JUNIOR AND SENIOR 2011 REP SQUAD TRIAL DATES
All junior and senior rep selection trials for 2011 squads will take place in August. Some dates have changed from those printed in the Blue Book, so please refer to the website Selection Dates page for more information.
REP COACH APPLICATIONS
Applications for 2011 rep coaching positions must be submitted to the WDNA secretary by Sat 31st July. The form is available here.
APPLICATIONS OPEN - CCAS 15S TAP PROGRAM
Applications are now open for the 2010 Central Coast Academy of Sport 15 year old talented athlete program. To be eligible for consideration you must turn 15 in 2010 and be registered with either the Wyong, Gosford or Woy Woy Netball Associations. You do not have to be playing reps for Wyong to be eligible. For the application form and all the information about the program please download the following file. Applications close 5pm on Monday 19th July.
2010 CCAS 15s TAP Program Application Form
WYONG TAKES OUT 15S TITLE AT STATE AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
A big congratulations to the 15yo WDNA rep team who took out the Division 2 title at the State Age Championships. The girls were undefeated all weekend despite some tight matches and worked hard for their victory. In DIvision 1 all of our teams placed in the top 8 with the 12s finishing 3rd, 13s finishing 5th and the 14s finishing 7th. Well done to all involved.
GOOD LUCK 2010 STATE AGE TEAMS
Good luck to all junior WDNA teams competing at the 2010 State Age Championships on July 3rd, 4th and 5th. We have 3 teams competing in Division 1 at Newcastle in the 12s, 13s and 14s age groups and are looking for a top 5 finish from all. We also have 1 team competing in Division 2 at Maitland in the 15s age group and hope they can bring home the title. Click here for team lists.
2010 WDNA ALL AGE NETBALL CARNIVAL
Entries are now open for the 2010 WDNA All Age Carnival to be held on Sunday August 8th. Spots are limited so get your entries in before the closing date on 23rd July. Entries are open to teams of all ages and all skill levels. For more information or to enter just click here.
2010 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Congratulations to all players who competed at the recent State Championships under the WDNA banner. Our 17/Under team competed strongly and finished 14th in probably the most competitive of the all senior rep divisions. Our Open team finished 6th in Division 2. This is a great result for a team full of new faces, so great work girls. Our Over 45s team battled it out over the three days despite depleted numbers and some tough matches to finish 4th. A big thank you to all the support people who made this weekend possible. This network included umpires, physio/first-aid staff, coaches, managers, supporters, Executive and two fantastic food tent managers. Without your help the weekend would not have been quite so enjoyable!!
ANNE SERGEANT NETBALL CLINIC
Gosford Netball Association are hosting an Anne Sargeant Netball Clinic on 15 July, 2010 at Adcock Park at 9am. Please click here to download the flyer for entry information.
MORE C BADGES FOR WYONG UMPIRES
Congratulations to Pre Moana and Zoe Hall who were both awarded their National C badges on Saturday 5th June. Pre and Zoe have both worked very for this achievement and are deserving recipients.
GOOD LUCK WYONG - 2010 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
WDNA would like to wish all players representing the association at the 2010 State Championships this weekend the best of luck. We have three teams competing in the 17 & Under, Opens and Over 45s divisions. Show them your support by leaving a comment on our facebook page.
2010 11yr DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
ALARA TOWNSEND TO UMPIRE PRE-SWIFTS MATCH
Congratulations to Alara Townsend who has been selected by the Central Coast Academy of Sport to umpire the pre-Swifts match between the Central Coast Academy and the Metro Team on Monday 7th June.
NOMINATIONS FOR 2011 21/UNDER STATE TEAM
Nominations for the 2011 21/U State Team are now open. If you are interested in trialing for this team please ensure the nomination form is returned to the Netball NSW office by 5pm Friday 25 June, 2010. Trials for the 21 & Under State Team will be held at the Anne Clark Centre on:
Sunday 18th July 2010, 9am-12pm
Please return nomination forms to Netball NSW, PO Box 39, Lidcombe NSW 1825, or fax to (02) 9951 5099. If you do not receive a receipt of your nomination either in the post or by email within 5 working days of sending your application please ensure you contact Netball NSW. For further information contact Angela Kerr at Netball NSW on Ph: (02) 9951 5026.
2010 WDNA FUN NET PROGRAM
The 2010 WDNA FUN NET program will begin as scheduled this Saturday 29th May between 9am and 10am. We are asking all participants to arrive at 8.30am for this first week only so that we can complete the necessary paperwork. A table will be set up out the front of the club house to complete this part of the process. Payment is required this Saturday ($25 for current registered players, $50 for new players). Please make sure that your child is suitably attired including appropriate footwear. In the event of wet weather, please refer to our Wet Weather information line. If normal games have been cancelled then the program will also be cancelled for that week. Just text WDNA to 19922767 and you'll receive a bounce back message with any wet weather notifications. See you there!!
OFFICE DESKS - FREE TO GOOD HOME
WDNA has two office desks that we'd like to get rid off FREE to a good home. Please call Chris Miles on (02) 4353 1412 or visit us at the clubhouse for more information.
2010 WDNA FUN NET PROGRAM
Wyong District Netball Association would like to invite your child to participate in our 2010 FUN NET program. Based on Netball Australia’s modified junior program, and open to any child aged 4-6 years of age, FUN NETis an introductory netball development program that teaches kids the basic skills of our wonderful sport. The program is run by qualified coaching staff and will also involve helpers from our representative ranks. It’s all about inclusion, participation, skill development and lots of fun!! For more information just download the FUN NET flyer.
BABBLE NETBALL CLINIC SATURDAY 23RD MAY
Wyong will be hosting a Babble Netball Clinic on Saturday 23rd May. The clinic is aimed at club level players aged 9-15yrs and costs $35. The clinic will cater for players of all levels and will give athletes the chance to learn new skills, drills and tactics for the sport they love. The day is hosted by former Wyong Rep player and NSW Swift Katie Bradstock. If you are interested in participating you must register online at www.babblenetballclinics.com.au. Enrolments will be taken until Sat 22nd May.
OPEN DAY/NEW COURTS
Thanks to everyone who made our official grand opening ceremony for the new courts such a great success. It was great to see so many netball fans out their supporting their club and ushering in the new season. One of our members, Emma Rennie, was there on the morning and experienced the ceremony first-hand. As a first-year journalism student she has put together the following story about what the new 6 courts will mean for netball and business in the Wyong Shire.
LIZ ELLIS CLINIC - 15TH APRIL 2010
Gosford Netball Association is hosting a Liz Ellis Netball Clinic at Gosford Netball, Adcock Park, West Gosford on 15th April, 2010 between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Spots are limited so please check out the flyer for more information on how to register and the costs involved. You must be between the ages of 7 and 15 years to be eligible.
TWO GIRLS MAKE ACADEMY UMPIRING PROGRAM
Congratulations to Nadia Bulgin and Alara Townsend who have been accepted into the 2010 Central Coast Academy of Sport Umpiring Program. The girls will be under the tutelage of National A Badge Umpire, Lauren Hill.
GA/GS WANTED FOR 2010 STATE LEAGUE DIV 5 TEAM
WDNA and GNA are still looking for a GA/GS to complete their Division 5 State League side. If you are interested in applying for this position please complete an application form and send to the WDNA Secretary (Ph: (02) 4353 1412, Email: chrisannmiles@yahoo.com.au) by Friday 5 March at 5pm.
2010 COASTAL NETBALL TOURNAMENT
Once again the Coastal Netball Tournament is coming to the Central Coast and everyone is welcome.
Date: 27 th February 2010
Location: Wyong Netball Courts, Baker Park , Ithome Street , Wyong
Divisions:
Open Women’s Netball $250 per team
Mixed Netball $250 per team
Social Netball $175 per team
Prizes: Money prizes per event
Food/Drink: BBQ and canteen available on the day.
For more information contact: Tui Smith on0410258455 or Michelle Moana on 0433538951. Otherwise email coastnetball@hotmail.com. You can download the flyer here, and to register you can download the registration form.
THREE WYONG GIRLS MAKE AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS TEAM
Congratulations to Shahni Wellington, Caitlin Williams and Sharnie Aston who were recently successful in being selected in the Australian Indigenous Netball team. All three girls are junior representatives for WDNA and they will compete in the Southern Sky Tournament in Queensland in July of this year. Great work girls!!
SAM DAVIS MAKES 17 & UNDER NETBALL NSW STATE TEAM
For the second year running, Wyong's very own Samantha Davis has made the 2010 Netball NSW U17 State team. Sam has made it through a three phase selection process and will compete at the Australian Championships in April. Gosford's Gemma Ferrington was also successful in making it through to team. Well done to both girls.
2010 UMPIRING NATIONAL C CAMP
Just a reminder about the Netball NSW National C Camp for 2010. Please find attached registration form and flyer.
When: 8:30am – 5pm Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th February, 2010.
Where: Anne Clark Centre, Lidcombe
Cost: $170 per participant
Registration forms are due by close of business Monday 1st February, 2010 to Cassie Matwijow, Phone (02) 9951 5006, Fax (02) 9951 5099, CMatwijow@netballnsw.com.
Umpires will have the opportunity to be coached by National AA, National A and National B Badged umpires. This is a great opportunity to learn some new skills or refresh some old ones.
FIRST OFFER 2010 WYONG/GOSFORD STATE LEAGUE TEAMS
Following selections the first lot of places in the inaugural Wyong/Gosford Central Coast State League teams have been offered. Click here for more info.
SAM DAVIS THROUGH PHASE 2 OF STATE SELECTIONS
WDNA would like to congratulations Samantha Davis who was recently successful in making it through Phase 2 of the U17s State Netball selections.SOFT OPENING NEW COURTS
The 6 new courts are now finished!! A soft opening of the courts will be held on Tuesday 1st December at 2.30pm for 1 hour. If you get a chance to pop on by we'd love to see you there. The official opening of the courts will be held on our regular Open Day celebrations in March 2010.
2010 WYONG/GOSFORD STATE LEAGUE TEAMS
WDNA is joining forces with Gosford Netball Association (GNA) in 2010 in the State League Region 1 competition at Anne Clark Centre, Lidcombe. After being unable to sustain teams in the competition long-term individually, the formation of a Central Coast based side is seen as a good option to providing continued pathways for our pre-elite athletes. Applications for 2010 teams, players and coaches are now being accepted. Applications close on Monday 16th November at 5pm.
2010 Wyong/Gosford Central Coast State League Team Player Application
2010 Wyong/Gosford Central Coast State League Coach Application
For further information please contact Amber Cross on (02) 4975 1276 or 0407 415 969.
CENTRAL COAST ACADEMY OF SPORT APPLICATIONS OPEN
Applications for positions in the Open Squad of the Central Coast Academy of Sport Netball Program in 2010 are now open. Players turning 15 or older in 2010 are eligible to apply. Applications are due in by 5pm on Monday 30th November. The academy is the next step along the pre-elite netball pathway so we hope to see all our eligible Wyong rep girls there. If you have any questions about the program please call Amber Cross on (02) 4975 1276 or 0407 415 969.
2010 Central Coast Academy Netball Program Application
TWO WYONG GIRLS MAKE NETBALL NSW 15S TAP
Congratulations to Demi Atchison and Sarah Besley who were recently selected in the Netball NSW 15 Year Talented Athlete Program. The girls will now attend a two-day camp at Narabeen where they will be exposed to some of the most experienced coaches in NSW. If you see them around give them a big congratulations.
CENTRAL COAST CHALLENGE - WYONG DOMINATES!!
The Central Coast Challenge was held on Saturday 26th September at Adcock Park, Gosford, with teams from 10A, 12A, Cadet 1 and Division 1competing. In the 10As Bateau Bay defeated Kincumber 22 to 11. In the 12As Bateau Bay also won defeating Kariong 43 to 45 with only 6 players for most of the match. In the IJAs Northern Valley defeated our Bateau Bay team 40 to 30. And in Division 1, after replacing Kaos at the last minute due to lack of numbers, Attackke were successful in defeating GIS 44 to 34. Well done to all competitors and we look forward to hosting the event at Wyong next year.
2009 MAJOR AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to all of WDNAs major award winners in 2009 as listed below. We would like to thank life members, Ray Davidson and Lorinda Lombardelli, for presenting these awards.
Junior Umpire of the Year - Alara Townsend
Senior Umpire of the Year - Kim Sadler
Junior Sportsgirl of the Year - Chelsea Byrne
Senior Sportsgirl of the Year - Shahni Wellington
Volunteers of the Year - Pat Gillard and Margaret Hoddinott
Ruth Kent Award - Emily Morrison
12 Rep Best & Fairest (Jenny Bradstock Award) - Chelsea Byrne
13 Rep Best & Fairest - Isabelle Kelly
14 Rep Best & Fairest - Hayley Dellabosca
15 Rep Best & Fairest - Alicia Walsh
ACADEMY 15 YEAR TEAM
WDNA would like to congratulate Shahni Wellington, Eloise Ashford-Meehan, Demi Atchison and Sarah Besley who were recently selected in the Central Coast Academy of Sport 15 Year Old Talented Netball Squad. This team will compete in Sydney in October.
STATE AGE WRAP UP - WE FINISHED 2ND IN THE 12 YEAR DIVISION
Congratulations to all four of our teams who competed at the recent State Age Championships in Liverpool. A special mention to our 12 year old rep team who finished second in only their first year of competition. Our 13 year old team finished in 10th place - a valiant effort considering the team was affected by flu and Alyssa was lost on day one with a broken arm. Our 14 year old team fought bravely all weekend and finished 21st. And last, but not least, our 15 year old team played some great netball and finished in 18th place. Please see gallery for photos and our Facebook group for even more pictures.
FACEBOOK GROUP
WDNA now has a group on Facebook. If you are a Facebook member and would like to receive netball news and notifications we encourage you to jump online and join!! There is also heaps of photos to view.
