The NAIDOC Netball Carnival has again cemented itself as one of the largest Indigenous sporting events in Australia, with over 100 teams converging on the Wembley Sports Park yesterday.
More than 2,500 people passed through the gates of the State Netball Centre and Perth Netball Association to take part in the Carnival, with the day again proving a wonderful celebration of Indigenous culture and achievement, with teams travelling from across the State to proudly represent their communities.
For the second year, the competition featured a bespoke netball designed by Narrogin Grassroots Site and Shooting Stars participant, Chante Kickett.
The ball was made possible by Netball WA’s partnership with the Insurance Commission of Western Australia, promoting the Belt Up message.
Netball WA General Manager of Community, Liz Booth, said the carnival is a fantastic highlight of the governing body’s NAIDOC Week celebrations, which was focused on the theme of Always Was, Always Will Be.
“Congratulations to all the teams who participated this year, it’s wonderful to see everyone out on court competing and enjoying themselves at the NAIDOC carnival,” Booth said.
“The carnival continues to attract more participants each year and is one of the most distinguished events on our calendar which is something we’re all proud of.
“On behalf of Netball WA, thank you to the players, coaches, umpires, officials, volunteers and families who travelled to add another successful chapter to the history of this event.”
The Carnival saw close 1,300 athletes and over 100 teams take to the courts from the Suncorp NetSetGO division through to the Opens and Mixed divisions.
Two major trophies were awarded on the day, with the Josie Janz-Dawson Award for the Fairest and Best across all junior divisions awarded to Mia Sarich from Djets, and the NAIDOC Senior Fairest and Best Award presented to Mavis Lyndon from Noranda Grassroots 1.
The NAIDOC Netball Carnival again served as a wonderful platform for off-court education with a series of service providers attending the event, while the day was also well supported by Principal Partner the Gold Industry Group and major partners Healthway promoting the Fuel to Go and Play message, the Insurance Commission of Western Australia, promoting the Belt Up message, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, the University of Western Australia and VenuesWest.
2020 NAIDOC Netball Carnival Results
12U RED DIVISION
Runners Up: SDNA 8
Winners: Stingrays 2
Grand Final MVP: Shaya Yarra (SDNA 8)
MVP: Rawene Johsntone (Kwinana Djindas Grassroots 5)
12U BLACK DIVISION
Runners Up: SDNA 9
Winners: Jatu 3
Grand Final MVP: Halle Harris (Jatu 3)
MVP: Zailee Farrell (Noranda Grassroots 3)
12U YELLOW DIVISION
Runners Up: SDNA 10
Winners: Gnalla Djookin 4
Grand Final MVP: Chelsea
MVP: Jakida (Bunbury Moorditj Yorga Grassroots 7) & Iaesha (Gnalla Djookin 5)
14U RED DIVISION
Runners Up: Djets
Winners: Lightning Strikes 1
Grand Final MVP: Tiana Websdale (Lightning Strikes 1)
MVP: Mia Sarich (Djets)
14U BLACK DIVISION
Runners Up: Dreamteam
Winners: Tambellup
Grand Final MVP: Mia Russo (Dreamteam)
MVP: Ahu (Kwinana Djindas Grassroots 3
14U YELLOW DIVISION
Runners Up: SDNA 7
Winners: Jatu
Grand Final MVP: Jailysa Ockerby (Jatu)
MVP: Bianca Rogers (Jatu 2) & Kiyn Grey (Bunbury Moorditj Yorgas Grassroots 6)
16U RED DIVISION
Runners Up: Kwobardak Yorgas 1
Winners: Stingrays 1
Grand Final MVP: Emily Moore (Kwobardak Yorgas)
MVP: Latoya Chase (Stingrays)
16U BLACK DIVISION
Runners Up: SDNA 3
Winners: Kwinana Djindas Grassroots 2
Grand Final MVP: Tayissa Iolohea (Kwinana Djindas Grassroots 2)
MVP: Aalyah Collard (SDNA 3) Latoya Chase (Stingrays)
16U YELLOW DIVISION
Runners Up: Gnalla Djookin 3
Winners: Bunbury Moorditj Yorga Grassroots 5
Grand Final MVP: Taneesha Woods (Gnalla Djookin 3)
MVP: Kaitlyn Humphries (Gnalla Djookin 3)
18U RED DIVISION
Runners Up: SDNA 2
Winners: Kwinana Djindas
Grand Final MVP: Ramaera Tupara (Kwinana Djindas)
MVP: Georgia Ethridge (SDNA 2)
18U BLACK DIVISION
Runners Up: Panthers
Winners: My Jurdus 2
Grand Final MVP: Antionette Palmer (Panthers)
MVP: Antionette Palmer (Panthers)
OPEN RED DIVISION
Runners Up: Demons Netball
Winners: Woola Woola Koolangkas 1
Grand Final MVP: Aikeira Rodney (Woola Woola Koolangkas 1)
MVP: Shanie Ninyette (Woola Woola Koolangkas 1)
OPEN BLACK DIVISION
Runners Up: Katanning All Stars 1
Winners: Kala 23
Grand Final MVP: Micheyla Matapo (Kala 23)
MVP: Nakeesha Miniter (Katanning All Stars 1)
OPEN YELLOW DIVISION
Runners Up: Katanning All Stars 2
Winners: SDNA 1
Grand Final MVP: Jessica White (SDNA 1)
MVP: Marvis Lyndon (Nooranda Grassroots 1)
OPEN ORANGE DIVISION
Runners Up: Narrogin Cuballing Grassroots 1
Winners: Sister Girls
Grand Final MVP: Daynara Anderson (Sister Girls)
MVP: Dorinda Coxk (Djookanka 2), Courtney Winmar (Originals) & (Caprice Garlett (Sister Girls)
MIXED RED DIVISION
Runners Up: Djindoon
Winners: Moorditj Mob
Grand Final MVP: Aiden Alberts (Moorditj Mob)
MVP: Latesha Garlett (Binyardi) & Anthony Abraham (Djindoon)
MIXED BLACK DIVISION
Runners Up: Blazers
Winners: Burdiyas
Grand Final MVP: Daniella Tikoto (Burdiyas)
MVP: Isia Walley-Stack (Burdiyas)
Josie Janz-Dawson Award: Mia Sarich (Djets)
NAIDOC Senior Fairest and Best Award: Mavis Lyndon (Noranda Grassroots 1)
