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Netball CourtPlanning Guide



Index

1. Purpose of the Netball Court

Planning Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2. Case Studies

2.1 Yea Football and Netball Club – . . . .

Acrylic Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.2 South Colac Sports Club – . . . . . . . .

Complete Netball Facility – Layout . . 5

2.3 Minyip Murtoa Football and Netball

Club – Court Relocation . . . . . . . . . 6

2.4 White Hills Football and Netball

Club – Rectifying Proximity to Trees and Court Gradient . . . . . . . . 7

2.5 Myrtleford Saints Football and

Netball Club – Multi-Purpose Courts . . 8

3. Comparison of Different

Playing Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4. Netball Court Development –

The Planning Process . . . . . . . . . 13

4.1 Consultation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4.2 Planning Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4.3 Planning Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4.4 Building Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5. Netball Court Development –

Construction and Maintenance . . 14

5.1 Items to Consider When

Constructing Concrete Bases . . . . 14

5.2 Maintenance Program for AcrylicSurface Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5.3 Repair Procedures for AcrylicSurface Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

6. Netball Court Specifications . . . . 16

6.1 Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6.2 Court Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6.3 Court Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6.4 Run Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6.5 Goal Posts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6.6 Goal Rings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

6.7 Net Post Footings for Fixed or . . . . .Sleeved Posts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

6.8 Insert Socket Specifications . . . . . 19

6.9 Padding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6.10 Linemarking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

6.11 Indoor Netball Court Development . 20

7. Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

8. Acknowledgements. . . . . . . . . . . 22



Purpose of the Netball CourtPlanning Guide

In 2005/2006, the Victorian Governmentcreated a partnership with the Australian

Football League and each committed $2million to the Country Football and Netball

Program. Soon after the programcommenced the Victorian StateGovernment invested a further $6 million,resulting in a total pool of $10 million toassist rural and regional councils. TheCountry Football and Netball Program

assists country football and netball clubsand umpiring organisations to developfacilities to increase participationopportunities for all Victorians.

In addition, the Victorian Government’sCommunity Facility Funding Program helpsprovide high quality sport and recreationfacilities which contribute to communitystrengthening and promote a healthylifestyle for all Victorians. The MinorFacilities category in particular providesfunding to community groups, working inpartnership with council, to develop andupgrade community sport and recreation

facilities including netball facilities. The Netball Court Planning Guide wasdeveloped by the Victorian Government, inpartnership with Netball Victoria, to assistcouncils, and netballing organisations tosuccessfully plan and build compliantnetball courts.

Five case studies have been developed tohighlight examples that showcase a range

of project scopes and budgets. The case studies highlight factors thatshould be considered when developing orupgrading netball precincts such as;surface type, run-off, multi-use and thepositioning of adjacent infrastructure.

Technical information and details of netball court standards are also provided. The publication does not replace thesestandards, but aims to offer practicalexamples for communities to consider inplanning their own projects. Communitiesare encouraged to contact Netball Victoriato discuss facility development ideas whenplanning for projects.

It is envisaged that councils, clubs andassociations planning future netball facilityupgrades will benefit from the case studiesand technical information outlined.

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The Yea Football and Netball Club hastwo senior and four junior netball teams.In 2007 the club in collaboration withcouncil undertook a project to extendand resurface their one and only concretenetball court at a cost of $20,447.

The old concrete surface wasdeteriorating, slippery in wet conditionsand unforgiving to fall on. It also failed tomeet netball court standards in relation tocourt run-off. As a result, the club soughtto provide a better quality, safer and moreaccessible sporting facility for youngpeople and women in the rural township.

The netballers of Yea now have a muchimproved netball court with an acrylic

surface.

“ Acrylic surfaces provide better tractionthan concrete,” explains Leonie GibsonNetball Victoria’s Association Development Administrator.

Acrylic also presents a more comfortableplaying environment in hot weather withcourt temperatures being lower incomparison to asphalt or concrete courts. The anti-glare finish also enhances visibility

for players, umpires and spectators alike. The court dimensions were also extendedto meet Netball Victoria requirements withworks taking three and a half months tocomplete.

The project was supervised by a SteeringCommittee comprising of the Yea Footballand Netball Club, the Yea RecreationReserve Committee of Management andthe Murrindindi Shire Council. The clubliaised closely with Council in planning the

project and developing a grant application.

The court resurfacing has helpedstrengthen the Club. Jacqui Canton,former Treasurer of the Yea Netball Club,explains that “the project brought us intoline with Netball Victoria court standards.Beforehand we couldn’t host finals. Finalsare a real boost for the Club and extremelyimportant for its viability.”

By way of advice, Ms Canton states thatit is imperative to “make sure you get anexperienced firm to do the work. I haveheard some horror stories, so I wouldstrongly suggest you get someone whoknows what they are doing.”

The project has provided Yea Football andNetball Club with a rejuvenated netball

court. “ The new surface is much moreuser friendly, has improved the aestheticsof the reserve, and is much safer for ourplayers to play on,” says Ms Canton.

* An acrylic surface involves theapplication of multiple layers of acrylicmaterials (e.g. resin, paint, etc) on abase surface, commonly concrete orasphalt. Acrylic is also referred to byother names such as synthetic,

plexipave, synpave and rebound ace.

For more information contact Murrindindi

Shire Council on (03) 5772 0333.

Case Studies –Yea Football and Netball club

Acrylic* court

Yea Football and Netball Club

Murrindindi Shire CouncilNetball Court Extension/Resurfacing$13,631$20,447 (2007)

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It is essential to have a goodunderstanding of soil conditionsprior to court construction todetermine correct court constructionrequirements. Soil tests should becarried out by a recognised Geo Technical company.



South Colac Sports ClubComplete Netball Facility – Layout

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“ The best netball facilities in the league.” That is the way Ray Quigley, VicePresident of the South Colac Sports Clubdescribes the netball facilities at the SouthColac Sports Precinct. “Opposition playerswant to play here every week.” The pridein Ray’s voice is clearly evident as he talksabout his club and the facilities they nowenjoy. But it wasn’t always the case…

Over previous years the club’s netballplayers, parents and spectators regularlycomplained about the club’s netballfacilities, or lack of them. A lack of courtdrainage meant that games were regularlytransferred to other venues after overnightrains. With one small shelter being shared

by players, coaches, officials, parents andspectators, people were reluctant tobecome involved in netball. “We weredoing all we could just to keep the courtplayable,” said Ray. “If the weather waswet and windy no one wanted to be there.”

Ray partnered with council in planning forthe project or as he puts it, “Doing hishomework.” Ray’s “homework ” consistedof consulting with club and Committeemembers, seeking advice from Netball

Victoria, seeking quotes from contractors,organising club tradespersons and raisingfunds for the project.

The project involved repositioning the courtin order to obtain adequate courtdimensions, installing kerb and channeldrainage, court resealing and line marking. The project also involved the developmentof an amenities building, installation of fencing, a large shelter and paving.

“It was important for us to make the mostof our existing facilities in order to makeour money stretch as far as possible,” said Ray. The club and council utilised theexisting court base, lighting and shelterand by doing so saved several thousands

of dollars. The stakeholders sought toincorporate the new infrastructure into theexisting surrounds and make the facilitiesas functional and user-friendly as possible.

And that’s exactly what they did. The

netball amenities building has windowsthat face onto the court. This allows teamsto warm up whilst still keeping an eye onthe action. The new shelter extends thelength of the court providing protectionfrom the weather, a barrier to stray ballsand privacy to the nearby residents.Concrete paving under the shelters andaround the court allows participants toeasily move in and around the facilitiesand means the court doesn’t need to be

regularly swept of stones. And the positionof the court and facilities allows spectatorsto view the netball and football with ease.

The positioning of facilities creates a mininetball amphitheatre which has enhancedthe atmosphere of the games. “Peoplenow want to be watching the netball andare happy to volunteer for time keeping orwhatever the job may be,” says Ray. “ Thefootballers who would rarely watch thenetball, now come over to support the

girls. “It’s brought the club together,” saysRay. “Netball is no longer the poorercousin, we’re half the club!”

For more information contact Colac

Otway Shire Council on (03) 5232 9400.

South Colac Sports Club

Colac Otway Shire CouncilNetball Facilities Redevelopment$60,000$93,824 (2006)

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CFNP Grant |

Total Project Cost |•

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Courts must have adequate surfaceand perimeter drainage via spoon

drains and Ag drains around thecourt. These should discharge awayfrom the court via a drainage pit inthe low corner.

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It’s 8am on a Winter’s Saturday morning.Football and netball club volunteersthroughout Victoria are hard at work preparing for a day full of football andnetball matches. They are the heartbeat of clubs. Their work goes largely unnoticed,but without these committed few many of us would be unable to enjoy football andnetball as we know it.

Filling water bottles, making salad rolls, linemarking and putting up goal post padding. These are all run of the mill jobs for footballand netball club volunteers. But boardingup windows to prevent netballers crashingthrough them? This is not a job younormally associate with club volunteers.

But that’s exactly what the volunteers of the Minyip Murtoa Football and NetballClub had to do.

Club Representative, Brian Storey,explains. “ The netballers were playing 7to 8 feet away from glass windows. Eachgame day the windows had to be boardedup so the girls wouldn’t accidentally crashthrough them.” This wasn’t the last of theclub’s worries. The club’s netball court wasnearing the end of its useful life and large

chunks of asphalt were breaking off theedges and cracks were appearing in thesurface.

The Yarriambiack Shire Council and theclub planned to extend one side of thecourt thus allowing it to be shifted awayfrom nearby obstructions. At the sametime, the entire court would be resealed.

The old court was ripped up, however thebase was not deep enough to lay the hotmix directly over the courts. The clubarranged for more base rock to be appliedso the hot mix could be laid. In doing sothe court lost some of its fall to preventwater pooling and the problems with theclub’s court continued.

With the help of a grader blade BrianStorey was able to smooth out the surfaceand allow for the required fall. The hot mixwas laid, line marking took place andfinally the court was ready for play onceagain.

Mr Storey conceded that the project couldhave been easier and a number of headaches could have been avoided hadhe sought the right advice from the outset.“Get good advice about what you aretrying to achieve,” said Brian. “Get advicefrom a professional who knows how tobuild a netball court rather than a road.”

The club now enjoys a smooth evensurface and the court run offs are now

compliant, allowing the club to tenderfor finals. Importantly, the faithful MinyipMurtoa Football and Netball Clubvolunteers no longer need to spendtheir Saturday mornings boarding upthe windows adjacent to the court andcan devote their valuable time on othertasks around the club.

For more information contact Yarriambiack


Minyip Murtoa Football and Netball ClubCourt Relocation

Minyip Murtoa Football and Netball Club Yarriambiack Shire CouncilMinyip Murtoa Football and Netball ClubNetball Court Extension$11,234$26,650 (2006)

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Project Name |

CFNP Grant |

Total Project Cost |

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• All courts must have adequatefalls for surface drainage:minimum 1:100 fall in longitudinaland transverse directions toavoid pooling of water.

• Surface should be free fromimperfections.

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The White Hills Football and Netball Club,located 5km north east of Bendigo, haveexperienced significant growth in recentyears and currently have over 250 activemembers. Competing in the Heathcoteand District Football and Netball League,White Hills Football and Netball Club hasbeen an important part of the localcommunity for 84 years.

The ‘Hillies’ had endured a substandardplaying surface for many years with theexisting facility unable to cope withdemand. The existing courts were crackedfrom protruding tree roots and were visiblyuneven, causing dangerous water pooling. These courts were not fenced, which

made their proximity to a major road aconcern. Club president, Bob Sawyersaid, “ The new courts are a fantasticboost to our club and have been muchsafer for all players and officials”.

The redevelopment of the White HillsFootball and Netball Club courts was ratedas a high priority with the Greater BendigoCity Council’s Sports Ground ImprovementStrategy. Mark Powell, Recreation LiaisonOfficer at Greater Bendigo City Council

said, “ This project was certainly a priorityfor council as the existing courts werebadly located, subject to fallen debris fromnearby trees and the surface was clearly inpoor condition.”

In 2006, Greater Bendigo City Council wassuccessful in receiving a $20,000 grant,under the Victorian Government’s Country

Football Netball Program, to go towardsthe redevelopment of the White HillsFootball and Netball Club netball courts.

The club contributed a significant $26,400through delivering phone books, sellingrecipe books and hosting a number of social functions. Council contributed afurther $30,000 toward the $76,400redevelopment.

The White Hills Football and Netball Clubredevelopment provided two newcompliant netball courts now safelylocated near the existing change rooms. The new courts were moved from theoriginal location, away from any trees sothey did not encounter the same problemswith tree roots cracking the surface. Thecourts now have appropriate gradient sowater pooling no longer occurs.

The new bitumen based surface was firstused at the beginning of the 2007 season.Mark Powell says, “ The courts were agreat result for the community, they havegreatly improved the safety for players andtheir proximity to the clubrooms brings thewhole club together.”

For more information contact Greater

Bendigo City Council on (03) 5434 6000.

White Hills Football and Netball ClubRectifying Proximity to Trees and Court Gradient

White Hills Football and Netball Club

Greater Bendigo City CouncilWhite Hills Football and Netball ClubRedevelopment of Netball Courts$20,000$76,400 (2006)

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Tip:

• If there are trees near the facility,consider seeking expert adviceabout installing a root barrier thatmay protect the pavement fromintrusion and cracking.

• Ideally, the court should belocated a minimum distance of 7m from trees.



In 2006, the netball courts at Myrtleford’sRC McNamara Reserve underwent asignificant surface upgrade.

RC McNamara Reserve is home to morethan 130 netballers. The Saints have three

teams that compete in the Ovens & Murray Netball Association. The Club alsofields ten junior teams that play in the localleague and runs a Net Set Go! juniordevelopment program for youngstersstarting out in the sport.

Not surprisingly, the asphalt surface wastired and well worn. The deterioratingasphalt was gravelly and gritty to play on.Secretary of the RC McNamara ReserveCommittee of Management, Marnie Broz,

explained that, “ The old courtsrepresented a safety issue. It got to astage where we were pushing it to usethem. We would have to use a vacuumcleaner to blow the excess gravel off thecourts before matches.”

As a result, the Reserve Committee inpartnership with council embarked on aproject that involved redesigning andresurfacing the six existing netball courtsat the RC McNamara Reserve facility. The

old courts were revamped with a newasphalt hot mix surface. “ The new surfaceis 100% better,” says Ms Broz. “It is stillasphalt, but it is smooth like fine bitumenon a road”.

Importantly, multiuse line markings wereincorporated into the plans so that bothnetball and tennis could be played. “ TheCommittee were mindful of ensuring thecourts stayed a community facility,”explains Ms Broz. As a result, all courtswere line-marked for netball and tenniswith removable posts and the appropriatetennis post-hole caps to ensure a safeplaying surface for all users.

Ms Broz stressed that, “it was importantto oversee the works being done.” Shesaid it was imperative to double check that the multiuse line-markings werecorrect and the courts properly centred.Concreting and paving around the courtswas included to improve accessibilityand being a tennis facility, fencing wasrequired. It was important that the fencingwas located a sufficient distance from thecourts to ensure minimum run-off wasmaintained.

Being a multipurpose facility means thatthe Myrtleford courts are better utilised bythe community. Netball competitions runthroughout winter and tennis holds court

in the summer months. The project has provided a safer playingenvironment for players, umpires, officialsand volunteers that also encouragesgreater participation in physical activityacross multiple sports, especially amongwomen and young people.

For more information contact Alpine


Myrtleford Saints Football and Netball ClubMulti-Purpose Courts

Myrtleford Saints Football and Netball Club

Alpine Shire CouncilRC McNamara Reserve Netball Court Upgrades$50,000$75,000 (2006)

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Tip:Councils/Clubs should build in anannual surface replacement costinto their budgets so that financingof resurfacing is easily achieved(annual surface replacement costsfor acrylic/cushioned acrylic andasphalt surfaces are approximately$750-$1000 per annum over 7-10years). From time to time surfacesmay need to be repaired from holes,

nicks and cracks. These additionalrepairs need to be factored intoongoing operational costs.

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Surface Type Hot mix asphalt over asphalt base

Comparison of Different Playing Surfaces

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Minimum Ideally in well drained stable sandy soils:

Specification • Minimum 100mm Class II crushed rock.

• Minimum 30mm consolidated depth 7mm BC asphalt.

Life Span • 15-20 years without a resheet.

Qualities Base

• Cost Effective.

Surface

• Good traction.

• Low maintenance.

• Cost Effective.

• Can be surfaced with acrylic material later in life.

• Can be applied all year round.

Issues Base

• Suitability depends on outcome of soil tests prior to commencing project. Generallypoor/reactive soil conditions dictate that an asphalt base is not suitable and/or costeffective.

• Proximity of asphalt plant – asphalt must be laid hot.

• Availability of suitably experienced local contractor.

• Quality and source of Class II crushed rock.

Surface

• May become rough over time as a result of ultra violet breakdown of bitumen.




Budget Costs • $22,000 – $25,000 (includes base and surface).

(For One Court) –

Inc GST

The following tables provide a summary of various playing surfaces that should be used to assist in

planning your netball court development. Costings are current as at January 2009 and should be used as a

guide only. Costings account for the construction of the court base and surface only and do not include sitespecific works such as earth works and drainage. There may also be other costs associated in obtaining

relevant permits and approvals. The suitability of surface types for other sports intending to use the court

should be considered in your planning.



Surface Type Acrylic over asphalt base

Minimum Ideally in well drained stable sandy soils:

Specification • Minimum 100mm Class II crushed rock.

• Minimum 30mm consolidated depth 7mm BC asphalt.

• Acrylic surfacing as per product specifications.

Life Span • Asphalt base in good stable conditions – 40 years (Note the acrylic surface willprotect the asphalt base from UV degradation and break-down).

• Acrylic Surface: 7 – 10 years.

Qualities Base

• Cost Effective.

Surface

• Looks good – can be applied in different colours.

• Longevity – maintains its playability and feel.

• Prolongs life of asphalt by preventing UV degradation and weathering.


• Dries quickly after rain.

• Improved player comfort, some cushioning, court temperature cooler in hot weather.

• Resurface in 7-10 years will be approximately 80% of original surfacing costs ($7,200).

Issues Base

• Suitability depends on outcome of soil tests prior to commencing project.Generally poor/reactive soil conditions dictate that an asphalt base and acrylicsurface is not suitable and/or cost effective.




Surface

• Consideration needs to be given to court gradient, maintenance regimes, recoatingand player footwear to maintain good traction.

• Best applied in the warmer months of the year.

Budget Costs • Asphalt base: $22,000 – $25,000.

(For One Court) – • Acrylic surfacing: $9,000.

Inc GST




Surface Type Acrylic over concrete base

Minimum • Crushed rock bedding or sand 50-100mm thick.

Specification • Full unperforated vapour barrier (to prevent moisture between the sub base andbase).

• Minimum 100mm 25mpa concrete with low water/cement ratio.

• Minimum F62 reinforcing mesh set on bar chairs.

Life Span • Concrete base: well constructed concrete– 40+ years.

• Acrylic surface: 7-10 years.

Issues Base

• If base is poorly constructed it is difficult to repair.


Surface

• Consideration needs to be given court gradient, maintenance regimes, recoating andplayer footwear to maintain good traction.


Budget Costs • Concrete surface: $40,000 – $50,000.

(For One Court) • Acrylic surfacing: $9,000.

– Inc GST

Qualities Base

• A concrete base court may be better suited to poor or reactive soil conditions.

• Can be surfaced with acrylic at a later date, however will depend on the conditionof the base.

Surface

• Looks good – can be applied in different colours.

• Longevity – maintains its playability and feel.

• Low maintenance.• Dries quickly after rain.

• Improved player comfort, some cushioning, court temperature cooler in hot weather.

• Resurface in 7-10 years will be approximately 80% of original surfacing costs ($7,200).




Surface Type Cushioned acrylics over concrete or asphalt

Minimum • As for concrete or asphalt bases.

Specification • Adequate vapour barrier is essential for concrete.

• It is vital, particularly with cushioned acrylics, to have a high quality base surface.

Life Span • Asphalt or concrete – As per previous examples.

• 7–10 years before top colour coat needs rejuvenating.

Issues Base

• As per previous examples.

Surface

• Consideration needs to be given to court gradient, maintenance regimes, recoatingand player footwear to maintain good traction.


Budget Costs • Concrete or asphalt base as per(For One Court) previous examples: $22,000 – – Inc GST $50,000.

• Cushioned acrylics: $22,000 – $30,000 (for full layering system –

please refer to adjoining diagram. Application of fewer layers can benegotiated to suit financialcircumstances).

Qualities Base

• As per previous examples.

Surface

• Long term Cushioned surface providing maximum player comfort and reducesleg fatigue.

• Number of cushion layers can be customised to suit budgets.

• Longevity - maintains its playability and feel.

• Dries quickly after rain.

• Looks good - can be applied in different colours.

• Court temperature cooler in hot weather.

• Prolongs life of asphalt by preventing UV degradation and weathering.


• Resurface in 7-10 years will be 80% of original colour surfacing costs ($7,200).

Fortified Acrylic

Acrylic Line Paint

Cushioned Acrylics

Acrylic Resurfacer

Cushioned Acrylic Base Coat

Concrete or Asphalt


Example cushioned acrylic

layering system



Netball Court Development –The Planning Process

Consultation

Prior to undertaking a netball courtdevelopment or upgrade, it is vital thatappropriate consultation is undertaken. Itis necessary to discuss project ideas withthe relevant, Recreation Reserve/Venue Authority to determine how the project fitswith current and future land use planning.Council may be able to provide adviceregarding how the development links withrelevant reserve master plans and orcouncil recreation strategies. Projects

should also be discussed with otherreserve users and relevant netball leagues,associations and Netball Victoria to gaintheir support for the development/upgrade.

Planning Approach

Local government statutory planners willbe able to provide advice on propertydevelopment and land use proposalsin accordance with the Planning and

Environment (Planning Schemes) Act 1996.

Planning schemes set out policies andprovisions for the use, development andprotection of land for an area. Eachmunicipality in Victoria is covered by aplanning scheme. Zones reflect theprimary character of land, such asresidential, recreational, industrial or rural,and indicate the type of use which may beappropriate in that zone. A planning permit

is a legal document that allows a certainuse or development to proceed on aspecified parcel of land.

Planning Permits

A planning permit is a statement that aparticular use or development (subdivision,buildings, and works) may proceed on aspecified parcel of land. Sometimes apermit is specific to a nominated person oroperator. It is always subject to a time limitand will expire under specifiedcircumstances. The responsible authorityis entitled to impose conditions whengranting a permit.

If you propose to use or develop land, first

discuss the proposal in detail with your localcouncil planing officer. Early discussion willconfirm whether a planning permit isnecessary and highlight likely requirements.

The planning permit process may alsoinclude consultation with surroundingresidents and other stakeholders.

It is important not to confuse planningpermits with building permits. Buildingpermits relate to the method of

construction of a building or development. A planning permit does not remove theneed to obtain a building permit.

The best way to find out whether youneed a planning permit is to contact theplanning department of your local councilas the council is typically the responsibleauthority for deciding permit applications.

Building Permits

Netball court light pole installations andassociated infrastructure such as shelters,may require a building permit, irrespective of whether a planning permit is also required.Further information about the building permitprocess can be obtained from the buildingdepartment of your local council.

If your court development involves theinstallation of netball court lighting, pleasebe aware that lighting must comply with

Australian Standards for outdoor netball(series 2560.4) Should you require furtherinformation regarding netball lightingplease refer to the Victorian Government’sFootball and Netball Lighting Guide.



Netball Court Development –Construction and Maintenance

Some of the information outlined belowis technical in nature. The information is

provided to make the reader aware of court development, upgrade andmaintenance requirements and maybe passed onto a suitably qualifiedtradesperson who will then be ableto plan for your project proposal needs.

Items to Consider When

Constructing Concrete Bases

• It is essential to have a goodunderstanding of soil conditions prior tocourt construction to determine correctcourt construction requirements. Soiltests should be carried out by arecognised Geo technical company;

• All courts must have adequate falls forsurface drainage: minimum 1:100 fall inlongitudinal and transverse directions;

• The concrete pavement is to be

constructed to a standard suitable forsurfacing with acrylic; and

• The following construction detailsshould be adhered to:

❍ Adequate sub-soil and perimeterdrainage is a pre-requisite to ensureground moisture is prevented fromentering the concrete slab;

❍ A waterproofing membrane

consisting of a P.V.C. building film isto be installed under the concrete. This should not be perforated at anystage;

❍ Placing tension releasing cuts in theslab so that cracking is controlledshould be done within 24-48 hoursof pouring to minimise hair-linecracking;

❍ Given stable ground conditions, it isrecommended that a 100mm thick

25 mpa concrete slab, reinforcedwith F-62 mesh set on bar chairsbe used;

❍ Chemical waterproofing compoundsshould not be incorporated in theconcrete mix;

❍ Chemical curing compounds shouldnot be used; and

❍ The concrete should be finished witha wooden float followed by a broomdrawn lightly across the surface.Care is to be taken that no ridgesare left on the surface.

Maintenance Program for

Acrylic Surface Courts

It is critical to ensure ongoing care andmaintenance to prolong the life of your

playing surface.

• Do not permit chairs on the courtsurface unless they are placed on atimber base to distribute point loads;

• Wire or hair door mats should beplaced at all entry points to prevent dirtand other foreign materials beingcarried onto the court surface;

• Leaves and other debris should beswept up and removed from the courtarea regularly. If allowed to decomposethey will stain the court surface andlead to the development of black mouldspots;

• Tree branches, grass and shrubsaround the perimeter of courts shouldbe cut regularly, or poisoned, to preventencroachment onto the court surface.Ideally, the court should be located aminimum distance of 7m from trees;



Netball Court Development –Construction and Maintenance

Maintenance Program for

Acrylic Surface Courts (cont.)• If possible hose down your courts

regularly to remove any surface dirtwhich has been deposited from theatmosphere. Please note that surfacedirt is more likely to occur in low spotsor in shaded areas and particularattention should be payed to theseareas of the court. A householddetergent and medium grade yardbroom should be used in conjunction

with hosing to disturb and dislodgeblack mould build up. NB: check current water restrictions with yourlocal water authority to determineif or when hosing can occur;

• Bird droppings and staining from treescan be treated with normal domesticdetergents. For more persistent stainstreat with a bleach solution. Dilute asper product instructions;

• For mould, apply solution to mould spotand scrub lightly with stiff hand brush orstiff bristle broom. Leave solution onsurface for 10-15 minutes, then hoseoff. Repeat this procedure again if mould still persists. Follow productsafety information when using bleachsolution;

• When using a high pressure water jet toclean courts, a minimum pressure of

2000psi should be used with the wandtip approximately 300mm above thecourt surface. The operator must takecare and adjust the process if the water jetting is damaging the surface; and

• No vehicular traffic should be permittedon the court surface. If this isunavoidable all traffic must be restrictedto the outer reaches of the court wherethe cushion surface is at its least. Underno circumstances should any vehicle

utilise power steering on any one pointon the court surface.

Repair Procedures for Acrylic

Surface Courts• All holes, nicks and cracks to be

repaired with a filler material that shouldbe dry, clean and free from loose dirt,dust, greases and oils;

• Using a hand trowel, apply a smallamount of the filler material into the holeand feather out the edges, removingany excess material. Allow this to setfor at least 24 hours. Do not apply in

thickness greater than 3mm per coat;and

• Do not apply filler material when rain isimminent, or when temperature isbelow 10 degrees.



Orientation

A North – South court orientation ispreferred to minimise the effects of sunglare.

Court Size

As Netball Victoria is a State MemberOrganisation of Netball Australia, Netball Australia’s guidelines are followed. Thecourt measurements outlined below form

part of the current Official Rules of theInternational Federation of Netball Associations (2001) in which Netball Australia is a member.

The Court should have a firm surface, andits measurements are:

• Side Lines 30.5 metres(100 feet)

• Goal Lines 15.25 metres(50 feet)

• Goal Circle 4.90 metres(radius) (16 feet)

• Centre Circle 0.90 metres(diameter) (3 feet)

• Width of Court Lines 50 mm(2 inches)

• Gradient 1% cross fallboth directions

Court Layout

The diagrams below provide an indicationof various court layouts that may be usedto assist in planning your netball courtdevelopment. They should be used as aguide only and professional advice shouldbe sought before confirming layout.

One Court Layout –

with shelters and lighting

Two Court Layout –


16

Netball Court Specifications

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.

0.9m diameter

30.5m

3 . 0 5 m

3.05m

1 5 .2 5 m

4 . 9 m

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.

0.9m diameter

30.5m

3 . 0 5 m

3.05m

1 5 .2 5 m

4 . 9 m

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.

0.9m diameter

3 . 6 5 m

1 5 .2 5 m

4 . 9 m

3.05m

3 . 0 5 m

3.05m

3 . 0 5 m




Four Court Layout -


Run Off

The 3.05m run off clear space, of the

same surface as the court, outside eachside line and end line, is an InternationalFederation of Netball Association guidelineadopted by Netball Australia to ensuresafety of players and umpires.

Unlike sports such as basketball andfootball, netball umpires officiate outsidethe court boundaries. To ensure that theumpires can safely run around the outsideof the court as well as providing a run-off space for players, courts must have a3.05m area (same surface material as theplaying area) around the court perimeter. This space must be clear of obstructionsincluding seating, fencing and light poles.

• Goal lines 3.05m

• To walls/seating/shelters 3.05m

• In between courts 3.65m

Goal Posts

• Vertical Height 3.05 metres

• Thickness: (i) in diameter 65 mm

(ii) square 65 mm

• The back of the goalpost should be

placed on the outer edge of the goalline.

• The post may be inserted in a socket inthe ground or may be supported by ametal base that shall not impede ontothe court.

• Normally painted white.

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.

0.9m diameter

30.5m

3 . 0 5 m

3.05m

1 5 .2 5 m

4 . 9 m

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.

0.9m diameter

30.5m

3 . 6 5 m

1 5 .2 5 m

4 . 9 m

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0.9m diameter

4 . 9 m

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0.9m diameter

30.5m

4 . 9 m

3.65m30.5m3.05m

3 . 0 5 m




Figure 2

Goal Rings

• Ring (internal diameter) 380 mm

• Attachment connecting 150 mmring to post

• Ring thickness 15 mm

• Fitted with a net open at both ends

Net Post Footings for Fixed

or Sleeved Posts The concrete base should be poured using job mixed concrete; i.e. crushed rock,sand and cement, or plant mixed concrete.

Tip:

DO NOT USE rapid-set concrete

as this has a tendency to rise outof the ground with the sleeve and/orpost.

380mm diameter

3.05m

Floor to top

of ring

610mm

approx. 20mm Steel Mesh

or White Cotton Mesh for

venue accreditation via

Netball Victoria.

36mm x 9mm Flat Sheet

150mm Arc-welded

65mm

15mm




Insert Socket Specifications

a) Goalpost Insertion b) Goalpost socket in concrete base

The packing strips on the base section of the goalpost are spot welded and groundto make a reasonably tight fit to theopening in the concrete. There arestabiliser bars attached horizontally acrossthe pipe to stop any movement and, a cutout on the top of the pipe into which thegoalpost slots. See Fig. (a). (above)

The Concrete base should be 460mmx 460mm x 610mm deep. See Fig. (b)(above). After slab and floors have beenfitted, the goalpost is then placed intoposition to ascertain the 3.05m height.

The top of the post should be steelcapped, and not project above the heightof the ring. The ring is constructed of

15mm steel and has welded to its lowerrim edge 12 small steel loops to which thechain mesh is welded. A strong whitestring net, or a chain mesh net is to beattached.

The ring is welded to the post as shownFig. 2 (previous page).

The goalposts are normally painted whiteand for training and match play must bepadded the entire length of the post.

Padding

Padding should not be more than 50mmthick and shall start at the base of thegoalpost and extend the full length of the

goalpost (3.05m). NB: Associations thathave goalpost pads that meet the previousrequirements of between 2 metres and 2.5metres up the goal post, should purchasefull-length pads when replacing them.

610mm

Floor Surface

12mm Rod inserted

through post

Packing strips

6mm x 3mm thick

steel-spot welded to

4 sides of post &

grooved to fit basesection

610mm

Horizontal

Stabilisers

added to outside

of post

Concrete

460mm




Linemarking

• Allow new asphalt pavements to curefor 7-10 days prior to line marking;

• Do not use oil based line paint tomark new or re-line the existing courtpavements as they can becomeslippery when wet and the paintwill crack;

• Use water based outdoor acrylicline paint (good quality); and

• Apply in thin layers – do not put

heavy coats leading to build up overthe asphalt as this will also crack andcurl along the sides.

Indoor Netball Court

DevelopmentCouncils who are considering an indoornetball court development are encouragedto seek professional advice when planningfor the project. Netball Victoria are able toprovide advice and guidance regardingindoor court developments.



Checklist

Prior to undertaking a netball courtdevelopment or upgrade, please ensure

that you have:

Considered how the development linkswith relevant reserve master plansand/or council recreation strategies.

Discussed the project proposal in detailwith your local council planning officerand obtained the relevant permits andrecreation reserve/venue authority

approvals.

Considered how the chosen surface,line marking and associatedinfrastructure meet the requirements of other sports intending to use the courtand relevant standards.

Considered the layout of associated

netball infrastructure for current andfuture requirements.

Discussed the project proposal indetail with your local netball league/ association.

A good understanding of soilconditions to determine correct courtconstruction requirements. Soil testsshould be carried out by a recognisedGeo technical company. If upgradingan existing court, engage anappropriately qualified person todetermine current court profile andrequirements of an upgrade.

With consideration to soil test results,agree on the intended court type withall user groups including theanticipated costs and ongoingmaintenance considerations.



Acknowledgements

The Netball Court Planning Guide hasbeen developed in collaboration with a

number of stakeholders.Special thanks to Netball Victoria andWM Loud for providing expert adviceand technical content.

The contribution of the followingorganisations is gratefully acknowledged:

• Alpine Shire Council

• Colac Otway Shire Council

• Greater Bendigo City Council

• Murrindindi Shire Council

• Yarriambiack Shire Council

• Minyip Murtoa Football and NetballClub

• Myrtleford Football and Netball Club

• South Colac Sports Club

• White Hills Football and Netball Club

• Yea Football and Netball Club

For further information regardingnetball court development, pleasesee Netball Victoria's websitewww.netballvic.com.au or contactNetball Victoria on (03) 9321 2222.





This resource contains comments of a general nature onlyand is not intended to be relied upon as a substitute for

professional advice. No responsibility will be accepted bythe Department of Planning and Community Developmentfor loss occasioned to any person doing anything as aresult of any material in this resource.

Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendationsexpressed herein are guidelines only and should not beexpressly relied on by project proponents.

Published by Sport and Recreation VictoriaDepartment of Planning and Community Development1 Spring StreetMelbourne Victoria 3000

Telephone (03) 9208 3333

February 2009

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