Wheatbelt - Goldfields Regional Office
Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries
298 Fitzgerald Street, Northam, WA 6401
Staff Members
Leanne Clune - Membership Coordinator
Email: wbgf.membership@netballwa.com.au
Mobile: 0427 470 020
Erica Carlson - Officials & Development Coordinator
Email: wbgf.development@netballwa.com.au
Mobile: 0428 415 594
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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. 2021 Applications Opening Date: 1st April 2021 Closing Date: 12th May 2021 Application Form coming soon
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. Umpiring Workshops Community Umpiring Workshop - Dowerin - Sunday 2nd May, 9am - 11am Click here to register 2021 Association Visits School Holiday Clinics April 14th - Green Shirt School Holiday Clinic - Merredin Click here to register April 14th - Suncorp NetSetGO Come and Try Holiday Clinic - Merredin Click here to register July 17th - 18th - Merredin Intermediate Coach Connect Coach Connect Courses April 18th - Coach Connect - Foundation - Merredin Date TBC - Coach Connect - Development - Northam
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. 2021 WBGF Regional Championships Dates: Sunday 23rd May Venue: Merredin Regional & Community Leisure Centre Times: TBC ** please note that times are approximate and may be subject to change dependent on team registration numbers.
Primary School Cup Date: Friday 25th June 2021 Venue: Merredin Recreation Community & Leisure Centre This primary school carnival will be held as a West Coast Fever Cup, offering a mixed modified competition in two divisions, Year 3 & 4 and Year 5 & 6. Nomination information will be sent to all schools in the Wheatbelt and Goldfields area late in Term 1. For further information please contact Erica at wbgf.development@netballwa.com.au High School Cup Date: Thursday 24th June 2021 Venue: Merredin Recreation Community & Leisure Centre The WBGF High School Cup is in its third year and in 2021 will be held in Merredin for the first time. The carnival will be held as a West Coast Fever Cup, offering 3 divisions, Lower (Years 7 & 8), Middle (Years 9 & 10), and an Open (Boys) division. Nomination information will be sent to all schools in the Wheatbelt Goldfields area late in Term 1. 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. Program Dates Date: Sunday 23rd May 2021 Time: TBA Venue: Merredin Recreation & Leisure Centre, Merredin Date: 10th & 11th July 2021 Time: TBA Venue: Merredin Recreation & Leisure Centre, Merredin Date: Sunday 1st August 2021 Time: 10am - 3pm Venue: Merredin Recreation & Leisure Centre, Merredin Date: Sunday 19th September 2021 Time: 10am - 3pm Venue: Merredin Recreation & Leisure Centre, Merredin 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. Development Camp Date: 10th & 11th July 2021 Venue: Merredin Recreation & Leisure Centre, Merredin 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. Wheatbelt-Goldfields State Cup Team Training Sessions Hub Day 1 Date: Sunday 1st August 2021 Time: 10am - 3pm Venue: Merredin Recreation & Leisure Centre, Merredin Date: Sunday 8th August - 5th September 2021 Time: 10am - 12pm Venue: Satellite Training venues Hub Day 2 Date: Sunday 19th September 2021 Time: 10am - 3pm Venue: Merredin Recreation & Leisure Centre, Merredin Age Groups available for Selection 14U Division: 2007, 2008, and 2009 born 16U Division: 2005 and 2006 born 18U Division: 2003 and 2004 born Open Division: TBA 2021 Wheatbelt-Goldfields State Cup Teams Posted upon selection State Cup Competition Dates: Friday 8th October - Sunday 11th October Venue: Gold Netball Centre and Perth Netball Association – Wembley Sports Park Precinct Further information on the State Cup can be found here
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 $150 per calendar year towards club fees. Click here for information