The Forbes Netball Spring night competitions for both Mixed and Ladies’ teams drew to a close this week, with the last round of games played on Wednesday, 25 November.

All team representatives were asked to check at the office on Wednesday night, to see if their team will be playing in the finals. The finals were played between the two top teams on the point score ladder.

Three finals will be played by the Mixed, Ladies’ Opens, and Ladies’ Under 17 divisions on Wednesday, 2 December.

The Forbes Netball Association thanks everyone who contributed to make the competitions so successful. By helping with the jobs to be done each week, netball in Forbes survived 2020.

Thanks to all of the umpires who have umpired every week. Because of the extra umpires available, the teams did not have to do as many duties as they would normally be required to in order to run the competition.

Thanks, to all of the players who checked in every week, and abided by the COVID-19 Safety Plan developed by the FNA, through the guidance of NNSW.

The next Night Competitions will start in February 2021.

The Forbes Netball Association Spring Saturday Junior Inter town competition Night Competitions for both mixed and ladies’ teams will play the second last round this week.

Teams that are affected by harvest should contact the committee as soon as they know if they cannot field a full team. Teams may get players to fill in for them so all games can be played. Team representatives are asked, if they are using Facebook to communicate with the committee, please send an email rather than posting the comment so that Secretary Mon can respond, and the committee is able to help with players substituting or teams playing.

Last week, Mixed Bunch did not supply an umpire and were fined $50.

Saturday Junior Inter town competition 2021.
The Forbes Netball Association committee has been working for the past three years to establish a junior inter-town Saturday competition.

The Committee is excited to announce that an inter-town competition will be played on Saturdays during winter 2021. The Saturday junior inter-town competition will be played between Forbes, Parkes, and Young Netball Associations.

This dynamic new competition will benefit all members of the three netball associations, which includes players, coaches, and umpires.

The netball spring night competitions are in full swing, with some close games coming through. The season is drawing to a close with the finals set to be played on Wednesday, 2 December.

All players playing in the finals must have played three games with their team to be able to play. For finals, substitute players will be unable to fill in for any team.

Unfortunately, last week, team Mix & Match forfeited their game for playing with an unregistered player. Teams are urged to ensure all players are registered in order to avoid disqualifying for play and forfeiting games.

The Forbes Netball Association wished to thank all of the teams for fulfilling their umpiring duties when they have been allocated.

All players are reminded that the COVID-19 restrictions are still in place, and everyone entering Stephen Field must sign in at the desk.

Entry to Stephen Field is to the left of the office block, and exit is between the toilet block and the skate park. Any players or spectators who are feeling unwell are not allowed to play or enter the grounds.

The FNA is calling for applications for the 2021 representative season for coaches, assistant coaches, and umpires for 12, 13 and 14 years age groups to attend the Junior State Titles, and 15 and 17 under years for Senior State Titles, as well as Opens to play in the West/Central West Regional League competition in February and March.

All applications must be emailed to Secretary Mon at secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com by 5pm, 19 November 2020.

Coaching is a very rewarding experience and lots of fun. Applications must state their coaching qualifications and/or their playing experience, and any preferred age group.

Netball NSW rules now state that all coaches must have their Development Coaching Accreditation to be entered with the team entry in 2021.

The Foundation Coaching Course is an online course and can be completed at any time and is the first accreditation in the coaching framework.

The Development Coaching Course has two parts, with the first part online followed by a face to face component. Anyone wanting more information should contact Coach Convenor Robyn Kenny.

Every team entered must have an umpire with a Netball NSW accreditation and a National badge to be entered with the team entry in 2021. Anyone wanting more information should contact Umpire Convenor Marg Spackman.

The FNA will be calling for applications from players who would like to trial for the above age groups in 2021. Players are to stay updated for more dates and details on the above age groups, with teams to be finalised by the end of 2020.

Western Region Academy Of Sport Netball Trials
The Western Region Academy of Sport (WRAS) will be conducting trials for the 2021 squads on the following dates:
• Saturday, 14 November at Dubbo
• Sunday, 15 November at Bathurst

Athletes will then be selected to trial in phase two to be held on Sunday, 29 November 2020 at Orange. More information can be obtained by contacting WRAS.