PEP mini Netball Festivals are uniquely designed netball events in partnership with South African Schools Netball (SASN) where primary school girls between the ages of 8 and 10 partake in organised Netball fixtures. The purpose of the Festivals is to introduce girls to Netball at an early age in order to help them learn and master the basics of the sport.

PEP is the main and only sponsor of the mini Netball Festivals.

PEP mini Netball Festivals tie back to their key founding principles of servicing the communities that they operate in and the Festivals speak directly to that. What is special about these Festivals is that not only does it introduce young girls to Netball, but they build self-confidence which is a crucial attribute for a learner and future adult.

It all happens under the auspices of South African Schools Netball (SASN).

It all happens under the auspices of South African Schools Netball (SASN).

The Festivals are designed for primary school girls who are part of a school that is officially registered with the South African Department of Basic Education.

The Festivals are currently designed for girls as that is what is currently offered to girls as a sport in most South African primary schools. PEP is however open to extending this to all learners should there be a need, as guided by SASN, participating schools as well as the Department of Basic Education.

Schools are selected by SASN’s local netball management. School Can contact their provincial manager who will help with team selection by SASN.

Each festival that takes place is a singular event as it starts and ends on the same day. The 40 identified Festivals do not affect one another as they are standalone events.

We are national and hosting festivals in all 9 provinces.

Each team will play 4 games.

No. There are only 10 teams per age group allowed and these are selected by SASN’s local netball management.

The Festivals are hosted outdoors. We will assess the extent of the rain to determine if matches can take place. If it rains heavily, the festival will be postponed.

Yes, we encourage spectators to come support each festival.

Yes.

Yes, they are allowed to bring in only unbranded gazebos.

Yes, but without branding. All potential vendors need to liaise with the host school.

No. Schools are not allowed to charge any entrance fee to the event.

Apart from lots of fun, each player will get playing time, a t-shirt, a meal and other surprises.

Make contact with the host school's netball management or school can contact their provincial manager who will help with team selection by SASN. 

It is not something we would like to open for external involvement at this stage.

Fixtures have been included on the PEP website. Please visit this page to view the fixtures.

Starting times have been included with fixtures as per above. All weekend fixtures start at 08:30 and midweek festivals start at 09:00. Registration from 08:00.

There is no netball experience needed. The purpose of the PEP mini Netball Festivals is to help the girls learn netball skills, build self-esteem and enjoy themselves.

Their school kit as well as a comfortable pair of training shoes. Bibs will be provided.

• Age groups: Age groups: u/7, u/8 and u/9.
• u8 and u9: Goal posts of 2.5m in height and a size 4 ball. 
• U10: Normal netball is played but still with the shorter post (2,50m) and a size 5 ball. 
• After catching, the ball pass within 5 seconds. 
• After catching the ball and gaining balance before passing the ball, the player cannot move from their landing spot
• Strict “one to one” defence play. 
• A player may defend an opponent with the ball from a distance of 1.2m. 
• A team of up to 8 players must interchange at half time. 
• Undefended shot at goal. The GS or GA may not be defended when shooting. 
• All playing positions must be rotated during interval. 
• Matches shall consist of two halves of 8 minutes with a 2-minute interval between halves. 
• Teams must change ends after each half. 
• No trophies to be awarded. 
• Certificates will be given for participation.