The Forbes Netball Association (FNA) completed the 2018 representative season during the school holidays, when the 12 and 14 years representative teams competed in the Netball NSW State Age Championships.

Both teams played in Division 3 at the Eastwood Ryde netball courts, over three days of very competitive netball.

A huge thank you must go to Kristy Butler, who organised the full weekend on behalf of the parents and the teams. Thank you also to Marg Spackman, for organising all the representative uniforms, supporting the teams and laminating the tent posters.

Congratulations to players and umpires, who all displayed outstanding sportsmanship, and played and umpired to the best of their ability.

Umpires to represent the FNA were Aurella White, Hannah Staines and Karen Hargraves.

The 14 years team consisted of: Gi Gi Stitt (Captain), Lauren Bate (Vice-Captain), Ellie Flick, Ella Higgins, Elsa Cusack, Gabby White, Amy Cusack, Tilly Aveyard, Bianca Tzioumis and Leah Catzel. Also to mention Robyn Kenny (Coach), Deb Bate (Manager) and Kristy Butler (Primary Carer).

All players have made huge improvements in their standard of netball, with only half of the team previously playing in the higher Division 3, in their age group.

When the team first came together in early March, the difference in the playing standard of the girls was very noticeable but by the end of the training preparation, the less experienced players had made major improvements. This improvement continued during the three days of championships, with all players taking vital roles in their playing positions.

The girls played many exciting games and rose to the occasion, working together as a team, with all players trying their best at all times.

The wins and losses were nearly even over the three days, with the team easily holding their own, to be able to compete in the same division in 2019.

A huge thank you to all the parents who supported the team.

By Robyn Kenny

The Forbes Netball Association (FNA) 12 years representative team competed in the Netball NSW State Age Championships during the school holidays.

The team consisted of Isla Worland, Tanesha Riddle, Andie Hodder, Katie Crouch, Ella White, Ebonnie Hopley, Ava Hui, Kate Stephenson, Bella Walker and Coco Gracie, along with Felicity Worland(Manager), Juliet Hodder (Primary Carer) and a wonderful group of supportive parents.

We started our State Age games with a loss of 10 points to the eventual winners, Nambucca Valley. The girls came off the court knowing that although they had lost the game, they had played well – which set the tone for the whole competition. Day one finished with one win and a draw from five games.

Day two we played six games with having one point difference in every game (four losses and one win, except for the draw) having been down to seven players from the second last game, showing just how competitive we were.

Day three and we started off with a win and a loss, before we found ourselves down to six players due to mounting injuries. The remaining players went into overdrive and managed to come away with two wins from their last three games at State Age, earning the admiration of opposing teams and umpires.

It was an honour to coach such an outstanding group of young ladies.

By Lyn Ford

The Forbes Netball Association (FNA) is asking for nominations for end of season awards.

Each team will have one player nominated by the coach, who has shown outstanding co-operation, enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout the season. The winner will be announced at the annual presentations.

Nominations for the Chris Read Memorial Award are also open. This award is for the person who has helped the committee where and whenever it is required. The winner will also be announced at the annual presentations.

The committee would also like all the winners of last year’s perpetual trophies to return them, so they can be organised for this year. Thank you.

There will be no Saturday competition this weekend, due to the start of the school holidays. The Saturday competition will commence again after the school holidays.

Under 11’s Carnival Dresses

Players who still have 11’s carnival dresses are asked to please return them to the office. There are still many dresses to be handed in. Thank you to all the players who have handed in dresses and paid their Parkes carnival costs.

The Forbes netball Saturday competition continues this weekend. Congratulations and thank you to everyone that helped raise money for The Kids Cancer Project. We managed to raise $400.00 on the day. It was great seeing everyone having fun dressing up with crazy hair and socks and for such a very worthwhile charity. Well done to all involved.

Anyone wanting to buy Forbes Netball Association (FNA) sun visors and socks can come to the office, as the order has arrived. 11’s Carnival Team.

All players who were playing in any of the 11’s carnival teams are asked to please return the FNA carnival dresses and have your name recorded on return. There may be another carnival in August but dresses will be handed out on the day to players, if a team can be entered. All players who did not pay the carnival fee of $15.00 for the Parkes carnival are also asked to pay when they return their dresses. Thank you

Canteen Duty And Ordering

All players are asked to please order their hot chips at 11:30am, so the cooking can be done while teams are still playing and parents helping in the canteen can all leave when the games are finished. Thank you to all the volunteers who have helped in the canteen.

Learning Umpires

Learning umpires are very welcome at all times. Support is given to anyone who would like to learn to umpire at Friday netball or on Saturdays. Please see the Umpire’s Convenor, Marg Spackman.

Friday Netball

Anyone can join in the fun of Friday netball from 5pm till 6pm. Boys and girls do not have to be registered or play Saturday competition to learn skills and play games. Friday netball is free to all players.

Saturday Competition

New players can still join in teams for Saturday competition and  NetSetGo.

The Forbes under 17’s representative team came home after a huge long weekend in Gosford where they competed in the NSW Netball 2018 State Championship 17/U Division 3.

The Gosford Netball Association marked the 50th hosting of the iconic championships and 96 teams from 71 associations travelled from all over NSW to participate on the Central Coast.

Held over the June long weekend annually, the NSW Netball State Championships is three days of competition bringing together elite netballers from across the state.

This year’s championship didn’t always offer agreeable weather, with one round being postponed on day two due to heavy rain and dangerous playing conditions.

Nevertheless, the Forbes team strived forward and achieved incredible results. The girls played 20 games over three days and placed 8th out of 21 on the ladder, a result which they are very pleased with.

All games were played skilfully and fought to the end, with losses being close and within only a few points of the other top teams. In total, 11 games were won and one drew.

The team’s representation both on and off the court was impeccable, with positive comments from umpires on the girls’ sportsmanship and attitude.

There was great support with many travelling to cheer the girls on from the sidelines.

There were many creative dress ups at Saturday, 26th May’s netball competition, when the FNA players and committee members went ‘Crazy For The Kids Cancer Project’ fundraiser. This day is an annual event held across all netball associations in NSW, to raise much needed funds for the charity. Although the final figure is not known at this stage, players and committee members enjoyed the fun day of ‘Crazy Hair and Sock Day’. A huge thank you to Elsa Cusack who cooked magnificent cakes that were sold out very quickly.

Best dressed in NetSetGo were Zoe Amery and second Chloe Amery. Best dressed were Ella White in Giants and Tara Higgins in Possums. Well done to the Vixens and Joeys for best dressed teams. Elsa Cusack was awarded best dressed socks.

Friday Netball

Friday netball continues this week from 5pm until 6pm for any boys and girls who would like to learn more skills and have fun playing netball. Friday netball is free and players do not have to be registered or play in the Saturday competition to join in the fun.

Learning Umpires

Learning umpires are very welcome and any parents who would like to learn the rules or how to umpire should also come along to Friday netball or ask at Saturday competitions. It is very handy sometimes for parents to learn to umpire and help out if an established umpire is unavailable.

Canteen Duty

Thank you to the volunteers who have helped in the canteen. Everyone is reminded that orders for hot chips should be placed during the 11-10 round of games, so that the chips can be cooked and ready when games are finished.

Long Weekend

There will be no Saturday competition over the June long weekend

and no Friday netball either.

The Saturday competition of the Forbes Netball Association (FNA) was in full swing last weekend when all players received their team uniforms. Coaches are still needed for all the teams and volunteers are asked to come forward. Thank you in anticipation.

New players are still welcome in all divisions and anyone interested in playing should send an email to secretary.forbesnetball@ gmail.com or come to the office on Saturday.

Friday Netball

Friday netball will be organised from 5pm till 6pm each week, through school terms. Friday netball is free to all boys and girls who would like to learn more skills and have fun playing netball.

Players do not have to be registered or play Saturday competition to join in. Anyone interested in volunteering help at Friday netball is very welcome. New coaches and new umpires wanting to learn should join in the session.

Regional Carnivals

There are two regional carnivals in the next two weeks where an 11 years team will be playing. Boys and girls turning 10 or 11 in 2018 can play in the teams. An 11 years team has been entered for the Dubbo regional carnival on 27th May. The first 10 players to nominate for each carnival will make up the team. Parents may email as above, or come to the office on Saturday to nominate.

A bus will be running to the carnivals and all players and parents

can travel on the bus provided. Parkes carnival will have private

transport. Volunteer umpires are needed for all carnivals.

Canteen Duty

Parents and teams are rostered to do canteen duty each week. The canteen is the main fundraiser of the FNA and thank you to the parents who have already volunteered working in the canteen.

The netball night competition for both mixed and ladies teams played the last round of the competitions last week. Thank you to all the umpires who have umpired every week so games could be played.

The next night competition will start in August. Anyone who would like to continue playing ladies competition netball should come to the Saturday competition at 9am, to be put into a team. Saturday competitions
will be played through until August.

Regional Carnivals

The next regional carnival is in Bathurst on Sunday, 20th May. A bus will be running for players and parents. An 11 years team has been entered and the first 10 players to nominate will make up the team. Players can be turning either 10 or 11 in 2018.

Players to nominate so far are: Delilah Karaitiana, Hannah Williams, Clare Williams, Lilli Cronin and Matilda Cronin. Five more players need to nominate to make up the team. Parents can email to secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com.

The Dubbo carnival is on 27th May and again an 11 years team will be entered.

The Forbes Netball Autumn Night Competition for both mixed and ladies teams saw the last round of games this week.

The two top teams on the point score ladder in each competition, will play in the finals on Wednesday, 16th May. Presentations will be held immediately after each final.

The next round of night comps will start in August, where again both ladies and mixed teams can enter.

Any teenagers and ladies who would like to continue playing netball should come down to the courts on Saturday morning at 9am for more games. The Saturday competition is played through until August.

Players can send an email to seretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com to inform the committee before Saturday.

Regional Carnivals

The next carnivals in the region will be in Bathurst on 20th May and Dubbo on 27th May. Any players turning 10 or 11 in 2018 who would like to play in the above carnivals should send an email or put their names down this Saturday. A bus will be running to both carnivals and parents are also welcome on the bus.

The Forbes Netball Association (FNA) players will be back on the courts this week after a short break for the school holidays. The committee hopes everyone had an enjoyable holiday break.

The autumn night competitions for both mixed and ladies teams is drawing to a close, with finals to be played on 16th May between the two top teams on the point score ladder.

The competitions have been played since February, but there are still unregistered players.

Teams have been forfeiting if players have not paid their registration to NNSW and FNA, plus their competition levy of $40 per player per team.

The competition levy pays for the costs associated with the running of the competitions. Without this levy being paid, the FNA will not have the finances to organise competitions. Unregistered players will not be allowed to take the court.

Monthly Meeting

The April monthly meeting was put back because of the school holidays and was held on Thursday, 3rd May at at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. All night competition teams must be represented and will receive two competition bonus points.

Parents Representative Meeting

All parents of representative players are asked to attend a meeting on Thursday, 31st May at 7.30pm at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. All information relating to state championships and state age championships will be discussed.

Forbes Carnival

The Forbes All Age Carnival will be held on Sunday, 6th May. Age groups are 11 to 15 years and Open. Helpers will be needed to serve in the canteen and barbeque starting at 6.30am, to put up tents and then during the day of competition. Thank you to those who have already volunteered. The rounds of competition will start at 8.30am.