Eye on the Ball - Netball WA Newsletter
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West Australian Sarah East will travel to New Zealand to represent Australia in the 21/Under National team. East, a former Wheatbelt Flames player in the Smarter than Smoking State Netball League has been a part of the AIS since the start of 2011. East is WA's only representative, but will be joined by 2011 West Coast Fever representative Chanel Gomes.
To see the final squad, please click here
Ellie Smart, Denise Shepley and 2011 West Coast Fever representatives Lindal Rohde and Courtney Bruce have headed to New Zealand to play against various New Zealand sides on a 10-day tour. The athletes will be joined by other netball talent from various states in Australia, with WAIS coach Michelle Wilkins also abroad. Michelle, Ellie, Denise and Courtney will then travel from New Zealand direct to the AIS for the 19/Under Australian training camp.
Netball WA would like to congratulate Denise Shepley (Darling Range), Ellie Smart (Darling Range) and West Coast Fever player Courtney Bruce (South East Metro) on their selection in the Australian 19/Under squad. The athletes will take part in a training camp at the AIS in May before taking on Samoa in their lead up to the World Netball Championships.
To read more about the squad, please click here
West Coast region representative Numi Tupaea has been selected in the Australian 17/Under squad that will take part in a development camp at the AIS in May. Tupaea will be joined by fellow West Australians Jess Penny (Coastal) and Kaylia Stanton (Perth Lions) who are invitees to the exclusive talent camp.
To find out more about the squad, please click here
The WA 19/Under squad has had their best result since 2005, finishing the championship in third place. To read about their tournament, please click here
The WA 17/Under squad were also tough competition, finishing the round robin matches on equal third, before percentage forced the side to finish in fifth position. Please click here to read more.
Smarter than Smoking State Netball LeagueThe Smarter than Smoking State Netball League is up and running across all three divisions - League, Reserves and 18/Under. The Midland Brick Demons remain undefeated in League division, while in the Reserves the Perth Lions are also yet to lose. It's a three way tie at the top of the table in the 18/Under Cup with Midwest Tigers, Midland Brick Demons and the Wheatbelt Flames all with just one loss.
To check out the new State League webpage with scores, ladders and news articles, please click here
The West Coast Fever have completed their 2011 season, finishing in ninth place. Wins against the Adelaide Thunderbirds, Mercury Energy Tactix and Southern Steel showed the Fever's class, but five losses by four goals or less, crippled the side's finals aspirations. Goal shooter Caitlin Bassett finished the year with 478 goals as the competition's leading goal scorer while fellow Australian Diamond Susan Fuhrmann continued her strong performances against taller shooters. The Australian Diamonds squad will be announced on 30th May, so make sure you keep checking the West Coast Fever webpage for updates. To keep up to date with everything happening at the Fever, join us on Facebook.
The Australian Diamonds will head to Perth on October 23 to take on the Silver Ferns in the 2011 Holden Test Series. Register your interest today by clicking here to ensure the best possible seats!
Thousands of netballers from around Australia and New Zealand are expected to converge on the Gold Coast in September next year for a weekend of fun, frivolity and ... netball. NetFest, the first mass participation netball event of its kind, will be held at the end of the regular netball season for both countries and is open to 18 and over female and male players of all levels and competitive spirit.
Please click here to find out more about NetFest.
Upcoming Coaching Courses Foundation coaching accreditation course South West Netball Region - March/April - please contact Michelle Willsher Regional Development Officer at swnetball@sportshouse.net.au for details.
Metro Courses Development coaching accreditation course Metro Courses
For further information or registration forms including pre-requisites for courses, visit the Netball WA website www.netballwa.com.au or contact Jo Smith Smarter than Smoking Coach/Player Development Officer on jo.smith@netballwa.com.au or phone 9380 3700.
San Remo NetSetGO!
San Remo NetSetGO! is Netball Australia's Junior Netball Program. It has been developed to provide children from the age of 5 to 10 years with the best possible learning and playing experience that enables them to develop a positive introduction to Netball, ensuring enjoyment and continued participation within the sport.
Please click here to find out more or click here to read about NetSetGo! in Mount Magnet.
ScoolNet
The Netball WA ScoolNet program is designed to give all Primary school students and teachers the opportunity to be a part of our great sport NETBALL! The programs offered for 2011 include San Remo NetSetGO! Clinics, StepUp Clinics, Smarter than Smoking Fever Fastball Competition and the Smarter than Smoking West Coast Fever Cup.For information, please contact Chrystal Karaka on 9380 3706 or email chrystal.karaka@netballwa.com.au
Please click here to download the ScoolNet brochureUmpiring
Rules in Action - Parts 1 and 2This course is scheduled to coincide with the Smarter than Smoking Member Association Championships in June. Open to all affiliated umpires, coaches and interested players.
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