NETBALL AUSTRALIA I · NETBALL AUSTRALIA I ANNUAL REPORT I 1 Contents Achievements and Highlights 1 Goals, Objectives and Core Values 2 President’s Report 4 CEO’s Report 6 Board

NETBALL AUSTRALIA I ANNUAL REPORT I 1

ContentsAchievements and Highlights 1

Goals, Objectives and Core Values 2

President’s Report 4

CEO’s Report 6

Board of Directors 10

Organisation 11

Corporate Structure 11

Community Development and Membership 12

High Performance 14

Australian Team 16

Junior Teams and Nationals 18

Competition and Events 20

Commonwealth Bank Trophy 22

Awards and Tributes 24

Sponsors and Partners 26

Financials 28

Auditors Report 31

Member and Financial Analysis 32

2006 Commonwealth Bank Trophy Draw 34

Achievements & Highlights• The Australian Sports Commission confirms its ongoing support for the Netball program by increasing financial support to the game

• The 1963 Australian Netball Team acknowledged by the Sport Australia Hall of Fame

• Netball Australia rebrands with a new corporate logo and identity

• The new High Performance Program is developed and adopted

• The new national database and membership system is confirmed for rollout

• A national merchandise and licensing strategy is developed and adopted

• Netball Australia attracts new corporate partners in Medibank Private and McDonald’s as sponsor of the Adelaide Thunderbirds and Hunter Jaegers

• Commonwealth Bank Trophy expands to regional centres of Townsville, Darwin, Geelong, Wollongong and Eaton

• Liz Ellis becomes Australia’s most capped International player at 105 Test Matches

• Netball Australia is inspired to visit the remote Northern Territory Community of Maningrida following its team’s entry in to the Northern Territory

regional school girls championships

• Record number of spectators attend the Commonwealth Bank Trophy competition

• Established working relationship with Australian Netball Players Association

• Melbourne Phoenix win their 5th Commonwealth Bank Trophy Competition

• Preparations for Commonwealth Games roll out in earnest with strong support from the Australian Government and the Australian Commonwealth

Games Association

• Netball Australia’s widely acclaimed Junior Netball Policy published and distributed

• Australian Netball Team claim Test Series victory over England, South Africa and Jamaica

• The Australian 21 & Under Team finish third at the 2005 World Youth Championships held in Florida

• Wendy Archer, Netball New South Wales and June Bothwell, Netball Queensland awarded Member of the Order of Australia Medals


K e y G o a l Netball Australia’s goal is to ensure that allAustralians have the opportunity to participate in thesport of netball in a way that brings them goodhealth, recognition, achievement, involvement,satisfaction, or other such outcomes that they seek.

K e y R e s u l t A r e a s • To develop an effective high performance program

that delivers success in International competitions including Commonwealth Games 06, World Championships 07, World Youth Championships 09.

• To increase community participation, membership recruitment and member retention

• To increase the strength and profile of Netball Australia’s elite events

• To deliver high quality service and support to members

• To deliver efficient and effective national operations

L o n g T e r m O b j e c t i v e s • Ensure the continued success of our Australian

representative teams

• Work with State and Territory members to increase the membership levels of registered players, coaches and officials

• Build allegiance to the sport through strong brand promotion and marketing in a coordinated national effort

• Expand the operational capacity and efficiency of the organisation through sound business and financial management

• Ensure that the inheritance and fundamental strength of the sport is protected and nurtured to ensure an ongoing legacy for all netball members

K e y P e r f o r m a n c eI n d i c a t o r s • Performance in benchmark events

• Compliance with set standards

• Satisfaction measures

• Achievements of set targets in membership recruitment, TV ratings and ticket sales

• Brand recognition

• Quality of relationships with members, partners, Government

• Budget measures

• Achievement of strategic initiatives including constitutional review, communications campaign, IT and HR systems and insurance scheme

C o r e V a l u e s

Service

• Being caring and responsive to members, customers and colleagues

• Achieving superior results both individually and as a team

Integrity

• Doing what we say we will do

• Being honest and ethical in all dealings with others

• Complying with the law

Respect

• Treating all people with dignity and respect

• Embracing diversity

• Being sharing, open, inclusive and cooperative

• Trusting our colleagues and peers

Win-win partnerships

• Creating value for all parties

Economy and efficiency

• Keeping up to date with advances in sports management and administration

• Seeking ways to improve performance and achieve high standards

• Using the organisation’s resources only for the benefit of the organisation

Leadership and teamwork

• Striving to be members of a champion team

• Collaborating with other staff and members as needed

• Being self-motivated and supportive off others

Commitment and accountability

• Fulfilling duties as specified to the best of our abilities

• Being accountable for our actions

• Making informed choices about our behaviours

Goals, Objectivesand Core Values

Goals, ObjectivesandCore Values


President’s Report

2005 has been another year of commitment andgrowth for Netball Australia. The continued andstrengthened support of our Member Organisationsthrough their Boards, staff and volunteers has meant anumber of joint initiatives have been undertaken andcompleted.

During the year we have seen the completion of theHigh Performance Review and development of a newHigh Performance Pathway, so necessary for the futuredevelopment and sustained standards of our game.

The development and rollout of the Junior NetballPolicy, which has been a collaborative venture with ourMOs, has been completed and we are extremely proudof this excellent product. With the valued assistance ofNetball Victoria the National Member Protection policyis also nearing completion with only minor changes tobe addressed.

As part of its ongoing governance review, the NetballAustralia Board recognised that the Memorandum andArticles of Association were in need of updating, and aprocess was undertaken with our MemberOrganisations to address this issue. The finaldocument will be presented to the Council foracceptance at the Annual General Meeting on 29thApril 2006.

All major policies of the organisation have beenrevisited and are being revised where necessary, toensure the organisation is contemporary and current inits approach to managing netball into the future. TheBy Laws of the Association are under revision and willcontinue to be systematically reviewed and developed.

As the sport grows and develops corporate governanceremains a specific focus of the Board. The Board hasintroduced a Board performance and Board educationand Governance programs to ensure our ability tofocus strategically. I am delighted to report that theNetball Australia Board also achieved much in the areaof strengthening our corporate governance, includingthe development of a set of Netball AustraliaGovernance Principles, the introduction of a BoardNomination and Remuneration Committee and theNetball Australia Board Code of Conduct, thedevelopment of an Executive Delegation policy for theBoard and CEO and the completion of a Board skillsaudit and gap analysis.

In 2005 we sought to increase and improve ourcommunications with our Member Organisations. Inaddition to the many meetings held across all levels ofNational and State/Territory program areas, we haveintroduced meetings with our State and TerritoryPresidents as a forum for networking amongst theState and Territory leaders of our organisation.

Netball’s expanding brief saw the Directors move onthe proposal to adopt a new corporate logo and stylereplacing the long standing previous logo. The launchof the new Netball Australia corporate identityrepresents more than just a change of logo for theorganisation. The new identity assists in repositioningus as a progressive, contemporary and dynamicorganisation and reinforces the community’srecognition of netball as one of Australia’s premiersports.

Now is the time for us to look outside the square foropportunities to grow our sport so that we cancompete successfully in the market place for thesponsorship dollars and the media coverage werequire for both our national competition and ournational teams. We have to be increasingly aware ofthe professional requirements demanded by ourcorporate supporters and the media to advance netballon the national and international stage. It is importantto be ahead of the game so that we are able to fulfil ourplan of being able to properly support our athletes andput more dollars into the development of all areas ofour sport.

In moving forward at a national level, we must alsoapply the same skills and dedication in supporting ourMember Organisations to help them sustain andincrease their grassroots membership. Innovationssuch as our community development programs andweb-based communication programs are positivemeasures of this commitment.

On the international arena we have been leaders formany years in facilitating netball developmentprograms and initiatives, particularly in the Asianregion, where we are a member of the Asian NetballFederation. 2005 was no different in that Australiacontinued to donate time and expertise to our sisternations, to help them develop their domestic programsin competing internationally.

Our key partner in government, the Australian SportsCommission, has been a powerful and supportive allyin assisting us to strengthen our organisational andgovernance capacities and I wish to acknowledge MarkPeters and Peter Bartels in particular for theirassistance and encouragement.

I would also like to acknowledge the continued supportof the Australian Institute of Sport and its Director Dr.Peter Fricker, for their contributions to netball throughthe Netball Australia/ AIS 21 and Under Netballprogram.

Our National Team continues to be the public face ofelite netball and will compete in the Melbourne 2006Commonwealth Games to defend its gold medal

status. Liz Ellis became our most capped Australiannetballer during this year. This record is a testamentto her steely, determined approach and pride inrepresenting her country.

Netball Australia has annually supported the NationalChampionship competitions for the Open and 21, 19,17 and Under age groups where more than 350athletes compete, seeking selection and talentidentification. This year saw the final OpenChampionships contested in Canberra hosted byNetball ACT. To many of us it was sad to see thisintegral part of our history come to an end. However,as the Commonwealth Bank Trophy, our nationalleague competition, is now firmly entrenched as asignificant pathway to Australian representation, theMember Organisations deemed it time for the OpenChampionships, as we know them, to be replaced.

Volunteerism is a much appreciated role within oursport. However, our grass roots associations andMember Organisations are increasingly under pressureto maintain their volunteers. Attracting and retainingvolunteers to our sport will be one of the greatestchallenges facing the growth of netball in the comingyears. I would like to take this opportunity to thank allthose volunteers who each week make this the mostpopular and well organised female sport in the countryfor hundreds of thousands of participants.

I would also like to thank the NA Council and theMember Organisations for their continued commitmentto the NA Board to achieve our national goals andstrategies.

My sincere thanks to our CEO, Lindsay Cane and herdedicated staff team for their efforts on behalf of theorganisation. To the individual members of my Board,thank you for your expertise, time and passion as wecommit our sport to continued success throughstrategic, organisational and financial development.One thing remains a constant in our sport - that ourmembers and volunteers will continue to enjoy theopportunity to engage in our unique and wonderfulsport.

Marilyn Melhuish OAMPresident

Presidents Report


CEO’s Report

2 0 0 5 - A v e r y b i g y e a r

The year 2005 has been both challenging and excitingfor Netball Australia. It was a year in which we movedforward on some very pivotal organisational andbusiness developments such as the nationalmembership system, our high performance review andCommonwealth Bank Trophy review. It was a year inwhich our Australian netball program was tested on theworld stage in the World Youth Netball Championshipsin Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It was also an importantyear of preparations for the Open National team and allthose people supporting the team, as we planned ourrepresentation at the Commonwealth Games inMelbourne 2006.

The following pages of this Annual Report report on theprogress made by Netball Australia over the course ofthe past 12 months and how the organisation and itspeople went about our role of managing and promotingthe game on behalf of the Australian netballmembership in 2005. These pages also talk about thework done on behalf of netballers across the country todeliver our national programs successfully to ourmembers, while re-structuring the organisation toposition Netball Australia for future growth and evenbetter service delivery.

R e s p o n d i n g t o M e m b e r s

In 2005 we responded to feedback from our membersthat indicated that we needed to improve oureffectiveness in addressing the needs of ourmembership. We accepted this feedbackenthusiastically, and set about developing andimplementing: new standards of customer service fromthe national office staff; new levels of consultation andcollaboration with our State and Territory MemberOrganisations; heightened activity in the area ofadvocacy and representation to governments and keydecision-makers; a revised organisational structure thatprovided for more immediate and informed decision-making closer to the “coal-face”; introduced newoperational and business systems that improved ourefficiency in service delivery and improved thetransparency of our processes to our members. Wealso conducted a critical review of how we allocateresources to various areas of the sport and ourbusiness, in an endeavour to make savings wherepossible and to generate new revenue streams and newopportunities for development

A c h i e v e m e n t s

As a consequence of this work and the endeavours ofmany people, both staff and volunteer, the organisationwas successful on a number of fronts. Some of ourachievements for the year included:

• Building a coordinated, national membership database resource for clubs and associations nationwide

• Preparing the National Open team for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games

• Attracting two experienced community netball peopleto join the staff team in two exciting new roles of Community Services Manager and IT and Member Services Manager

• Increased Australian Sports Commission funding for sport development and high performance

• Strengthening our communications with our elite player group and the Australian Netball Players Association

• Publication and distribution of the National Junior Netball Policy

• Launch of the dynamic new Netball Australia website

• Completion of the High Performance review and revision of the High Performance program

• Strengthening our relations with the national SIS/SAS network

• Recognition of the 1963 Australian Netball Team in the Australian Sports Hall of Fame

• Introduction of a new national Merchandise and Licensing Strategy

• A special visit to the remote Northern Territory indigenous community of Maningrida to deliver netball clinics

• Expansion of Commonwealth Bank Trophy games toregional areas, to support members in non capital cities

• Revision and updating of Netball Australia’s Constitution and By Laws to ensure the organisation remains current and relevant to the Australian community

• Live broadcasts of the three international test series involving South Africa, England and New Zealand, with more than one million viewers tuning in to the Australia vs New Zealand test matches on ABC TV

C h a l l e n g e s

On the fronts where we fell short of our goals weexperienced some major organisational learnings. Weadjusted business plans to accommodate theselearnings and use them to strengthen our futureperformance. Some of the challenges we encounteredand responded to throughout the year included:

• Losing our crown as World Youth Netball Champions to New Zealand

• Significant interruptions to the preparation of the national squad for Commonwealth Games due to unprecedented injuries, illness and pregnancies throughout the year

• An unexpected challenge by the Australian Workers Union on behalf of the Australian Netball Players Association, and subsequent industrial relations negotiations with the Australian Workers Union and Australian Netball Players Association

• The resignation of the National 21 and Under Coach following the 2005 World Youth Netball Championships and subsequent adjustments to the program for 2006

• A highly competitive sport sponsorship market, which meant that we fell short on our expectations interms of financial support from corporate supporters

R e c o g n i t i o nWe are appreciative of the recognition netball receivesfrom the Media, wider community and the AustralianSports Commission for being a sport of immensecultural significance as well as our obvious sportingsignificance to hundreds of thousands of participants,supporters and admirers. Netball remains strong inAustralia as a premier grassroots sport. One ongoingchallenge, which is being made slowly easier by thegrowing corporate support we are receiving, is tosecure netball as a premier entertainment sport at thetop end, which is supported by the media andcommercial enterprise. Young women in Australiadeserve to be given and be able to emulate positive,powerful role models. Australian netballers are shiningexamples of those positive role models, and deserve tobe championed by our organisation as well as thecommunity, to inspire and support women in theirdevelopment.

P a r t n e r sThe Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is a keypartner in Netball Australia, supporting our sportparticularly well and enthusiastically at the elite level,as well as enhancing our community developmentprograms. Netball Australia Directors, staff andvolunteers appreciate the expert assistance andguidance that is provided by the ASC staff in thevarious technical areas, to assist us in our servicedelivery. I extend my thanks in particular to MarkPeters, Brent Espeland, Rob Clements, Phil Borgeaud,Peter Sharpe, John Armstrong, Mike McGovern andWanda Sipa for their continued support of netball andour programs.

I would also like to thank the Director of the ASC, DrPeter Fricker for his enduring guidance and support tothe Australian Institute of Sport netball program, and allthe technical specialists at the AIS who provideresearch data, analysis and the latest sports science tohelp us in our quest to be the best netballing nation inthe world.

Our other important elite program partner, theAustralian Commonwealth Games Association makes asignificant contribution to the preparation of our elitenational teams through the donation of financialresources to our two national teams. In particular, Iwould like to thank Perry Crosswhite and Sam Coffa fortheir ongoing support.

Netball Australia’s corporate partners program wasagain strengthened in 2005 with the publicannouncement of Bendon and Holden as majorsupporters of the 2005 Australian program.

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McDonald’s and Medibank Private were welcomed intoour Commonwealth Bank Trophy corporate partnerprogram as team naming rights sponsors. They joineda very prestigious group of long-standing loyalCommonwealth Bank Trophy sponsor partners inCommonwealth Bank, ASICS, ABC and Avon, to whomwe are indebted for their support. The ABC TV teamcontinued their excellent support of netball throughout2005, and in 2006 we will be bringing an exciting newstyle of broadcast to the netball community.

Netball Australia enjoys the support of many othercorporate friends who supply services, product andsupport, all of whom are recognised individually in thesponsorship section of this report.

Despite our battles on court with our Trans-Tasmanrivals, we worked co-operatively off-court with NetballNew Zealand throughout the year to confirm a 2006-2008 program of international test events. Thisprogram will provide netball members and supportersmany chances to see our national “heroes” on court inAustralia while also bringing benefits to the game interms of goodwill, exposure and corporate support.

Netball Australia worked with other sports throughoutthe year to identify opportunities to collaborate on jointventures where possible, and to take advantage of thecollective wisdom and experience of those sports. Inparticular we enjoyed working on projects with CricketAustralia and AFL, while also having regular exchangeswith Rugby, Swimming, Football, Hockey, Basketballand Cycling.

Stakeholders and Supporters

Netball Australia recognise that the success of oursport, both nationally and internationally, is attributableto the many people and organisations that support ourwork and work closely with us in developing anddelivering netball programs and services. I would liketo acknowledge the great work that all groups do inbeing a part of the most significant women’s sport inAustralia.

In particular I would like to acknowledge thecontribution of the players, coaches, administrators andofficials at every level of our sport, who turn out everyweek to make their own significant contribution tonetball in Australia.

2 0 0 6 a n d B e y o n d

Looking forward, Netball Australia will be focused onour key strategic directions and objectives for 2006-2008, which include:

• Strengthening our international competitiveness and influence

• Increasing the profile and influence of Netball in Australia

• Creating new and sustainable competitions and events

• Recruiting new and retaining current members

• Growing the corporate investment into the sport

• Expanding our viewer and spectator base

• Increasing development opportunities for talented young athletes

• Working together on nationally agreed projects and programs

• Making continuous improvements to our governance,leadership and operational capacities

• Being aware of the needs of the membership and addressing these needs proactively

• Building efficient and effective organisational systems and business processes

F i n a n c e a n d B u s i n e s sO p e r a t i o n s

In 2005 Netball Australia continued the organisationaldevelopment, program review and implementation ofnew initiatives that we began in 2004. This workrequired significant investment in the human resourcesof the organisation, both in the form of new seniormanagement and program staff members and anincreased level of investment in our elite athletes andtheir national programs. Additionally, Netball Australiatook on the responsibility of funding the developmentand implementation of the new national database andmembership system, which required a major capitalinvestment in 2005.

The membership increase in capitation fees to NetballAustralia, agreed to in 2005, will take effect in 2006.

Vigilant and effective cost control measures were put inplace throughout the year, together with an ambitious

sponsorship revenue program. Total revenue in 2005increased by 6% over 2004, which was pleasing, andwas reflected in higher levels of sponsorship support(12%) , increased federal government funding throughthe Australian Sports Commission and additionalmerchandise and publications sales. Unfortunately,revenue from event income decreased, mainly reflectedby poor attendances at the South African test matchseries, and membership registration income which wasslightly reduced on the previous year.

Expenses for Board/Council and administration weremaintained at the same level as the previous year. Staffresourcing rose by a planned 18% as we implementedan organisational structure that accommodated a seniormanagement team, which we had not had previously, anew IT and Database Manager to manage themembership system and a new Community NetballManager to replace the position previously held byMegan Simpson. These two new positions reflect theincreased focus and investment by Netball Australiainto community netball, in support of and in responseto the members’ needs at local, regional and State andTerritory level.

Regrettably, the total level of sponsorship we hadplanned to achieve fell short of our ambitious target,resulting in a full year deficit of $194K. The Australianteam along with the Netta program each failed toattract a major sponsor in 2005, which wasdisappointing.

Throughout the year, Netball Australia responded tocalls from members to change some of our businesspractices to support the Member Organisations better.In response to these calls, Netball Australia agreed tohand over to Member Organisation’s the right tomanage and retain the income and rights toCommonwealth Bank Trophy team naming rightssponsorships and a shared revenue arrangement withthe host member organisation for the CommonwealthBank Trophy final series beginning in 2006. TheCommonwealth Bank Trophy team grants werediscontinued to those teams who had secured namingrights sponsors in 2005.

More than $1.5million was expended on flights, mealsand accommodation for Commonwealth Bank Trophyathletes, national team members on tour and at campsand for Member Organisation, Board and Councilmeetings, business meetings, advocacy, MemberOrganisation visits and stakeholder meetings. NetballAustralia continues to investigate better arrangementson travel and accommodation to reduce costs in these

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T h a n k y o u

I would like to thank my President, Marilyn Melhuish,for her endless enthusiasm and encouragement and themembers of the Netball Australia Board who havesupported me throughout an exciting and challengingyear. The Staff of Netball Australia have been energeticand tireless in addressing the many developments wehave initiated, the changes we have embraced and theprograms we have managed on behalf of the members.I thank each member of that staff team for trusting myleadership and carrying out their duties withenthusiasm and commitment. Thank you also to theGeneral Managers, Directors and staff of the State andTerritory Member Organisations who have ensured wehave enjoyed both robust discussion and productiveoutcomes in our collaborations and planning sessions.

Most importantly, I thank the members of all ourAssociations across the country for your commitmentto your sport and its ongoing development. I commitNetball Australia to work for you in 2006 in a way thatwill allow you to see the many benefits that accrue toyou from having a strong and united nationalassociation at every level. Netball has great culturaland sporting significance within the Australiancommunity and we have a tremendously rich anddiverse organisation to which we all belong. We willcontinue to grow and develop that organisation toensure we remain at the forefront of sporting andcommunity development and continue to be a highlyvisible and successful sport.

Lindsay CaneChief Executive Officer

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Board of Directors

ACT NSW VIC NT QLD SA TAS WA

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PRESIDENT BOARD MEMBERS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - LINDSAY CANE

TALENT DEVELOPMENTC0-ORDINATORJACKIE BLYTH

UMPIRING CO-ORDINATORLESLEY ZEINERT

RECEPTIONISTSTEPHANIE PARSONS

ADMINISTRATIVE CO-ORDINATOR

SPORT PROGRAMSBRONWYN ATKINS

COUNCILDELEGATES

COUNCILDELEGATES

COUNCILDELEGATES

COUNCILDELEGATES

COUNCILDELEGATES

COUNCILDELEGATES

COUNCILDELEGATES

COUNCILDELEGATES

GENERAL MANAGERMARKETING,

COMMUNICATIONS& COMMERCIALGRANT BIRSE

FINANCE &CORPORATE

SERVICES MANAGERREL PATTISON

NATIONAL COACHNORMA PLUMMER

GENERAL MANAGER OPERATIONS JON BISSET

FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR

ALEXE NIXON

TRAVEL &RESOURCES

CO-ORDINATORJENNIE WEBSTER

ARCHIVES & RECORDMANAGER

RONDA KIMBLE

MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR

REBECCA O’BRIEN

MEDIA MANAGERHEIDI PACKER

MARKETING &SPONSORSHIPCO-ORDINATORJENNIFER SILVA

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTCO-ORDINATOR

LUKE GALLOWAY

HIGHPERFORMANCE

MANAGERJANET BOTHWELL

NATIONALDIRECTOR OF

UMPIRINGCHRIS BURTON

COMMUNITY NETBALLMANAGER

ANITA KEELAN

IT & MEMBERSHIPSYSTEMS MANAGER

DIANNE ELLIOTT

COMPETITIONS &EVENTS MANAGERKAREN REIMANN

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

VANESSA HEAL

Ann West Sue Taylor AM Lyn Clark-DuffFinance Director

Katrina O’Sullivan David Bell Lindsay CaneChief Executive Officer

Marilyn Melhuish OAMPresident

Lydia Dowse Marj Kerslake

Corporate Structure

O r g a n i s a t i o nThe All Australian Netball Association Limited(AANA) is a not-for-profit company limited byguarantee that operates under the business name ofNetball Australia. Netball Australia is the nationalmember association, comprising its eight State andTerritory members and all members associated withthese associations.

Netball Australia administers the game of netballusing a wide range of resources. In addition to theexecutive functions of the Chief Executive and theBoard, Netball Australia’s core business is splitbetween four key departments as follows:

O p e r a t i o n s Game Development, High Performance, Events andCompetition Management, Umpiring, CommunityDevelopment, National Database and AdministrationSystem, Membership, Information Technology,Australian Netball Players Association, MemberIssues.

Marke t i ng , Commun ica t i onsand Commerc i a lNational Marketing, Advertising, Merchandise andLicensing, Sponsorship, Business Development,Media Relations, Strategic Communications,Corporate Relationship Management, PublicationsProduction, Publicity, Corporate Hospitality, MarketResearch, Promotions, Uniforms, Brand Management.

F i n a n c e a n d A d m i n i s t r a t i o nFinancial Management, Office Management, ResourceAllocation and Purchase, Travel and LogisticsManagement, Purchasing, Compliance Management,Insurance.

E x e c u t i v eCorporate Governance, Leadership, StrategicDirection, Board Performance, Audit and Risk,Government Relations, Stakeholder Relations,Advocacy, Resource Allocation

B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r sDirectors on the Board serve a two-year term and areeligible to re-nominate for election at the end of thatperiod. The Board comprises eight non-executivedirectors and one executive director (Chief ExecutiveOfficer). The full Board of Netball Australia meets aminimum of seven times per year. In 2005 the Boardrecorded 100% attendance.

Council Delegates from each State and Territorymember organisation (or MO), plus the NetballAustralia Board met twice during 2005 to receivereports on Netball Australia activities from the Boardof Directors and to address specific issues reservedfor the Council under the Constitution.

The Board of Netball Australia continues itscommitment to strong governance, sound decision-making and responsible and strategic nationalleadership.

Marilyn Melhuish, OAM, President & ChairpersonQualification:• Sports AdministrationExperience:• Director of AANA and NNL• President NSWNA• AANA Council Delegate• Manager Australian Team 12 years• AA Service Award.Director appointed: 15 May 1999

Lindsay Cane, Chief Executive Officer & Company SecretaryQualifications:• Master of Health Personnel Education (MHPEd)• Bachelor of Science (Bsc PT) • Australian Institute of Company Directors• Certificate in Association ManagementExperience:• Board Member of Australian Commonwealth Games

Association• Chief Executive Officer, The Asthma Foundation• Executive Director, The Australian Physiotherapy

AssociationDirector appointed: 1 January 2004

Lyn Clark - Duff, Finance DirectorQualifications:• Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in

Australia• Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia• Registered Auditor and Tax Agent• Justice of the Peace• Certified Financial Planner.Experience: • Chartered Accountant and Financial Planner in practice,• Finance Director of AANA and NNL• AANA Management Committee• Netball administrator and manager at club and district

levels for many years.Director appointed: 9 October 1992

Marjory Kerslake, DirectorQualifications:• Physical Education Diploma• Certificate of Education • Tasmanian Teachers Certificate; MPOExperience:• Director of AANA and NNL

• President of Tasmanian Netball & Umpiring Director • AANA Council Delegate and UDC representative• AA Umpire Badge and Level 2 Coach Accreditation• AA Service Award• Umpire and administrator at club, district and State level Director appointed: 15 May 1999

Katrina O’Sullivan, DirectorQualifications:• Bachelor of Business (Administrative Management) • Diploma for Institute of Professional Secretaries and

Administrators• Fellow - Australian Institute of Office Professionals.Experience:• Director of AANA• Director of Netball Victoria• Administrative Officer SANA• Administrator & Coach at Club and local Association Director appointed: 28 April 2001

Sue Taylor, AM, DirectorQualifications:• Master of Arts (International Sport Law)Experience:• President & Chairperson of the Board of Directors of AANA • Director of the Commonwealth Games Federation• Vice President of Australian Commonwealth Games

Association• Board Member Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games• Lecturer -Sports Administration, Sport & the LawDirector appointed: 28 September 1995

David Bell, DirectorQualifications:• Master of Business Administration • Bachelor of Economics • Bachelor of Arts degree • Graduate of the Royal Military College, Duntroon.Experience:• Chief Executive Officer, Australian Bankers’ Association • Board Member of the International Banking Federation• Group Manager Corporate Affairs, Telstra• General Manager Corporate Affairs & Communications,

NRMA Insurance• Managing Director, Gavin Anderson & Kortlang• Senior Consultant, Andersen Consulting • Chief of Staff to the NSW Minister for Agriculture and

Deputy National Party Leader• Commissioned Officer in the Infantry - resigned in the

rank of CaptainDirector appointed: 30 April 2005

Ann West, DirectorQualifications:• Graduate Certificate (Sports Administration) Experience:• City of Manningham Recreation Board • Victoria State Netball Centre Management • Delegate Olympic and Commonwealth Games Committees • Vice President Netball Victoria• Executive Commissioner State League, Netball Victoria • Member of the International Tennis Federation • National Tennis Participation and Industry Committee• National Tennis Facility Development Committee • Member of the Tennis Australia Brand Tennis Sub-CommitteeDirector appointed: 30 April 2005

Lydia Dowse, DirectorQualifications:• Bachelor of Laws• Bachelor of Arts (Hons)• Master of Arts (Sports Management)Experience: • CEO of Athlete Development Australia • Lecturer in Event Management Law • Sports lawyer and Manager• Senior Manager, Western Australia Events Corporation• Senior Manager, Victorian Major Events Company • Organising Committee, 2002 WWE Global Warming Tour• Organising Committee, 2003 IRB Rugby World Cup • Organising Committee, 2004 Melbourne Winter• Masterpieces Organising Committee, 2005 FIG Artistic

Gymnastics World Championships• Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association • Member of the Western Australian Soccer Task Force, 2000Director appointed: 1 October 2005

Organisation

Community Developmentand Membership

O b j e c t i v e s – T o i n c r e a s e c o m m u n i t yp a r t i c i p a t i o n , m e m b e r s h i pr e c r u i t m e n t a n d m e m b e rr e t e n t i o n– T o d e l i v e r h i g h q u a l i t ys e r v i c e a n d s u p p o r t t om e m b e r s

S t r a t e g y 0 5 – 0 8At the very core of our business and our sport is thenetball association and club membership. Netball isowned and supported and underpinned by anextraordinarily large and skilled family of volunteersand members who provide loyal and expert supportand service to their clubs and associations.

Local and State and Territory Member Organisationsand Associations look to the national body forleadership, strategic direction, support, education andresources and as such, Netball Australia developsappropriate resources and services to supportmember needs and advance their interests.

In 2005 Netball Australia committed to continue tocritically appraise and improve core benefits, servicesand value to our members. One example of this is theNational Database and Administration System that isset to revolutionise communication and informationdistribution between the membership.

With a small decline in national membershipoccuring in 2005, Netball Australia will continue towork closely with its State and Territory MemberOrganisations to ensure that the benefits provided tomembers as part of their membership are madetangible and apparent to all members.

In 2005 the State and Territory Member Organisationsexpressed confidence in, and indeed, a mandate toNetball Australia to invest more fully in communitynetball and membership programs, by accepting anincrease in capitation fees to the national body. Inresponse, Netball Australia committed to work closelywith our members to provide greater support andresource to community netball and the developmentof national member services and support.

K e y A c h i e v e m e n t sNetball Australia continued its commitment to regularcommunication and interaction with State andTerritory Member Organisations. In 2005 regularmeetings were held between the MemberOrganisation General Managers, the Coaches of theCommonwealth Bank Trophy Teams, the CoachEducation and Player Development Group, theUmpire Development Committee, the MarketingManagers Group the Commonwealth Bank TrophyEvent Managers Group, the Member OrganisationPresidents and the Council of Netball Australia.

Unfortunately in 2005 there was 2.8% reduction inthe number of nationally registered players andofficials, with 327,846. Whilst the decrease wasdisappointing, membership numbers in the last 10years have remained relatively stable. Netballmaintained its ranking as the sport with the 4thlargest number of participants in organised activities,with 509,900, in the Australian Sports CommissionsParticipation in Exercise Recreation and Sport AnnualReport.

The quality and availability of the basic infrastructurewhich is required for safe and equitable participation,particularly in rural areas, continues to be asignificant issue, as the current infrastructure will notsupport a significant increase in netball participation.

During the year Netball Australia certified 855 newcoaches under Netball Australia’s Coach AccreditationProgram. At the heart of this program is NetballAustralia’s involvement in the National CoachingAccreditation Scheme (NCAS) of the AustralianSports Commission. A comprehensive review ofnetball programs under the NCAS was conducted in2005 resulting in the development of a new coacheducation framework. A full roll-out will occur in allStates and Territories in 2007. To support theNational Coaching Program Netball Australiaprovided a total of $72,000 in funding support toMember Organisations.

In 2005 Umpires continued to be integral to positivenetball experiences for players, coaches andspectators at all levels of sport. A total of 739 newumpire badges were awarded by Netball Australia andMember Organisations during 2005, with over 85%being the C-Badge level.

During the year Netball Australia reinforced itscommitment to the provision of safe, healthy and funenvironments in which young people can participatein netball through the adoption of a Junior NetballPolicy. The policy was developed in collaboration

with the eight State and Territory Netball MemberOrganisations, together with experts representingcoaches, teachers, parents and netball administrators.The Policy is underpinned by a series of resources toassist local associations, clubs and schools with ameans of quickly referencing key issues andstrategies to assist in their implementation of thepolicy.

Netball Australia conducted a review into indigenousnetball programs in 2005. The recommendationsfrom the review will be considered in thedevelopment of a National Indigenous Strategy in2006. Netball Australia provided funding totalling$25,000 to support Western Australia’s, Queensland’sand the Northern Territory’s indigenous programs in2005.

Although growing the participation base of netball isa key priority for Netball Australia, the development ofthe Nextball program that commenced in 2004 wasscaled back because the target market of Nextball felloutside core business of the organisation. A smallpilot program is being conducted within 13 ActionIndoor Sports Centres in Victoria which will enableNetball Australia to accurately test and evaluate theproduct within the market place before determiningthe future of the program.

F u t u r e D i r e c t i o n2006 will see an increase in Netball Australia’s focuson the development of Community Netball. Thepriorities for 2006 include:• Finalisation of the new Coach Education Framework

and implementation throughout Australia.• Development of DVD’s, CD-Roms and coaching

resources that reflect the new Coach Education Framework.

• Development of a Netball Action Plan for people with a disability.

• Implementation of Junior Netball Policy throughoutall Associations and Clubs.

• Implementation of the National Member Protection Policy.

• Development of a National Indigenous Action Plan.• Development of a Nationwide Facility and Venue

Strategy for netball.• Supporting Member Organisations to focus on the

key areas for growth in Community Netball - Club Development, Facility Development, Coach Education and Junior Programs.

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High Performance

O b j e c t i v e – T o d e v e l o p a ne f f e c t i v e h i g h p e r f o r m a n c ep r o g r a m t h a t d e l i v e r ss u c c e s s i n I n t e r n a t i o n a lc o m p e t i t i o n s i n c l u d i n g t h eM e l b o u r n e 2 0 0 6C o m m o n w e a l t h G a m e s ,W o r l d C h a m p i o n s h i p s2 0 0 7 , W o r l d Y o u t h N e t b a l lC h a m p i o n s h i p s 0 9

S t r a t e g y 0 6 – 0 8During the year Netball Australia highlighted its rolein the sport by conducting a review and evaluation ofNetball Australia’s range of High PerformancePrograms. The review was conducted with theassistance of the Australian Sports Commissionthrough its High Performance Advisory PanelProgram.

The review identified that the key to sustainedInternational success will be the development of aprogram that provides a pathway for the most talentedathletes to achieve their potential and maintain theirlong-term involvement in the internationalcompetition arena.

The primary outcome of the review was thedevelopment of Netball Australia’s High PerformancePlan that will create a new high performance cultureand a sustainable system for the organisation.

The review resulted in the formulation of new playerand coach pathways integrating the AIS and SIS/SASnetwork with underpinning talent developmentprograms and national team structures.

In particular over the next few years Netball Australiawill be taking a more proactive approach to talentdevelopment that will progressively improve thequality of junior athletes entering the nationalpathway as well as increasing the focus on elitecoach development.

K e y A c h i e v e m e n t s2005 was an important stepping-stone towards theMelbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Theinternational competition program was expanded withAustralian Senior team matches against South Africa,England, New Zealand and Jamaica. This stronginternational program coupled with a national campsprogram provided our national team with a goodspringboard from which to launch theirCommonwealth Games assault.

In 2005 the Australian 21/U Team program focusedon the World Youth Netball Championships that washeld in the United States in July. A tour to the USAand Jamaica was held in February to provideessential match practice for our future stars. Detailsof the team and their results are provided later in thisreport.

In 2005 Netball Australia provided a total of $80,000funding to the State and Territory Institutes andAcademies of Sport to provide the daily trainingenvironment to 16-19 year old athletes and a furtherallocation of $36,000 for State and Territoryassociations to assist with their 17/U and 19/U eliteprograms. A camp for 17 and Under and 19 andUnder talent identified athletes was held in Canberrain July. This investment will be significantlyincreased in 2006.

2005 also saw the introduction of an emerging squadof athletes to support the National Open/21 & Underprograms and increase the depth within the playingranks.

Through the support of the Australian SportsCommission $360,000 was provided in Direct AthleteSupport to the Australian Squad to assist the athleteswith their preparation for the 2006 CommonwealthGames. This support was critical to allow athletes tomaintain focused preparation, some of whom left theirjobs to prepare in full.

Karen Worland was awarded a National CoachingScholarship through the Australian Institute of Sportand was subsequently based at the Institute in 2005.

2005 was an extremely busy year for the NationalUmpiring program. Internationally Australia’s umpirescontinued to be recognised as some of the best in theWorld with the following being selected by IFNA toofficiate in International Matches:

Nikki BoydStacey CamptonKylie CheethamDebra FarrellyJacqui JashariSharon KellyClare McCabeMichelle Phippard

Rachel Ayre and Anne Walters were awarded NationalOfficiating Scholarships, under the Australian SportsCommissions funding programs

During the year Netball Australia and globalemployment agency Adecco partnered in an excitingnew initiative supporting Netball Australia playerswith workplace career development and employmentopportunities. The Adecco Athlete Career Programsupports Netball Australia players' integration into theworkplace both during and after their sporting career,while complementing their sporting objectives.

F u t u r e D i r e c t i o nA number of key projects have been initiated as aresult of the High Performance Review in 2005.During 2006 and 2007 Netball Australia will:

• Introduce National Junior Development Teams (19 and 17 & Under) that will participate in an annual exchange with our close international neighbours.

• Introduce a National SIS/SAS Camp to be conducted annually at the AIS to provide increased opportunities for our 16-19 year old athletes.

• Increase its focus on the development, particularly the mentoring of targeted future elite coaches.

• Engage a PhD student to undertake doctorate research, as well as the position of Performance Analyst responsible for the coding and analysis of national team matches and the integration of a national co-ordinated performance analysis program.

• Employment of a National Talent Development Coordinator to manage national talent developmentprograms.

HighPerformance

Australian Team

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T E S T S2005 was another busy year for the Australian NetballTeam with series against England, South Africa, NewZealand and Jamaica. This extensive schedule iscrucial in the lead up to the Melbourne 2006Commonwealth Games.

The Australian Netball Team got the year off to aconvincing start with an emphatic win over Englandin Melbourne. The South African’s presented thesecond challenge of the year and Australia took aclean sweep over the visitors with victories in Perth,Adelaide and Melbourne.

Australia’s great rivals the Silver Ferns were the nextto arrive on Australian soil and the New Zealandersproved too good for the Australians in June with aseven point victory. Mo’onia Gerrard suffered aseason-ending knee injury in this hard fought battlebetween the two best netball teams in the world.

The return match against the Silver Ferns in Aucklandsaw New Zealand defeat Australia 61 to 36. Liz Ellissuffered a knee injury early in this match and thatinjury would see her miss both the Jamaican Tourand selection in the Melbourne 2006 CommonwealthGames Squad.

Following its disappointing tour to New Zealand theAustralian Netball Team set off to rebuild with a threeTest Series against Jamaica which they won in aconvincing clean sweep.

Australia v England

When: 25 February 2005Venue: State Netball Hockey Centre,

Melbourne, VICResult: AAuussttrraalliiaa 6611 ddeeff EEnnggllaanndd 2211

Team:Liz Ellis (captain)Sharelle McMahon (vice-captain)Megan AndersonNatalie AvellinoCatherine CoxNatasha ChokljatBianca ChatfieldDemelza FellowesMo’onia GerrardSelina GilsenanCynna NeeleJessica Shynn

Australia v South Africa

When: 5 March 2005Venue: Challenge Stadium, Perth, WAResult: AAuussttrraalliiaa 7777 ddeeff SSoouutthh AAffrriiccaa 4400

When: 9 March 2005Venue: ETSA Park, Adelaide, SAResult: AAuussttrraalliiaa 8822 ddeeff SSoouutthh AAffrriiccaa 4411

When: 12 March 2005Venue: State Netball Hockey Centre,

Melbourne, VICResult: AAuussttrraalliiaa 6666 ddeeff SSoouutthh AAffrriiccaa 2277

Team:Liz Ellis (captain)Sharelle McMahon (vice-captain)Megan AndersonNatalie AvellinoCatherine CoxNatasha ChokljatBianca ChatfieldDemelza FellowesMo’onia GerrardSelina GilsenanCynna NeeleJessica ShynnNatalie von Bertouch

Australia v New Zealand

When: 29 June 2005Venue: Sydney SuperDome,

Sydney Olympic Park, NSWResult: NNeeww ZZeeaallaanndd 5500 ddeeff AAuussttrraalliiaa 4433

Team:Liz Ellis (captain)Sharelle McMahon (vice-captain)Megan AndersonNatalie AvellinoSarah BarrettAlison BroadbentCatherine CoxNatasha ChokljatDemelza FellowesMo’onia GerrardEloise Southby-HalbishNatalie von Bertouch

When: 29 October 2005Venue: Trusts Stadium, Auckland, NZResult: NNeeww ZZeeaallaanndd 6611 ddeeff AAuussttrraalliiaa 3366

Team:Liz Ellis (captain)Sharelle McMahon (vice-captain)Megan AndersonAlison BroadbentBianca ChatfieldNatasha ChokljatCatherine CoxDemelza FellowesSelina GilsenanJessica ShynnEloise Southby-HalbishNatalie von Bertouch

Australia v Jamaica

When: 4 November 2005Venue: National Indoor Sports Centre,

Kingston, JamaicaResult: AAuussttrraalliiaa 4477 ddeeff JJaammaaiiccaa 3388

When: 5 November 2005Venue: National Arena, Kingston, JamaicaResult: AAuussttrraalliiaa 5599 ddeeff JJaammaaiiccaa 4444

When: 7 November 2005Venue: National Indoor Sports Centre,

Kingston, JamaicaResult: AAuussttrraalliiaa 4477 ddeeff JJaammaaiiccaa 3311

Team:Sharelle McMahon (captain)Catherine Cox (vice-captain)Megan Anderson Natalie AvellinoSarah BarrettAlison BroadbentBianca ChatfieldNatasha ChokljatDemelza FellowesSelina GilsenanKristen HeinrichJessica ShynnEloise Southby-HalbishRebecca StrachanNatalie von Bertouch

Coach: Norma PlummerAssistant Coach: Jane SearleManager: Carol Byers / Julie FitzgeraldTeam Doctor: Dr Lyn ThewPhysiotherapist: Wayne RodgersMassage Therapist: Michael Jones

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Junior Teams andNationals

2 1 a n d U n d e r T o u rIn preparation for the 2005 World Youth NetballChampionships the Australian 21 and Under teamtravelled to both Fort Lauderdale and Jamaica formatch practice and to familiarise themselves with thesurroundings for the upcoming World Youth NetballChampionships.

This tour provided some valuable experience forplayers, officials and management through theirexposure to international travel, competition andconditions. The results on tour were mixed but theexperience gained was fundamental to the WorldYouth Netball Championships preparation.

Key Match Results1 March - Australia 21U def England 21U, 49-452 March - New Zealand 21U def Australia 21U, 41-393 March - Australia 21U def England 21U, 64-434 March - Australia 21U def USA Open, 108-1010 March - Australia 21U def Jamaica 21U, 48-4112 March - Jamaica 21U def Australia 21U, 49-4613 March - Jamaica 21U def Australia 21U, 50-48

Team:Julie Prendergast (captain)Susan Pratley (vice-captain)Emily BeatonKate BeveridgeBriony CargillBianca FranklinSusan FuhrmannKimberlee GreenRachael KnightEmma KosterJackie MurphyKirby MuttonJoanne SuttonBrooke Thompson

Coach: Michelle WilkinsAssisitant Coach: Roselee JenckeTeam Manager: Louise PillingTeam Doctor: Dr Leesa HugueninPhysiotherapist: Steve HawkinsTeam Massage: Nina Heymanson

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After a hard fought campaign Australia’s 21 andUnder team narrowly missed retaining their World

Youth Champion title at the 2005 Championships inFort Lauderdale, Florida. All top four rankedcountries, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica andEngland, remained undefeated during the nine days ofcompetition and progressed through to the SemiFinal rounds. Australia were heartbroken when in thedying minutes of the game New Zealand snatched thelead and qualified for the Gold Medal Match leavingour girls to fight it out for the Bronze Medal.

Semi-FinalResult: NNeeww ZZeeaallaanndd 5522 ddeeff AAuussttrraalliiaa 5511

Bronze Medal FinalResult: AAuussttrraalliiaa 6611 ddeeff JJaammaaiiccaa 4444

Team:Julie Prendergast (captain)Susan Pratley (vice-captain)Emily BeatonKate BeveridgeBianca FranklinLaura GeitzKimberlee GreenEmma KosterClare McMenimanNatalie MedhurstJackie MurphyKirby Mutton

Coach: Michelle WilkinsAssisitant Coach: Roselee JenckeTeam Manager: Louise PillingTeam Doctor: Dr Leesa HugueninPhysiotherapist: Steve HawkinsTeam Massage: Nina Heymanson

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National 21 and Under Coach Michelle Wilkinsretired following the World Youth NetballChampionships to pursue personal and familyinterests in Perth. The Board and Staff of NetballAustralia thank Michelle for her dedication andpassion throughout her tenure. Michelle’scontribution to the development of Australia’s netballtalent was significant and we wish her well for herfuture endeavours.

Netball Australia’s High Performance Manager, JanetBothwell, also played an important role in theorganisation and support of the World Youth NetballChampionships touring party

N a t i o n a l C h a m p i o n s h i p s

2005 Underage Championships

The 2005 Underage National Championships werehosted by Netball Northern Territory in April and heldat the Marrara Stadium in Darwin. The nations best17 and Under and 19 and Under netballers flew intoAustralia’s northern most capital all keen to takehome the coveted title of National Champions.

New South Wales dominated in the 17 and UnderGrand Final with a 32 to 23 victory against SouthAustralia. In the 19 and Under competition Victoriasuccessfully defended their 2004 NationalChampionship title with a convincing 36 to 19 victoryover Queensland to claim back-to-back wins.

2005 Open Championships

Netball ACT proudly hosted the 21 and UnderChampionships and the last Open Championship in2005. This year’s event was held at the AustralianCapital Territory Netball Centre in Canberra inOctober and was proudly supported by NamingRights Sponsor, The Athlete’s Foot.

Western Australia fought off a determined SouthAustralia to win the 21 and Under Championship 60to 53 while in the Open competition it was New SouthWales who successfully defended their 2004 crownby defeating Victoria 59 to 57 in overtime to end thelast Open Championships.

Thank you

Congratulations to all the players, officials andsupport staff that yet again represented their Statesand Territories with great skill and integrity. Aspecial note of thanks must also be given to the manyvolunteers and host Member Organisations who worktirelessly to bring these special events together.

2005 was the last Open Division Championship ofthis historic competition. This change in the programrepresented a nostalgic end to 80 years of Opencompetition. Netball Australia will be working closelywith State and Territory Member Organisations toensure a suitable competition pathway for thoseathletes who don’t have the opportunity to contest theCommonwealth Bank Trophy is made available.

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17 & Under Final Placings

1. New South Wales2. South Australia3. Victoria4. Queensland5. Western Australia6. Australian Capital Territory7. Tasmania8. Northern Territory


1. Victoria2. Queensland3. Western Australia4. New South Wales5. South Australia6. Australian Capital Territory7. Northern Territory8. Tasmania


1. Western Australia2. South Australia3. Victoria4. New South Wales5. Queensland6. Australian Capital Territory

Open’s Final Placings

1. New South Wales2. Victoria3. Western Australia4. South Australia5. Tasmania6. Queensland7. Northern Territory8. Australian Capital Territory

Competition and Events

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S t r a t e g y 0 6 - 0 8The Commonwealth Bank Trophy will continue to bethe flagship domestic competition for NetballAustralia over the next few years. Netball Australiawill be focusing on maximising the CommonwealthBank Trophy competitions quality and sustainabilitywhile seeking to extend the entertainment value of thecompetition.

Netball Australia has promoted the economic viabilityand growth of the Commonwealth Bank Trophy bycentrally exploiting additional revenue streams.Netball Australia’s newly developed merchandise andlicensing strategy will deliver both financial and‘visibility’ benefits back to the Commonwealth BankTrophy Competition through an increased brandpresence in the consumer retail marketplace. It iscritical that licensed product reflects the core brandand its values and becomes the tangiblemanifestation of the Netball Australia brand.

K e y A c h i e v e m e n t sThe ninth season of the Commonwealth Bank Trophywas conducted in 2005 with attendance figuresincreasing by 5.3% on 2004. The Grand Finalattracted 6,258 fans, the second highest attendance ata Commonwealth Bank Trophy Grand Final since thecompetitions interception in 1997. Netball Australiaassisted member organisations with the operationalaspects of their teams participation in the league byproviding a total of $420,000 direct funding.

During the year there was an emphasis placed ongreater exposure of the Commonwealth Bank Trophyseason and elite netball throughout regionalAustralia. Matches were played in regional centresagain in 2005 with games played in Darwin (NT),Townsville (Qld), Geelong (Vic), Wollongong (NSW)and Eaton (WA).

A full review of the Commonwealth Bank Trophy wasconducted in early 2005 with many of therecommendations implemented. Further modificationswill be made to the competition in 2006.

For the first time the Final Series was run in closecooperation with the Host Member Organisations toensure the best event possible was showcased for theCommonwealth Bank Trophy.

Operational management of all domestic TestMatches during 2005 was managed efficiently. The2005 Holden Test Series against South Africa,England and New Zealand was a great success,though attendances for matches against South Africaand England were below expectations. The matchagainst New Zealand in June attracted in excess of12,000 spectators at the Sydney SuperDome.

F u t u r e D i r e c t i o n• Bid for 2011 IFNA World Netball Championships

• Review it’s strategy for long term future of netball. competition

• Continue conducting Commonwealth Bank Trophy. games in regional areas

• Confirm a regular test match program with New . Zealand for 2006-2008

• Develop a more tactical marketing strategy for events

• Attract additional corporate partners to provide increased promotional leverage opportunities

• Continue to benchmark events and competitions against World’s best

• Undertake comprehensive consumer research program to better understand the marketplace

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Commonwealth BankTrophy

2005 was another strong year for the world’s mostprestigious domestic netball competition theCommonwealth Bank Trophy. The ninth year of thenational competition has again delivered a healthyincrease in crowd attendances with more than130,000 spectators experiencing the best ofAustralia’s netball action.

Netball Australia continued to take the game to ourmembers in 2005 with Commonwealth Bank Trophygames played in the regional centres of Geelong,Wollongong, Townsville and Eaton and also returnedto Darwin following last year’s successful fixturethere. These games proved hugely successful andprovided a tangible boost in the sports exposure andawareness in regional Australia and an expandedschedule is again planned for 2006.

The Grand Final between the Melbourne Phoenix andthe Sydney TAB Swifts was a replay of last year’stightly fought contest but in 2005 it was theMelbourne Phoenix who took inspiration from theparochial home crowd beating the Sydney TAB Swifts61 to 44 at Vodafone Arena.

Netball Australia thanks the Commonwealth Bank ofAustralia for its continued support and investment innetball from grass roots to the elite level. Thepartnership between Netball Australia and theCommonwealth Bank of Australia has alreadyconstituted a powerful presence in the Australianbusiness and social community and we look forwardto building this partnership to further enhance anddevelop our sport.

Through the continuation of this mutually strong andbeneficial relationship the Commonwealth Bank ofAustralia aligns itself with a positive and clean sportproperty that enhances it’s community profile andreputation and contributes significantly to theaffirmation of women athletes as role models in thewider community.

Netball’s loyal broadcast partner, the ABC, continuesto show its support and investment in the sportthrough it’s enhanced and innovative technicalcoverage of netball throughout Australia.

Thank you to all those who contributed to anothersuccessful year of the Commonwealth Bank Trophyand we look forward to working with you again in2006 when we celebrate the 10th year of the world’sbest national netball competition.

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A w a r d sCommonwealth Bank Trophy Most Valued PlayerSharelle McMahon, Melbourne Phoenix

Commonwealth Bank Trophy Best New TalentClare McMeniman, AIS Canberra Darters

Domestic Coach of the Year sponsored by SportEmployment AustraliaJulie Hoornweg, Melbourne Phoenix

Margaret Pewtress Team of the YearGoal Shooter Catherine Cox, Sydney TAB Swifts

Goal Attack Sharelle McMahon, Melbourne Phoenix

Wing AttackLaura von Bertouch, Medibank AdelaideThunderbirds

CentreNatalie von Bertouch, Medibank AdelaideThunderbirds

Wing DefenceNatasha Chokljat, Melbourne Phoenix

Goal Defence Johannah Curran, Melbourne Phoenix

Goal KeeperBianca Chatfield, Melbourne Phoenix

Media Awards Netball Australia and the Commonwealth Bank ofAustralia continue to recognise and rewardoutstanding contributions to netball coverage in thenational media in 2005 and this year’s award winnersare:

Commonwealth Bank Best Print/Electronic StoryAmy Lawson, The Sun-Herald, Sydney

Commonwealth Bank Best PhotographCameron Richardson, The Advertiser, Adelaide

Commonwealth Bank Best Broadcast StoryMatt Parslow, Fox Sports, Sydney

Commonwealth Bank Best Overall Media Coverage Warren Partland, The Advertiser, Adelaide

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Awards and Tributes

Sport Australia Hall of FameThe 1963 Australian Netball Team were delighted andexcited at both their nomination for and recognitionby The Sport Australia Hall of Fame. This awardacknowledges and rewards the ‘trail blazing’contribution and legacy these athletes and officialshave made to Australian netball, Australian sport andthe Australian community.

Individual MilestonesLiz Ellis plays her 100th Test Match for Australia andthen went to 105, in the process overtaking VickiWilson as Australia’s most capped netball player.

Catherine Cox played her 50th Test Match forAustralia during 2005

International DebutsNew South Wales duo Sarah Barrett and SelinaGilsenen both made their Australian debut in 2005.Selina became the 137th player to represent Australiawhen she debuted in Melbourne and Sarah the 138thwhen she took the court in Kingston, Jamaica.

Member of the Order of Australia (AM)June Bothwell and Wendy Archer were both awardedMember of the Order of Australia (AM) honours in2005.

Mrs Bothwell received her award for her service tonetball administration, particularly through therestructuring and development of Netball Queensland.

Ms Archer received her award for service to netballadministration in New South Wales, particularly in theHunter region.

S e r v i c e A w a r d H o l d e r s Mrs Yvette AuckettMs Jocelyn Bayly OAMMrs Gwen Benzie AMMrs Fay BevanMrs Maureen Boyle OAMMrs Joyce Brown OAMDr Grace BryantMs Michele BuckMs Chris Burton OAMMrs Margaret Caldow BEMMrs Margaret CorbettMrs Jean Cowan MBEMrs Pat DartMrs Audrey FairchildMiss Pat GallagherMiss Deidre Hyland AMMrs Nancy Kenny OAMMrs Marj KerslakeMrs Moira McGuinness MBEMiss Dorothy McHugh OAMMrs Marilyn Melhuish OAMMiss Margaret MorrisMrs Val Morrison OAMMrs Bronwyn RobertsMrs Anne Sargeant OAMMrs Wilma Shakespear AMMrs Flo StarcevichMrs Sue Taylor AMMrs Gladys Waugh OAM

V a l eShirley Winton OAM

Shirley Winton’s devotion to netball spanned morethan 40 years. She was a Life Member and formerPresident of Netball Queensland, a former member ofthe All Australia Netball Board of Directors, afoundation member of a number of clubs andassociations along with dedicating time as a coach,umpire and netball advocate. Over her many yearswith netball Shirley was awarded a string of honoursincluding a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), anAustralian Sports Medal, an Australia Day Award andrecognition by the International Year of Volunteers.

2005 Netball Austral ia AwardsIn 2005 the Netball Australia Annual AwardsCeremony was held in Melbourne at Atlantic FunctionCentre on South Wharf. Each year this eventcelebrates the Commonwealth Bank Trophy andInternational program achievements, acknowledgesthe outstanding contributions of individual players,officials and teams, and highlights the commitment ofour media and corporate partners.

Again, this special evening welcomed guests from thewider community who were invited to celebrate themany achievements of netball in Australia.

Former Australian swimmer and CommonwealthGames Gold medallist Nicole Livingstone and herSEN Sports Radio colleague Matthew Hardy did awonderful job as the evening’s co-hosts thoroughlyentertaining the guests with their professional andinformed commentary.

Thank you to our generous and dedicated corporatepartners who made the evening and the awards allpossible.

ASICS Australian Team Player of the YearCatherine Cox, Sydney TAB Swifts

Player’s Player of the Year sponsored by The Athlete’sFootNatasha Chokljat, Melbourne Phoenix

Umpires of the Year sponsored by JLT InsuranceSharon Kelly and Nikki Boyd

Australian Team Player BadgesSarah Barrett

Selina Gilsenen

Awardsand Tributes

Sponsors and Partners

Sponsorsand Partners NETBALL AUSTRALIA I ANNUAL REPORT I 27

S p o n s o r s h i p a n d F u n d i n gNetball Australia greatly appreciates the support weenjoyed in 2005 from our sponsors, corporatepartners and suppliers. The relationship betweenNetball Australia and our commercial partnerscontinues to provide the financial foundations thatunderpin the success of the game, from thegrassroots to the elite levels of competition.

In return netball continues to deliver our sponsors,corporate partners and suppliers a tangible return oninvestment as they successfuly leverage theirassociation with the game, it’s athletes and brand.

The Commonwealth Bank

The Commonwealth Bank has been the NamingRights Sponsor of our national domestic competitionsince its inception in 1997 and 2005 was anotherexciting and successful year for the CommonwealthBank Trophy.

Through the continuation of this strong and mutuallybeneficial relationship the Commonwealth Bank ofAustralia aligns itself with a positive and clean sportsproperty that enhances it’s community profile andreputation and contributes significantly to theaffirmation of women athletes as role models andleaders in the wider community.

The partnership between Netball Australia and theCommonwealth Bank of Australia has constituted apowerful presence in the Australian business andsocial community.

Once again the players, fans, spectators, officials andvolunteers enjoyed the immense support andinvestment made by the Commonwealth Bank.

The Commonwealth Bank also continued to supportgrassroots community netball development throughCommonwealth Bank clinics delivered in associationwith State and Territory Member Organisations throughout Australia.

Asics

As the Official Apparel and Footwear Supplier toNetball Australia ASICS continue their relationshipwith the nations most popular sport for women. OurNational Teams, the eight Commonwealth BankTrophy teams and our umpires all benefit from thelatest technology in fabric and design from top to toe.

Avon

Avon continued its long running support of netball inAustralia through 2005. Avon’s exposure as a majorpartner has yielded increased brand awareness oftheir impressive product categories throughoutAustralia.

Holden

Holden undertook its second season as the NamingRights Sponsor of the Australian Open Team’s homeTest Match Series.

Holden were proud to donate a new Holden Astra caras the prize for Australia’s best player throughout theFive Test Matches played in Australia against NewZealand, South Africa and England in 2005. NetballAustralia, and Cath Cox in particular, were delightedto accept Holden’s generous gift to the Most ValuablePlayer of the Series.

ABC Television

Netball’s long-standing relationship with ABCTelevision continued in 2005 with weekly nationalcoverage and support of the Commonwealth BankTrophy competition and a refreshed coverage ofInternational Test matches.

Kos Sports

As the Official Ball Supplier to Netball Australia, X-Blades balls were used at all Netball Australiamatches throughout Australia including InternationalTest Series, the Commonwealth Bank Trophy, theOpen National Championships and the UnderageNational Championships. TAB

The TAB’s dedicated and pivotal support continuedwith the Sydney TAB Swifts in 2005. This long-standing Naming Rights Sponsorship continues todeliver tangible benefits to both parties both on andoff the court.Medibank Priva

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In its first year of Naming Rights Sponsorship of theAdelaide Thunderbirds, Medibank Private has seenfirst hand what a strategic relationship with netball

can deliver. Its support of netball in South Australiahas been warmly received and greatly appreciated.

McDonalds

Another first year Naming Rights Sponsor,McDonald’s proudly partnered with the HunterJaegers to deliver some impressive and innovativeco-operative promotional campaigns through 2005.McDonald’s will continue their sponsorship of theMcDonald’s Hunter Jaegers in 2006.

Plexipave

Plexipave continued it’s sponsorship of ‘CourtsideOnline’ and its support and dedication enablesNetball Australia to deliver a high quality newsletterto our membership.

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)

The AIS once again highlighted their commitment todeveloping elite athletes through their sponsorship ofthe AIS Canberra Darters. This was the AIS’s thirdyear as naming rights sponsor for the ACT basedteam. The Australian Institute of Sport, as the home ofAustralia’s elite netball program, is also the officialtraining centre for the Australian Open Team and 21and Under Team and provides world class facilitiesand support to all our athletes and support staff.

Australian Sports Commission (ASC)

The Australian government, through the AustralianSports Commission is a vital partner in thedevelopment of netball in Australia. The provision ofsubstantial financial resources, as well as theinvestment of its intellectual and human resourcesinto netball, allowed Netball Australia to move aheadby being able to critically review our highperformance program, add to the level of researchundertaken at the elite level, provide extrascholarships to coaches and officials, and improveour monitoring and reporting functions as a nationalsporting organisation. Netball Australia is proud to bea partner in sport with the Australian Government andthe Australian Sports Commission in particular. Weappreciate that the Australian Sports Commissionrecognises the cultural significance as well as thesporting significance of our sport.

ustralian CommonwealthGames Association

The Australian Commonwealth Games Association(ACGA) provides valuable assistance to Australiannetball through its financial support to our NationalOpen Team in its preparations for the CommonwealthGames. The ACGA is a key partner in Australia’s bidto retain the Commonwealth Games Gold Medal in2006 and also in developing our rising stars throughits investment in our Australian 21 and Under Team.

Powerade

As the Official Sports Drink Supplier of both theAustralian Netball Team and the Commonwealth BankTrophy teams Coca Cola again kept our players wellhydrated with their Powerade product.

Qantas

As the Official Airline of Netball Australia Qantasproudly flew our Australian and Commonwealth BankTrophy players around Australia and the world againin 2005.

Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts

The Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza Resorts chain ofhotels is the preferred accommodation for NetballAustralia, the Australian Netball Team and theCommonwealth Bank Trophy Teams.

Skins

Netball Australia welcomed back Skins as the officialsupplier of compression garments to both our OpenAustralian Open Netball Squad and the Australian 21and Under Squad and support staff in 2005. Skinsgradient compression garments are designed toenhance athlete recovery and performance.

Bendon Sport is a proud sponsor and supplier toNetball Australia of Official Sport Underwear. BendonSport continue to deliver the best in high impactsupport and endurance underwear for our AustralianNetball Team.

Netball Australia welcomed another new sponsor inThe Athlete’s Foot as the Naming Rights Sponsor ofthe 2005 Open Championships held in Canberra.


Financials Financials

The above statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2005

BALANCE SHEETS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2005

All Australian Netball Association Limited ACN 003 142 818

INCOME STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2005All Australian Netball Association Limited ACN 003 142 818

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2005


All Australian Netball Association Limited ACN 003 142 818

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2005All Australian Netball Association Limited ACN 003 142 818

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2005Financials Financials

Auditors ReportINDEPENDENT AUDITORS'

REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF

ALL AUSTRALIA NETBALL

ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Scope

The financial report comprises the incomestatements, balance sheets, statements of changes inequity, cash flow statements, accompanying notes tothe financial statements (notes 1 to 20), and thedirectors’ declaration, (set out on pages 10 to 22), forAll Australia Netball Association Limited (the“company”), for the year ended 31 December 2005.

The directors of the company are responsible for thepreparation and true and fair presentation of thefinancial report in accordance with the CorporationsAct 2001. This includes responsibility for themaintenance of adequate accounting records andinternal records and internal controls that aredesigned to prevent and detect fraud and error, andfor the accounting policies and accounting estimatesinherent in the financial report.

Audit approach

We have conducted an independent audit in order toexpress an opinion to the members of the company.Our audit was conducted in accordance withAustralian Auditing Standards in order to provide

reasonable assurance as to whether the financialreport is free of material misstatement. The nature ofan audit is influenced by factors such as the use ofprofessional judgement, selective testing, the inherentlimitations of internal control, and the availability ofpersuasive rather than conclusive evidence.Therefore, an audit cannot guarantee that all materialmisstatements have been detected.

We performed procedures to assess whether in allmaterial respects the financial report presents fairly,in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001,Accounting Standards and other mandatory financialreporting requirements in Australia, a view which isconsistent with our understanding of the company'sfinancial position, and of its performance asrepresented by the results of its operations and cashflows.

We formed our audit opinion on the basis of theseprocedures, which included:

• examining, on a test basis, information to provide evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial report, and

• assessing the appropriateness of the accounting policies and disclosures used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by the directors.

While we considered the effectiveness ofmanagement’s internal controls over financialreporting when determining the nature and extent ofour procedures, our audit was not designed toprovide assurance on internal controls.

Independence

In conducting our audit, we followed applicableindependence requirements of Australian professionalethical pronouncements and the Corporations Act2001.

Audit Opinion

In our opinion, the financial report of All AustraliaNetball Association Limited is in accordance with:

a. the Corporations Act 2001, including:

( i ) giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 31 December 2005 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and

( ii ) complying with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

b. other mandatory professional reporting requirements in Australia.

Stuart H Cameron - PartnerNexia Court & Co SydneyChartered Accountants 24 February 2006


Member and FinancialAnalysis

M e m b e r A n a l y s i s b y S t a t e

M e m b e r A n a l y s i s b y C a t e g o r y

Membership by State 2005

Vic 33.1%

NSW 32.8%

QLD 11.5%

WA 10.3%

SA 7.2%

ACT 2.7%

TAS 1.8%

NT 0.6%

Income Analysis 2005

Sponsorships 39% Grants - All Sources 25% Registration Fees 22% Event Income 9% Publications - net profit 3% Interest 1% Sundry Income 0% Merchandise Income 1%

Expense Analysis - 2005

Event Expenses 37%

Salaries & Oncosts 23%

National Teams (Open & 21s) 15%

Player/Coach & Game Development 10%

Board/Council & General Operations 8%

Marketing & Promotions 4%

Umpire Development 2%

International Develop 1%


Vic 33.1%

NSW 32.8%

QLD 11.5%

WA 10.3%

SA 7.2%

ACT 2.7%

TAS 1.8%

NT 0.6%




Event Expenses 37%









Vic 33.1%

NSW 32.8%

QLD 11.5%

WA 10.3%

SA 7.2%

ACT 2.7%

TAS 1.8%

NT 0.6%




Event Expenses 37%








Senior 37%

Junior 58%

Modified 3%

Non Players 2%

E x p e n s e a n a l y s i s

Membership Analysis by State shows thebreakdown of registered members by State andTerritory in 2005.

Member Analysis by Category indicates that Juniorscontinue to represent the majority of the Nationalmembership and these members must be retainedto ensure the sustainable future of our sport.

The percentages represented in this MemberAnalysis by Category chart reflect a similarbreakdown to those of 2004.

Revenue Analysis shows the breakdown of NetballAustralia’s revenue streams for 2005.

in 2005 there were small increases in Sponosrshipand Grant funding along with a small decrease inRegistration Fees. All other revenue categoriesremained stable against 2004.

Expense Analysis shows the breakdown of NetballAustralia’s expenses for 2005.

In 2005 there were small variations in all expensecategories against 2004.


Vic 33.1%

NSW 32.8%

QLD 11.5%

WA 10.3%

SA 7.2%

ACT 2.7%

TAS 1.8%

NT 0.6%




Event Expenses 37%








Senior 37%

Junior 58%

Modified 3%

Non Players 2%


Vic 33.1%

NSW 32.8%

QLD 11.5%

WA 10.3%

SA 7.2%

ACT 2.7%

TAS 1.8%

NT 0.6%




Event Expenses 37%









Vic 33.1%

NSW 32.8%

QLD 11.5%

WA 10.3%

SA 7.2%

ACT 2.7%

TAS 1.8%

NT 0.6%




Event Expenses 37%








Member and Financial Analysis

R e v e n u e A n a l y s i s

ROUND 1 5 May 8.10pm Melbourne Kestrels vs Sydney TAB Swifts State Netball Hockey Centre5 May 8.00pm Queensland Firebirds vs Melbourne First National Phoenix Chandler Arena5 May 7.30pm AIS Canberra Darters vs Medibank Adelaide Thunderbirds AIS Arena5 May 7.40pm Perth Orioles vs McDonald’s Hunter Jaegers Challenge Stadium

ROUND 212 May 7.30pm Sydney TAB Swifts vs Queensland Firebirds Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre12 May 7.30pm Perth Orioles vs Melbourne Kestrels Challenge Stadium12 May 7.40pm Medibank Adelaide Thunderbirds vs McDonald’s Hunter Jaegers ETSA Park12 May 8.00pm Melbourne First National Phoenix vs AIS Canberra Darters State Netball Hockey Centre

ROUND 319 May 8.00pm Queensland Firebirds vs Melbourne Kestrels Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre19 May 7.40pm Medibank Adelaide Thunderbirds vs Melbourne First National Phoenix ETSA Park19 May 7.30pm Sydney TAB Swifts vs Perth Orioles Wollongong Entertainment Centre19 May 7.30pm McDonald’s Hunter Jaegers vs AIS Canberra Darters Newcastle Entertainment Centre

ROUND 426 May 8.10pm Queensland Firebirds vs Medibank Adelaide Thunderbirds Chandler Arena26 May 7.30pm AIS Canberra Darters vs Perth Orioles Darwin28 May 1.00pm Melbourne Kestrels vs McDonald’s Hunter Jaegers Vodafone Arena28 May 3.00pm Melbourne First National Phoenix vs Sydney TAB Swifts Vodafone Arena

ROUND 52 June 7.30pm McDonald’s Hunter Jaegers vs Queensland Firebirds Newcastle Entertainment Centre2 June 8.10pm Melbourne Kestrels vs Medibank Adelaide Thunderbirds Waverley Netball Centre2 June 7.30pm AIS Canberra Darters vs Sydney TAB Swifts AIS Arena3 June 7.30pm Perth Orioles vs Melbourne First National Phoenix Challenge Stadium

ROUND 69 June 7.40pm McDonald’s Hunter Jaegers vs Sydney TAB Swifts Newcastle Entertainment Centre9 June 8.10pm Melbourne First National Phoenix vs Melbourne Kestrels State Netball Hockey Centre 9 June 8.00pm Queensland Firebirds vs AIS Canberra Darters Chandler Arena9 June 8.00pm Medibank Adelaide Thunderbirds vs Perth Orioles ETSA Park

Round 716 June 8.10pm Sydney TAB Swifts vs Medibank Adelaide Thunderbirds Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre16 June 8.00pm Melbourne First National Phoenix vs McDonald’s Hunter Jaegers State Netball Hockey Centre16 June 7.40pm Perth Orioles vs Queensland Firebirds Challenge Stadium16 June 7.30pm AIS Canberra Darters vs Melbourne Kestrels AIS Arena

Round 8 23 June 7.40pm Medibank Adelaide Thunderbirds vs Melbourne Kestrels ETSA Park23 June 7.30pm Sydney TAB Swifts vs AIS Canberra Darters Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre25 June 1.00pm Melbourne First National Phoenix vs Queensland Firebirds Geelong 25 June 1.00pm McDonald’s Hunter Jaegers vs Perth Orioles Newcastle Entertainment Centre

Round 9 30 June 8.10pm Queensland Firebirds vs Sydney TAB Swifts Chandler Arena30 June 8.10pm Melbourne Kestrels vs Perth Orioles Waverley Netball Centre30 June 8.00pm Medibank Adelaide Thunderbirds vs AIS Canberra Darters ETSA Park30 June 7.30pm McDonald’s Hunter Jaegers vs Melbourne First National Phoenix Newcastle Entertainment Centre

Round 107 July 7.40pm McDonald’s Hunter Jaegers vs Medibank Adelaide Thunderbirds Newcastle Entertainment Centre7 July 8.10pm Melbourne Kestrels vs Queensland Firebirds Waverley Netball Centre7 July 7.30pm AIS Canberra Darters vs Melbourne First National Phoenix AIS Arena7 July 7.30pm Perth Orioles vs Sydney TAB Swifts Challenge Stadium

Round 11 14 July 8.00pm Queensland Firebirds vs McDonald’s Hunter Jaegers Townsville14 July 7.40pm Medibank Adelaide Thunderbirds vs Sydney TAB Swifts ETSA Park14 July 7.30pm Perth Orioles vs AIS Canberra Darters Challenge Stadium16 July 1.10pm Melbourne Kestrels vs Melbourne First National Phoenix State Netball Hockey Centre

21 July Break Week

Round 1228 July 8.00pm Queensland Firebirds vs Perth Orioles Chandler Arena30 July 1.10pm Melbourne Kestrels vs AIS Canberra Darters State Netball Hockey Centre30 July 2.40pm Melbourne First National Phoenix vs Medibank Adelaide Thunderbirds State Netball Hockey Centre30 July 1.00pm Sydney TAB Swifts vs McDonald’s Hunter Jaegers Wollongong Entertainment Centre

Round 134 August 7.30pm AIS Canberra Darters vs McDonald’s Hunter Jaegers ACT Netball Centre4 August 8.10pm Sydney TAB Swifts vs Melbourne Kestrels Wollongong Entertainment Centre4 August 8.00pm Melbourne First National Phoenix vs Perth Orioles State Netball Hockey Centre4 August 7.40pm Medibank Adelaide Thunderbirds vs Queensland Firebirds ETSA Park

Round 1411 August 7.30pm Perth Orioles vs Medibank Adelaide Thunderbirds Challenge Stadium11 August 6.10pm McDonald’s Hunter Jaegers vs Melbourne Kestrels Acer Arena11 August 8.10pm Sydney TAB Swifts vs Melbourne First National Phoenix Acer Arena11 August 7.30pm AIS Canberra Darters vs Queensland Firebirds AIS Arena

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