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Derby attempts Regional Champs after trying summer

11 JUL 2023
Regional WA Derby Community Netball
After weeks of severe flooding earlier in the year, Derby’s presence at the North West Regional Championships is a heartening example of Netball bringing the community together.
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After weeks of severe flooding earlier in the year, Derby’s presence at the North West Regional Championships is a heartening example of Netball bringing the community together.

In February, Derby was cut off from supplies being delivered by road due to intense flooding from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie.

The heavier than usual rain caused damage across the Kimberley region but especially to roads in and out of Derby.

The nearby Fitzroy River’s banks swelled to more than 50km wide, damaging roads, homes and livestock.

The water flow from the river during this time was roughly 60,000 cubic metres per second or the total of Perth’s water usage over 20 years in just a day.

Given the vast devastation from the floods, it is unsurprising there was a large-scale cleanup effort needed.

It pushed back Derby Netball Association’s season and despite the town only holding a population of 3,500, they were able to field a team in the Open Divisions, Masters, Under 14s and Under 16s.

It was the first time in eight years Derby could send Open teams to the Regional Championships and it was thanks to the help from players from the neighbouring Newman, Broome and Fitzroy Crossing Netball Associations.

Each team put in a valiant effort with both Open teams taking home a win as well as the Under 14s.

The event was also an important opportunity to develop umpiring and coaching skills in a competitive setting.

The Regional Championships provide the opportunity for player, coach and umpire talent identification. There is also the chance for coach mentoring, umpire coaching and testing, and an opportunity for Associations to measure their pathway progressions against other Associations.

Derby made the most of this with two of their umpires earning their National C Badge accreditation and another umpire sitting in on a testing panel to be cadeted to assist with badging other local umpires.

Derby Netball Association President Paris Millar is one of the youngest Association presidents in WA and a B Badge Umpire.

She spoke to ABC Radio at the event and said this year was an example of how much Netball meant to the community.

“This year we have had an increase in our volunteers and I have had great support from my committee to get all teams here,” she said.

“There is not much to do in Derby and Netball is a great way for the community to come together and enjoy sport.”

Article By. Oliver Lane

Regional WA Derby Community Netball

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