Wheatbelt - Goldfields

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

o	April 21, 2021
o	September 15, 2021

Conducted over ZOOM. Meeting invitations will be sent to Association RWG and Primary contacts.

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

2021 Association Forum Details
Mortlock Pod Forum
Dates: 12th - 13th March
Venue: Wongan Hills

Merredin & CDNA Combined Pod Forum
Dates: 14th March
Venue: Bruce Rock

Northam & Avon Combined Pod Forum
Dates: 28th March
Venue: Northam

Eastern Goldfields Pod Forum
Dates: 10th April
Venue: Kalgoorlie

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

2021 Association Visits

School Holiday Clinics

July 25th - Merredin Intermediate Coach Connect

Coach Connect Courses
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 24th June 2022
Venue: Northam Recreation 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 23rd June 2022
Venue: Northam Recreation Centre
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 19th September 2021
Time: 10am - 3pm
Venue: Merredin Recreation & Leisure Centre, Merredin

Umpire Development Academy
Chloe Carlson
Baileigh-Rose Grant
Nikita Mereyato
Juanita Millowick
Michelle Shaw

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.  

Player Talent Development Group
Corrigin & Districts NA
Sari Cusack
Eastern Goldfields NA
Aniwa Bishop-Manihera
Brooklen Dowson
Hali Elps
Andrea George
Kiriana Hawaikirangi
Starsiah Heke-Reweti
Talitha Heta
Sophie Hutchinson
Ell Hywood
Saphire Marriott-Symington
Taaria Nuku-Thompson
Ellie Taylor
Ocean Tuduhi-Parker
Kaitlyn Verner
Razzika Wolgar
Merredin NA
Sam Anthony
Chloe Carlson
Makayla Geier
Charlotte Grant
Darci Jefferys
Jessica Lloyd
Caitlin Squire
Alyssa Taylor
Ruby Truglio
Northam NA
Demi Collins
Jasmine Molicki
Felicity Oliver
Alivia Parker
Mikala Penno

Coach Talent Development Group
Jessica Collins
Rose Heke
Jasmin Holmes
Leanne Hunt
Olive Mereyato
Mel Taylor
Pauline Wahlsten

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.

2021 Wheatbelt-Goldfields State Cup Teams
Congratulations to the following athletes, coaches and officials selected to attend 2021 State Cup competition:

14U
Demi Collins - Northam NA
Makayla Geier - Merredin NA
Andrea George - Eastern Goldfields NA
Starsiah Heke-Reweti - Eastern Goldfields NA
Talitha Heta - Eastern Goldfields NA
Sophie Hutchinson - Eastern Goldfields NA
Darci Jefferys - Merredin NA
Saphire Marriott-Symington - Eastern Goldfields NA
Felicity Oliver - Northam NA
Alivia Parker - Northam NA
Ruby Truglio - Merredin NA
Razzika Wolgar - Eastern Goldfields NA

Coach
Leanne Hunt - Northam NA
Assistant Coaches
Jessica Collins - Central Wheatbelt NA
Pauline Wahlsten - Merredin NA
Team Manager
Noorliah Lloyd

16U
Samantha Anthony - Merredin NA
Chloe Carlson - Merredin NA
Brooklen Dowson - Eastern Goldfields NA
Charlotte Grant - Merredin NA
Ella Hywood - Eastern Goldfields NA
Jessica Lloyd - Merredin NA
Mikala Penno - Northam NA
Caitlin Squire - Merredin NA
Alyssa Taylor - Merredin NA
Kaytlin Verner - Eastern Goldfields NA

Coach
Mel Taylor - Eastern Goldfields NA
Assistant Coach
Jasmin Holmes - Merredin NA
Team Manager
Leonie Grant

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

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.
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 $150 per calendar year towards club fees.

Click here for information