Great Southern

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

Saturday 11 March 2023

Friday 28 July 2023

Tuesday 31 October 2023

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:
Provide NWA and industry updates and information to the Associations
Provide development opportunities for Association personnel
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
2023 Association Forum Details
Dates: Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 March 2023
Venue: Katanning Leisure Centre, Pemble Street Katanning

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 Applications
Opening Date: Monday 14 February 2023
Closing Date: Monday 1 May 2023

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.

2023 Visits:

To Be Confirmed
 
2022 Coaching Courses:

Albany

Course: Foundation Coach Connect
Date: Monday 13 & Monday 20 April 2023
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Passmore Centre, Bethel Way, Bethel
 
Course: Development Coach Connect
Date: Monday 13 & Monday 20 April 2023
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Passmore Centre, Bethel Way, Bethel
 
Katanning

Course: Foundation Coach Connect
Date: Saturday 18 March 2023
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Katanning Leisure Centre, Pemble Rd, Katanning

Narrogin

Course: Foundation Coach Connect
Date: Saturday 1 April 2023
Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Venue: YMCA Narrogin Recreation Centre

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 28 July to Sunday 30 July 2023
Venue: Esperance Indoor Stadium, Black Street, Esperance
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.

2023 Carnivals:

Kojonup NetSetGO Carnival
Date: Sunday 7 May 2023
Hosted by Kojonup Netball Associatiom
Venue: Blackwood Rd, Kojonup
 
Albany Junior Carnival
Date: Sunday 18 June 2023
Hosted by Albany Netball Association
Venue: Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, Barker Rd, Albany
 
Over 30’s Carnival
Date: TBC
Venue: Katanning Leisure Centre, Pemble Rd, Katanning
 
WCF High School Cup
Date: Thursday 4 May 2023
Venue: Alany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, Barker Road, Albany
 
WCF Primary School Cup
Date: Friday 4 August 2023
Venue: Katanning Leisure Centre, Pemble Rd, Katanning
 
Cranbrook Lightning Carnival
Date: TBC
Venue: Correct
 
Gairdner Lightning Carnival
Date: TBC
Venue: Correct

 
WCF High School Cup
Date: Thursday 5 May 2022
Venue: Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, Barker Road, Albany

WCF Primary School Cup
Date: Friday 5 August 2022
Venue: Katanning Leisure Centre, Pemble Street, Katanning

Cranbrook Lightning Carnival
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
Venue: Cranbrook Primary School, King Street, Cranbrook
 
Gairdner Lightning Carnival 
Date: Wednesday 15 June 2022
Venue: Gairdner Primary School, Gairdner South Road, Gairdner

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. 

2023 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. State Cup Team athletes and coaches are selected from this program. 

Program Dates
August to October 2023

Player Talent Development Group
Posted upon selection

Coach Talent Development Group
Posted upon selection

State Cup Squad Training Sessions:

Hub Day 1
Date: Sunday 13 August 2023
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Venue: TBC
 
Hub Day 2
Date: Sunday 27 August 2023
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm                 
Venue: TBC
 

State Cup Team Training Sessions

Date: Sunday 10 September 2023
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Venue: Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, Barker Rd, Albany
 
State Cup Competition
Camp Wednesday 4 October – Sunday 8 October 2023
Venue: Rotary Residential College, East Victoria Park
Hub Days (Specialist coaching) Thursday 5 October 2023
Competition Friday 6 October – Sun 8 October 2023. State Netball Centre Perth
 
Age Groups available for Selection:
14U Division: 2009 and 2010 born
16U Division: 2007 and 2008 born
Selections will occur via selection process at State Cup Squad training sessions

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 Sports Talent Association (GSSTA)
Mel Eastough
Telephone: 9892 0152
Email: gssta@sportshouse.net.au
Website 

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