AS THE final whistle blows on the 2025 Winter netball season, the Gloucester District Netball Association (GDNA) is celebrating one of its biggest and brightest years for a while – with record numbers of junior players, huge weekly training turnouts, and some truly thrilling netball played across all grades.
From Thursday afternoon training sessions to Saturday morning games, the courts have been buzzing with excitement, learning, and community spirit all season long.
With strong support from families, volunteers, and coaches, GDNA continues to grow as a proud hub for grassroots netball.
NetSetGO: A season of firsts and fun
This year, GDNA welcomed 17 new NetSetGO players to the courts – the largest group in recent memory.
These youngest members of the netball family lit up Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings with boundless energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for learning the game.
A heartfelt thank you goes to Sofi Tooth and Kymani Tarr, whose dedication and encouragement turned every session into a positive, fun-filled learning experience.
Their support helped foster confidence, friendships, and a true love for netball.
NetSetGo Awards
Coaches Awards: Hannah McRae, Jessica Ninness, Grace Waters
Best New Player: Margo Gazecki
Encouragement Award: Dulcie Laurie
Well done to all our NetSetGO stars – we can’t wait to see you back on court in 2026!
Junior Competition: big crowds and bigger hearts
The Junior Grand Final was a season highlight, with Team Pink and Team Blue putting on an incredible show of teamwork and determination.
With a big crowd of parents and supporters lining the sidelines, the atmosphere was electric.
Team Blue proved too strong on the day, with accurate shooting and composed play securing a 36–22 win. But both sides walked off the court as winners, having played with great sportsmanship and heart.
Junior Awards
Most Improved: Jessie Webb
Encouragement Award: Isla Denyer
Highest Point Score: Nikita Partridge
Coaches Awards
Pink – Matilda Kellner
Black – Laney Leu
Blue – Fern Wilson
Purple – Clancie Partridge
A massive thank you to junior coaches Makaylee Gooch, Kaitlin Perry, Chloe Doolan, and Ellie Cameron for their incredible guidance all season.
And special recognition to our junior umpires – Saige Partridge, Evie Kemp, Kaitlyn Beggs, Madison Gooch, Emma Bignell, Kara Brooks, Emily Perry and Kymani Tarr – for keeping the games fair and fun each week.
Intermediate Grand Final: A game to remember
The Intermediate Grand Final between Yellow and the undefeated Green was a true spectacle.
Yellow stormed ahead early, but Green showed their champion qualities with a determined comeback.
A final-quarter surge from Yellow had the crowd roaring, but Green held strong to take the title, 53–46.
Intermediate Awards
Most Improved: Chloe Doolan
Encouragement Award: Sophie Webb
Highest Point Score: Kymani Tarr
Tamika Preston Memorial Sportsmanship Trophy: Kymani Tarr
It was a thrilling end to a season filled with hard work, development, and strong friendships on and off the court.
The 2025 season has also seen representative netball continue to grow, development opportunities for our junior umpires and coaches and a boost in junior numbers, the future of Gloucester netball is looking brighter than ever.
The GDNA thanks all players, parents, coaches, umpires, and volunteers for making the 2025 season such a success.
We can’t wait to see you all again next year – bigger, stronger, and ready to play!
By Margo CAMERON
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