In the spirit of This Girl Can Week, we had some of our senior players out training with the juniors tonight! Vichealth’s This Girl Can campaign is all about breaking down barriers and empowering women and girls to stay active. Thanks to Clare Nicholls, Georgie O’Sullivan and Micaela and Ciara Hanlon for volunteering your time. WithContinue reading “Empowering girls through netball”
Category Archives: Netball
A netball first: Celebrating Clare’s 150th game
Huge congratulations to Clare Nicholls, who is set to play her 150th game for St Mary’s Netball tonight! The first netball player to reach this amazing milestone. Clare has been big part of our netball community since its inception in 2011, and she continues to dominate on the court week after week. To commemorate beingContinue reading “A netball first: Celebrating Clare’s 150th game”
Introducing junior netball
Tonight, we introduced our first junior U15 netball team! Huge shoutout to coach Mick Denton for his dedication and organisation in bringing this awesome group together. The girls kicked off the season with a fantastic win, scoring 50 goals! Thank you to our dedicated coach, Mick Denton, whose commitment has been instrumental in bringing thisContinue reading “Introducing junior netball”
Celebrating diversity: Netball’s inaugural Harmony Round
Tonight our netball teams participated in the NFNL’s inaugural Harmony Round, celebrating our multicultural society and the benefits it brings. Our players donned orange ribbons in their hair to show our commitment to embodying cultural inclusivity and diversity . Why orange? Orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom ofContinue reading “Celebrating diversity: Netball’s inaugural Harmony Round”
Pat Cronin Foundation Round 2024: Standing against violence in sports
Sports have always been a source of joy, entertainment and healthy competition. Unfortunately, incidents of cowardly punches and violence have tarnished sporting events in recent years. That’s why events like the Pat Cronin Foundation Round are so crucial in not only remembering those who have been affected violence, but also in taking a stand toContinue reading “Pat Cronin Foundation Round 2024: Standing against violence in sports”
Winning on and off the court
Our netball teams had an awesome time at sponsor Jaga Jaga last night! The players cashed in their Best on Ground vouchers to enjoy delicious pizza and cocktails before taking on trivia. With minds as sharp as their on-court skills, they won trivia and will no doubt return to Jaga Jaga soon to spend theContinue reading “Winning on and off the court”
Game changers of 2023
As we bid farewell to another incredible year, let’s take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary achievements that have defined St Mary’s journey throughout 2023. From an impressive surge in participation to life-saving donations, our club has truly excelled in making a positive impact on and off the field. Women win their first everContinue reading “Game changers of 2023”
Summer Netball: Bigger and better than ever
With not one, not two, but four incredible teams, our summer netball players are all set to bring the heat to the court from Friday 10 November. What’s even more thrilling is the ever expanding group of players joining in, including players’ siblings, partners and many of our premiership-winning women’s football players. Of course thisContinue reading “Summer Netball: Bigger and better than ever”
Trivia Triumph at Jaga Jaga
With no netball this week, the team headed out to visit to their awesome sponsor Jaga Jaga, located on Main St Greensborough. The team indulged in mouthwatering pizzas, sipped on refreshing drinks, and had an absolute blast. But the real highlight? They crushed trivia and took home the victory!
Local bar Jaga Jaga backs our netball team this season!
We’re so pleased to share that this season our netball team will be supported by local bar Jaga Jaga, located on the Main Street in Greensborough, just a short walk from the Club! Each week the best player will receive a $25 voucher to go and enjoy a delicious dinner and drinks at Jaga Jaga. With woodfiredContinue reading “Local bar Jaga Jaga backs our netball team this season!”
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