Staff Members
Dana Pimley - Membership Coordinator
Email: nw.membership@netballwa.com.au
Mobile: 0415 224 689
TBC- Development Coordinator
Email: nw.development@netballwa.com.au
Mobile: TBC
Lauren Foy - Officials Coordinator - Metro, Peel and North West
Email: nw.officials@netballwa.com.au
Mobile: 0439 080 029
Broome Derby Karratha Kununurra Newman Paraburdoo Port Hedland Tom Price Wickham
Monday February 12 2024 at 6pm
The Netball WA (NWA) Regional Office 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 Regional Office Staff. The purpose of the Forum is to:
The purpose of the Volunteer of the Year Achievement Award is to recognise a volunteer member within the Netball WA North West regional area that has made a significant contribution to netball in a volunteer capacity over the designated 12-month period. 2024 Applications Opening Date: Friday 9 February 2024 Closing Date: Friday 19 April 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 Port Hedland Course: Development Coaching Accreditation Date: Saturday 19 May 2024 Venue: Faye Gladstone Netball Courts
The North West Regional 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 North West 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 14 June to Sunday 16 June 2024 Venue: Karratha Leisureplex Times: 5:30pm Friday to 12pm 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: North West NAIDOC Carnival Date: TBC Venue: Newman Netball Associaton Time: TBC
North West Primary School and High School Carnivals Pilbara Primary School Cup Date: Friday 22 March 2024 Venue: Karratha Leisureplex Times: 9.30am to 2.00pm
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander netball players from across WA North West and WA are invited to participate in the North West NAIDOC carnival. Teams are required to have 5 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander players per team on court at any one time. Date: Sunday 2 April 2023 Time: TBC Entry: TBC Venue: Karratha Leisure Plex Karratha Click here for more information
Umpires from affiliated Associations in the North West may be identified and selected into the North West Umpire Development Academy. Umpire selection for this program comes primarily from the North West Regional Championships. However, umpires that have been identified at other Carnivals or Association visits can be included into the program. Umpires may be invited to the North West Talent Development Camp as a component of the program This program offers selected umpires the opportunity for further pathway development both on and off court. Fever in Time Umpire Program Kristy Beckingham (Broome) Abbie Kiehne (Karratha) Nicola McDonald (Port Hedland) Paris Millar (Derby) Isabella Morris (Karratha) Dominic Rann (Broome) Ella Sutton (Karratha) Georgie Third (Karratha) Destinii Wailu (Karratha) Catherine Widdup (Port Hedland)
Athletes and coaches from affiliated Associations in the North West may be identified and selected into the North West Talent Development Group. The athlete selection for this program comes primarily from the North West 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 at a camp to be held in Port Hedland. State Cup Team athletes and coaches are selected from the Talent Development Camp. Satellite training sessions for selected State Cup Team athletes will be held at the athletes Association in the lead up to the State Cup. Further information for team athletes can be found further down in the State Cup information. North West Talent Identification Camp To be advised Player Talent Development Group Posted upon selection Coach Talent Development Group Posted upon selection
The State Cup Competition provides the opportunity for the players, coaches and umpires in Association and Regional Representative Teams to compete against each other. The State Cup sits within the Netball WA Competition Pathway and is one of the viewing points to move into the next level of programs and pathways. The State Cup Competition is held annually. 2023 North West Team Training Sessions Satellite Training dates: August to October 2023 State Cup Competition Camp: Wednesday 8 October – Sunday 12 October 2023 Venue: Rotary Residential College, East Victoria Park Hub Day (Specialist coaching) Date: Thursday 9 October 2023 Venue: Gold Netball Centre,Perth Competition Date: Friday 10 October – Sun 12 October 2023. Venue: Gold Netball Centre, Perth Age Groups available for Selection 14U Division: 2008 and 2009 born 16U Division: 2006 and 2007 born Selections will occur via selection process at North West Talent Identification Camp North West State Cup Team 14’s Team List Riley Bird (Karratha) Naomi Brockton (Port Hedland) Macy Bruce (Karratha) Olivia Casperz (Karratha) Jamie Cook (Broome) Mia Coppia (Port Hedland) Olivia Forster (Broome) Legacy Harris (Karratha) Mia Narrier (Port Hedland) Audrey Neate (Derby) Billie Pio (Port Hedland) Peyton Russell (Newman) Head Coach: Jordan Grigson (Karratha) Assistance Coach: Zoe Treneciuk (Newman) Team Manager: Roberta Ramirez-Smith (Port Hedland) 16’s Team Lists Jamikah Darcy (Broome 16s) Rhiana Davies (Broome 16s) Loami Rokocoko (Karratha 16s) Kendrah Sherman (Newman 16s) Adalyn Turner (Port Hedland 16s) Ava Fountain (Karratha 16s) Imogen John (Broome 16s) Megan Loveday (Karratha 16s) Alice Tunstead (Karratha 16s) Lauryn Ieremia (Karratha 16s) Meisha Norman (Karratha 16s) Te Atairehia Thomas (Newman 20s) Head Coach: Jess Johnson (Tom Price) Assistant Coaches: Kristy Grigson (Karratha) Team Manager: Janelle Darcy (Broome) Further information on the State Cup can be found here.
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.
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. The North West has 2 programs: o Broome Sports Association o Pilbara Academy of Sport 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 the Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC). Athletes must meet the defined categories and be approved by DLGSC & NWA to receive funding. Click here for information North West Travel Subsidy – Kimberley & Pilbara North West Travel Subsidy assists young athletes from the North West with travel costs. It aims to encourage participation in identified sport and recreation activities for athletes living in the regions of the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne. North West Travel Subsidy is not an open funding scheme and is only available to athletes by way of application from their Regional or State Sporting Association or another relevant not-for-profit organisation approved by the department. 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