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:
Warragul – Control 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
Traralgon – Control 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 |