Huon Valley Netball Association

05/10/2026

🔥💙 CALLING ALL SENIOR NETBALLERS! 💚🔥

Your 2027 season starts here!

Whether you’re ready to step up, return to the court, take on a new challenge or find your netball home, we want YOU!

Huon Valley Netball Association is calling for players to trial for our 2027 Senior Teams:

✨ 21&U
🔥 Premier League
💙 Premier League Reserves
💚 Women’s Grade Teams

📅 Tuesday 17th November
⏰ 6:00pm - 8:00pm
📍 Kingborough Sports Centre, Court 1

👉 Register here: https://netballtrials.com/register/2027-hvna-senior-netball-trials-huon-valley-n/

Tag your netball mates and share this post, we’re looking forward to seeing you there!

30/09/2026

2027 HVNA JUNIOR NETBALL TRIALS

📣 REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!

Whether you’re returning to the court or joining HVNA for the first time, we’d love to see you at trials!
Please register using the link for your player’s appropriate age group:

🟢 11&U - Players born in 2016 & 2017
🔵 13&U - Players born in 2014 & 2015
🟢 15&U - Players born in 2012 & 2013

📅 Registrations close Monday 9th November 2026

🔗 11&U - Register here:
https://netballtrials.com/register/2027-hvna-junior-netball-trials-huon-valley-n/

🔗 13&U - Register here:
https://netballtrials.com/register/2027-u13-hvna-junior-netball-trials-huon-vall/

🔗 15&U - Register here:
https://netballtrials.com/register/2027-u15-hvna-junior-netball-trials-huon-vall/

📣 Please note: A second trial date may be scheduled if required, with details communicated to registered players.

We’re looking forward to welcoming both boys and girls to the court and getting our 2027 junior teams underway! 💚

📧 Questions? Email: [email protected]

30/09/2026

CONGRATULATIONS JESS!

A huge congratulations to HVNA Head Coach Jessica Luciani on her appointment as Assistant Coach of the 2027 Tasmanian 17&U State Team!

Jess has continued to build an impressive coaching journey at state level, having served as Assistant Coach for the Tasmanian 15&U state team in 2025, followed by the 17&U state team in 2026.

This appointment is a wonderful recognition of Jess’s knowledge, experience and passion for developing young netballers, and we know she will be an incredible asset to the team! 🙌

Congratulations to the coaching and management staff for the 2027 Tasmanian 19&U and 17&U state teams, who will head to the National Netball Championships next year.

The 19&U team will be led by Head Coach Fiona Geappen, supported by Assistant Coach Anna Di Carlo and Team Manager Ann Pearce.

The 17&U team will be led by Head Coach Katie Davis, supported by Assistant Coach Jessica Luciani and Team Manager Clarissa Murphy.

Thank you to all six for giving their time and expertise to support the next generation of Tasmanian netballers. We can't wait to see what 2027 brings.

26/09/2026

💙💚 2026 SENIOR PRESENTATION DINNER 💙💚

Our Senior Presentation Dinner at Home Hill Winery was the perfect opportunity to celebrate the year, recognise individual achievements and come together as a club. With a delicious meal, plenty of laughs and a night of dancing to The Live Wires, it was certainly a night to remember!

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our U21 Division 2 team who finished the year as Premiership Champions!🏆💙💚

🏆 SENIOR AWARD WINNERS 🏆

U21 DIVISION 2
⭐ Coaches Award – Heidi Turnbull
⭐ Most Consistent – Chloe Rider
⭐️ Most Valued Player – Kirra Doyle

PREMIER LEAGUE
⭐ Coaches Award – Carolyn Reid
⭐ Runner-Up Most Valued Player – Jen Hanlon
⭐️ Most Valued Player – Kayla McKeown

FOURTH GRADE
⭐ Players’ Player – Trudi Petterd
⭐ Coaches Award – Holly Hay
⭐️ Most Valued Player – Ally Rhodes

THIRD GRADE
⭐ Players’ Player – Taylah Palmer & Deb Smith
⭐ Runner-Up Most Valued Player – Rachel Bester
⭐️ Most Valued Player – Indy Woolley

🏆 CLUB AWARDS 🏆

🌟 DEVELOPING COACH CLUB AWARD 🌟
Congratulations to Evie Matthews, recognised for her contribution and development as an outstanding developing coach for the 2026 season!

🌟 CLUB SERVICE AWARD 🌟
Congratulations to Tameka Cordwell for her wonderful contribution and service to Huon Valley Netball Association! You go above and beyond for our club and truly deserve this recognition!

🌟 MOLLY RICHARDS COMMUNITY AWARD 🌟
Congratulations to Holly Hay, a very deserving recipient of this special award! A dedicated and appreciated volunteer, player, umpire and coach within our club as well as contributing to other local sporting organisations within our community!

A special thank you to Tahlia Hovington, Evie Matthews, Ellie Doyle, Holly Hay and Haidie Lovell for their umpiring contribution to the club, we are extremely grateful!

To our coaches, assistant coaches, committee members, umpires, volunteers and families thank you for the time, energy and care you give to our club. So much happens behind the scenes to make a season possible, and we are incredibly grateful for every contribution.

And to every senior player who pulled on the Huon Valley dress this year, thank you for representing our club with such pride, passion and commitment. From U21s through to Premier League, you have helped make 2026 a season full of great netball, friendships, celebrations and plenty of memories!

What a season. What a club. 💙💚

Bring on 2027!

26/09/2026

💙💚 2026 JUNIOR PRESENTATION DINNER 💙💚

What a wonderful night celebrating our junior players and wrapping up an incredible 2026 season! 🏐✨

And what a season it was!

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our three Junior Premiership teams: U15 Division 5, U11 Division 1 and U11 Division 3! 🏆👏

🏆 JUNIOR AWARD WINNERS 🏆

11/U Division 1
⭐ Most Improved – Marley Brereton
⭐ Runner-Up Most Valued Player – Indy Skinner
⭐️ Most Valued Player – Hazel Reid

11/U Division 3
⭐ Players’ Player – Ruby Johnson
⭐ Quiet Achiever – Matilda Butler
⭐️ Most Valued Player – Evie Thorpe

11/U Division 4
⭐ Most Improved – Neve Richardson
⭐ Coaches Award – Abigail Convey
⭐ Best Team Player – Molly Griggs

13/U Division 2
⭐ Coaches Award – Elana Cook
⭐ Runner-Up Best & Fairest – Charlotte Cordwell
⭐️ Best & Fairest – Darci Doyle

13/U Division 3
⭐ Players’ Player – Annabelle Oost
⭐ Coaches Award – Kiamba Zimmermann
⭐ Sportsmanship Award – Emmie Howard

13/U Division 5
⭐ Most Improved – Brigitte Welstead
⭐ Runner-Up Best & Fairest – Brooke Quarrier
⭐️ Best & Fairest – Samuel Hucker

15/U Division 5
⭐ Most Improved – Grace Deutsche
⭐ Runner-Up Most Valued Player – Izzy Warn
⭐️ Most Valued Player – Verity Kirkpatrick

🌟 2026 JUNIOR RISING STAR 🌟
Congratulations to Hazel Reid! 🏆🙌

We were also proud to recognise our junior umpires, Charlotte Cordwell, Matilda Brittain, Tahlia Corbett and Verity Kirkpatrick, for their amazing commitment and contribution throughout the season!

⭐️ 2026 JUNIOR UMPIRE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD ⭐️
Congratulations to Charlotte Cordwell!! 🏆🙌

A special thank you to Tahlia Hovington for her amazing mentorship and guidance of our junior umpires throughout the season. Your encouragement and support have helped our young umpires grow in confidence and develop their skills, and we are incredibly grateful. 💙💚

Our U9 players were also celebrated, with every player receiving a medal in recognition of their fantastic season. 🥰🏐

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our Junior Presentation Dinner such a memorable night, and to everyone who has contributed to the 2026 season.

To our coaches and mentors thank you for the time, energy and care you have poured into our players. To our committee, volunteers, umpires and families, thank you for everything you do behind the scenes and on game day to keep our club thriving.

And finally, to our junior players, thank you for bringing so much energy, enthusiasm and heart to the court this season. We have loved watching you learn, grow, support each other and make memories along the way. 💙💚

We are incredibly proud of every one of you!

What a season. What a club. 🏐💙💚

24/09/2026

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – 2027 COACHES

Are you passionate about netball and love helping players learn, grow and enjoy the game? 🏐

Huon Valley Netball Association is seeking Expressions of Interest from coaches for the 2027 season!

Whether you’re an experienced coach, looking to take the next step, or interested in giving coaching a go for the first time, we’d love to hear from you.

Coaching is a great opportunity to:
💙 Support and develop our players
💚 Share your knowledge and passion for netball
💙 Help build confidence, skills and teamwork
💚 Be part of our wonderful club community

Interested in coaching with HVNA in 2027?
Register your interest using the link provided👇

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLSaX4qebQr5VnA5RoRO-4U5ODXbGfQ01O-PJGXLmEfUA3Dg/viewform?usp=send_form

22/09/2026

Come & Try Netball Clinic 💚💙

Curious about netball? Come and give it a go!

Huon Valley Netball Association is inviting boys and girls born between 2016 and 2020 to join us for a fun, FREE Come & Try Netball Clinic.

Whether your child has never picked up a netball before, has played at school, or is already keen to build their skills, this clinic is all about having a go in a fun, welcoming and supportive environment.

🏐 Learn and develop netball skills
💚 Build confidence
🤝 Meet new friends and future teammates
⭐ Have fun and experience what netball is all about!

The clinic will be led by HVNA Head Coach Jessica Luciani, supported by members of our coaching team. Jess is an Intermediate accredited coach with more than 15 years of coaching experience, including several years involved in the State Netball Coaching Program. This season, Jess coached our U11 Division 1 Premiership team as well as Premier League, and she has a real passion for helping young players develop their skills, confidence and love of the game.

Thinking about playing netball in 2027?

This is the perfect opportunity to come and try before our club tryouts in November. There is absolutely no expectation that children already know how to play — beginners are very welcome!

Come along, meet some of our coaches, get a feel for the game and see whether netball might be the sport for your child.

📅 Wednesday 14 October
⏰ 4:00pm - 5:30pm
📍 PCYC
💰 FREE

🎟️ Registration is essential and capacity is limited, so get in quick— a free-of-charge (FOC) ticket must be secured for each participant. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hvna-come-try-netball-clinic-tickets-2001810919347

Good people. Great netball. More than a game. 💚💙

22/09/2026

15/09/2026

💙 What a season to celebrate! 💚

If you haven’t already, please remember to grab your tickets and join us in celebrating an AMAZING 2026 season!

JUNIOR DINNER

📅 Friday 18th September
⏰ 6:00pm – 9:30pm
📍 Huonville RSL Club – Function Room
🎟️ Tickets: $15 each per child - purchase here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hnva-junior-presentation-dinner-tickets-1998025743785

SENIOR DINNER

📍 Home Hill Winery
📅 Saturday 19th September
⏰ 6pm – late
🎟️ Tickets are available at
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hvna-senior-presentation-dinner-tickets-1998458192250

Go HUON! 🎉

14/09/2026

🏆💙💚 FOUR GRAND FINAL CHAMPION TEAMS! 💚💙🏆

WHAT. A. WEEK. FOR HVNA!

Four teams stepped onto the court for their Grand Finals and FOUR teams walked away as CHAMPIONS! 🏆💚💙

Every single player showed incredible determination, teamwork and belief when it mattered most. They fought for every ball, backed each other and left absolutely everything out on the court. 💪🏐

🏆 U21 DIV 2 - GRAND FINAL CHAMPIONS!
46–39 vs Cripps
⭐ Player of the Match: Evie Matthews

🏆 U11 DIV 1 - GRAND FINAL CHAMPIONS!
27–16 vs OHA
⭐ Player of the Match: Indy Skinner

🏆 U11 DIV 3 - GRAND FINAL CHAMPIONS!
10–8 vs Tigers
⭐ Player of the Match: Matilda Barnett

🏆 U15 DIV 5 - GRAND FINAL CHAMPIONS!
29–26 vs Jets
⭐ Player of the Match: Verity Kirkpatrick

💙💚 FOUR TEAMS. FOUR GRAND FINAL WINS. ONE VERY PROUD CLUB. 💚💙

A massive congratulations to every player and coach on an incredible achievement! And to the families, supporters and everyone behind the scenes who cheered these teams on all season - this one is yours too! 🥹💚💙

What a way to finish the season!
CONGRATULATIONS, HVNA! 🏆🏐💙💚

Enjoy these photos captured over a spectacular week! 🙌