Club News

Anyone coaching at State Titles or Association Championships must hold a Development coach accreditation.

Apply to host a Development coach practical workshop to ensure your coaches are ready.

Netball Victoria's Association Championships provide more than 180 Victorian associations and leagues the opportunity to compete in a crucial part of the Netball Victoria pathway, with talent ID opportunities for athletes, umpires and coaches at all tournament days across the state.

Netball Victoria has just announced the dates and venues for the 2026 Association Championships, and encourage all clubs to promote trials and opportunities for player, coach and umpire development. 

Woolworths NetSetGo is Australia’s leading grassroots netball program, designed for children aged 5-10.

Associations, leagues and clubs across Victoria are registered Woolworths NetSetGo centres, and reap the benefits of engaging the next generation of netballers.

By becoming an approved Woolworths NetSetGo centre, you'll help grow our game, and build confident and active kids who will develop a lifelong love of team sport.

If you're interested in becoming a Woolworths NetSetGo centre or would like to know more, please complete the expression of interest form.

Netball Victoria will soon be launching the Statewide Facilities Strategy (2026-2028) - a clear roadmap to ensure every Victorian has access to quality, inclusive, and sustainable netball spaces. 

Please keep an eye on your emails next week. 

If you'd like more information, you can email Netball Victoria's Facilities & Infrastructure team.

Applications for the 2025-26 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund are now open

The 2025-26 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund (LSIF) is now open, offering up to $500,000 for upgrades to sports facilities across Victoria. The fund supports councils to enhance local sports grounds, courts, lighting, and more, with a focus on increasing participation, especially in women and girls.

The fund offers three streams:
Community facilities: Up to $500,000
Community sports lighting: Up to $250,000
Planning projects: Up to $40,000

Recent projects include lighting upgrades, new courts, and improved change rooms, benefiting local clubs and communities.

Applications open: Tuesday 2 September 2025
Applications close: Tuesday 2 December 2025
Outcomes: Announced in April 2026

As this is processed through councils, we encourage early planning and submission to ensure your project meets the timeline.

Netball Victoria is a proudly diverse and inclusive organisation and we're inviting the netball community to have their say.

The Pride in Sport survey helps to inform our commitment to initiatives that promote greater inclusion of people of diverse sexuality and gender in the netball community. 

Spending 10 minutes to complete the survey will enable Netball Victoria to understand the views and experiences from everyone in the netball community.

Netball Victoria is a proudly diverse and inclusive organisation and we're inviting the netball community to have their say.

The Pride in Sport survey helps to inform our commitment to initiatives that promote greater inclusion of people of diverse sexuality and gender in the netball community. 

Spending 10 minutes to complete the survey will enable Netball Victoria to understand the views and experiences from everyone in the netball community.

Applications for the 2025-26 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund are now open

The 2025-26 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund (LSIF) is now open, offering up to $500,000 for upgrades to sports facilities across Victoria. The fund supports councils to enhance local sports grounds, courts, lighting, and more, with a focus on increasing participation, especially in women and girls.

The fund offers three streams:
Community facilities: Up to $500,000
Community sports lighting: Up to $250,000
Planning projects: Up to $40,000

Recent projects include lighting upgrades, new courts, and improved change rooms, benefiting local clubs and communities.

Applications open: Tuesday 2 September 2025
Applications close: Tuesday 2 December 2025
Outcomes: Announced in April 2026

As this is processed through councils, we encourage early planning and submission to ensure your project meets the timeline.

Across the year, Netball Victoria has provided online education sessions for our netball community, covering a diverse range of topics to help support and educate.

Topics covered include Child Safety, getting yourself 'Rep Ready' and Netball Connect tips and tricks.

You can view all recordings at any time, including October's sessions. 

Woolworths NetSetGo is the official introductory netball program where a lifelong love of netball begins!
 
Complete the expression of interest form to begin the process of running an approved Woolworths NetSetGo Centre at your club or association in 2026, to help your netball community grow and thrive.

Cliqit is RACV’s rewards and recognition program, allowing Netball Victoria members to access offers and experiences - from travel, dining, shopping to visiting top attractions, there is something for everyone.

Netball Victoria members receive complimentary access to benefits with Cliqit rewards.

Each Netball Victoria affiliate/association/league/club is required to nominate a duly authorised person to set themselves up with access to the ATO’s Online Services for Business and be able to complete the income tax self-assessment by 31 October 2025.  

For ABN registered non-charitable NFPs, this is now a yearly requirement. You need to lodge an annual NFP self-review return confirming income tax exemption status.

The Woolworths Netball Grants program supports grassroots netball clubs and associations across the country to improve the health and wellbeing of Aussie kids.

This year, grants of $2,000 will be awarded to up to 40 clubs across Australia, as well as there being a massive $20,000 grant for the winner of the 2025 People’s Choice award.

The Woolworths Netball Grants Program is back, supporting grassroots netball clubs and associations running Woolworths NetSetGo to improve the health and wellbeing of young Australians through sport.

This year, grants of $2,000 will be awarded to up to 40 clubs across the country, with a major $20,000 grant available through the 2025 People’s Choice Award.

Applications are now open and close on 29 August. Don’t miss your chance to apply.

2025 WorkSafe Victoria Club Safety Fund applications are now open.

The Club Safety Fund has been established to provide financial assistance to country netball communities to improve the safety of their grounds and facilities. Netball Victoria and WorkSafe are working together to build an environment that looks after the health, safety and wellbeing of our community.

Don’t miss our next Monthly Online Education Session on Monday 7 July. We’ll be covering a range of key topics like:

6.00–6.30pm – Understanding the 11 Child Safety Standards
6.30–7.00pm – NetSetGo Bring a Friend initiative
7.00–7.30pm – Facilities: Building for the Future

Get in early and secure your spot for our July school holidays Train Like a Vixen clinics! Perfect for netballers aged 9-15.

Netball Victoria is proud to announce the launch of its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Our Innovate RAP marks the next stage in the organisation and sport’s journey toward reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Victoria.

This new phase strengthens Netball Victoria’s commitment to embedding meaningful cultural change, enhancing participation pathways, and honouring the voices and contributions of First Nations people in netball.

Nominations for the 2025 Community Awards are now open.

There has been some magnificent work that individuals, associations and leagues have done over the year, and this is the opportunity to celebrate those achievements. Don’t miss this opportunity to nominate your club, association or individual for a Netball Victoria Community Award. Nominations close Friday 5 September 2025. 

The Woolworths Netball Grants Program supports grassroots netball clubs and associations running Woolworths NetSetGo across the country to improve the health and wellbeing of Aussie kids.

This year, grants of $2,000 will be awarded to up to 40 clubs across Australia, as well as there being a massive $20,000 grant for the winner of the 2025 People’s Choice Award. Grants are now open and close 29 August.

Netball Victoria’s Affiliate Development and Support team offers informal online sessions to give you the opportunity to drop-in to ask any Netball Connect questions. We have scheduled them over lunch to give people who are working the opportunity to join during their break, ask their questions and return to work.
Click to view the Netball Victoria training calendar.  

Join Netball Victoria for our monthly Online Educational Sessions, designed to empower and support paid and volunteer administrators at clubs, associations and leagues, with practical knowledge and resources. These sessions aim to create a thriving, informed community of administrators and office bearers who are equipped to grow and sustain their netball programs. 

Please complete the form to register for the next upcoming sessions in June.

Get in early and secure your spot for our July school holidays Train Like a Vixen clinics! Perfect for netballers aged 9-15.

Upcoming VNL home games 

Wilsons Storage Southern Saints v City West Falcons – Friday 16 May – Bayside Community Sports Stadium

Bendigo Strikers v Hawks Netball – Sunday 18 May – Red Energy Arena

Casey Demons v Gippsland Stars – Sunday 25 May – Casey Stadium

Netball Victoria runs many events across the state for everyone involved in netball. Whether you play, are an umpire, coach or a fan, there is something for everyone. Check out our events calendar to see what's happening in your area.

Are you interested in umpiring at the 2025 Association Championships but have not been nominated by your local association? Complete the expression of interest form and we can put you in touch with associations looking for umpires.

Netball Australia has launched its new Intermediate Umpire Course. This course must be completed by any umpire being tested for their B Badge but is open for all C Badge umpires wanting to more education.

Join Netball Victoria for our monthly Online Educational Sessions, designed to empower and support paid and volunteer administrators at clubs, associations and leagues, with practical knowledge and resources. These sessions aim to create a thriving, informed community of administrators and office bearers who are equipped to grow and sustain their netball programs. 

Please complete the form to register for the third of these interactive online sessions on Monday 7 April 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Get in early and secure your spot for our term two school holidays Train Like a Vixen clinics. Perfect for netballers aged 9-15 and teams.

Join Netball Victoria for our monthly Online Educational Sessions, designed to empower and support paid and volunteer administrators at clubs, associations and leagues, with practical knowledge and resources. These sessions aim to create a thriving, informed community of administrators and office bearers who are equipped to grow and sustain their netball programs. 

Please complete the form to register for the third of these interactive online sessions on Monday 7 April 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Introducing the new and refreshed components of the Net Program including session content and delivery approach. 

Webinar to be presented Tuesday 11 March - 8:00pm - 8:45pm

Opportunity for Associations, Clubs and Schools to learn what the purpose of Woolworths NetSetGo is and what benefits an organisation delivering the program.
 
Webinar to be presented Monday 17 March - 8:30pm - 9:00pm

Targeted for Coaches and Delivery Leads to learn the approach in delivering the Net Program including the coaching method, group management and active feedback particularly for the Mini Netball Game. Webinar to be presented Monday 10th March 7:30pm – 8:00pm.

Why become a Woolworths NetSetGo Centre in 2025?
•	The opportunity to increase membership and revenue at your club or association.
•	Training opportunities for coaches and volunteers.
•	The ability to develop links with local schools and community groups
•	Access to coaching resources, session plans, marketing materials and coordinator manuals
•	The ability to introduce participants to an established junior netball program.
•	Flexibility regarding the structure and timeframes for delivery.
•	Netball Victoria will assist in the administration and the promotion of your Woolworths NetSetGo program.
•	A tool to recruit girls and boys, parents and volunteers.
•	Access to a Marketing Toolkit

Get in early and secure your spot for our term two school holidays Train Like a Vixen clinics. Perfect for netballers aged 9-15 and teams.

Come & Play Day is back for 2025! The national campaign we all know and love is about celebrating Woolworths NetSetGo and encouraging new participants to give netball a go! 

Come & Play Day 2025 will be held on Saturday 15, February. Register your Come and Play day & go into the draw to win a $50 voucher for our WWNSG online store.

Why become a Centre?
•	The opportunity to increase membership and revenue at your club or association
•	Training opportunities for coaches and volunteers
•	The ability to develop links with local schools and community groups
•	Access to coaching resources, session plans, marketing materials and coordinator manuals
•	The ability to introduce participants to an established junior netball program
•	Flexibility regarding the structure and timeframes for delivery
•	Netball Victoria will assist in the administration and the promotion of your Woolworths NetSetGo program
•	A tool to recruit girls and boys, parents and volunteers
•	Access to a Marketing Toolkit

A series of online Netball Connect sessions have been scheduled for Club Administrators. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity to refresh your existing knowledge, explore new functionalities, and stay updated on processes that will enhance your administrative capabilities and streamline operations. 

A series of online Netball Connect sessions have been scheduled for Club Administrators. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity to refresh your existing knowledge, explore new functionalities, and stay updated on processes that will enhance your administrative capabilities and streamline operations. 

Netball Australia will be running a series of online workshops that will breakdown Woolworths NetSetGo. 

Why become a Centre?
•	The opportunity to increase membership and revenue at your club or association
•	Training opportunities for coaches and volunteers
•	The ability to develop links with local schools and community groups
•	Access to coaching resources, session plans, marketing materials and coordinator manuals
•	The ability to introduce participants to an established junior netball program
•	Flexibility regarding the structure and timeframes for delivery
•	Netball Victoria will assist in the administration and the promotion of your Woolworths NetSetGo program
•	A tool to recruit girls and boys, parents and volunteers
•	Access to a Marketing Toolkit