A massive effort was put in by all volunteers involved in the 2025 Parkes netball carnival held on 13 April.
It was a great day of Netball! A massive congratulations to all the teams on fantastic games.
Congratulations to all of the playes in the teams who were winners and runner-ups on the day.
A big thank you to all involved, without whom carnivals like this can’t run.
The Forbes Netball Open Representative team played outstanding netball to finish runner-up to Dubbo, in the West/Central West Regional League competition at the weekend.
The team played rounds over Saturday and Sunday, with two wins and a draw in round one, and a much improved team finished round two with four wins and a loss.
This put Forbes into the semifinals against Blayney, where the Forbes team again played outstanding skilled netball to defeat Blayney 17-13 to progress to the grand final against Dubbo.
Missed registration for our Spring competition? We are keen to get some more players so registration is now open until 6pm Monday evening. Don’t have a team? No worries, still register and we will find you one.
Well done, Ryker and Vashti.
Parkes Golf Club
The Parkes Golf Course for the inaugural Grand Final Cup day, sponsored by pro, Zac Kelly, saw 56 players compete in a 2 person Ambrose. Scratch winners: 67 Michael Thomas and Sam Standen. Nett winners: 61.75 Matthew Spedding and Cameron Standen. It is only a couple of weeks until registration closes for the Super 10s competition this summer. Pop in and grab a registration form from the shop or email zackelly@pgamember.org.au
Parkes Services Squash Courts
Parkes Services Squash Courts is extremely excited to be hosting a Level 1 Squash Coaching Course on 26th – 27th October. Opportunities like this are rare, so please take advantage of it. Get in touch if you would like to register or secure a spot at: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/nswsquash/events/250595
Parkes And District Netball Association
One week to go to register for our Junior and Senior 2024 Spring Comp commencing 15th October. Registrations are open at playhq.com under Parkes District Netball Association. You must have registered and paid before taking the court in week 1.
Parkes Little Athletics Club
Over the last week, Ryker and Vashti competed at All Schools and they absolutely gave it their all. Ryker got silver medal in the 400m, and was a finalist in the 200m. Ryker will now go to Australian All Schools in December in Brisbane. Vashti got a bronze medal in Javelin throwing a PB. Vashti also competed in shot put, discus and hammer throw, getting a PB in hammer throw also.
Forbes Netball Association hosted the Susan Pettitt clinic. Susan Pettitt is a popular former Australian Diamond with over 70 caps, and also a player in the winning World Championship Australian team.
The fun clinic started the day, where over 80 boys and girls from across the region, joined in the very popular session, from Forbes, Orange, Young, Narromine and Cowra. The Forbes Netball Association plan on the day being a regular event on the calendar.
After much hard work, PDNA celebrated the 2024 season.
Well done to each and every player – you all played well.
A big shout out to all who made it possible for the girls to play the sport they love.
Hope everyone had a great break over the Christmas New Year period and school holidays.
It’s time to get your joggers out and get ready for another jam packed year of fun, exercise and lots of netball for all ages.
First of all. Congratulations to Gundamain Mixed and Ladies teams who took out the Finals of the Spring competitions.
The Ladies competition was played between Gundamain and Chunky Pies.
Unfortunately, Chunkies were a bit short of players, with harvest and work commitments taking out a number of their team.
Although Chunkies were under strength, all players kept the pressure on the Gundamain ladies.
Gundamain took the lead in the first quarter, and never looked back, with a full team effort, and Madeline Swan awarded Best & Fairest player for her team.
Best and Fairest for Chunky Pies was awarded to Steph Johnston.
Final score 47-13 to Gundamain.
The Mixed Final was also a dominate result for the Gundamain team, who played Swoop There It Is.
This was Swoop’s first appearance in a Final, and all players worked extremely hard against the experience of the Gundamain team.
Both teams were positioned to play in the Final in 2022, but floods got in the way, and games had to be abandoned.
So a fitting result that both these teams were again in the 2023 Spring Final, with all players obviously enjoying their Final game.
Best and Fairest for Gundamain was awarded to Shannon Nash, Charlie Goodsell and Alice Lind.
Best and Fairest for Swoop was awarded to Toby Hurford, Brodie Acret and Janssen Mores.
Final score 36-15 to Gundamain.
The Spring Competition also had the season Best and Fairest Awards.
These awards are judged by the umpires each week, and added for the full competition.
Congratulations to Nikky Anderson (Chunky Pies) and Jessie Tyack (Shooting Stars), who were awarded the Ladies Best and Fairest awards.
Congratulations to Kaze Read (Bridies) who was awarded the Mixed Best and Fairest award.
Registrations
Registrations are now open on PlayHQ for everyone ready for the Autumn Mixed and Ladies competitions.
This year, all non-players are not charged to register on PlayHQ.
Representative News
Netball NSW Regional League is going to be played over a full weekend on March 23/24 in Orange.
There is still room for more players to join the open team.
Enquiries can be sent to the secretary email secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com and coach email tnrkenny@exemail.com.au or phone 0407235326
Dates to remember-coming up.
– The Primary Schools Gala Day will be held on Wednesday February 28.
This day is a fun day for all the primary schools in Forbes and district to play together, allowing for all the new players to try netball for the first time.
Volunteers will be needed on the day from anyone who would like to help with umpiring/coaching duties.
Please email tnkenny@exemail.com.au if you are available for the morning, or just even one hour of volunteering would be very much appreciated, to help make the morning a success.
– Netball NSW Schools Cup will be held on Monday March 4, for all primary and secondary school teams.
This competition is being held in Forbes for 2024, and all schools are encouraged to enter the fun day.
There are boys and girls divisions, in competitive and non-competitive divisions.
Help will be needed from anyone who would like to umpire, as each team must have an umpire.
If you can help, please contact your school or association on 0407235326 to register your interest.
Schools have contact details from Brooke Berg NNSW West/Central West Regional Manager.
IMAGE: Back – Left to Right: Cr Bill Jayet (Councillor-Parkes Shire Council), Chloe Allan (Northparkes Mines), Taylor Draper (Currajong Disability Services), Greg Howlett (Parkes Railway Bowling Club), Kellie Ostini (Parkes District Netball Association), Dave Porter (Parkes Touch Association), Peter Bristol (Parkes Golf Club Co-op Ltd), Brian Drabsch (Sport-ing Shooters Association Parkes Branch), Cr Neil Westcott (Mayor – Parkes Shire Council). Front – Left to Right: Ella Donnelly, Madelyn Donnelly, Gemma Orr and Charlotte Orr (Parkes District Netball Association), Brooke Plunkett (Northparkes Mines)
CMOC-Northparkes Mines (Northparkes) and Parkes Shire Council have announced the successful applicants from the latest round of the Sports Grants Funding Program.
Mayor of Parkes Shire, Cr Neil Westcott, was pleased to see many projects put forward for selection and said the number of applicants reflects the importance of sports in Parkes.
“The strong sporting culture in the Parkes Shire increases the opportunity for people of all ages to engage in an active lifestyle. Programs such as this promote and increase participation within the community and encourage people to create social connections they wouldn’t have otherwise,” said Cr Westcott.
This round, which closed in September 2023, included the Parkes District Netball Association, who were allocated $3827.00 to purchase mini grandstands for spectator seating and $2,400.00 to purchase 73 netballs and a crazy catch bounce net for training.
Kellie Ostini, Secretary of Parkes District Netball Association, said “receiving this grant will help our club provide more equipment for our players and a safe space for spectators, who are both valuable members of our netball community. We appreciate the support from Northparkes and Parkes Shire Council and can’t wait to continue sharing our love for netball with the community”
Cr Bill Jayet thanked Northparkes for their continued support of not only this program but also the many other community programs throughout Parkes and Forbes.
“Thank you to all the community groups who applied for this round of sporting grants. The diversity of sports offered across the shire is a big credit to the people who work behind the scenes to deliver such fantastic services. We strongly encourage any local sporting groups wanting assistance to purchase equipment or training materials for their players to apply next round. If you would like assistance with your application, please make use of the resources of Council’s Grants Officer,” added Cr Jayet.
Northparkes Managing Director Jianjun Tian said, “At Northparkes, we are committed to a number of long-term community partnerships, including the Sports Grants Program, which not only benefits our people, but the community in which we live and work.
“We recognise the importance of sport in sustaining a healthy and happy community. By providing financial assistance through the Sports Grants Program in partnership with Council, we’re able to support a range of different teams and clubs within the local community,” added Mr Tian.
The Sports Grants program is a joint funding initiative between CMOC-Northparkes Mines, Parkes Sports Council and Parkes Shire Council.
In total $28,810 in grants were distributed this round. The next round, which opens in February 2024, will see a total of $33,650.36 available within the Parkes Shire.
Left: Sophie Dwyer with young netballers at the Forbes Junior Gala Day. Right: Susan Pettit in her coaching session with young netballers at the Forbes Junior Gala Day.
The Forbes Netball committee has been extremely busy, planning for 2024, as well as organising 2023.
The Spring Night competitions for both mixed and ladies teams is now in full swing, as is the Junior Mixed Spring Competition.
The Junior competition kicks off each Wednesday evening at 5pm, while the older players take to the courts at 6:30pm and 7:30pm. Anyone interested should contact the secretary email secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com
Regional All Age carnival and NetSetGo and Junior Mixed Gala Day
Planning is well underway for 2024, with the Regional All Age carnival set down for confirmation in May, as well as the very popular NetSetGo and Junior Mixed Gala Day to return in August.
The Regional All Age carnival is aways one of the largest in the regional, with over one thousand netballers taking to the courts for the day.
The NetSetGo and Junior Mixed Gala day was held in August for the first time, with great positive feedback received from participants.
The FNA was extremely lucky to have the support from NNSW, who organised former Australian Diamond Susan Pettit to start the day, with a great warm up and fun session for all players.
We were also very privileged to have a visit from Giants Superstar Sophie Dwyer attend the day and meet our players, parents and supporters.
Sophie has just been selected to play in the Australian Diamonds team in the Constellation Cup against New Zealand. Sophie has been selected to replace Steph Wood who has retired from International competition.
2024 Representative Teams
The FNA is calling for all players aged 12, 13, 14, 15U, 17U and opens who would like to represent Forbes at the various NNSW events 2024.
The Opens will play in the Regional League competition in March at Orange, and the 17U and 15U will play in the Senior State Titles in Sydney and 14s, 13s and 12s will play in the Junior State Titles in Sydney.
An information session will be held at the netball courts on Tuesday 17th October at 5:30 to 6:30pm. Nominations for all the representative teams 2024 are now open. Nominations will close on 3rd November and can be emailed to the secretary email secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com
11 Years Development Team
The 11s Development team will be organised later in the year, and will take on a new format for this age group and will be building on the 2023 season.
All players turning 9 and 10 years 2024 will also be included into this training session, and will have the opportunity to also attend regional carnivals when there are enough numbers to either join the 11s or form a second team.
There will also be an opportunity for the development of 2 umpires, who will attend training when available, as well as umpire the team/s at the regional carnivals.
Anyone with interest in joining the umpiring program should see Umpire/Coach Convenor Robyn Kenny.