Great Southern

Albany
Borden Pavilion
Denmark
Esperance
Great Southern
Katanning
Kojonup
Narrogin & Districts
Ongerup
Ravensthorpe

Monday 25 March 2024

Friday 26 July 2024

Monday 28 October 2024

Netball WA (NWA) holds an Association Forum in the first quarter of the year where the Association Presidents, Association Development Officers, and Association Umpire Development Officers come together with NWA Staff.  
The purpose of the Forum is to:
Provide NWA and industry updates and information to the Associations
Provide development opportunities for Association personnel

Date: Sat 16/17 March 2024
Venue: Gold Netball Centre, Selby Street Jolimont. 
Discuss and plan future development needs for the regional area
An opportunity for the Association to network with each other and NWA
An opportunity for Associations to provide relevant and essential feedback to NWA on current needs

The purpose of the Volunteer of the Year Achievement Award is to recognise a volunteer member within the Netball WA Great Southern regional area that has made a significant contribution to netball in a volunteer capacity over the designated 12-month period.

2023/24 Applications
Opening Date: Saturday 1 April 2023
Closing Date: Monday  1 April 2024
Nominations due: Friday 10 May 2024

Netball WA (NWA) provides visits, training, development, accreditation, and education workshops to Associations. This servicing is conducted by the Regional Office staff or other contracted staff with the required expertise.

2024 Coaching Courses:

Albany
Course: Development Coaching Accreditation
Date: Sunday 28 April 2024
Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm
Venue: Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, Barker Rd, Albany

Denmark
Course: Foundation Coach Connect
Date: Sunday 5 May 2024
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: Denmark High School Gymnasium, South Coast Highway Denmark

Ongerup
Course: Development Coach Connect
Date: Sunday 21 April 2024
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Newdegate Indoor Recreation Centre

Esperance
Workshop: Game Day Coaching - Community
Date: Sunday 23 June 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Venue: Esperance Indoor Stadium, Black Street Esperance

Course: Development Accreditation
Date: Saturday 22 June 2024
Time: 12.00pm – 4.30pm
Venue: Esperance Indoor Stadium, Black Street Esperance

Katanning
Workshop: New Coaches Workshop
Date: Saturday 21 April 2024
Time: 9:00am – 11:00pm
Venue: Katanning Leisure Centre, Pemble Road Katanning

Workshop: Game Day Coaching
Date: Saturday 21 April 2024
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Venue: Katanning Leisure Centre, Pemble Rd, Katanning

Course: Development Coaching Accreditation
Date: Sunday 26 May 2024
Time: 10am – 2.30pm
Venue: Katanning Leisure Centre, Pemble Rd, Katanning

Kojonup
Workshop: On the Court Session (Net Set GO Coach Education)
Date: Sunday 5 May 2024
Time: 9:30am – 10.30am – mentoring throughout the carnival
Venue: Kojonup Netball Complex, Blackwood Road Kojonup

2024 Umpire Workshops:
Narrogin
Course: Rules in Action 
Date: Sunday 21 April 2024
Time: 10.00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Narrogin Leisure Center, Clayton Road, Narrogin

Ongerup
Course: Rules in Action
Date: Sunday 21 April 2024
Time: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Venue: Newdegate Indoor Recreation Centre

Katanning
Workshop: Rules Discussion Workshop
Date: Saturday 21 April 2024
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Venue: Katanning Leisure Centre, Pemble Road Katanning

Albany
Course: Community Umpires Course / Rules Discussion Workshop
Date: Thursday 16 May 2024
Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Venue: Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, Barker Rd, Albany

Kojonup
Workshop: Rules in Action
Date: Sunday 5 May 2024
Time: 9:30am – 10.30am – mentoring throughout the carnival
Venue: Kojonup Netball Complex, Blackwood Road Kojonup

Esperance Umpiring Visit
Date: Thursday 20 June to Sunday 23 June 2024
Venue: Esperance Indoor Stadium, Black Street Esperance

2019 was the inaugural year for the Great Southern Regional Championships. The Championships have age divisions from 12 & Under through to Open and Masters. 

The purpose of the Championships is to:
o	provide a platform for Association representative teams to compete against other Associations in the Great Southern geographical area;
o	provide a platform for Coach mentoring;
o	provide a platform for Umpire coaching and badging;
o	provide Selectors the opportunity for the identification of Coaches, Player’s and Umpire’s for further pathway program’s and regional representative teams;
o	provide an opportunity for the netball community to come together to network and socialise.

Awards:
o	Coach of the Meet
o	Rising Coach
o	Umpire of the Meet
o	Rising Umpire
o	Umpire Badges
o	Best Dressed
o	Sportsmanship Award
o	Premiership Team Medals 
o	Grand Final Umpire Medals

Further information on the Regional Championships including the various Awards will be sent direct to the affiliated Associations.

Dates: Friday 26 July to Sunday 28 July 2024
Venue: Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, Baker Road Albany. 
Times: 5:30pm Friday to 3:00pm Sunday

** please note that times are approximate and may be subject to change dependent on team registration numbers.

Netball WA and other Associations within the region may hold Carnivals during the year that other Associations may wish to attend.

2024 Carnivals:

Kojonup NetSetGO Carnival
Date: Sunday 5 May 2024
Hosted by Kojonup Netball Associatiom
Venue: Blackwood Rd, Kojonup
 
Albany Junior Carnival
Date: Sunday 16 June 2024
Hosted by Albany Netball Association
Venue: Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, Barker Rd, Albany
 
Over 30’s Carnival
Date: Sunday 13 October 2024
Venue: Katanning Leisure Centre, Pemble Rd, Katanning

 
WCF High School Cup
Date: Thursday 2 May 2024
Venue: Katanning Leisure Centre, Pemble Road Katanning 
 
WCF Primary School Cup- Narrogin and Districts
Date: Friday 19 April 2024
Venue: Narrogin Regional Leisure Centre, Earl Street Narrogin

WCF Primary School Cup- Esperance and Districts
Date: Friday 21 June 2024
Venue: Esperance Indoor Stadium, Black Stret Esperance

WCF Primary School Cup
Date: Friday 2 August 2024
Venue: Katanning Leisure Centre, Pemble Rd, Katanning 
 
Cranbrook Lightning Carnival
Date: Friday 7 June 2024
Venue: Cranbrook Primary School
 
Gairdner Lightning Carnival
Date: Friday 17 May 2024
Venue: Gardner Primary School 

Umpires from affiliated Associations in the Great Southern may be identified and selected into the Great Southern Umpire Development Academy. This program offers the selected umpires the opportunity for further pathway development both on and off court. 

2024 dates to be confirmed

Athletes and coaches from affiliated Associations in the Great Southern may be identified and selected into the Great Southern Talent Development Group. The athlete selection for this program comes primarily from the Great Southern Regional Championships. However, if there is a valid reason as to why an athlete or coach is not able to participate in the Championships and they have been identified at other Carnivals or Association visits they may be included into the program. 

This program offers selected athletes and coaches the opportunity for further pathway development both on and off court through day camps and satellite sessions. 

Program Dates
Great Southern Regional Academy Hub Day 1
Sunday 11 August
Jerramungup Recreation Centre
 
Great Southern Regional Academy Hub Day 2
Sunday 25 August
Katanning Leisure Centre
 
Great Southern Regional Academy Hub Day 3
Sunday 8 September
Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, Barker Road Albany
 

There are many performance areas to which Coaches, Umpires, and Players from Associations in the region may be selected. We congratulate and celebrate the success of these individuals who through hard work and determination have been selected into the next performance levels.
We thank the Associations and the many others who have assisted them, from their family though to their coaches and mentors that supported and guided them on their journey.
Regional Academy of Sport Selection
Fever in Time Selection
State Team Representation
Gold Industry Group WA Netball League

The Department of Local Government Sports and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) works collaboratively with government, community organisations, peak bodies and other stakeholders to achieve their vision of creating a vibrant, inclusive and connected WA community. 

DLGSC as a Major Partner of Netball WA provide funding to assist in the areas of governance, risk management, development and marketing.

Athletes, coaches and umpires who meet criteria may be eligible for DLGSC funding in one or all, of the following:
Regional Athlete Support Program
The Regional Athlete Support Program establishes a state-wide network supporting regional-based talented athletes, coaches and officials which allows athletes to continue their development and progress along the athlete pathway from their home environment.
All Associations in the Great Southern Regional Office geographical area fall within GSSTA, with the exception of Esperance and Narrogin.  

Great Southern Academy of Sport (GSAS)
Rob Perisic
Telephone: 0498 759 937
Email: eo@gsaswa.org.au
Website: www.gsaswa.org.au

Esperance Talent Development Program
Shane Tobin
Telephone: 0418 557 397
Email: shane.tobin@esperance.wa.gov.au
 
Narrogin - Wheatbelt Athlete Support Program (WASP)
Emma Draper
Telephone: 9690 2400 
Email: emma.draper@dlgsc.wa.gov.au
Website

Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme
The Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme provides funding assistance to regional Western Australian athletes who aspire to reach their full sporting potential. The funding is provided by DLGSC. Athletes must meet the defined categories and be approved by DLGSC & NWA to receive funding.

Click here for information

KidSport
KidSport enables eligible Western Australian children aged 5 to 18 years to participate in community sport by offering them financial assistance of up to $150 per calendar year towards club fees.

Click here for information