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 17/U and 19/U state teams, and VNL clubs Gippsland Stars, Casey Demons and Peninsula Waves will all feature in exhibition matches across the two days. They will host an interstate and international development team set to be announced in the new year.

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 Victorian 19/U head coach Adrian Ballantyne 
  • 12.45pm Saturday 8 February 
  • Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium 
  • $15 per person 
  • Register now -  If you asked to 'Find a Competition' enter Netball Victoria, then select From the Sidelines. 

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 International 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 International development team
  • 2.50pm – Casey Demons 23&U vs Interstate 19/U
  • 4.10pm – Victoria 17/U vs Interstate 17/U 

Sunday 9 February 

  • 9am – Doors open 
  • 9.30am – Victoria 17/U vs Interstate 17/U
  • 9.30am – Victoria 19/U vs Interstate 19/U 
  • 10.30am – Gippsland Stars 23&U vs Peninsula Waves 23&U
  • 10.30am – Gippsland Stars vs Peninsula Waves 17&U development 
  • 11.30am – Gippsland Stars vs Peninsula Waves 19&U development 
  • 11.50am – Gippsland Stars/Peninsula Waves Championship vs International development team
  • 1.10pm – Gippsland Stars Championship vs Peninsula Waves Championship
  • 1.10pm – Victoria 17/U vs Peninsula Waves 23&U
  • 2.10pm – Gippsland 23&U VNL vs Interstate 17/U 
  • 2.30pm – International development team vs Interstate 19/U 

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. Traralgon Railway Station is a 30-minute walk or short bus ride from Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium. 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.