The girls got 6 wins from 6 games on day 2 of the State Titles and at the end of day 2 they were sitting 5th on the ladder.
PDNA wish our U13s Representative team all the best for a successful, safe and fun weekend at Netball NSW 2023 Junior State Titles.
Pictured are the girls representing Forbes at the upcoming Netball NSW Junior State Titles.
Forbes will be represented by the Forbes 12 years Representative Netball Team at the Netball NSW Junior State Titles, to be held July 1st to 3rd in Liverpool. The girls will play 18 games of netball over the three days of competition, playing against teams from all over the state.
This team has been putting in the work and training twice a week for the last three months and have attended six local carnivals to gain the much needed match practice and match fitness that is needed when representing at state level.
The team would like to thank the parents and players from the 11’s team and the few older players who have assisted us with our training.
A special thank you goes out to Evie Hanley, who we regard as an honorary member of our team. Evie has travelled to all our carnivals and attended our training sessions to help us get ready for State Titles. Evie has been a wonderful training partner and role model for the girls. All team members have improved their skills and have learned to play as a team during this time, and I am very excited for what the girls can achieve at Junior State Titles.
The players leaving for Liverpool on Friday are Indianna Hanley, Sophie Morrison, Grace Fairley, Milly Ridley, Claire Bayley, Alice Currey, Edie Price, Grace Duffy, Ngarie Walsh, Primary Carer Monica Morrison, Manager Carmen Duffy, Coaches Megan Staples and Lyn Ford, umpires Karen Hargraves and Libby Dallimore.
The Forbes Netball Association Committee and members would like to wish our 12 reps good luck, play to your best ability, display great sportsmanship, and respect your teammates, opposition, and umpires.
Stay tuned for a full report on the girls outcome from Netball NSW Junior State Titles. Go Forbes!
These dedicated Forbes Junior Netball players didn’t let the cold weather deter them, turning up for a great time at training on Wednesday night.
Teams travelled from Orange, Bathurst, Dubbo, West Wyalong, Yass, Mudgee, Parkes, Cowra, Blayney, Cootamundra as well as our local Forbes teams. Over 200 games of netball were played during the day.
A brilliant day of netball was had by all on Sunday, 7th May when Forbes Netball Association staged the annual All Age Regional netball carnival.
The carnival was sponsored by Evolution Mining, and the FNA thank Evolution for their generous support of the association and all the Forbes members. This is the first time a major sponsor has come on board to support the carnival, which was a huge success.
A record 16 teams of 11 years played a full day, showcasing the future talent and love of the game by the future stars.
Ages ranged on the day from 11 years mixed to open ladies, as teams battled it out for the top of the ladder, with 8 separate age groups played.
The day started off with the traditional Nut Bush, at 8:20am, when all the players join together to celebrate the start of the carnival, and the fun that was to be had during the day.
Thanks go to Greg Ridge and the Forbes Shire Council outdoor staff, who prepared Stephen Field for the day. Without the help of these great workers, the carnival would not have been as successful.
The FNA Committee look forward to seeing the rest of their new courts built, as complaints were made over the state of the surface on some of the old courts, which are breaking up and becoming unplayable.
Results of the day:
• 17 rep/opens winners West Wyalongopens, runners up Cowra 17s.
• 15 rep winners Blayney, runners up WestWyalong.
• 14 rep winners Mudgee, runners upCowra.
• 13 rep winners Dubbo, runners up Yass.
• 12 rep winners Dubbo 13 Dev, runnersup Yass.
• 12 years Development winners Dubbo,runners up Bathurst.
• 11 years Gold winners Dubbo White, runners up Yass Blue.
• 11 years Blue winners Orange Orange,runners up Mudgee Purple.
Evolution Mining is the major sponsor of the Forbes Netball Association Regional All Age carnival, to be held on Sunday 7th May. The FNA thank Evolution Mining for their generous sponsorship and support of the association.
This year will see one of the largest carnivals in a number of years, with over one thousand players and officials travelling to Forbes for the day.
Play will get underway at 8:30am and continue throughout the day, with a full program of games in 18 rounds of competition.
Players aged from 9/10 years to open ladies will play in 8 divisions according to age.
Over 200 games of netball will be played during the day. Teams will travel from Orange, Bathurst, Dubbo, West Wyalong, Yass, Mudgee, Parkes, Cowra, Blayney, Cootamundra as well as our local Forbes teams. A record 16 teams have entered the 11 years division.
This is a major fundraiser for the FNA, and volunteer helpers would be very much appreciated to help with the huge job ahead.
Volunteers are needed at 6am for set up, and also to help serve in the canteen and barbeque during the day.
Community members who could help in any way is asked to email secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com or see any committee members.
All players must now be registered with NNSW, and have also paid the competition levy of $20 per player. If any team is looking for more players, please email secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com as there are players wanting to play.
Netball season is only one week away, all players must be registered with NNSW and pay their $20 competition fees. There are players looking for teams, and any teams needing players should email the Secretary.
Saturday Junior Netball
Saturday netball will start up on 29th April for all boys and girls. Woolworths NetSetGo will be played at 9:30am for all boys and girls aged five years and up. Junior skills and games will be played at 10:30am for all boys and girls aged from 12/13 years and under.
The two groups of players can be mixed with the older NetSetGoers and the younger juniors, to give some players two full hours of netball fun. Anyone can come along on 29th April and try the sessions before they register. NetSetGo and junior skills and games sessions are run by accredited coaches with help from any parents who would like to volunteer.
Saturday netball will continue until 26th August with a presentation and celebration of the season, and then the Regional NetSetGo and Junior Mixed Gala day will be held on Sunday 27th August.
Regional Carnivals
Everyone is reminded that regional carnivals are starting, with the Orange carnival on 23rd April. The Bathurst carnival is on 30th April. The Forbes all age carnival is on 7th May, and there has already been a huge response from associations across the state entering teams. All players must be registered with NNSW to be able to play in regional carnivals. Any boys or girls wanting to play in these carnivals should contact secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com
Former Australian Diamonds player and Woolworths NetSetGO ambassador, Catherine Cox, said, “Providing opportunities to help kids all over Australia participate in netball and develop healthier habits is so important, and the Woolworths Pick Fresh Play Fresh Netball Grants are helping clubs and associations achieve this.”
The Woolworths Pick Fresh Play Fresh Netball Grants are back again for 2023, with local netball clubs and associations across Australia who have a Woolworths NetSetGO centre able to win a share of $100K.
Open to the 1,782 Netball clubs and associations with a Woolworths NetSetGO centre across the country is a share of $100k to be awarded, with a $20,000 People’s Choice grant for the first time.
Woolworths Pick Fresh Play Fresh Netball Grants support local clubs and associations to provide young netballers with improved facilities and encourage healthy habits.
It is more important than ever to ensure that kids are not only living active lifestyles, but also accessing healthy food options to fuel their activity. New research from Woolworths has revealed that 93% of parents understand the importance of their children eating a variety of fruits or vegetables for their overall health.
The Woolworths Pick Fresh Play Fresh Netball Grants have been designed to help young Aussie netballers eat healthier and be more active by providing clubs and associations with a Woolworths NetSetGO centre important funds to run programs and improve facilities and equipment.
Since 2019, Woolworths has shown ongoing support for grassroots netball in conjunction with Netball Australia, having donated over $1.2 million to over 300 clubs.
“Woolworths’ partnership with Netball Australia highlights their incredible commitment and ongoing support to local communities by teaching kids the importance of healthy food choices and leading active lives.”
Clubs and associations with a Woolworths NetSetGO centre across the country are encouraged to apply via the website, pickfreshplayfresh.com.au, with applications now open until 18th June 2023.
Calling out to all previous players and new players to come along and try or register for this season.
GET EXCITED BECAUSE NETBALL IS BACK!
NetSetGo returns this Saturday, 30th May at 9:30am.
Junior skills and games will follow at 10:30am Saturday, 30th May.
Wednesday night comp returns on 27th May at 6:30pm/7:30pm
Wednesday Night Juniors restarts on 27th May at 5:00pm
SATURDAY JUNIOR NETBALL RETURNS
Woolworths NetSetGo and Junior skills and games will return for all Saturday netballers from 29th April at the beginning of school term two.
NetSetGo is for all boys and girls aged from 5 years up, and will be played at 9:30am every Saturday through the school term.
Junior skills and games will be played at 10:30am each Saturday for all boys and girls aged 12/13 years down.
The older NSG players can stay and have a fun game with some of the older girls, and further develop their netball skills in a fun environment, after their NSG sessions.
NetSetGo and Junior skills and games will be again run by an accredited coach, developing the skills of the younger boys and girls.
All the sessions will be provided each Saturday through school terms until 26th August when a presentation and celebration of the season will be held on the Saturday, followed by the NetSetGo and junior mixed regional Gala day on 27th August.
Both boys and girls are welcome to come along and are even encouraged to try the session, before they have to register.
Any enquiries can be directed to secretary.forbernetball@gmail.com or to coach Robyn Kenny tnrkenny@exemail.com.au We would love to see you all come along and join in the fun.
There were some more forfeits again this week but with the nicer weather on the way hopefully there are more people ready to get out and enjoy netball. If your team is forfeiting and you have umpiring duties please make sure you have someone to umpire for that week. Also please be reminded to be COVID safe by washing your hands, using hand sanitiser and wherever possible practice social distancing, no hi fives/handshakes and those considered high risk should not attend. If anyone is interested in joining the great little committee or helping out in some way please see a committee member and let them know, there a plenty of jobs to go around. Any queries, please contact Kahlia Hayes 0400 023 518 or Hayley Hofman 0417 265 668
Round 8 Results
• Parkes Cellars won by forfeit against Broken Fingers
• Net Ballin won by forfeit against Little Potential
• U17s Rep 37 def U15s Rep 19
• PHS Teachers 44 def Untouchaballs 9
• Platelets won by forfeit against The Railway Hotel
• Domin8 17 def U13s Reps 15
Round 9 – 1st September
Mixed – Court 1: 6pm Broken Fingers vs Little Potential (Umpires: Cellars & Net Ballin). 7pm Parkes Cellar vs Net Ballin (Umpires: Broken fingers & Little Potential)
B Grade Ladies – Court 3: 6pm PHS Teachers vs U15s Rep (Umpires: Untouchaballs & 17s rep). 7pm Untouchaballs vs 17s Rep (Umpires: PHS teachers & 15s Rep)
C Grade Ladies – Court 8: 6pm Platelets vs Domin8 (Umpires: Railway Hotel & 13s Rep). 7pm The Railway Hotel vs 13s Rep (Umpires: Platelets & Domin8).