What uniform, footwear and jewellery rules apply to my players?
Rule- Australia
- Netball Australia
- Club netball
- All ages
- Rules of Netball 2024
- 2024
- Team managers
Under Rule 3 of the Rules of Netball 2024, during a match players must wear:
- a registered playing uniform that includes their name or allocated team number and is distinct from the opposing team's uniform
- suitable sports footwear that is not spiked
- playing position initials 150 mm (6 in) high, clearly visible and worn above the waist, front and back
The position initials are GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD and GK.
Players may not wear anything that could endanger themselves or others. Specifically:
- no body piercings, including earrings
- no adornment that may endanger player safety
- no communication devices
- any other adornment must be securely covered with tape and/or padding
- medical devices may be worn if securely covered with tape and/or padding
- player monitoring devices may be worn if secured within the playing uniform
- fingernails must be short and smooth
- hair must be suitably tied back (for example a ponytail, plait or braids) and free from any adornment
Added 24 Oct 2026