Wheatbelt - Goldfields

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

Wheatbelt-Goldfields Regional Office Info

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

Monday 25 March 2024
Monday 2 September 2024

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   2024 Association Forum Details  Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 March 2024
  • 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.
     
    2024 Applications
    2024 Nominations are now open
    Closing Date: Friday 3 May, 2024

    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.
    
    2024 Umpiring Workshops
    View Netball WA Events Page 
    
    2024 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.
    
    2024 WBGF Regional Championships
    Dates: Saturday 15 June
    Venue: Northam Recreation Centre 
    Times: TBC
    

    Primary School Cup
    Date: Thursday 20 June 2024
    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 29 April 2024, and close 31 May 2024.
    
    For further information please contact Erica at wbgf.development@netballwa.com.au
    

    High School Cup
    Date: Thursday 2 May 2024
    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 now open and close 18 April 2024.
    
    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. 

    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.

    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