Norfolk Island Netball Association

🏆 TROPHY ALERT! 🏆

As we head towards the end of another fabulous netball season, it’s time for a very important reminder…

We need to give our trophies a little TLC and update them for the 2026 season. If you were lucky enough to take home a club trophy last year, congratulations, but now is the time to deliver it back.

Please give them to a committee member or drop them at the scorers table any Saturday morning.

🩷 Thank you! 🩷

We can’t wait to celebrate everyone’s achievements on Presentation Day!

🏐 Draw : Saturday 15th August 🏐
❗️Players must be fully registered before taking the court!

Juniors : Please arrive 30mins prior to game times for warm up, with jewellery removed and nails short.

☀️🌦️ Please check here for weather updates on the day ⛈️🌤️

🏐Junior Results, Saturday 8th August

It was a very wet start to the Junior games this morning, but the rain certainly didn’t dampen the enthusiasm!

As everyone rolled up and we got ready to play, the games got underway right on time. With reduced numbers, teams were mixed up and made from the players who were available. There was even a little entertainment, with umbrellas turning inside out and parents sensibly enjoying the dry comfort of their cars!

The kids, meanwhile, were far less concerned about staying dry. They kept themselves busy both on and off the court, playing in puddles, doing cartwheels and generally embracing the wet weather. Once the games got underway, the juniors showed some fantastic skills. They played with patience and control, displaying wonderful ball-handling, footwork and plenty of determination despite the slippery conditions.

Throughout Nettas and Grade 3, the players really enjoyed the relaxed and flexible structure of the morning’s games. The Nettas even finished their morning with a group splash and plenty of smiles!

🏐 Nettas

🏆 Player of the Day: Azzi Morgan
Azzi is one of our younger netballers and is excited to be at games every week. Her fun, “roll with it” attitude makes her a joy to watch and allows her to confidently play any position.
Azzi is not afraid to call for the ball, move into space and chase down loose balls, and today was no different. Even in the wet weather, Azzi was having fun!
Her enthusiasm is infectious, and she is already laying a wonderful foundation at the beginning of her netball journey. She is a great example for our young players and peers, showing that confidence, enthusiasm and a willingness to have a go can go a long way.
Well done, Azzi! You have all the qualities to become an amazing player in the future.

🏐 Grade 3

🏆 Player of the Day: Mason Ponini
Mason was spot on today! He was poised and positioned himself beautifully inside the goal circle, confidently shooting goals from both short and long range.He showed great belief in himself and his abilities and worked particularly well with his new teammates. Just like the Nettas, the Grade 3 teams were made up of all available players, and Mason quickly found his rhythm and settled into a great flow in the mix.
As GS, Mason is tough to defend. He is constantly moving into new positions, finding spaces and gaps when they appear and making them when they don’t! His calm attitude on court helps create a relaxed environment in the circle, giving himself and his co-shooters an advantage when lining up the shot.
Mason, you did a fantastic job today. Congratulations!

🏐 Grade 2

N.I. Pharmacy Energy Shots 3 def. Bakery Bombers 2
The Force 3 def. N.I. Pharmacy Energy Shots 0
The Force 1 drew with Bakery Bombers 1

🏆 Player of the Day: Lacey Ward
Lacey is a strong and reliable player in the midcourt positions. She gets in early and makes herself an option for the pass, whether helping to bring the ball up or move it down the court.She works beautifully with her teammates and consistently makes good connections through accurate passing and smart decision making.
Lacey moves quickly onto the ball, has fantastic stamina for the demanding midcourt positions and shows a quick defensive recovery with strong marking ability.
Lacey has played strongly throughout the season, and it was fantastic to see her recognised for her efforts today.
Well done, Lacey!

💐Thank you to all umpires, Annalee, Elka, Astrid, Aurora, Charlie and Kenzie. You stood in the rain and helped make the games run smoothly, we appreciate your commitment, today you went above and beyond for the club! 🫶

🩷 NINA

Netball is on - light sprinkle but good to go! Bring your winter woolies 💕

🏐Junior & Senior Draw : Saturday 8th August 🏐

Players to be there 30mins before start time for warm up
Please cut nails and remove jewellery before taking the court

🙌 Well done to all participants in the Athletics Carnival today!
❤️Congratulations to NORFOLK for taking out the event ❤️

🏐 Senior Results : Saturday 1st August

👉 Sun's 3️⃣9️⃣ Defeated The Ridge 2️⃣4️⃣

👉 Wi***es 4️⃣2️⃣ Defeated BPT 3️⃣4️⃣

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🏐Junior Results : Saturday 1st August 🏐

I think there was a general consensus that yesterday was the coldest morning of the season so far! A strong south-southwesterly wind blew across the courts, making it challenging for everyone to stay warm unless they managed to find a patch of sunshine.
Thankfully, the weather only seemed to bother the parents as I didn't hear a single player complain! In fact, the kids embraced the wind, rain, and cold, and the conditions created a great leveller. The slower pace encouraged smart, safe passing, and it was wonderful to see such mature decision-making across all grades.

🏐 Nettas

🏆Player of the Day : Annabelle Hopcroft

Annabelle took to netball from the very beginning, and now in her second year she has grown so much. The little sponge she was last season has had the chance to put everything she learned into practice. She consistently gets herself into the right positions, knows when to come forward, makes great intercepts, and stays fully engaged in the game.
We've also watched Annabelle grow into a beautiful mentor and role model for our younger players. She is kind, friendly, and fair, but she also has an inner determination that is sure to take her far, not only on the netball court.
Annabelle, you're doing great!

🌧️And then came the rain!

📣A huge shout-out to all of our players for braving the conditions they faced yesterday. They were on the court, off again, only to head back out and finish the morning in steady rain, while Grade 2 waited patiently with fingers crossed for the weather to clear before their game. Nothing seemed to faze them.
Sometimes a rainy morning simply makes for a memorable change of scenery, and the perfect excuse to snuggle up somewhere warm afterwards following a fun morning of netty!

🏐 Grade 3

Kimmi & Co. Kool Cats [8] Def The Salty Superstars [1]
Kimmi & Co. Kool Cats [2] Def The Pro Shop Pocket Rockets [0]
The Pro Shop Pocket Rockets [5] Def The Salty Superstars [2]

🏆 Player of the Day : Lacey Griffiths

Lacey had a fantastic day of netball, playing multiple games not only for her own team - the Salty Superstars, but also helping out the opposition. She stayed focused throughout the day, worked hard in defence, and was a dependable option through the challenging mid-court and goal third.
Over the years, Lacey has proven herself to be a tough, energetic defender, and as her game continues to mature we're seeing an intelligent player who puts her best into any situation. Lacey always brings plenty of fun and flair to the court, and today was no exception. It was wonderful to see her push herself today. Keep it up, Lacey!

🏐 Grade 2

N.I. Pharmacy Energy Shots [12] Def The Bakery Bombers [2]
The Bakery Bombers [7] Def The N.I. Force [2]
N.I. Pharmacy Energy Shots [9] Def The N.I.Force [0]

🏆 Player of the Day : Georgia Fraser

The umpires are right about Georgia "she is always there for her team!"
Georgia has an impressive ability to scan the court, constantly looking for the best option before making quick, accurate passes that connect beautifully with her teammates. She handles pressure with remarkable composure and has a calm, capable style of play, always ready for whatever challenge the opposition presents.
Georgia began her day umpiring the Nettas, confidently making the calls as she saw them, finishing by stepping up to help Grade 1, in between, she earned Player of the Day and ended it all with a smile.

Well done, Georgia!

🏐 Grade 1

🏆 Player of the Day : Sammi Morgan

Sammi hardly calls for the ball. Instead, she waits, positions herself, trusts her teammates, and they trust her to finish with class. When she delivers, she makes it all look effortless. But we know that comes from years of dedication, commitment, and countless hours of practice.
We see Sammi shooting before games, with friends, by herself, but most importantly, we see that she genuinely loves every minute of it.
Although goal shooter is where she feels most at home, this season Sammi has also embraced opportunities in other positions, often choosing to take on defensive roles when playing in Grade 1. She plays a clean, intuitive game, reading the play so well that she often forces her opponents into errors simply by getting to exactly the right place and holding her space.
Sammi gets it and as always, Sammi played beautifully today, it was wonderful to see her recognised with Player of the Day.
Keep shining, Sammi!

💐A huge THANK YOU to all of our umpires, scorers, coaches, volunteers, and supporters. It certainly wasn't the most pleasant morning to be standing around the courts, but your commitment and encouragement made all the difference. Thank you for helping create such a positive environment for our players each and every week.

🩷 NINA

🏐 Junior and Senior Draw - Saturday 1st August 🏐

🙌 Junior Competition

Nettas: 9:00am
Grade 3: 10:00am
Grade 2: 11:00am
Grade 1: 12:00pm

Players to be there half an hour before their start time for warm up.

*Check NINA’s page for more information and weather updates.

Please remove jewellery and have short nails before taking the court.

🙌 Senior Competition

2:00pm - Sun’s Vs The Ridge
3:15pm – BPT Vs Wi***es
Clean up: BPT

🙌 Social

1:45pm for the Warm Up, 2 o’clock start!

🏐 Senior Results - Saturday 25th July

▫️BPT [61] Defeated The Ridge [26]

▫️Willie's [50] Defeated The Sun's [20]

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Thanks to the ladies who made it for a game, hoping to see some more familiar faces next week too!

🩷 Nina

Junior Results – Saturday 25 July

🏐Nettas

After a four-week break, our juniors were excited to return to the courts on Saturday. It was a chilly start, with rain threatening overhead, but the Nettas completed their warm-up drills with enthusiasm and were ready to play. While some teams were missing a few players, others happily stepped in for a run with their friends, showing the wonderful sportsmanship that makes our junior competition so special.

▫️Sean Ellard's Splash Squad vs Studio You Stars

The Splash Squad should be commended for their teamwork and determined defence, while The Stars impressed with their attacking play and strong positioning around the court.

▫️Studio You Stars vs Advance Fishing Perfect Catches

This match showcased some fantastic leadership from our more experienced players. They encouraged and guided their teammates into better positions while choosing the right pace on their passes, helping everyone feel confident with the ball. Annabelle and Teva demonstrated this beautifully with their movement and teamwork inside the shooting circle.

▫️Advance Fishing Perfect Catches vs Sean Ellard's Splash Squad

Some of the best moments in junior sport happen when players are matched up against their friends. It was lovely to see our youngest players, many in their very first season of netball, excited to find a familiar face on the opposing team. Those friendships naturally build confidence and encourage a love of the game. As we ease back into the second half of the season, it was great to see coaches allowing players the freedom to enjoy themselves while continuing to learn. Well done to everyone involved.

🏆 Player of the Day - Nettas: Penny Hamilton-Irvine
Penny is a calm, respectful player who always brings positivity to the court. She is consistently ready with her arms up, in a good position for passing and has a willingness to learn. Moving into the Grade 3 competition next season, Penny has all the qualities to grow from a confident player into a capable leader and challenging opponent. Well done, Penny!

🫶 A big thank you to Harrison for umpiring. Your fair, confident decisions and patience with our Nettas players were greatly appreciated. Thanks also to Jess and Kari for giving up your time to support our youngest players.

🏐 Grade 3

▫️Pro Shop Pocket Rockets (2) draw The Salty Superstars (2)

Like the Nettas competition, Grade 3 also had a few gaps in team line-ups, allowing players to borrow from "the bench" and creating a fantastic, closely contested game. The Salty Superstars were strong in attack, while the Pocket Rockets were accurate and direct with their passing. The Rockets also displayed excellent circle movement and applied great defensive pressure, while the Superstars thrilled spectators with plenty of "rip it in" intercepts.

▫️Kimmi & Co Kool Cats (4) defeated The Salty Superstars (1)

The Kool Cats were particularly strong inside their shooting circle, but the Superstars certainly made them earn every goal. Quick reactions, plenty of intercepts and tips, and excellent "arms up" defence kept the score close for much of the game. The Cats showed great understanding of using the channels to move the ball smoothly down the court.

▫️Kimmi& Co Kool Cats (9) defeated Pro Shop Pocket Rockets (2)

The Pocket Rockets faced a tough challenge this week, with the Cats using speed and well-timed bounce passes to consistently feed the shooters. Accurate shooting made it difficult for the Rockets to gain momentum, but whenever their defence won possession back, they made the most of their opportunities. One skill we'd like to remind all players about is using short, safe passes rather than high lobs whenever possible. After clearing out, remember to quickly move back towards the ball to provide a safe passing option.

🏆 Player of the Day - Jemima Quintal-Berganin

Jem was tested in the Goal Keeper position this week, but her upbeat attitude never wavered. She kept working hard for every intercept, and her rebounding and quick reactions helped send the ball back down the court to the Rockets' shooters. Fantastic persistence, Jem!

🫶 Thank you to Dani and Asti for your excellent umpiring and coaching feedback throughout the day. Your reminders about returning quickly behind the line after goals, centres moving promptly into the circle, and watching for dragging (a form of stepping) were great learning opportunities for everyone.

🏐 Grade 2

▫️The N.I. Force (4) defeated The Pharmacy Energy Shots (3)

This was a close contest right to the final whistle. The Force applied pressure throughout the game, while both teams worked hard through the midcourt to create opportunities for their shooters. Strong defence from the Energy Shots and excellent footwork from the Force made for an exciting match.

▫️The N.I. Force (4) defeated The Bakery Bombers (2)

The Force carried their momentum into their second match, combining teamwork and smart circle play across all shooting combinations. The Bombers faced plenty of defensive pressure but still managed several stylish intercepts and impressive blocks. Their strength through the midcourt and understanding of the channels were clear, but the Force proved just too strong on the day.

▫️The Pharmacy Energy Shots (4) def. The Bakery Bombers (0)

Although the scoreboard didn't fall their way, the Bombers played well as a team. They know each other's game, play assertively, and consistently found good positioning around the court. The Energy Shots held a height advantage in this match, but despite plenty of tips and intercepts from the Bombers, the Energy Shots finished on top.

🏆 Player of the Day - Dayva Schiller
Dayva was outstanding in defence once again. Often playing Wing Defence, she fills an important role by creating turnovers and helping transition the ball up the court. Her quick reflexes, excellent awareness, and ability to switch instantly between attack and defence make her a dependable and hardworking player. Fantastic effort, Dayva!

🫶 A big thank you to Charlie and Kenz for umpiring today's matches. You kept up with every game and your commitment to our club is greatly appreciated.

🏐 Grade 1

Our younger players always enjoy sharing the court with their role models, and this week we had enough players to give the core Grade 1 group a great game, while also providing a valuable warm-up for some of our older girls. At this level, players have a solid understanding of the rules and tactics, so games become an opportunity to build on that knowledge. Whether trying new positions, trusting their instincts, or even playing alongside siblings or against close friends, every match helps develop confident and well-rounded netballers.

🏆 Player of the Day – Ruby Quintal

Ruby is a talented shooter with a relaxed nature and a positive attitude. Ruby’s persistence, teamwork, and willingness to keep working earned her Player of the Day honours. Ruby positions herself beautifully, includes younger players, and leads by example for her teammates. Keep smiling, Ruby we love watching you play!