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Geelong Grammar School - Netball Coach

Geelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff, and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, creativity, and academic rigour. Our character is compassionate, curious, and courageous, and we achieve our goals through working ethically, collaboratively, inclusively, progressively and with substantiation.

The sports programme based at our Corio campus requires casual Netball Coaches for the upcoming winter season (to commence April 2025)

Previous coaching and/or playing experience is required. Training occurs at the School throughout the week with matches/competition on a Saturday morning. Applicants must possess a current Working with Children Card (Employment) and/or VIT Registration and be willing to obtain a National Police History Check. 

About the role:

The role is responsible for the following:

  • Planning and delivery of a coaching programme within the designated sport over the season, including the development of specific training and skill development sessions (pre and in season) to meet desired expectations and outcomes for the sport
  • Monitoring student attendance, performance, dress and effectively communicating and encouraging the expectations of student behaviour
  • Facilitating positive interactions with students and other internal and external coaches
  • Actively exercising a duty of care and monitoring the welfare of all students involved in netball
  • Attending all professional development and induction programmes and activities as required

About you:

To be successful in this role you will need:

Essential Skills:

  • Experience in coaching and the implementation of a coaching programme within netball
  • Previous experience in developing the sports skills and experiences of students
  • Excellent communication and motivational skills and a capacity to manage and coordinate sports teams
  • Knowledge and understanding of adolescent development and behaviour relevant to coaching sports teams

Desirable Skills:

  • A relevant coaching qualification and/or extensive netball experience
  • Competition experience within netball as an athlete

Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse. 

The School’s Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on the GGS website, under ‘Student Safeguarding’. The School’s expectation is that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and the Child Safe Standards, as applicable to their role. Any queries in respect of this Framework or the School’s expectations should be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

If you are passionate about Netball and looking for an opportunity to extend this passion into paid employment, apply here.

Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.

Applications close at 10:00am on Tuesday 22nd April 2025

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GeelongFNL RD10 Netball - South Barwon vs Leopold

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GFL Round 15 Lara vs Bell Park Netball

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GFL Round 15 St Joseph's vs Geelong West Giants Netball

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GFNL Netball final 5 - How will it finish?

This weekend, the final round of the 2023 Geelong Football Netball League season takes place. In the A Grade division of netball, the final five teams that will advance to finals are already set, however their standings on the ladder could change depending on the results on the weekend.

Here are some of the possibilities that could occur:

LEOPOLD vs NEWTOWN & CHILWELL

If Leopold win:
-They would finish their season on a high note. The highest they could finish is seventh, provided Bell Park defeat St Mary’s, and the lowest they could finish is eighth.
-They would snuff out any chance Newtown & Chilwell had of finishing the season in top spot (Newtown & Chilwell would need to beat Leopold and would also need South Barwon to beat Colac).

If Newtown & Chilwell win:
-They would finish the season on top of the ladder if Colac lost to South Barwon. If Colac beat South Barwon, they would finish second. Regardless of the result in their game against Leopold, they cannot drop lower than second.
-If they finish first, they will have next week off and then play in the second qualifying final, and if they finish second, they will play either St Joseph’s, Geelong West, or South Barwon in the first qualifying final.

GEELONG WEST vs ST JOSEPH’S

If Geelong West win:
-They would overtake St Joseph’s on the ladder and take third spot. They would only be at threat of losing third spot if South Barwon beat Colac comprehensively. 
-The highest they could finish is third, meaning they would play either Newtown & Chilwell or Colac next week in the first qualifying final. The lowest they could finish is fourth, meaning they would play St Joseph’s once again in an elimination final.

If St Joseph’s win:
-They would secure third spot going into finals, meaning they would play in the first qualifying final next week against either Colac or Newtown & Chilwell. They can’t finish higher than third.

SOUTH BARWON vs COLAC

If South Barwon win:
-They would put Colac’s place atop the ladder at jeopardy if Newtown & Chilwell beats Leopold.
-If they beat Colac comprehensively and Geelong West defeated St Joseph’s, they would be a chance to finish third.
-Third is the highest they could possibly finish, meaning they would play Newtown & Chilwell or Colac in next week’s qualifying final. The lowest they could finish is fourth, and in that situation, they would face off against either St Joseph’s or Geelong West in an elimination final.

If Colac win:
-They would be unable to concede top spot due to their percentage.
-Win or lose, they cannot drop out of the top two. They would play in either the first qualifying final next week against St Joseph’s, Geelong West, or South Barwon, or in the second qualifying final the week after.

GFNL Senior A Grade Netball - Race to Finals

With six rounds left of the GFNL A Grade Netball competition, we take a look at the race toward finals. Every game is critical, and for those that are far up on form, it’s about securing that top spot. This piece looks at the 2022 finals contenders.

 

Newtown & Chilwell

They have only lost one game in three years. Their unbeaten record finally came to an end this year by a determined St Albans. Since their defeat, they haven’t missed a step. They currently hold the top spot on the ladder, but there are still five matches to play including the bye and they are only ahead of Colac and St Albans by four points. They vs St Albans in Round 15 and Colac in Round 18. These games will shape the top spot.

The Run Home: Leopold, Geelong West, St Albans, Bye, St Mary’s, Colac

 

Colac

Currently in second place on percentage, the Tigers have had a consistent season all year. Their biggest win was against St Albans. It was the round after the Supersaints defeated the Eagles. Colac’s losses have come from a formidable South Barwon in Round 9, and Newtown & Chilwell in Round 5. The Tigers’ run home is tough, but that minor premiership is well within reach. However, they will have to beat the Swans in Round 16 and knock off the ladder leaders in Round 18 if they want the week off come finals time.

The Run Home: St Mary’s, Bell Park, Leopold, South Barwon, Lara, Newtown & Chilwell

 

St Albans

The Supersaints stunned the GFNL A Grade Senior Netball competition when the Eagles fell to them in Round 4. The convincing win saw St Albans as the new team beat, but they then suffered losses two weeks in a row. Their first shock loss came from Geelong West in Round 5, followed by Colac in Round 6. These losses have seemed to humble St Albans as they have been solid ever since. They have a few challenges in the following weeks, but much like Colac, that top spot is still up for grabs.

The Run Home: Bell Park, Leopold, Newtown & Chilwell, Lara, Bye, Geelong West

 

South Barwon

One game separates the Swans from Colac and St Albans. South Barwon is another flag contender, but they will want to remain vigilant as teams become more desperate each round. In Round 3, the Swans had their first loss against a convincing St Joseph’s. Like many, they were also unable to rise to the challenge of Newtown and Chilwell. The following week they fell to St Albans but bounced back in Round 9 to beat Colac. The Swans have already had the bye and being six points ahead of Geelong West, they have a good run home with Colac being the hardest of the bunch. Still, no wins are guaranteed.

The Run Home: Lara, St Joseph’s, St Mary’s, Colac, Leopold, Bell Park

 

Geelong West

It’s been an interesting season for Geelong West. They managed to collect a huge scalp early this season with a win over St Albans but haven’t beaten any other team higher than their current ladder position. So far, the Giants have fallen to Colac, Newtown & Chilwell, St Joseph’s, South Barwon, and drew with Bell Park. They have a mixed run home of games they should win but the pressure will be on to maintain their fifth spot. With upcoming games of having to face St Alban and Newtown & Chilwell, their resolve will be tested.

The Run Home: Grovedale, Newtown & Chilwell, Lara, Bell Park, St Joseph’s, St Albans

 

St Joseph’s

With defeats over South Barwon and Geelong West, Joey’s are every chance to sneak into the fifth position. However, St Joseph’s has not had a good run in recent games. If they have a sudden change in luck next weekend, they are every chance to play in the Finals. Another win over South Barwon would make the perfect start. Their run home also looks easier than most.

The Run Home: Bye, South Barwon, Grovedale, St Mary’s, Geelong West, Lara

 

Bell Park

After a tough road through the beginning of the season, Bell Park managed to pinch some decent wins in the second act. They just got over St Joseph’s by one goal, a draw against Geelong West, and two very convincing wins over Leopold and St Mary’s. They do have an extremely difficult run home. They will have St Albans, Colac, Geelong West, and South Barwon to contend with. If the Dragons make Finals, they deserve to be there.

The Run Home: St Albans, Colac, Bye, Geelong West, Grovedale, South Barwon

 

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Gladman takes an early lead in coaches votes | Round 3 - 6 BFNL Netball Geelong Advertiser Coaches Votes

Reigning Bellarine Football Netball League Medallist, Kaitlin Gladman and Newcomb's Carly Sanders have taken the early lead in the inaugural Geelong Advertiser Coaches Player of the Year Award.

The Geelong Advertiser Coaches Player of the Year is an award voted by each A-Grade netball coach on a 3,2,1 basis after each home and away game, acknowledging outstanding effort by an individual player in a season.

There are individual awards for the Bellarine FNL A-Grade & Geelong FNL A-Grade Netball competitions. 

The votes have been tallied from Round 3 onwards as the award was established following Round 3. 

*Votes from Round 6 onwards will be completed upon all club coaches submitting votes. 

Round 3

Barwon Heads v Newcomb

4 Carly Sanders (Newcomb)

3 Brittany Collier (Newcomb)

3 Maddie Okely (Barwon Heads)

2 Krystal Baker (Barwon Heads)

Drysdale v Anglesea

6 Bree Caldwell (Anglesea)

4 Bree Walters (Anglesea)

1 Paige McGrath (Drysdale)

1 Ella Puttyfoot (Drysdale)

Geelong Amateur v Portarlington

6 Keisha Guilmartin (Geelong Amateur)

3 Kaitlyn Sheringham (Geelong Amateur)

2 Ruby Watson (Geelong Amateur)

1 Elyse Boyer (Geelong Amateur)

Modewarre v Queenscliff

6 Kaitlin Gladman (Queenscliff)

2 Sarah Langley (Queenscliff)

2 Keeley Cox (Modewarre)

2 Keely Kinsey (Queenscliff)

Torquay v Ocean Grove

5 Rhian Moresi (Torquay) 

4 Zanna Woods (Ocean Grove)

2 Sophie Critchon (Torquay)

1 Emily Moroney (Ocean Grove)

Round 4

Ocean Grove v Barwon Heads

3 Georgia Ryan (Ocean Grove)

3 Zanna Woods (Ocean Grove)

2 Issey Armstrong (Barwon Heads)

2 Georgia Berry (Ocean Grove)

1 Perri Jones (Barwon Heads)

1 Racquel Scott (Barwon Heads)

Geelong Amateur v Torquay

6 Romy Harwood (Geelong Amateur)

2 Ruby Watson (Geelong Amateur)

2 Georgia Duncan (Geelong Amateur)

1 Rhian Moresi (Torquay)

1 Sophie Critchon (Torquay)

Portarlington v Modewarre

6 Kathryn Vickers (Modewarre)

2 Keeley Cox (Modewarre)

2 Morgan Van Leerdam (Portarlington)

1 Lauren Wood (Portarlington)

1 Laura Robinson (Portarlington)

Anglesea v Queenscliff

5 Laura Cayzer (Queenscliff)

4 Kaitlin Gladman (Queenscliff)

2 Bree Walters (Anglesea)

1 Rhiannon Butler (Anglesea)

Newcomb v Drysdale

6 Carly Sanders (Newcomb)

2 Aleisha Walters (Drysdale)

2 Jessica Duke (Newcomb)

1 Lily Mills (Drysdale)

1 Ebony Side (Newcomb)

Round 5

Portarlington v Drysdale

5 Chloe Hobbs (Drysdale)

3 Candice Bull (Portarlington)

2 Mikayla Mevissen (Portarlington)

1 Aleisha Walters (Drysdale)

1 Madison Robbins Hart (Portarlington)

Anglesea v Torquay

6 Rhian Moresi (Torquay)

2 Torquay (Taylor Mitveski )

2 Kirralee Collins (Torquay)

1 Bree Caldwell (Anglesea)

1 Breda O'Kane (Anglesea)

Barwon Heads v Geelong Amateur

4 Darcy McFarlane (Geelong Amateur)

3 Sharon Ford (Geelong Amateur)

2 Issey Armstrong (Barwon Heads)

2 Zoey Shaw (Geelong Amateur)

1 Romy Harwood (Geelong Amateur)

Ocean Grove v Modewarre

5 Zanna Woods (Ocean Grove)

3 Clodagh Newton (Modewarre)

3 Kathryn Vickers (Modewarre)

1 Emily Moroney (Ocean Grove)

Queenscliff v Newcomb 

6 Jessica Duke (Newcomb)

4 Amelia Bakker (Queenscliff)

1 Carly Sanders (Newcomb)

1 Kaitlin Gladman (Queenscliff)

Round 6

Drysdale v Queenscliff

4 Kaitlin Gladman (Queenscliff)

3 Tess Orvis (Queenscliff)

3 Laura Cayzer (Queenscliff)

2 Amelia Bakker (Queenscliff)

Barwon Heads v Portarlington

3 Erica Schippers (Barwon Heads)

3 Laura Robinson (Portarlington)

3 Zoe Magnusson (Barwon Heads)

2 Mikayla Mevissen (Portarlington)

1 Issey Armstrong (Barwon Heads)

Geelong Amateur v Ocean Grove

6 Darcy McFarlane (Geelong Amateur)

4 Keisha Guilmartin (Geelong Amateur)

1 Georgia Ryan (Ocean Grove)

1 Kim Hart (Ocean Grove)

Newcomb v Anglesea

6 Jessica Duke (Newcomb)

4 Carly Sanders (Newcomb)

1 Amelia Jarvis (Anglesea)

1 Brittany Collier (Newcomb)

Torquay v Modewarre

3 Tully Bethune (Torquay)

3 Sophie Critchon (Torquay)

2 Laney McFadyen (Modewarre)

2 Katherine Fanning  (Torquay)

1 Monique Sefton (Modewarre)

1 Lauren Berridge (Torquay)

Round 6 Leaderboard

15 Kaitlin Gladman (Queenscliff)

15 Carly Sanders (Newcomb)

14 Jessica Duke (Newcomb)

12 Zanna Woods (Ocean Grove)

12 Rhian Moresi (Torquay)

10 Keisha Guilmartin (Geelong Amateurs)

10 Darcy McFarlane (Geelong Amateurs)

9 Kathryn Vickers (Modewarre)

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Green receives National Umpiring Selection

The AFL Barwon Region will be represented in the Super Netball Reserves competition in the 2025 season, with Emily Green being selected in the Netball Australia Talent & Development Squad.

Members of this squad will be drawn on for Super Netball Reserves allocation and additional development opportunities, including targeted sessions and Suncorp Super Netball match day involvement with high performance umpire coaches.

A high performing A badged panel umpire in our region for several seasons, Emily was named as the AFL Barwon Netball Umpire of the Year in 2023 for her outstanding season.

Emily was also selected as one of four umpires selected from Victoria to officiate at the 2024 National Netball Championship in April this year.

AFL Barwon congratulates Emily on her selection in the Netball Australia Talent & Development Squad for next season.

The full list of the 2025 Netball Australia umpiring squads can be found here.

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Grovedale to host all 2025 Netball fixtures indoors

AFL Barwon in consultation with Grovedale Football Netball Club and Netball Victoria, have determined that all fixtured home games at Burdoo Reserve will now be played inside the Grovedale Secondary College Stadium for the 2025 season.

During the course of the 2024 season, it has been identified that following the implementation of rolling substitutions and in conjunction with the current court profile, the Burdoo Reserve Netball Courts have experienced higher levels of congestion on the team-bench sideline, leading to an increased risk profile.   

Grovedale FNC has identified this increased risk profile, and proactively sought support from AFL Barwon and Netball Victoria about alternatives to mitigate this factor moving forward. 

The Club has been proactive in their discussions and have been actively working with Local Government to improve the conditions of their outdoor courts, and both AFL Barwon and Netball Victoria are supportive of these actions.  

While permission to use the indoor courts has been granted for season 2025, Grovedale FNC are aware that they must continue to work towards the redevelopment of the Burdoo Reserve courts as a high priority.  

All parties will continue to monitor and review the status of both court arrangements, responding to any issues that arise throughout the season. 

AFL Barwon would like to acknowledge the work Grovedale FNC has completed to date, to ensure a more permanent solution to the issues their courts face can be found. The Club has been working proactively in this space, and we support their endeavours to have their netball facility redeveloped. 

We thank the Geelong Football Netball League Clubs in advance for their support of Grovedale FNC for 2025 season, and look forward to the ongoing improvements at the outdoor site. 

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Kempe Junior Netball Best and Fairest Count Results

We are thrilled to congratulate all the players who have been crowned as winners at last night's Kempe AFL Barwon Junior Netball Best and Fairest Counts.

The awards included are for all Junior Netball competitions including Geelong FNL, Bellarine FNL & AFL Barwon Junior Netball.

The best and fairest awards include votes from all matches with the accumulated votes determining the winner(s) for each division.

The list of winners for each division and overall leaderboard can be found below.

 

Bellarine Football Netball League       

17/U Division 1 Kempe Cup             

Best & Fairest - Eden Henderson-Craig (Queenscliff)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Emily Quinten (Ocean Grove)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Grace Boland (Portarlington)

Runner Up Best & Fairest – Tae McGillivray (Anglesea)

Full Leaderboard

 

17/U Division 2 LBW Business & Wealth Advisors Cup            

Best & Fairest - Kailee Fisher (Drysdale)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Bella O'Dwyer (Torquay)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Louise Shaw (Geelong Amateur)

Full Leaderboard

                          

15/U Division 1 Kempe Cup       

Best & Fairest - Olivia Bradshaw (Torquay)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Adele Mills (Drysdale)

Full Leaderboard

                          

15/U Division 2 Kempe Cup 

Best & Fairest - Phoebe Vaughan (Torquay)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Zoey Davis (Newcomb)

Full Leaderboard

             

13/U Division 1 Kempe Cup              

Best & Fairest - Scarlotte Benney (Anglesea)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Remy Sliwa (Torquay)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Stella Peters (Geelong Amateur)

Full Leaderboard

             

13/U Division 2 Kempe Cup              

Best & Fairest - Ayla Winspear (Portarlington)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Skye Quirk (Barwon Heads)

Full Leaderboard

 

Junior Coach Encouragement Award - Georgia Collett & Amelia Stanic (Ocean Grove)

Junior Trainee Umpire Encouragement Award - Emily Totton (Geelong Amateur)

                          

DOW Junior Educational Scholarship - Philippa Norgard (Ocean Grove)

DOW Tertiary Educational Scholarship - Stephanie Reade (Torquay)

 

Geelong Football Netball League                                       

17/U Division 1 Kempe Cup                          

Best & Fairest - Abby Hay (Colac)            

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Amahni Harrison (Colac)             

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Mia Aitken (St Mary's)             

Full Leaderboard

                          

17/U Division 2 Zena Sports Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Annette Flaherty (Colac)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Shakira Dymke (South Barwon)            

Full Leaderboard

                          

15/U Division 1 Read the Play Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Ayisha Balogun (Newtown & Chilwell)             

Best & Fairest - Emily McCormick (South Barwon)

Full Leaderboard

                          

15/U Division 2 Coco Boutique Photography Cup                       

Best & Fairest - Riley Miles (South Barwon)         

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Lylah Rickard (Grovedale)             

Full Leaderboard

 

13/U Division 1 Geelong Advertiser Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Lily Sherman (South Barwon)      

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Lyla Irvine (Grovedale)             

Full Leaderboard

             

13/U Division 2 Geelong Advertiser Cup                         

Best & Fairest - Stella Foley (Colac)    

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Stevie Mooney (Newtown & Chilwell)             

Full Leaderboard

*Upon recount, Stella Foley has been determined outright winner

 

Junior Coach Encouragement Award - Tylah Paech (Newtown & Chilwell)   

Junior Trainee Umpire Encouragement Award - Erin McGinness (South Barwon)        

                                        

AFL Barwon Junior Netball                      

13/U Division 3 Corio Bay Health Group Cup      

Best & Fairest - Emma Henderson (Surf Coast Suns)             

Best & Fairest - Meg Muhor (Newtown & Chilwell)

Best & Fairest - Phoebe Whitehead (Newtown & Chilwell)            

Full Leaderboard

                          

13/U Division 4 Corio Bay Health Group Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Willa Webb (Surf Coast Suns)      

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Meg Taylor (Surf Coast Suns)    

Full Leaderboard

                          

13/U Division 5 Corio Bay Health Group Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Elodie Keating (Newtown & Chilwell)             

Best & Fairest - Sharvarntay Edwards (Newtown & Chilwell)            

Full Leaderboard

                          

13/U Division 6 Corio Bay Health Group Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Jorja Biscan (Bannockburn)         

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Isla Schiller (Bannockburn)             

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Sabrina Inderberg (Geelong Amateur)        

Full Leaderboard

                          

13/U Division 7 Corio Bay Health Group Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Scarlett Johnstone (Anglesea)     

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Harlow Matthew (Grovedale)       

Full Leaderboard

             

15/U Division 3 Corio Bay Health Group Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Isla Rookes (Geelong Amateur)   

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Jackie Hiemstra (Grovedale)       

Full Leaderboard

                          

15/U Division 4 Corio Bay Health Group Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Alexandra Norgard (Ocean Grove)             

Best & Fairest - Freya Howley (Newtown & Chilwell)

Full Leaderboard

                          

15/U Division 5 Corio Bay Health Group Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Lila Miles (East Geelong)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Akasha Young (Surf Coast Suns)    

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Imani Sagnol (South Barwon)            

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Mylah Fleming (Geelong Amateur)

Full Leaderboard

                           

15/U Division 6 Corio Bay Health Group Cup                            

Best & Fairest - Saffron Thurkettle (Surf Coast Suns)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Evie Flint (Ocean Grove)             

Full Leaderboard

                          

17/U Division 3 Corio Bay Health Group Cup

Best & Fairest - Annika Willis (Ocean Grove)        

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Liv Richardson (Ocean Grove) 

Full Leaderboard

Kempe Junior Netball Representative Program

Registrations are now open for both GFNL and BFNL Kempe Junior Representative Netball Teams.

Trials will be held as below:

13/U: Tuesday October 18th & 25th – 5:00pm – 6:30pm

15/U: Tuesday October 18th & 25th – 6:30pm – 8:00pm

17/U: Wednesday October 19th & 26th – 5:00pm – 6:30pm

 

Trials will be held at St Joseph's Netball Courts.

 

Dress Code: White T-Shirts and dark shorts/skirt are to be worn for all trials (Any player in club or representative uniform will be asked to go home and change)

  • Please ensure lower leg is not covered so that a number may be written for selection

 

Those successful will represent their respective league at the Central West Region Association Championships Day on Sunday 21 & 28 May and 4 June 2023 (one day only – date TBC).

 

If successful at the Central West day, teams will then take part in the Association Championships Finals Day in July 2023 (date TBC).

 

Representative teams may also participate in the return of Barwon Junior Netball Championships. This is a weekly tournament between other league and association representative teams and would run as a 6-10 week competition in February – May 2023.

 

TALENT IDENTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

  • Players in the 13 & Under group are observed by the Victorian Regional Academy of Sport (VRAS), in partnership with Netball Victoria, to link Regional Academies of sport with high performance pathways.
  • Players in the 15 & Under group are observed by Netball Victoria Talent scouts for potential TID invitation to selection for the Zone academy and 17 & Under state teams for the next year.
  • Players in the 17 & under group are observed by Netball Victoria Talent scouts for potential invitation to state selection in the 17 & Under or 19 & Under for the next year.

 

To register your interest, please complete the registration form, Click Here: 

Further player information can be found here: 

Registrations close Monday 10th of October 2022.

Kempe Junior Netball Representative Program Coaching Applications

Applications are now open for our 2023 Kempe Junior Representative Coaching Positions.

 

Positions Available:

BFNL - 15/U reserves

GFNL - 15/U reserves & 17/U

 

Successful applicants will be responsible for the following commitments:

  • Weekly training starting no later than February 2023
  • Barwon Junior Champs: 5 or 10 week competition (plus finals) on Monday nights starting in February
  • Central West Association Champs: Sunday 4 June 2023 (Altona Netball Association)
  • Association Champs Finals Day (if successful): Sunday 18 June (State Netball Centre)

 

Requirements and responsibilities of the role are as follows:

  1. Adhere to all league policies and guidelines.
  2. Develop the team training program including skill development sessions, in line with player workloads and availability
  3. Provide coaching instruction to team members in the areas of technique, specialist positional skills and team skills.
  4. Identify and maximise underlying potential to deliver long term growth in individual athletes.
  5. Evaluate and assess individual and team performance, ensuring individuals are appropriately challenged, and provided with constructive feedback.
  6. Take appropriate action to ensure that underperformance is effectively dealt with.
  7. Develop, implement, and adapt match play strategies.
  8. Team coaches will supervise and mentor assistant coaches in both the training and competition environment.
  9. Communicate clearly, concisely and with a high level of integrity to both the player and parent group.
  10. Current Working with Children’s Check required.
  11. Minimum Development Level coaching accreditation required (must be obtained prior to June 2023). 

 

Please submit your application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. detailing your experience, coaching ideology, and anything else you think we should know, along with a nomination of which age groups/league you would be willing to coach:

i.e. BFNL  15/U 

Coaches will receive an honorarium for their contribution.

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Local Athletes Selected in Netball Victoria Talent Academy Program

AFL Barwon congratulations to all athletes from the AFL Barwon Region who were successful in making the 2025 Netball Victoria Talent Academy Program

The Netball Victoria Talent Academy program is a development opportunity for talented athletes to develop in three key components: technical and tactical development, athlete well-being and physical preparation.

The program aims to assist players throughout Victoria to reach their potential, provide an avenue towards state and national representation, and provide essential education that is relevant to netball. 

The athletes selected from the AFL Barwon Region can be found below.

 

2025 Talent Academy Umpires

Bridget Baxter - AFL Barwon

Leni Hassett - AFL Barwon

Pippa Scutchings - AFL Barwon

Olivia Speirs - AFL Barwon

Megan Trotter - AFL Barwon

 

2025 Talent Academy Athletes

Isla Cuddy – Bellarine FNL

Indiah Madden – Geelong FNL

Sienna McGinness – Bellarine FNL

 

The full squads can be found here.

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Local players identified for Netball Victoria Talent Academy Programs

AFL Barwon wishes to congratulate the following athletes who were identified to trial for the 2025 Talent Academy from the Bellarine FNL, Geelong FNL and Colac & District FNL Representative squads. 

Bellarine Football Netball League

Isla Cuddy (Drysdale)

Coco Hayes (Torquay)

Sienna McGinness (Torquay)

Abhi Sanjeev (Ocean Grove)

Molly Slavinskis (Barwon Heads)

Sophie Taylor (Geelong Amateur)

 

Geelong Football Netball League

Maya Corrigan (South Barwon)

Isabella Gill (Geelong West)

Leni Hepburn (South Barwon)

Indi Madden (Geelong West)

Lucy Nwankwo (South Barwon)

Lily Sherman (South Barwon)

 

Colac & District Football Netball League

Emmy Frith (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Ruby Hall (Irrewarra-Beeac)

Isabel Perkins (Colac Imperials)

For more information on the Netball Victoria 2025 Talent Academies, simply go to https://vic.netball.com.au/talent-identification-program

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  • FITNESS

    Improves endurance, coordination, and overall strength through regular movement.

  • TEAMWORK & COMMUNICATION

    Develops leadership, cooperation, and the ability to work under pressure.

  • MENTAL WELLBEING

    Boosts confidence, reduces stress, and enhances focus through an active and social environment.

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    Be part of a supportive club, make friends, and connect with your local community.

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Netball star forging the pathway for others

Emma Daffy is an enthusiastic and competitive netballer whose love for the sport has given her wonderful opportunities with fantastic success. Emma is a star goal attack for Newcomb in the AFL Barwon All-Abilities League but also plays for Lara in the mainstream Saturday Geelong FNL E Grade Competition.

Beginning in 2017, Emma initially started her All Abilities netball journey at her local Football and Netball Club, Lara. Emma found she wanted to test and expand her netball skills even further, leading her to join the mainstream competition. Emma states, “I just wanted to challenge myself. Get my intensity up, get my cardio up, make sure I get a good old challenge out there!”

It is impossible for Emma to decide what competition she likes more but finds the level of intensity and competitiveness to be the primary difference between the two. Her sense of enthusiasm and pride for both leagues is undeniable. Emma explains, “Both sides bring up a good, energetic, fun game.”

Lara Football Netball Club Netball Director, Di Van Doren always knew Emma would have the skillset and ability to be able to play both netball competitions. “Emma has always been a willing participant in all our club combined training sessions. We wanted Emma to decide when the time was right for her and have the confidence to give it a go. She has amazing skills, and her knowledge of the game is astonishing.” Di acknowledged that Emma is a much-loved member of Lara’s E-Grade team and provided valuable input into group sessions and regularly attended Club social events.

The Newcomb Power Football and Netball Club is a strong leader for the All-Abilities league, having both inclusion Netball and Football sides. Scott Smith, Newcomb’s All-Abilities Coordinator, explains inclusivity is central to the club’s values and the All-Abilities program is a valuable and vital part of the club’s DNA. Smith says, “Our inclusion programs sit alongside our mainstream and all members have embraced the programs. Providing the opportunities is very rewarding.”

Emma believes in encouraging other players of the All-Abilities League to get involved in mainstream competitions as a way of breaking down barriers between the two competitions. She suggests, “Just give it a crack! Have a go and do your best out there!”. Di Van Doren supported this by encouraging clubs to keep an open mind when considering providing opportunities for All Abilities players in mainstream Netball.

Smith agrees the biggest barrier to blending All-Abilities players into the mainstream competitions is player confidence. He says, “Once they [All-Abilities players] feel comfortable, there are no issues.”

Emma’s passion and dedication to netball have led to some great achievements through selection for the Marie Little OAM Shield. Emma represented Victoria back in 2019 in Brisbane, bringing home a silver medal. She represented Victoria a second time in Sydney last year, bringing home not only another silver medal, but was also awarded Most Valuable Player overall for the competition. She says, “It was exciting and a bit of a shock”. 

However, the challenge doesn’t end there. Emma’s competitive spirit prevails as she set her sights on achieving more this year. Emma states, “I am wanting to bring back the gold instead of the silver!”.

If there are any players looking to play in any of the AFL Barwon All Abilities Netball Competitions, please contact AFL Barwon Head of Netball, Sophie Allison (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

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Netball Victoria Umpire Workshops and Development Opportunities

Please see below the list of upcoming umpire workshops and development opportunities that Netball Victoria are running in our region.

 

MENTOR WORKSHOP

Focuses on the mentor/mentee relationship and responsibilities, constructive feedback skills, the do’s and don’ts of mentoring, and expectations of beginner umpires.

Sunday 29 January

Kardinia Park, Geelong

5:00pm-7:00pm

Register here https://vic.netball.com.au/events#149

 

YOUR DECISION COUNTS

Covers topics such as Contact vs Contest, Obstruction and Advantage, bio-mechanics, and how positioning and vision effect decision making.

Friday 3 February

5:15pm-7:15pm

Kardinia Park, Geelong

Register here https://vic.netball.com.au/events#149

 

INTRODUCTION TO UMPIRING

Learn the basic characteristics of becoming an umpire, using your whistle and hand signals effectively, infringements and sanctions, and positioning on the court.

Wednesday 1 March

4:45pm-6:45pm

Kardinia Park, Geelong

Register here https://vic.netball.com.au/events#149

 

MENTOR WORKSHOP

Focuses on the mentor/mentee relationship and responsibilities, constructive feedback skills, the do’s and don’ts of mentoring, and expectations of beginner umpires.

Wednesday 8 March

6:00pm-8:00pm

Kardinia Park, Geelong

Register here https://vic.netball.com.au/events#149

 

MENTOR WORKSHOP

Focuses on the mentor/mentee relationship and responsibilities, constructive feedback skills, the do’s and don’ts of mentoring, and expectations of beginner umpires.

Friday 31 March

6:00pm-8:00pm

Kardinia Park, Geelong

Register here: https://vic.netball.com.au/events#149

 

INTRODUCTION TO UMPIRING

Learn the basic characteristics of becoming an umpire, using your whistle and hand signals effectively, infringements and sanctions, and positioning on the court.

Wednesday 5 April

4:45pm-6:45pm

Kardinia Park, Geelong

Register here https://vic.netball.com.au/events#149

 

Save the dates – confirmation and registration links available soon.

Game and Match Management - Geelong, Friday 5 May

Game and Match Management - Colac, Tuesday 9 May

Netball Victoria Upcoming Development Coaching Course

Please see below upcoming date for Development Coaching Course being ran in our region. 

DEVELOPMENT COACHING ACCREDITATION COURSE – Practical Component

Saturday 18 February

Wurdi Baierr Stadium, Torquay
12:30pm-5pm

Register here: https://vic.netball.com.au/events#148

 

This course has pre-requisites and more detail can be found https://vic.netball.com.au/how-become-coach-accreditation

Use this link to assist in finding the course to register: https://support.netball.com.au/hc/en-au/articles/4408375692825-Enrolling-in-a-Course-or-Accreditation