Netball

2024 Netball Program 

The 2024 Netball Program commenced in December 2023 with an Induction for 44 Netballer’s.  We have again divided the program into The Doc Shop Dare to Develop a Diamond (DDAD) Program and the Development Program.

The DDAD will provide development for potential Netball Victoria Eastern Talent Academy athletes transitioning into the 15/U age group. The focus will be on developing the athlete’s potential for selection into the next level of pathway development, Netball Victoria Eastern Talent Academy, which feeds into the State Team.

The Development program will deliver a shorter program to enhance the skills of athletes with the view for these athletes to be eligible for the DDAD program the following year.

 

Training Dates/Times

DDAD Sessions 

Sunday February 11th – Newborough (outdoor courts, Monash Rd, Newborough) – 9:30am – 1:30pm

Sunday March 3rd – Sale (outdoor courts, Gippsland Regional Sports Complex, 116 Cobains Rd, Sale) – 10:00am – 12:30pm

Friday March 22nd – Bairnsdale (outdoor courts, World  Sports Complex, ) – 6pm – 8pm

ACE Day 9th April – TAFE Gippsland / GSA Office, Newborough

Sunday April 28th  – Churchill – 10:00am – 12:30pm

Friday May 31st –  Intra-Academy Tournament – Gippsland Regional Sports Complex, 116 Cobains Rd, Sale -5:30 – 8:00pm  

Friday June 21st – Churchill – 6:00 – 8:00pm

Sunday July 21st – Traralgon – time TBC – Competition vs Casey?

Sunday August 11th – Wonthaggi – 10:00am – 12:30pm

Sunday 20th October – Melbourne COMPETITION – Inter Academy Challenge

Strength and Conditioning dates for 2024

Zoom sessions to be held on 1st Thursday of every month – 5.30pm – 6.30pm, future dates are as follows:

1st Feb 4th Jul
7th Mar 1st Aug
4th Apr 5th Sept
2nd May 3rd Oct
6th Jun 7th Nov

 

Face to Face sessions Bairnsdale :

Bairnsdale Aquatic Centre – 6.45pm – 7.45pm – 3rd Tuesday of the month, future dates are as follows, :

20th Feb 18th Jun
19th Mar 16th Jul
9th Apr – Ace Day 20th Aug
16th Apr 17th Sept
21st May 15th Oct
19th Nov

Face to Face sessions Warragul and Traralgon – as allocated to athletes based on athlete selection:

WarragulControl High Performance – St Pauls Anglican Grammar School – 150 Bowen Street Warragul (Senior School Gym)

Either the 1st week OR the 3rd week of each month.

– Tuesday  – 5pm – 6pm OR 6pm – 7pm

OR

– Wednesday – 5pm – 6pm OR 6pm – 7pm

TraralgonControl High Performance – St Pauls Anglican Grammar School –  Cross’s Rd Traralgon (School gym)

Either the 1st week OR the 3rd week of each month.

– Thursday – 5pm – 6pm OR 6pm – 7pm

OR

– Friday – 5pm – 6pm OR 6pm – 7pm

 

Development Sessions:

Coaching sessions   –

Sunday March 3rd – Sale (outdoor courts, Gippsland Regional Sports Complex, 116 Cobains Rd, Sale) – 12:00 – 2:30pm

Friday March 22nd – Bairnsdale (outdoor courts, World  Sports Complex, ) – 6pm – 8pm

Sunday April 28th – Churchill – 12:00 – 2:00pm

Friday May 31st –  Intra-Academy Tournament – Gippsland Regional Sports Complex, 116 Cobains Rd, Sale -5:30 – 8:00pm  

Friday June 21st – Churchill – 6:00 – 8:00pm

Sunday July 21st – Traralgon – time TBC – Competition vs Casey?

Support Staff

  • Jo Ballinger (Head Coach)
  • Jae Evans (Head Coach)
  • Carol Gregorovich, Angela Chittem & Jodie Whykes (Assistant Coaches)
  • Sam Fenton & Trent Morrow – Control High Performance (Strength & Conditioning)
  • Lauren Nicholls – Hex Health (Nutrition)
  • Christopher Shen (Psychology)

Advisory Panel

  • Jo Ballinger (Head Coach)
  • Jae Evans (Head Coach)
  • Judi Buhagiar ( Netball Vic – Gippsland Region)
  • Sarah Collette (Netball Vic)
  • Anita Pistrin (GSA E.O)
  • Sandra Timmer-Arends (GSA Board Rep)

Congratulations to the 2024 Athletes

DARE TO BE A DIAMOND: DEVELOPMENT:
Chloe Allen Amelia Henry Ava Armstrong
Skye Black Ella Higgins Keelie Carbonneau
Laura Blackshaw Mia Hoodless Peyson Tilah Culbert
Millie Brosnan Sophie Howes Grace Flynn
Evie Carman Charlotte Kemp Arabella Fowler
Madeline Cook Leah Kirkbride Indi ella Gieschen
Jesse Daly Sienna McPherson Ruby Esther Glover
Tiahli Dedigama Evie O’Doherty Roxie Jackson
Lexi Doherty Scarlett Shave Lexie Jackson
Kiah Douthat Kenzie Shave Stella O’Mara
Claire Finger Olivia Stothers Ava Pattinson
Lilly Fullgrabe Beth Wallace Kaylea Rudling
Kira Hamilton Lily Wheeler Harper Schuback
Ella Skelton
Helena Smith
Claire Van der Heyden