2025 Gippsland Showcase

Netball Victoria is bringing a showcase of netball to Gippsland! 
Witness exciting talent from Victorian, interstate and international programs across a two-day blockbuster weekend on 8-9 February 2025.

We’re hosting Victorian Netball League, state team and international exhibition matches, plus an open training and signing session with the Melbourne Mavericks.

The Victorian and South Australian 17/U and 19/U state teams, VNL clubs Gippsland Stars, Casey Demons and Peninsula Waves, and New Zealand's Waikato Bay of Plenty development team will all feature in exhibition matches across the two days.

The event will be held at Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium on Gunaikurnai Country, thanks to the support of the Victorian Government and Latrobe City Council.  

TICKETS 

  • Book tickets now  
  • All tickets provide single day access 
  • No reserved seating, general admission only 
  • Ticket prices: 
    Saturday 8 February
    Adult/Concession $10 
    Junior (14 years & under) $5 
    Family (2 adults + 2 juniors) $25 
    Sunday 9 February
    Adult/Concession $7 
    Junior (14 years & under) $3 
    Family (2 adults + 2 juniors) $17 
  • Companion Card – government issued Companion Card holders are eligible for a complimentary ticket for your companion to assist you in attending the event. Please contact via email membership@melbournevixens.com.au  

Netball Victoria’s From the Sidelines coaching workshop 

  • Hosted by Sue Hawkins
  • 12.45pm Saturday 8 February 
  • Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium 
  • $15 per person 
  • Register now through Netball Connect - If you are asked to 'Find a Competition', enter 'Netball Victoria', then select 'From the Sideline'. 

WHERE 

  • Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium – Catterick Cres, Traralgon VIC 3844 
  • Gunaikurnai Country 

WHAT’S ON 

Saturday 8 February 

  • 9am – Doors open 
  • 9.30am – Victoria 19/U vs Waikato Bay of Plenty (New Zealand) development team 
  • 11am – Melbourne Mavericks open training 
  • 12.45pm – From the Sidelines coaching workshop 
  • 1.00pm – Melbourne Mavericks signing session 
  • 1.30pm – Casey Demons Championship vs Waikato Bay of Plenty (New Zealand) development team 
  • 2.50pm – Victoria 19/U vs Casey Demons 23&U
  • 3.55pm – Casey Demons 23&U vs South Australia 19/U
  • 5pm – Victoria 17/U vs South Australia 17/U 

Sunday 9 February 

  • 9am – Doors open 
  • 9.30am – Victoria 17/U vs South Australia 17/U
  • 9.30am – Victoria 19/U vs South Australia 19/U 
  • 10.40am – Gippsland Stars 17/U v Peninsula Waves 17/U
  • 10.40am – Gippsland Stars 23/U v Peninsula Waves 23/U
  • 12.05pm – Gippsland Stars 19/U v Peninsula Waves 19/U
  • 12.05pm – Gippsland Stars/Peninsula Waves Championship vs Waikato Bay of Plenty (New Zealand) development team 
  • 1.30pm – Peninsula Waves 23&U v Victorian 17/U
  • 1.35pm – Gippsland Stars Championship v Peninsula Waves Championship
  • 2.35pm – Gippsland Stars 23&U v Netball SA 17/U
  • 3.05pm – South Australia 19/U vs Waikato Bay of Plenty (New Zealand) development team

GETTING THERE 

Whether it be by car, public transport, taxi or rideshare, there are several transport options for your journey to Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT 

The V/Line operates rail services to Traralgon Railway Station including Bairnsdale, Batemans Bay, Canberra, Marlo, Melbourne, Paynesville and Sale train lines.

Getting to Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS) from Traralgon Railway Station.

Route 1: leaving from Traralgon Railway Station bus stop and heading straight down the highway towards Morwell. Get off the bus at the Washington Street/Princes Highway stop. Cross the road. Walk down Washington Street, left into McCallum Lane and around Catterick Crescent to arrive at GRISS (approx. 10 minute walk). 
 
Route 41: Walk from Traralgon Railway Station straight down Franklin Street to the bus stop at Traralgon Centre Plaza (approx. 10 minute walk). There are 2 stops close by to GRISS – Garibaldi St/Kosciusko St OR Washington St/Garibaldi St. Both stops are only a short walk along Garibaldi Street to GRISS. 

For more information, including timetables, fares and maps, contact 1800 800 007 or visit the Public Transport Victoria website. 

CAR 

There is limited free parking available at Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium.