Due to the current situation our sport and the wider community is facing in response to COVID-19, Netball Victoria has made the difficult decision to cancel two of our most significant competitions; Association Championships and State Titles.
We believe it is necessary to make this decision now rather than in coming months. With community netball currently suspended, and uncertainty around a return date, our priority is on the health and safety of our netball community. We believe our focus should remain on supporting grassroots netball and ensuring local netball competitions return stronger than ever.
Netball Victoria’s General Manager of Netball Development, Angela Banbury, said that whilst cancelling two of our flagship events is disappointing, she believes it is the right decision for the health and safety of our community.
“This decision has been difficult for all involved at Netball Victoria, and we understand it will be difficult for the Victorian netball community to hear,” Banbury said. “We are however committed to providing alternative competitions and opportunities for our members in the later part of 2020.
“The Netball Victoria Board have also endorsed a suspension to our current Talent Academy and State Team Selection policy,” Banbury added. “This will allow Netball Victoria to review our talent identification processes to ensure our future pathway programs remain strong.”
“We will continue to work hard, communicate with our Affiliates, and plan how we can best get netball competitions back up and running as soon as possible.”
Netball Victoria also wishes to acknowledge the host associations for this year’s scheduled events and thank them for their understanding and cooperation during this time:
2020 Association Championships
Albury Netball Association
Golden City Netball Association
Moe & District Netball Association
Parkville Netball
Springvale & District Netball Association
Waverley Night Netball Association
Wendouree Netball Association
Wyndham Netball Association
2020 State Titles
Warrnambool City Netball Association, with the support of the Warrnambool City Council
