Wheatbelt - Goldfields

Avon
Central Midlands
Central Midlands Coastal
Central Wheatbelt
Corrigin & Districts
Cunderdin
Dalwallinu
Eastern Goldfields
Kellerberrin Ladies
Merredin
Mortlock
Northam
Quairading
Wongan Hills
Yilgarn
York Junior
York Senior

o	Saturday 7 March 2020
o	Monday 29 June 2020
o	Monday 21 September 2020

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.

2020 Applications
Opening Date: TBA
Closing Date: TBA

Application Form coming soon

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 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: Sunday 17 May 2020
Venue: Merredin Netball Association
Times: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm 

** please note that times are approximate and may be subject to change dependent on team registration numbers.

Primary School Cup
Date: Friday 26 June 2020
Venue: TBA

High School Cup
Date: Thursday 20 August 2020
Venue: TBA

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. 

Program Dates
Available soon

Umpire Development Academy
Posted upon selection.

Athletes and coaches from affiliated Associations in the Wheatbelt-Goldfields may be identified and selected into the Wheatbelt-Goldfields Talent Development Group. The athlete selection for this program comes primarily from the Wheatbelt-Goldfields 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 camps. State Cup Team athletes and coaches are selected from the Talent Development Camps. 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.  

Session 1 - Camp: Saturday 18 July 2020 & Sunday 19 July
Camp Venue: Merredin Netball Association 
Camp Times: TBA

Session 2: Sunday 26 July 2020
Venue: Satellite Sessions 
Time: TBA

Session 3 - Camp: Sunday 2 August
Camp Venue: Merredin Netball Association 
Camp Times: TBA

Player Talent Development Group
Posted upon selection

Coach Talent Development Group
Posted upon selection

The State Cup Competition is held in Perth and is a pathway for representative teams from across the state to participate. It is also the platform for Netball WA & State Team Selectors to select athletes for the Fever in Time Program (FIT). Netball WA State 17U & 19U Teams are selected from the FIT Program. Wheatbelt-Goldfields representative teams compete in the State Cup Competition ensuring opportunity for the athletes. 

2020 Wheatbelt-Goldfields Team Training Sessions

Session 1:
Date: Sunday 9 August 2020
Venue: Satellite Sessions 
Times: TBA

Session 2:
Date: Sunday 16 August 2020
Venue: Satellite Sessions 
Times: TBA

Session 3:
Date: Sunday 23 August 2020
Venue: Satellite Sessions 
Times: TBA

Session 3:
Date: Sunday 30 August 2020
Venue: Satellite Sessions 
Times: TBA

Session 4:
Day Camp - Sunday 13 September 2020
Venue: Merredin Netball Association 
Times: TBA

Session 5:
Day Camp - Sunday 20 September 2020
Venue: Merredin Netball Association 
Times: TBA

Session 6:
Date: Thursday 8 October 2020
Venue: Gold Netball Centre - Perth 
Times: TBA

2020 Wheatbelt-Goldfields State Cup Teams
Posted upon selection

State Cup Competition
 Friday 9, Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 2020 
Venue: Gold Netball Centre and Perth Netball Association – Wembley Sports Park Precinct

Further information on the State Cup can be found here

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 $150 per calendar year towards club fees.

Click here for information