Registrations are now open for both GFNL and BFNL Kempe Junior Representative Netball Teams.
Trials will be held as below:
13/U: Tuesday October 18th & 25th – 5:00pm – 6:30pm
15/U: Tuesday October 18th & 25th – 6:30pm – 8:00pm
17/U: Wednesday October 19th & 26th – 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Trials will be held at St Joseph's Netball Courts.
Dress Code: White T-Shirts and dark shorts/skirt are to be worn for all trials (Any player in club or representative uniform will be asked to go home and change)
- Please ensure lower leg is not covered so that a number may be written for selection
Those successful will represent their respective league at the Central West Region Association Championships Day on Sunday 21 & 28 May and 4 June 2023 (one day only – date TBC).
If successful at the Central West day, teams will then take part in the Association Championships Finals Day in July 2023 (date TBC).
Representative teams may also participate in the return of Barwon Junior Netball Championships. This is a weekly tournament between other league and association representative teams and would run as a 6-10 week competition in February – May 2023.
TALENT IDENTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
- Players in the 13 & Under group are observed by the Victorian Regional Academy of Sport (VRAS), in partnership with Netball Victoria, to link Regional Academies of sport with high performance pathways.
- Players in the 15 & Under group are observed by Netball Victoria Talent scouts for potential TID invitation to selection for the Zone academy and 17 & Under state teams for the next year.
- Players in the 17 & under group are observed by Netball Victoria Talent scouts for potential invitation to state selection in the 17 & Under or 19 & Under for the next year.
To register your interest, please complete the registration form, Click Here:
Further player information can be found here:
Registrations close Monday 10th of October 2022.
Applications are now open for our 2023 Kempe Junior Representative Coaching Positions.
Positions Available:
BFNL - 15/U reserves
GFNL - 15/U reserves & 17/U
Successful applicants will be responsible for the following commitments:
- Weekly training starting no later than February 2023
- Barwon Junior Champs: 5 or 10 week competition (plus finals) on Monday nights starting in February
- Central West Association Champs: Sunday 4 June 2023 (Altona Netball Association)
- Association Champs Finals Day (if successful): Sunday 18 June (State Netball Centre)
Requirements and responsibilities of the role are as follows:
- Adhere to all league policies and guidelines.
- Develop the team training program including skill development sessions, in line with player workloads and availability
- Provide coaching instruction to team members in the areas of technique, specialist positional skills and team skills.
- Identify and maximise underlying potential to deliver long term growth in individual athletes.
- Evaluate and assess individual and team performance, ensuring individuals are appropriately challenged, and provided with constructive feedback.
- Take appropriate action to ensure that underperformance is effectively dealt with.
- Develop, implement, and adapt match play strategies.
- Team coaches will supervise and mentor assistant coaches in both the training and competition environment.
- Communicate clearly, concisely and with a high level of integrity to both the player and parent group.
- Current Working with Children’s Check required.
- Minimum Development Level coaching accreditation required (must be obtained prior to June 2023).
Please submit your application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. detailing your experience, coaching ideology, and anything else you think we should know, along with a nomination of which age groups/league you would be willing to coach:
i.e. BFNL 15/U
Coaches will receive an honorarium for their contribution.
Click here for the full position description
Emma Daffy is an enthusiastic and competitive netballer whose love for the sport has given her wonderful opportunities with fantastic success. Emma is a star goal attack for Newcomb in the AFL Barwon All-Abilities League but also plays for Lara in the mainstream Saturday Geelong FNL E Grade Competition.
Beginning in 2017, Emma initially started her All Abilities netball journey at her local Football and Netball Club, Lara. Emma found she wanted to test and expand her netball skills even further, leading her to join the mainstream competition. Emma states, “I just wanted to challenge myself. Get my intensity up, get my cardio up, make sure I get a good old challenge out there!”
It is impossible for Emma to decide what competition she likes more but finds the level of intensity and competitiveness to be the primary difference between the two. Her sense of enthusiasm and pride for both leagues is undeniable. Emma explains, “Both sides bring up a good, energetic, fun game.”
Lara Football Netball Club Netball Director, Di Van Doren always knew Emma would have the skillset and ability to be able to play both netball competitions. “Emma has always been a willing participant in all our club combined training sessions. We wanted Emma to decide when the time was right for her and have the confidence to give it a go. She has amazing skills, and her knowledge of the game is astonishing.” Di acknowledged that Emma is a much-loved member of Lara’s E-Grade team and provided valuable input into group sessions and regularly attended Club social events.
The Newcomb Power Football and Netball Club is a strong leader for the All-Abilities league, having both inclusion Netball and Football sides. Scott Smith, Newcomb’s All-Abilities Coordinator, explains inclusivity is central to the club’s values and the All-Abilities program is a valuable and vital part of the club’s DNA. Smith says, “Our inclusion programs sit alongside our mainstream and all members have embraced the programs. Providing the opportunities is very rewarding.”
Emma believes in encouraging other players of the All-Abilities League to get involved in mainstream competitions as a way of breaking down barriers between the two competitions. She suggests, “Just give it a crack! Have a go and do your best out there!”. Di Van Doren supported this by encouraging clubs to keep an open mind when considering providing opportunities for All Abilities players in mainstream Netball.
Smith agrees the biggest barrier to blending All-Abilities players into the mainstream competitions is player confidence. He says, “Once they [All-Abilities players] feel comfortable, there are no issues.”
Emma’s passion and dedication to netball have led to some great achievements through selection for the Marie Little OAM Shield. Emma represented Victoria back in 2019 in Brisbane, bringing home a silver medal. She represented Victoria a second time in Sydney last year, bringing home not only another silver medal, but was also awarded Most Valuable Player overall for the competition. She says, “It was exciting and a bit of a shock”.
However, the challenge doesn’t end there. Emma’s competitive spirit prevails as she set her sights on achieving more this year. Emma states, “I am wanting to bring back the gold instead of the silver!”.
If there are any players looking to play in any of the AFL Barwon All Abilities Netball Competitions, please contact AFL Barwon Head of Netball, Sophie Allison (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Author: Nina Hyde
Please see below the list of upcoming umpire workshops and development opportunities that Netball Victoria are running in our region.
MENTOR WORKSHOP
Focuses on the mentor/mentee relationship and responsibilities, constructive feedback skills, the do’s and don’ts of mentoring, and expectations of beginner umpires.
Sunday 29 January
Kardinia Park, Geelong
5:00pm-7:00pm
Register here https://vic.netball.com.au/events#149
YOUR DECISION COUNTS
Covers topics such as Contact vs Contest, Obstruction and Advantage, bio-mechanics, and how positioning and vision effect decision making.
Friday 3 February
5:15pm-7:15pm
Kardinia Park, Geelong
Register here https://vic.netball.com.au/events#149
INTRODUCTION TO UMPIRING
Learn the basic characteristics of becoming an umpire, using your whistle and hand signals effectively, infringements and sanctions, and positioning on the court.
Wednesday 1 March
4:45pm-6:45pm
Kardinia Park, Geelong
Register here https://vic.netball.com.au/events#149
MENTOR WORKSHOP
Focuses on the mentor/mentee relationship and responsibilities, constructive feedback skills, the do’s and don’ts of mentoring, and expectations of beginner umpires.
Wednesday 8 March
6:00pm-8:00pm
Kardinia Park, Geelong
Register here https://vic.netball.com.au/events#149
MENTOR WORKSHOP
Focuses on the mentor/mentee relationship and responsibilities, constructive feedback skills, the do’s and don’ts of mentoring, and expectations of beginner umpires.
Friday 31 March
6:00pm-8:00pm
Kardinia Park, Geelong
Register here: https://vic.netball.com.au/events#149
INTRODUCTION TO UMPIRING
Learn the basic characteristics of becoming an umpire, using your whistle and hand signals effectively, infringements and sanctions, and positioning on the court.
Wednesday 5 April
4:45pm-6:45pm
Kardinia Park, Geelong
Register here https://vic.netball.com.au/events#149
Save the dates – confirmation and registration links available soon.
Game and Match Management - Geelong, Friday 5 May
Game and Match Management - Colac, Tuesday 9 May
Results
This year saw record numbers trial for our eight AFL Barwon teams across Bellarine FNL and Geelong FNL, with one 13&U team, two 15&U teams, and one 17&U team in each league.
Congratulations to all athletes, coaches, and umpires for their dedication and achievements, making this a standout year for AFL Barwon.
Three coaches from the program have outlined the highlights of their experiences, with all results listed below.
GFNL 15&U Championship Recap
Author: Jill Leader (Coach)
The GFNL 15&U team went through the Barwon Junior Competition undefeated. We had a very talented group of players who were all extremely versatile and we made the most of the time we had together. We developed strong connections on and off the court and I was honoured to be part of such a special group of players.
The highlight of our season was when Bellarine pushed us into on overtime game for the Grand Final. The girls were able to call on those connections and get the job done, finally winning after a tense and exciting match.
The Association Championships was a challenge for us, having to replace our starting GD a week before the tournament and having no practice time, but again the girls faced the challenge with gusto. We played really well against the top teams, just falling short and showed that the experience will be incredible for all the players.
We had 6 of our girls Talent Identified and I’m so excited to see all the players develop over the next couple of seasons.
GFNL 15&U Reserve Recap
Author: Jade Bartz (Coach)
Coming into this program for the very first time, has been one of the best experiences. I was pleasantly surprised to see that this team become very close, very quickly and this bond only grew stronger throughout the season. They motivated each other and every game, training session and the Association Championship’s displayed the closeness.
Coaching these girls was a privilege and was something I looked forward to every week. They never failed to put a smile on my face, and we were guaranteed to have a laugh. From the first game it was clear this team had depth, it didn’t matter who was on the court, they looked like they had been playing together for years. It was amazing to see their netball knowledge expand over the season.
These girls made it to the semi-finals of the Monday night competition and despite not making the Association Championship finals, displayed a team brand of netball, every single game. I am beyond proud of these girls and being able to form strong bonds with them all. I absolutely hope to do this again next year!
This program is nothing but positive and uplifting for their netball journeys and an opportunity to grow at a coaching level.
GFNL 17&U Recap
Author: Lisa Van Halen (Coach)
What an enjoyable and successful BJNC season for the U17’s GFL rep side. We started the season strong playing Colac and Bellarine in the first 2 rounds, coming away with strong wins. After round 3, we only had one more win for the season and finished 3rd on the ladder. We had a few injuries and illnesses throughout the remainder of the season and did not play with our whole team again until the first final. It was great to see the girls come together and win the 1st final against Bellarine and make it into the Grand Final. Going into the Grand Final we did not win against GDFL Raiders, who finished top of the ladder undefeated. The Grand Final was close all game, but we came away with the win!!! The Premiership was ours!!
What a big day it was at Associate Champs on Sunday 25th May. Our first of 9 games was at 9am. We won 4 games against some strong and talented teams for the day. The team showed their skills and talent and came close to winning a few games against the top sides.
It has been enjoyable and rewarding to coach all 11 girls and watch them develop as individuals and as a team over the 4-month season/program.
Results: Barwon Junior Netball Championships
Three teams from each league competed in the Barwon Junior Netball Championships, a competition entered into by representative teams in the region. This competition helps our players, coaches and umpires develop their skills against the very best in the region. All six teams made finals for this competition with some hard-fought battles during the final’s series, including extra time. We had 4 teams make the Grand Finals with the Geelong FNL 15&U and 17&U teams both taking out the Championship.
13 & Under
| 1 Geelong FNL (36) |
| 2 Geelong Central (30) |
| 3 Bellarine FNL (26) |
| 4 Colac & District FNL (20) |
| 5 Geelong & District FNL (8) |
| Title |
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Finals Round 1
|
Geelong Central |
29 |
Bellarine FNL |
26 |
Finals Round 1
|
Geelong FNL |
28 |
Colac & District FNL |
25 |
| Title |
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Finals Round 2
|
Geelong FNL |
24 |
Geelong Central |
30 |
15 & Under
| 1 Geelong FNL (40) |
| 2 Colac & District FNL (28) |
| 3 Bellarine FNL (26) |
| 4 Geelong & District FNL (18) |
| 5 Geelong Central (8) |
| Title |
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Finals Round 1
|
Geelong FNL |
42 |
GEelong & District |
18 |
Finals Round 1
|
Colac & District |
14 |
Bellarine FNL |
24 |
| Title |
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Finals Round 2
|
Geelong FNL |
41 |
Bellarine FNL |
34 |
17 & Under
| 1 Geelong & District (24) |
| 2 Geelong FNL (12) |
| 3 Bellarine FNL (12) |
| 4 Colac & District FNL (0) |
| Title |
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Finals Round 1
|
Geelong & District |
42 |
Colac & District |
16 |
Finals Round 1
|
Geelong FNL |
34 |
Bellarine FNL |
27 |
| Title |
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Finals Round 2
|
Geelong & District |
24 |
Geelong FNL |
26 |
Results: 15&U Reserves
Our two 15&U reserves teams competed in GCNA’s Monday Night Junior competition. This competition is an open junior competition, with our teams graded in the highest division, often playing against older opposition. Both teams had amazing seasons, playing against each other in the first round of finals, before Bellarine FNL continued to play in the grand final.
Junior Mixed Division 1
| 1 Warriors (32) |
| 2 Geelong FNL (26) |
| 3 All Saints (24) |
| 4 Bellarine FNL (20) |
| 5 Southern Stars (16) |
| 6 GCNA Turquoise (14) |
| 7 GCNA Indigo (12) |
| Title |
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Finals Round 1
|
Warriors |
18 |
All Saints |
17 |
Finals Round 1
|
Geelong FNL |
16 |
Bellarine FNL |
27 |
| Title |
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Finals Round 2
|
All Saints |
22 |
Bellarine FNL |
37 |
| Title |
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Finals Round 3
|
Warriors |
20 |
Bellarine FNL |
10 |
Association Championships
All eight representative teams took part at Association Championships this year, with some tough battles against strong teams throughout the day. Congratulations to our BFNL 15&U Reserves team for making it to the first round of finals. We were fortunate to have 12 athletes’ talent identified in the 15&U age group and invited to trial for the 2024 Talent Academy later this year. Eight umpires also officiated for Association Championships with multiple officiating Finals and invited to the junior umpire program.
Congratulations to all athletes and coaches involved in this program, as well as the umpires who represented the Leagues.
Results: All Abilities
This year AFL Barwon also took an inaugural All Abilities team to compete in Association Championships. Congratulations to the players that were selected from each club. It was a fantastic day for the team, with some very competitive games. The team made it through to finals, taking out third place in a down to the wire match. Everyone loved it and we will certainly continue this into the future.
All Abilities
| 1 Bayside NA Orange (22) |
| 2 Bayside NA Blue (22) |
| 3 Geelong FNL (16) |
| 4 Manningham (14) |
| 5 Drouin District (10) |
| 6 Wyndham NA (4) |
| 7 Waverley Night (0) |
| Title |
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Finals Results
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Manningham Netball |
7 |
Geelong FNL |
8 |
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