Wheatbelt - Goldfields

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Avon Football League
Central Midlands
Central Midlands Coastal
Central Wheatbelt
Corrigin & Districts
Cunderdin
Dalwallinu
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Merredin
Mortlock
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Tuesday 1 September 2026 (TBC)

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
 
2026 Leadership Forum Details
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October 2026
Location: Gold Netball Centre, Jolimont, WA

Netball WA Aware Super Volunteer Award is to recognise a volunteer member within the Netball WA (NWA) Wheatbelt Goldfields (WBGF) regional area who has made a significant contribution to netball in a volunteer capacity for more than 12 months.

2026 Applications
Nominations are Open
Closing Date: Friday 22 May 2026 - 9:00am

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.

For upcoming Umpiring & Coaching Workshops view Netball WA Events Page

2019 was the inaugural year for the Wheatbelt-Goldfields Regional Championships. The Wheatbelt-Goldfields Regional Championships have age divisions from 12 & Under through to Open and incorporates a junior GO competition.
 
The purpose of the Championships are to:
-	provide a platform for Association representative teams to compete against other Associations in the Wheatbelt-Goldfields geographical area;
-	provide a platform for Coach mentoring;
-	provide a platform for Umpire coaching and badging;
-	provide Selectors the opportunity for the identification of Coaches, Player’s and Umpire’s for further pathway program’s and regional representative teams;
-	provide an opportunity for the netball community to come together to network and socialise.
 
Awards
-	Volunteer Achievement Award
-	 Spirit of Netball Award
-	Rising Star Coach and Umpire 
-	Umpire Badges
-	Premiership Team Medals
-	Grand Final Umpire Medals
Further information on the Regional Championships including the various Awards will be sent direct to the affiliated Associations.


2026 WBGF Regional Championships
Dates: Saturday 20 June 2026
Venue: Northam Recreation Centre 
Times: TBC

Primary School Cup
Date: Thursday 25 June 2026
Venue: Northam Recreation Centre

This primary school carnival will be held as a West Coast Fever Cup, offering a mixed modified competition in three divisions, Year 3 & 4, Year 5 & 6 and Year 3 - 6.
Nominations open 28 April 2026, and close 29 May 2026.

For further information please contact Erica at wbgf.development@netballwa.com.au or Jamin at wbgf.membership@netballwa.com.au

High School Cup
Date: Thursday 7 May 2026
Venue: Northam Recreation Centre
The carnival will be held as a West Coast Fever Cup, offering divisions in
* Lower Division	Year 7 and/or 8 (Girls)
* Middle Division	Year 9 and/or 10 (Girls)
* Open Division	Year 7 – 10 (Boys)
* Mixed Division	Year 7 - 10 (Girls and Boys)
* Upper Girls              	Year 10 – 12 (Girls)
* Upper Boys                    Year 10 – 12 (Boys)
 
Information has been sent to all schools in the Wheatbelt Goldfields area in Term 1. 
Nominations are open and close Thursday 2 April, 2026

For further information please contact Erica at wbgf.development@netballwa.com.au

Umpires from affiliated Associations in the Wheatbelt-Goldfields may be identified and selected into the Wheatbelt-Goldfields Umpire Development Academy. Umpire selection for this program comes primarily from the Wheatbelt-Goldfields 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 Wheatbelt-Goldfields 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. 

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.

Further information on the State Cup can be found below

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. 

Wheatbelt Athlete Support Program
Emma Draper 
Email: emma.draper@dlgsc.wa.gov.au

Goldfields Sports Development Foundation
Farley Fewkes
Telephone: 0427 399 813
Email: ffewkes1@gmail.com

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

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 $300 per calendar year towards club fees.

Click here for information