AFL Barwon are excited to announce that the Surf Coast Football Netball Club will be participating in the Bellarine FNL Netball 13&Under Division 1, 15&Under Division 1, 17&Under Division 1, and 19&Under competitions in 2025.

Following proactive and collaborative conversations by Newcomb Football Netball Club, they had indicated to AFL Barwon that they would not be able to field teams in these competitions in the 2025 winter season. This has therefore provided Surf Coast FNC with the opportunity to allow their players to be part of these junior netball competitions a season earlier then their full club introduction in 2026.

Please note that all games in this competition involving Surf Coast FNC will be aligned to the Newcomb FNC BFNL home and away fixture in 2025.

This is great outcome for all players in these competitions as it allows teams to play 2 additional matches where a bye would have been scheduled. This also maximises the home game fixtures for clubs excluding gaps in the day’s fixtures.

The 2025 Dow Bellarine FNL season fixtures on PlayHQ will reflect this upon their completion.

AFL Barwon extends its gratitude to Newcomb FNC and Surf Coast FNC, for being proactive in their respective involvements and contributions in this outcome.

Umpire netball in 2025.

Umpire netball in 2025.

Umpiring is a crucial part of the region’s netball competitions, ensuring fair play, upholding the rules, and encouraging a high standard of the game across all levels.

AFL Barwon provide opportunities for individuals of all experience levels, from beginners learning the basics to accredited umpires officiating in senior competitions.

There are pre-requisites that need to be completed prior to stepping on court with AFL Barwon to umpire.

Please follow the below steps:

Please complete the below courses.
Once completed email certificates to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We are at capacity and won’t be taking on any new umpires for the remainder of the current Winter season. 

You can however sign up now with interest for when we start preparing for the upcoming summer season by completing this form. 

An email will be sent to all when we are able to take on more umpires for our competitions. In the meantime we encourage all interested umpires to have a go on court at their team trainings.  

Umpire netball in 2025.

Umpire netball in 2025.

View the full webinar recorded on the 19th Feb, with individual resources below.