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.
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.
Learn the basic characteristics of becoming an umpire, using your whistle and hand signals effectively, infringements and sanctions, and positioning on the court.
Focuses on the mentor/mentee relationship and responsibilities, constructive feedback skills, the do’s and don’ts of mentoring, and expectations of beginner umpires.
Focuses on the mentor/mentee relationship and responsibilities, constructive feedback skills, the do’s and don’ts of mentoring, and expectations of beginner umpires.
Learn the basic characteristics of becoming an umpire, using your whistle and hand signals effectively, infringements and sanctions, and positioning on the court.
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 5th - May 7th - Love the Game Round
May 12th - May 14th - Breast Cancer Awareness Round
June 8th – June 11th - Pride Round
July 7th – July 9th - Indigenous Round
July 21st – July 23rd - TAC Road Safety Round
August 3rd – August 5th - 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..
AFL Barwon is excited to announce the Blood Toyota Geelong Football Netball League fixture for the 2023 season.
Round 1 kicks off on April 15th with reigning 2022 Senior Football Premiers St Mary’s, hosting St Joseph’s in a night fixture at Anthony Costa Oval.
South Barwon and Grovedale start their season playing for the John Nankervis Shield at McDonald Reserve.
The remaining round 1 fixture has Newtown & Chilwell hosting Geelong West Giants, Colac travel to Windsor Park to take on North Shore, Bell Park host St Albans, and Lara play away against Leopold.
Other key fixture highlights include:
Round 2 – Traditional ANZAC Day fixture between South Barwon & St Joseph’s.
Round 2 – Spirit of ANZAC fixture between Lara & Grovedale on ANZAC Eve.
Round 3 – St Mary’s host Leopold at night in a replay of the 2022 Senior Football Grand Final.
Round 8 – St Joseph’s taking on Newtown & Chilwell in King’s Birthday Sunday clash.
Round 9 – 2022 A-grade Premiers Colac, host runner up Newtown & Chilwell.
The full 2023 Blood Toyota Geelong Football Netball League season fixture can be found here.
