Netball Victoria are delivering FREE practical hands-on sessions for anyone coaching/supporting NetSetGO, 9&U, 11&U, 13&U. This is a non-accredited session designed to build an understanding of teaching skills and techniques to junior players in a fun and engaging way.
Sessions will run for 1.5 hours and all participants will receive resources via email after attending the session.

Choosing from the session options below, complete details in this form to register. https://forms.gle/e6fE4ETwhBd4Cnxb9

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

AFL Barwon is excited to announce that there will be a minimum of 4 matches each weekend will be live streamed on the AFL Barwon website.

There will be a live streamed match for both Football and Netball in the Geelong FNL and Bellarine FNL each weekend.

The Geelong FNL Football Match of the Round will continue to be supported with the K rock commentary team radio call each weekend.

AFL Barwon will attempt to find commentators for all the live streams and welcome expressions of interest.

All live streamed games will be able to viewed via the AFL Barwon website in 2023 with Facebook no longer be used to view matches.

For any further details, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

AFL Barwon can confirm the dates for the supported community themed rounds for 2023.

The community awareness rounds supported by AFL Barwon align to the corporate social responsibility plan with dates aligning to the AFL themed rounds.

The selected themed rounds are fantastic opportunities for the AFL Barwon community to get behind these key initiatives and causes that impact on our members. 

May 5^th - May 7^th - Love the Game Round

May 12^th - May 14^th - Breast Cancer Awareness Round

June 8^th – June 11^th - Pride Round

July 7^th – July 9^th - Indigenous Round

July 21^st – July 23^rd - TAC Road Safety Round

August 3^rd – August 5^th - Hamlan Homes Read the Play Round

Clubs who are supporting these rounds by wearing alternative uniforms, holding fundraising events or other supported methods are asked to get in contact with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..