Netball: at Bryanston Parallel Medium School is a source of pride and achievement!
With 4 age groups competing in the prestigious JOMO league, each boasting an
A-D team, we offer a platform for every player to shine.
The JOMO league stands as Johannesburg’s premier netball competition, and BPMS consistently delivers impressive results, a testament to our players’ dedication and skill.
Beyond league play, we actively participate in netball tournaments and engage in friendly matches with other schools, fostering sportsmanship and camaraderie.
"Netball is more than just a game; it's about making friends, working together, and always giving your best. On the court, we learn skills; off the court, we learn life lessons."
Coaching: Our passionate coaches dedicate themselves to every team, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. They attend coaching courses and clinics annually, staying updated with the latest skills and strategies. To enhance their understanding of the game, our coaches also write umpire exams, ensuring a well-rounded approach to coaching.
Camps & Tours: are an integral part of the netball experience, offering our players exciting opportunities for growth and camaraderie.
Our 1st Team embarks on a thrilling tour to Paarl to compete in the Kobus Wiese Tournament, testing their skills against top-tier competition.
For the u/9-13 teams, March camps provide a platform for team bonding and skill enhancement, setting the tone for the season ahead.
In preparation for the league, our u/9-u/13 A & B teams participate in the Sportisimo Netball Tournament during the April school holidays, sharpening their competitive edge.
Even our youngest players are not left out, as the u/8 teams attend the Mom and Mini Netball camp in November, gearing up for u/9 netball with enthusiasm and skill.
Practice Times & Match Days
Practice
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Matches
Mainly on Tuesdays and Thursdays but matches are also scheduled for some Wednesdays
u/7 - u/8
- 14:00 - 15:00
u/9 - u/13
- 14:00 - 15:00
Uniform Outlets:
BMPS (Tel: 011 463 1414)
All sport uniform is sold directly at the school
Match Uniform:
- Blue skort and blue Bryanston Girls Netball shirt
- White socks (not tennis socks)
- No jewelry is allowed (this includes earrings, watches etc.)
- Nails must be short. Hair out of the eyes using a hair band or clips
Basic Equipment:
- Each player needs her own ball. A No.5 ball for U/10 - U/13 and a No.4 ball for the U/7 - U/9 players.
Mini Netball
Mini Netball is all about learning, teamwork, and fun!
The U/7 and U/8 matches are taking place at Laerskool Unika
Mini Netball Rules
- Goal posts of 2.5m in height
- A size 4 ball shall be used.
- After catching the ball, pass within 5 seconds.
- Allow shuffling on the spot to gain balance before throwing, without moving down the court.
- Strict “one to one” defense play.
- A player may defend an opponent with the ball from a distance of 1.2m.
- A team of 8 players must interchange at half time.
- All playing positions MUST be rotated during interval.
- Undefended shot at goal. The goal Shooter or Goal Attack may not be defended when shooting.
- NO SCORE may be kept by parents or coaches as this can lead to disqualification of league teams.
Rotation of players during a match
- A team shall consist of eight players of which seven shall play during each half.
- After each half, each player will move TWO positions forward.
- ROTATING all players during a MINI NETBALL MATCH IS COMPULSORY.
- The same player may not play twice in the same position during a match of two halves or during two consecutive matches.
- Each players shall play at least one half of each match.
Table of rotation
| MATCH 1 | MATCH 2 | MATCH 3 | MATCH 4 | ||||
| 1st Half | 2nd Half | 1st Half | 2nd Half | 1st Half | 2nd Half | 1st Half | 2nd Half |
| GS | WA | WD | GK | GA | C | GD | X |
| GA | C | GD | X | WA | WD | GK | GS |
| WA | WD | GK | GS | C | GD | X | GA |
| C | GD | X | GA | WD | GK | GS | WA |
| WD | GK | GS | WA | GD | X | GA | C |
| GD | X | GA | C | GK | GS | WA | WD |
| GK | GS | WA | WD | X | GA | C | GD |
| X | GA | C | GD | GS | WA | WD | GK |