After a longer season than normal, the Parkes Junior Netball competition wrapped up Division 1 and Division 2 last Saturday. Division 1 was contested by Eagles and McGrath’s United, umpired by Lisa Nutley and Mel Evans. The two teams had very close games throughout the season, and the grand final was no exception. Eagles managed to take the win 19-12. Jorja Davis was awarded player of the grand final for her outstanding team play and positioning on the court. Eagles coach Calli Miller said:

“The girls just didn’t give up today, and they haven’t all season. I could not be happier with the end result.”
Division 2 saw two outstanding teams, Wildcats and Eagles, with the game umpired by Julia Dunn and Ally Bush. Wildcats came out victors, 22-10, with the player of the grand final awarded to Lucy Hall (Wildcats).

From the sideline, it was noted that all the girls played extremely hard, and they should all be proud of their efforts.
Congratulations to Lisa Nutley and Mel Evans getting their National C Badge on Saturday.

This weekend marks the end of the 2018 Junior Netball year after a fantastic round of preliminary finals last weekend. In Division 1, the 2nd vs 3rd preliminary final was extremely tightly contested, with United coming away eventual winners 17 to 16. United will play Eagles in the grand final with their victory of 28-15 over Wildcats.

Division 2 have had some stand out performances throughout the year with Wildcats taking the win over Galaxy 25 – 0. Wildcats will not have any easy game in the grand final as Eagles defeated United in the second preliminary final 13 – 6. United played extremely well all season, and Eagles have been outstanding too which should make the Division 2 grand final a very close game.

Last weekend was the final weekend for the non-competitive SetGo Division. A big thanks to all of the coaches, parents, carers and players who made this season such a success.

It was a fantastic year for the Net program. With 14 girls registered by the end of the season, it has been the most successful Net program to be held in recent years.

A big thank to Jane Cook for running the program each week, and all the parents who helped. Tomorrow night is the Parkes and District Netball Association’s inaugural presentation night. All players and interested people are welcome to attend. If you don’t have your tickets already, please contact the association as soon as possible.

By Lisa Nutley

Three Parkes teams will be competing at the NSW Netball State Age Championships in Sydney this weekend. Parkes Netball Association would like to wish all the players, coaches, umpires, parents and supporters good luck at the event.

For those staying home the girls’ results can be followed on the MyNetball app. There will be no junior netball until after the school holidays on Saturday 28th July.

Coach: Christine Watson Manager:Michelle McGregor Back L-R Keira Jelbart, Caity McGinnes, Heidi McPherson, Zoe Anderson, Danielle Goodrick Front L-R Emily McGinnes, Kendra Dunn, Matlida Grosvenor, Tegan Smede, Maely MacGregor Absent Lillie Fryer

Coach: Alana Ryan Back L-R Libby Pepper, Alice Billington, Ally Bush, Jorja Hazell, Lily Magill Front L-R: Julia Dunn, Holly MacGregor, Madison Hampton, Paris Neville

Coach: Calli Miller Manager: Melissa Norman Back L-R Ally Fryer, Alleyne Gaut, Tianna Simpson, Claire Simpson, Jorja Davis Front L-R Paris Curr, Jolie Norman, Kasey Macdonald, Alex Williams Absent: Angel Pearce

Last weekend, Parkes and District Netball Association held a Crazy Hair and Sock Day to raise funds for The Kids Cancer Project. Players, spectators, umpires and coaches all got into the spirit of the day with a total of $150 raised. The Galaxy SetGo Girls team put in a great effort. They are at the back (L-R) Charlotte Orr, Savannah Latu, Pippa Robinson and Stephanie McNaughton. In front are Chelsea Hall and Olivia Milligan.

Parkes Netball was proud to be part of the Shoosh for Kids awareness week last Saturday with the aim to encourage the provision of positive environments for players. The message is ongoing and should always apply: “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all”.

This week we celebrate National Volunteer Week to say thank you to all the volunteers. This year’s theme is “Give a little. Change a lot”. We are still short of umpires, and Parkes Netball encourages everyone to volunteer. If you are interested, please see one of the committee members.

Round 4 Results
Division 1: Eagles 25 def United 18 (Most Valuable Players: Lillie Fryer and Abigain Simpson). Galaxy 29 def Wildcats 27 (Most Valuable Players: Katie Dunford and Kendra Dunn).
Division 2: Eagles 14 def United 3 (Most Valuable Players: Sophie Laing and Phoebe Usher).
Wildcats 14 def Galaxy 4 (Most Valuable Players: Grace Dunford and Lara Brown).

There are only three weeks left in the Ladies Netball Competition before the finals and it’s starting to get competitive.

Round 9 Results
A Grade: The Star Budgies 32 def Parkes Cellars 21. Inline Panel & Paint 43 Def U15s Parkes Reps 5.
B Grade: Sweaty Betty’s 19 def Platelets 6. PHST 34 def U14s Parkes Reps 20.

Junior Netball Friday 30th March What a beautiful morning for the start of our Junior netball competition. With some great games played and lots of smiles.

Reminder that there are no games to be played during the holidays, Parkes Netball Association would like to wish all their players and their families a wonderful break and see you all back on Saturday 5th May for Round 2.

We are still shuffling a few teams around, so keep an eye on Facebook during the holidays. Draws will also be published in the next few weeks.

Results Round 1
Division 1: Galaxy 30 defeated Wildcats 24 (MVP: Paris Curr + Ally Bush); Eagles 28 defeated United 10 (MVP: Katie Dunford + Gracie Jones).
Division 2: Eagles 19 defeated United 9 (MVP: Grace Dunford + Ava Curr); Galaxy 11 defeated Wildcats 1 (MVP: Tia Dunn + Lara Brown).
Set Go: Eagles 4 defeated Galaxy 0; United 4 defeated Wildcats 3.

Ladies Netball Tuesday 17th April
Great work to all our teams fulfilling umpiring duties each week. We now break for the school holidays and Parkes Netball would like to wish all our players and their families safe and happy holidays. We will return to
netball on Tuesday 1st May.

Round 6 Results
A Grade: Inline Panel + Paint 32 defeated U15s Parkes Reps 13; Parkes Cellars defeated The Star Budgies Forfeit.
B Grade: U14s Parkes Reps 35 defeated U13s Parkes Reps 16; PHST 20 defeated Plateletes 13.

By Lisa Nutley

What a great start to our ladies competition enjoying the last few weeks of daylight savings. Hope all our players had a wonderful Easter break.

No player is to take the court this week unless they have registered and paid their netball fees. There are still a few players who have not registered online through MyNetball.

If you are having troubles with online registrations or payment please let us know. So great to see teams for filling their umpiring duties each week, please remember to print your name when you umpire so we can work out umpiring payments. It is also important that all players sign the score card each week, and if there are any stoppages for injury they are to be recorded on the back of the scorecard.

Junior netball is starting this Saturday 7th April, if there are any senior players who would be interested in coaching, umpiring or helping out please contact Calli Miller

Results Round 4
A Grade: The Star Budgies 29 def U15s Parkes Reps 24. Inline Panel & Paint 23 def Parkes Cellars 21
B Grade: PHST 38 def U14s Parkes Reps 14. Sweaty Betty’s 10 def Platelets 8

Round 5 – Tuesday 3rd April
• Setup: The Star Budgies
• Pack Up: Inline Panel & Paint
A Grade – Court 1
• 6:00pm Inline Panel & Paint v The Star Budgies (Umpires: U15s Parkes Reps + Parkes Cellar)
• 7:00pm U15s Parkes Reps v Parkes Cellar (Umpires: Inline Panel & Paint + The Star Budgies)
B Grade – Court 3
• 6:00pm Sweaty Betty’s v U13s Parkes Reps (Umpires: Platelets + U14s Parkes Reps)
• 7:00pm Platelets v U14s Parkes Reps (Umpires: Sweaty Betty’s + U13s Parkes Reps)
• BYE PHST

By Lisa Nutley