FAQ | RAMS Netball

Q. Do we need to attend grading?

The Rouse Hill Rams Netball Division is part of the Baulkham Hills Shire Netball Association. Clubs within this association are required to grade their players to ensure that teams play with and against players of similar skill and ability. Grading is carried out by a panel of committee members and and if available independant experienced graders who volunteer their time. Players are assessed on their all round netball abilities and information provided by the previous seasons coaches. Grading will take place during February and only players that have registered and paid in full, will be eligible to be graded.

Yes all players must attend grading day, except for NetSetGo players in the under 7's & 8's division.

Q. When and where is training?

Training is at the Kellyville courts located at Wellgate Ave, Kellyville. We hire the use of these courts from Baulkham Hills Shire Netball Association and anticipate that our training days will be Monday and Wednesday nights. Preferred training day and time is discussed and generally decided by the team as a whole, but in the end, it does come down to the day that best suits the coach, who is volunteering their time. Training times are generally between 5.00pm and 9.00pm.

Training is compulsary for all players aged 7 - 14 years of age.

Q. How do we know if a game has been cancelled due to rain?

If it is raining and unsafe conditions, BHSNA (Baulkham Hills Shire Netball Association) are responsible for letting everyone know if the games are cancelled. They do this on their social pages. Rams do not make decisions about cancelling competition games, only training nights.

Q. I would like to get involved with netball, who should I speak to?

All emails should be forwarded to secretary@ramsnetball.com.au we would love to share the work load of helping our community enjoy netball.

Q. How do I lodge a complaint?

All complaints must be received in writing and sent to the Netball Secretary at secretary@ramsnetball.com.au in the first instance. Please refer to Netball's Policies document for further details

Q. What is the right age group for my child?

The age group is based on the age that your child will be turning in that current year.

For example for the 2025 season, if your child is 8 turning 9, then you will register them in the Under 9 age group. If your child is 12 turning 13, then they will be registered into the Under 13 age group.

Q. Club Correspondence & Member Notifications

Rams Netball Club’s official means of correspondence is via our Stack Teams App, Instagram and Facebook platforms. Our Registrars and Secretary will email correspondence from time to time, however, is not the primary means of getting important and most current information to our members.

All coaches & managers will be required to have Stack Team App and WhatsApp as a minimum.

All players, parents/guardians are required to have Stack Teams App.

It is highly encouraged that all club members ‘like’ or ‘follow’ our below social pages to ensure you stay up to date with important club news and announcements.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouseHillRamsNetballClub

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rouse_hill_rams_netball/?hl=en

Team Stack App: https://www.teamapp.com/clubs/487368?_webpage=v1 (web browser) or Download the app on your IPhone or Android https://www.teamapp.com/app?_detail=v1

Q. Can I use my Active Kids Voucher?

Yes!! If you are eligable for a NSW Active Kids Voucher, you can apply this to your registration. You MUST claim the voucher from Service NSW before registering and use the voucher at the time of registering. We cannot process the voucher on your behalf.

Q. When does the season start?

The 2025 season will commence Friday 2nd May for NSG and Saturday 3rd May for Juniors/Seniors. Training will commence 2nd April 2025.

Q. When will I know what team my child is in?

Teams are announced via email around the middle of March, a couple of weeks after grading is completed.

Q. Is there a uniform?

All Rouse Hill Rams Netball players are required to wear the Rams Netball Dress except for our NetSetGo Skills (5 - 6 yr olds) which are to wear their NetSetGo t-shirts provided by Netball NSW.

Rams have partnered with Valour to supply our club uniforms. To purchase please visit their website. To purchase pre-loved uniforms please visit our Facebook buy sell swap page

Each player will recieve a training shirt which they must wear to training.

Q. My child wants to play with their friend. Can they do this?

For the NetSetGo division – yes absolutely.

For any player 10yrs and above, the club will consider friend requests, however, it is important to note that if the children are not of the same playing ability as determined by grading, they will be placed in the lower child’s division. The club does recommend that children play in the division that they are most suited to, and our experience shows that they have a better experience all around and do make friends throughout the season.

If you would like to friend request, please see the form under the "resources" tab and email a completed form to the secretary@ramsnetball.com.au

Q. When are games held?

NetSetGo teams compete in a round robin competition held on friday nights at the Wellgate Ave Rouse Hill Courts. Typically U7 and U8 teams will play at 6.15pm and U9 play at 7.15pm.

All other teams play on a Saturday at the Wellgate Ave Rouse Hill Courts. Game times are released by Baulkham Hills Shire Association typically a few weeks before the start of the competition.