Great Southern

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

Saturday 12 March 2022

Friday 29 July 2022

Tuesday 1 November 2022

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
2022 Association Forum Details
Dates: Sat 12-Sun 13 March 2022
Venue: Kobeelya Function & Accommodation Centre, Brownie St, 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.

2022 Applications
Opening Date: Monday 14 March 2022
Closing Date: Monday 30 May 2022

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.

2022 Visits:

Membership Coordinator and Development Coordinator 
Esperance: Thursday 12 May - Sunday 15 May 
 
2022 Coaching Courses:

Albany

Course: Foundation Coach Connect
Date: Sunday 3 April 2022
Time: 10am – 1pm
Venue: Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, Barker Rd, Albany
 
Course: Development Coaching Accreditation
Date: Sun 27 March 2022
Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm
Venue: Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, Barker Rd, Albany
 
Katanning

Course: Development Coach Connect
Date: Saturday 2 April 2022
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Katanning Leisure Centre, Pemble Rd, Katanning

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: Fri 29 July – Sun 31 July 
Venue: Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, Barker Rd, Albany
Times: Friday 5:30pm to Sunday 3:00pm

** 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.

2022 Carnivals:

Kojonup NetSetGO Carnival (TBC)
Date: Sunday 1 May 2022
Venue: Blackwood Rd, Kojonup 

Albany Junior Carnival
Date: Sunday 19 June 2022
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 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. 

2022 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 – October 2022

Player Talent Development Group
Posted upon selection

Coach Talent Development Group
Posted upon selection

State Cup Squad Training Sessions:

Hub Day 1
Date: Sunday 14 August 2022
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Venue: Katanning Leisure Centre, Pemble Street, Katanning
 
Hub Day 2
Date: Sunday 28 August 2022
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm                 
Venue: Katanning Leisure Centre, Pemble Street, Katanning
 
State Cup Team Training Sessions:

Date: Sunday 11 September 2022
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Venue: Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, Barker Rd, Albany
 
State Cup Competition:

Camp Wednesday 5 October – Sunday 9 October 2022
Venue: Rotary Residential College, East Victoria Park
Hub Days (Specialist coaching) Thursday 6 October 2022
Competition Friday 7 October – Sun 9 October 2022. State Netball Centre Perth
 
Age Groups available for Selection:
14U Division: 2008 and 2009 born 
16U Division: 2006 and 2007 born
20U Division: 2002 - 2005 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.

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