BALLARAT NETBALL ASSOCIATION INC.
2013
ANNUAL REPORT
Executive Committee
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Assistant Secretary:
Treasurer:
Umpire Co-Ordinator:
Coaching Co-Ordinator:
Committee:
Sue Purves
Jo-Anne Dash
Anne McCartin
Anne Glennie
Maurita Lenaghan
Emma Powell
Anne Glennie
Leena Stephens
Life Members
Carmel Caligari
Marian Waldron
Leo Stapleton (Hon., Deceased)
Jo-Anne Dash
Glad Reeves (Deceased)
Dot Bowman
Sandy Jansen
Susan Abele
Maurita Lenaghan
Sue Purves
Rhonda Tighe
Leena Stephens
Anne McCartin
Management
Monday Summer Juniors:
Anne McCartin / Sue Purves / Maurita Lenaghan
Monday Morning:
Noela Holloway
Tuesday Primary:
Anne McCartin
Tuesday Night Premier:
Leena Stephens / Marian Waldron / Jo-Anne Dash
Wednesday Primary:
Maurita Lenaghan / Grace Nicholls
Wednesday Night Ladies:
Glenda Jones / Brianna Jones
Thursday Night Ladies:
Sue O’Keefe / Sally Kruger
Saturday Winter Juniors:
Sue Purves / Bev Baxter
Introduction to Netball:
Katrina Griffiths / Siobhan Gosney
I.D. Netball:
Rhonda Tighe / Rosalee Haley / Bruce Miller
Programs

Monday Morning / Wednesday, Thursday Nights

Championship – The Athlete’s Foot Cup, The Laffey Shield, Camera
House Trophy 19/Under - Tuesday Night

Junior Development – Saturday Winter Championships & Monday Summer;
(the Summer Competition attracted over 800 players in 84 teams – this
included a number of teams from local districts)

Coaching Development

Umpiring Development

Primary Schools Program / Introduction to Netball P-6

All Abilities Program

Victorian Netball League – UB Ballarat Pride

Talent Development – 13/Under, 15/Under & 17/Under
We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our
Community Partners:
 The Athlete’s Foot
 Thornton Richards Camera House
 City of Ballarat
 Power FM
 John Dash Electrical
 Catherine Laffey (Laffey Shield)
 MJ & MN Holloway Plumbing
 WIN TV
 Godfrey’s Vacuum Cleaner Specialists
 ABC Regional Radio
 The Ballarat Courier
 Carpet Court
 The Printer Wizard
 R U Advertising
 McCains
 AVIS
 Ballarat Basketball Association
 Sovereign Press
 Brendan Hewitt – Hewitt’s Spanners & Sparks
 Regent Cinemas
 Community Radio
 University of Ballarat
 Telstra Countrywide
Victorian Netball League (VNL) Partners:
 University of Ballarat
 The Athlete’s Foot
 Thornton Richards Camera House
 Sovereign Press
 City of Ballarat
 Brendan Hewitt – Hewitt’s Spanners & Sparks
 Kylie McMahon Physiotherapy
President’s Report
During 2013 The Ballarat Netball Association continued to provide many
opportunities for our netballers, coaches and umpires to develop.
Once again the association would not be as successful as it is without the tireless work
of the Executive Committee, the administration staff, the many volunteers who help
out at different levels and of course the continued work of our Club officials and
members.
Our administrative staff, consisting of Anne McCartin, Kerryn Drew and Jo Dash, are
responsible for getting our games on the court each week by organising and notifying
clubs of draws and games, completing ladders for finals, answering the many
telephone calls, emails and queries that come in each day, liaising with Netball
Victoria to arrange coaching and umpiring courses and we continue to be in touch
with the Ballarat City Council for the future development of our courts. Many thanks
to these ladies for their hard work in keeping our association running so smoothly.
Each year we depend on people to step up and volunteer for positions, such as,
supervising the various competitions, coaching and managing squad teams, assisting
with umpiring and guiding our young umpires with their future development. Thank
you to all those people who help out with these positions.
We are very fortunate within the Ballarat Netball Association to have club
administrators of the highest standard. These dedicated volunteers put in many hours
to get their club members on the court each week. Thank you sincerely for your
continued support of our association.
We continue to appreciate the support of our teams at all levels. Your enthusiasm and
competitiveness as you play your games ensures that our competitions will continue
to grow and improve.
I would like to congratulate Dela Assuntas for wining the Athletes Foot Cup
Premiership for the 11th consecutive year. Tuesday night continues to be a show case
for our top netballers and all teams are to be congratulated for their standard of play at
each level.
For us to continue to have the standard of netball we have come to expect we must
have umpires to officiate at our games. Thank you to those who answer the call each
week to umpire our games. I encourage anyone who is a badged umpire or interested
in learning how to umpire, speak to the supervisors and see how you can further
develop your umpiring skills.
Coaches, Managers, Umpires and Players of our squad teams are to be congratulated
for the time they put into representing our association. Many hours are put into
training, playing at different tournaments and the time taken in travelling to these
venues. We are very proud of the way you represent The Ballarat Netball
Association. A big thank you to the parents for your commitment in transporting and
supporting your girls as members of our squad teams.
You will continue to notice improvements to the stadium, courts and surrounding
areas. We are aware of the importance of keeping our facilities user friendly for all
who pass through our doors.
Finally I would like to thank the members of our Executive Committee for their
continued dedication in the organisation of the Ballarat Netball Association. To
Annie, Reet, Jo. Anne, Leena and Emma a sincere thank you for all your support and
congratulations on the work you have done and continue to do for the association.
I wish the incoming committee all the best for 2014 and I know the Ballarat Netball
Association will continue to grow and develop in the future.
Sue Purves
Umpire’s Report
Development of umpires is vital to netball and as Ballarat Netball Association is the
centre of netball in the Central Highlands Region, education and opportunities are
always available.
Junior umpires are mentored and trained by experienced Umpire Educators who
ensure that juniors are encouraged to continue by providing suitable healthy
environments, nurturing support and opportunity.
Seniors are encouraged to take up the whistle and receive regular feedback in an
encouraging environment.
2013 saw a number of C Grade Badges awarded with several young umpires actively
encouraged to work towards their B Grade in 2014.
Ballarat Netball Association hosted 2 Level 1 Umpiring Courses and the Beginners
Workshops for any netballer in the Region to attend.
Coaches Report
Ballarat Netball Association has encouraged and developed many active
progressive and enthusiastic coaches who can be seen court side both here and at
netball courts all across the Region every week.
Ballarat Netball Association hosted a Foundation Course and followed this up
with the next level Development Course during 2013.
The workshops for beginner coaches were conducted alongside the umpires by
Ballarat Netball Association and again for any netballer in the Region.
It is our aim to produce more qualified local coaches to take on the challenges of
coaching at VNL level in the future.
Ballarat Netball Association 2013 – Sport for All
 Hosted inaugural RSL for CHNR in Feb-March
 Provided development & regular competition for 800 children
on Mondays after school Summer in Feb-March
 Provided development & competition for 800 PS children
weekly
 Hosted 400 PS children in 2 day tournament
 Saturday Junior Winter Championships 11/Under-15/Under –
850 players, umpires, coaches every week
 100 children attend the Introduction to Netball Program P-6
weekly
 Hosted Secondary Schools Regional matches – 300 students
 Hosted Foundation Coaching Course in June
 Hosted Development Coaching Course in May
 Junior Umpires x 8-10 mentored
 Conducted Annual Tournament: May – 300 players from Metro
& Country Victoria
 Hosted Southern University Games: BNA Co-ordinator
employed by SUG to organize, facilities hired, umpires from
BNA officiated at SUG
 WM Loud Association State Titles – BNA 15/Under &
17/Under in top 12 in State. 15/Under Runners Up in Title
Grand Final
 CHNR Coaching/Umpiring Workshops x 35 x 3 weeksfacilitated & hosted by BNA & UB Pride
 Specialist Clinics: Emmanuel College Warrnambool, Ballarat
High School, Woady Yaloak Primary School, St Brendan’s
Dunnstown, Ballarat Secondary College, Wendouree Campus
Grade 5 Transition Day
 Specialist – learning, life balance sessions at UB SMB Campus
for BNA Talent Squads
 School Holiday Clinics – 300 participants:
April – Melbourne Vixens / UB Ballarat Pride / BNA
July – UB Ballarat Pride / BNA
September – UB Ballarat Pride / BNA
 September – Hosted the Victorian Teachers Games
 Ballarat Indigenous Specialist Clinic in September
 BNA active engagement with Schools – P-12 with introduction to
playing, coaching, umpiring netball
 Championship Premier League Season –
3 Grades – Introduced 19/Under Camera House Trophy
Championship Season
- The Athlete’s Foot Cup
- The Laffey Shield
- The Camera House Trophy
Netball Victoria VNL Umpires, Umpires from Warrnambool &
Ballarat selected. All umpires received feedback and personal
attention during the season.
Ballarat 17/Under Representative Squad 2013
Kelly Conroy
Emma Day
Lauren Elder
Roisin Fradd
Lauren Jew
Stephanie Mundy
Kathryn O’Dwyer
Maegan Osmond
Chloe Reese
Greta Stevens
Nesi Taulangi
Coach: Tania McKenny
Ballarat 15/Under Representative Squad 2013
Ashlea Bylsma
Ashlee Gercovich
Keeley Haseloff
Elonie Hooper
Courtney Medwell
Sarah McCabe
Grace O’Dwyer
Zoe Ottavi
Janae Stewart
Coach: Katie Williams
Ballarat 13/Under Representative Squad 2013
Georgia Amoore
Indi Burke
Abbey Flower
Molly Grech
Paetyn Jarred
Zara Nevett
Lily O’Shea
Georgia Pidgeon
Grace Todd
Ava Valpied
Coach: Katrina Griffiths
Significant Achievements by Individuals
2013 – Western Zone Academy
Kathryn O’Dwyer
Greta Stevens
Ashlea Bylsma
Zoe Ottavi
Courier Most Valuable Player in Athlete’s Foot Cup:
(Premier League)
Johanna Dash (Dela Assuntas)
Runners Up:
Sarah Milton (Brown Hill Blaze)
Gina Kickett Award MVP:
Emma Quayle (Eureka Kings)
Olivia Cameron (Wendouree NA)
Runners Up:
Tillie Avery (Wendouree NA)
Katrina Griffiths (Dela WACS)
Laura Allan (Wendouree NA)
Camera House 19/Under MVP:
Ashlea Bylsma (Eureka Kweens)
Runner Up:
Grace O’Dwyer (Dela Thunderbirds)
Significant Achievements by Teams
 Ballarat 15/Under Squad Runner Up State Association Title
 Dela Assuntas – 11th consecutive Premier League
Championship
Competition Results
Monday Morning – Open – Red Lionesses 38 defeated Dela Daes 36
MVP: Kelly Amoore (Red Lionesses)
Reserve – Sturt Garnets 45 defeated Pearlers 34
MVP: Narelle Gaylor (Sturt Garnets)
Tuesday Night - The Athlete’s Foot Cup – Dela Assuntas 52 defeated
Brown Hill Blaze 48
MVP: Emma Farrell (Dela Assuntas)
The Laffey Shield – Wendouree NA 35 defeated Dela WACS 34
MVP: Tillie Avery (Wendouree NA)
Camera House 19/Under – Dela Thunderbirds 40 defeated Eureka
Klassics 33
MVP: Roisin Fradd (Dela Thunderbirds)
Wednesday Night – Open – Lakies 31 defeated Allstars 25
MVP: Kelly McMurray (Lakies)
C Grade – Allsorts 37 defeated Nighthawks 33
MVP: Zoe Nunn (Allsorts)
C Reserve – Transformers 27 defeated Eureka Maroon 22
MVP: Krista Hay (Transformers)
D Grade – Giggles 32 defeated Slush Puppies 27
MVP: Nicole Taylor (Giggles)
Thursday Night – B Grade – Brown Hill Black 34 defeated Brown
Hill Gold 26
MVP: Gill Costello (Brown Hill Black)
C Grade – Day Spa Chicks 37 defeated Freeks & Geeks 14
MVP: Megan Compston (Day Spa Chicks)
21/Unders – Dela Magic 22 defeated Brown Hill Bouncers 21
MVP: Tara Woods (Dela Magic)
17-21/Unders – Towners 30 defeated Eureka Kookies 10
MVP: Holly Keating (Towners)