procedures.  Players will be advised when trial registrations open each year via our social media pages and through their club/school.

Competitive tournament opportunites vary year to year and information will be made available each year when trials open.

View our Representative Programme Policies and Procedures  - Click Here

For further information, please contact our Development Officer, Maia Rae - developmentofficer@netballsouthcanterbury.co.nz

Hanan Shield | 3 August 2025 | Waimate

The Hanan Shield is an annual round robin tournament that was first played for in 1950 when Timaru's Mayoress, Christine Hanan presented it to be contested among regional centres (Timaru, Ashburton, Oamaru, Temuka).  2025 is the 75th anniversary of the Hanan Shield that is now played for between Mid Canterbury, South Canterbury and North Otago.  South Canterbury are the current holders of the Hanan Shield. 

Senior Whakataetae | 7-8 September 2025 | EA Networks Centre, Ashburton

The Senior Whakataetae - Whakataetae meaning competition in Te Reo, is hosted by Mid Canterbury Netball and is a two day round -robin competition featuring centres from around the South Island.  This is a realatively new competition with the inaugural event being held in 2023, this tournament was developed to give mid-tier senior rep teams more exposure and competition.

NetballSmart Netball NZ Open Champs | 10-13 September 2025 | Christchurch Netball Centre, Nga Puna Wai

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