Wheatbelt - Goldfields Regional Office
Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries
298 Fitzgerald Street, Northam, WA 6401
Staff Members
Jasmin Holmes - Membership Coordinator
Email: wbgf.membership@netballwa.com.au
Mobile: 0437 563 851
Erica Carlson - Officials & Development Coordinator
Email: wbgf.development@netballwa.com.au
Mobile: 0428 415 594
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Monday 24 March 2025 (TBC) Monday 1 September 2025
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 Wheatbelt-Goldfields regional area that has made a significant contribution to netball in a volunteer capacity over the designated 12-month period. 2025 Applications Nominations Open: 10 February, 2025 Closing Date: Friday 2 May, 2025
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. 2025 Umpiring Workshops View Netball WA Events Page 2025 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 - Coach of the Meet - Rising Coach - Umpire of the Meet - Rising Umpire - Umpire Badges - Best Dressed - Sportsmanship Award - 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. 2025 WBGF Regional Championships Dates: Saturday 14 June, 2025 Venue: Northam Recreation Centre Times: TBC
Primary School Cup Date: Thursday 19 June 2025 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 2025, and close 30 May 2025. For further information please contact Erica at wbgf.development@netballwa.com.au
High School Cup Date: Thursday 15 May 2025 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 open Monday 24 February and close Thursday 1 May, 2025 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.
In 2025 WBGF players born in 2011, 2012 & 2013 are invited to register for the Development Academy program. The 2025 Development Academy will provide the training sessions necessary to develop, refine and consolidate the essential skills of the game. The Academy also supports access to and participation in higher level competitions and development opportunities for regional based talented players. All players looking to progress along the Netball WA pathway are encouraged to attend. Development Academy Program Details: Date: Sunday 16 March & Saturday 5 April 2025 Acceptance into the program means that the athlete is available on Sunday 16 March & Saturday 5 April 2025 Venue: Merredin Regional Community & Leisure Centre Time: 10am – 1.30 pm Wear: White training top and black bottoms Costs: Registrations are now open, athletes will be required to pay $110 GST Inc plus PlayHQ fee Bring: Healthy Snack, Water Bottles, Hand Towel, any medications such as Asthma Puffers All hair needs to be tied up and jewellery removed prior to training. To attend please register and make payment by following the link below, prior to 9am, Friday 28 February 2025.
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.
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