Bellarine & District Netball Association

A ONE-STOP Saturday Netball Program! Children between the ages of 5 and 15 have the opportunity to develop their Netball skills as a PLAYER, COACH or UMPIRE!

Kardinia Park Netball Development Competition runs every Saturday morning in line with the School terms (or there about). Beginning at 9am and concluding at 11am. Parents are encouraged to be a part of the program and develop their skills as a coach, come along and enjoy a coffee and meet with other parents. The skills the children develop by playing a team sport are unlike anything else on offer.

This opportunity of a program has a strong focus on developing confidence and skills. Courses for beginning and consolidating Umpires and Coaches are run regularly in association with Netball Victoria. It’s about time a program like this was offered. Saving you your precious time and $$. We are eliminating your need to take your children to training one night per week and then to their game another day. And if they get into a representative team, yet another night out for that training!! For your convenience, we DO NOT play during School Holidays or on Public Holidays. WHO ARE WE?? This program is a collaboration between the Bellarine & District Netball Association and the Geelong Unity Netball Association, (now part of the Geelong Central Netball Association), both of whom have an extensive history in providing junior netball. Children as young as 5 are welcome to join our Net-Set-Go program. Your Committee and Coaches are:
Liz Coles (NetSetGo Coach/Umpire) Joc Moorfoot (Office)
Cathie Jennings (Head Umpire Coach)
Joan Hepworth (Coach/Umpire) Robyn Austin (Head Coach/Umpire)
Raelene Stewart (Coach/Umpire)
Chrissy Rassmussan (Coach)
Julie Barnes (Office)

COACHING PROGRAM

N.C.A.S. accredited coaches will be working on skills and drills, offering alternatives to accommodate varying ability levels, thus providing a challenge to all players. Each session will provide skill development to enhance the knowledge and understanding of the game of Netball. Aspiring young netballers need to be taught the basic skills and the specifics of the court in order to move safely from Junior to Senior level. We will create a fun/learning environment and encourage continual involvement. Our approachable coaches will provide positive feedback on your child’s progress. Players will be taught the rules of the game so that when an infringement occurs, they will understand why the penalty is being applied and they will learn to react and adjust quickly, and in a productive manner. Coaching sessions will take place immediately prior to your child playing his/her regular game, giving them a great opportunity to put their newly acquired skills into practice. Parents will be encouraged to join in these coaching sessions so that they can also learn each skill properly and be able to reinforce the same skill at home, using the correct technique. Parents (and older players) will be offered the chance to become accredited coaches and/or Umpires. UMPIRING PROGRAM

To become a netball umpire we offer you one-on-one training under the direct supervision of the best Umpire Coach Geelong can offer, and her assistants. Your child will learn in a controlled, friendly atmosphere to encourage him/her to work towards a national “C” grade badge. The Umpire Pathway:

'On-line' theory via Netball Victoria's website
Rule Review workshops
Introduction to Umpiring course
Level 1 Umpiring courses
Practical assessment to Testing
Requirements:
U for Umpiring - $14
AA Rule book - $12

WHAT WILL IT COST ME TO JOIN THE KARDINIA PARK NETBALL DEVELOPMENT COMPETITION? (Players will pay on an individual basis)

Fees shown are for a full term.

“Net-Set-Go” 5 - 7 years of age. All inclusive Netball Victoria
Membership and Net-Set-Go pack $50.00
Development Competition Membership* $25.00
$75.00

Coaching age group 11/under, 13/under, 15/under
$45 per term

Children will need to pay membership to Netball Victoria to play. You can sign up and pay at our office. Children are welcome to join at any time during the season. Bibs and balls will be supplied.

*Development Competition Membership
This fee includes your child’s playing fees and weekly coaching sessions for the season, but does not include costs for any Specialist Coaching sessions that are to be held or for any costs incurred for attendance at any Umpiring/Coaching courses attended. WHO DO I CONTACT? Liz Coles Ph: 03 5243 6101 Email: [email protected]

Cathie Jennings Mob: 0417 525 885 Email: [email protected]

12/03/2026

Reminder:
This Saturday is our AGM, directly after
Net Set Go.
I would be great to see parents attend.

26/02/2026

Bellarine & District Netball AGM
Parents : Come & join us
YMCA @ 11am on Saturday 14th March
Directly after our program.
It would be great to see you there!

06/12/2025

Big thanks to Patrick, Greg, Victoria, Cathie, Laura, Carla & Mel @ our annual BBQ fundraiser today.
Over 320 sausages flipped and sold.
Massive effort to all.

17/10/2025

One of our coaches Carla watched the Australian Diamonds in Melbourne tonight. She was lucky to get her photo taken with Sophie Garbin from Melbourne Vixen.

Photos from Bellarine & District Netball Association's post

25/08/2025

Joan Hepworth

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Joan Hepworth – since 1994, a former Vice President of the Bellarine & District Netball Association Inc, 2006 Life Member, 2009 Distinction Award, Panel Umpire, Netball Victoria Tester, trainee umpire mentor, avid supporter & Coach of our NetSetGo program inspiring young players to play netball and gave countless hours to nurturing players, Interleague & Master’s representative umpire and representing Bellarine at the Barwon Netball Region State Championships.

Joan was passionate about trainee umpire programs and continued to produce umpires to compliment the B&DNA trainee umpire program. Joan a C grade Umpire herself continued to train & worked hard to achieve her National B grade badge awarded by AA Umpire testers Val Morrison & Dorothy Elmer.

Joan’s loyalties to her Association wanted nothing more than to see it continued its strong history.

Joan was also a President of her club, Torquay, Life member, Umpire Co-ordinator, Treasurer, mentor of trainee umpires and tireless volunteer. Tuesday night Umpire & competition Co-ordinator at the Surfworld Indoor competition as well as after school care & kindergarten teacher.

Her leadership and love of the game touched so many leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire for many years.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Husband Brian, Son Mark, Daughter Robyn, grandchildren & her Father Frank, the extended Hepworth & Austin families at this very sad time.

Rest peacefully Joan – and thank you for everything you gave to our netball family, you will be in our hearts forever. ❤️💙💛

02/08/2025

Who will win??
West Coast Fever Vs Vixens?
Our little fever was out numbered today, let’s hope the mighty vixens dominate tonight!

Let’s go VIXENS!!!

22/06/2025

Term 2 is done and dusted. See you back in Term 3!

Saturday 26th July @ 9:30
The Y newtown.

24/05/2025

Our beautiful net set go team.

02/05/2025

A few weeks ago, one of our life members was given the honour of having a space named after her at the Torquay Netball Club; where she is also a life member.

The following post was shared on the TNC socials:

Introducing: The Joan Hepworth Umpire Rooms

Joan Hepworth is more than a Life Member. She’s a past president, former umpire coordinator, dedicated mentor and one of the driving forces behind the umpire pathways we still follow today.

Joan was joined at the unveiling by her daughter Robyn, grandchildren Lilly and Jude, her sister Sally, and many family and friends. Standing proudly beside her - as always - was her husband Brian, who shared these heartfelt words:

“Joan didn’t just umpire - she played, led, coached, inspired. She became club president and helped build what is now a strong, proud and successful club. Her dedication earned her life membership, but it was never about the titles – it was always about the game, the people and giving others a chance to shine.”

From all of us at Torquay Netball Club — thank you, Joan. We’re so proud to honour your legacy.

20/04/2025

Even as coaches we believe there is always room for improvement - one of our coaches Carla attended a training session with Melbourne Vixens defender Emily Mannix during the holidays.

19/04/2025

New Term of Net Set Go is upon us. Hope to see the familiar back in action ans hopeful some excited new faces to give things a go!

See you all on Saturday 3rd May!

29/03/2025

Congratulations Lucy on winning our Easter raffle. You’re a superstar! Cannot wait to see you back next term.

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