Geelong Netball Club is a prominent sports club located in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The club is known for its exceptional female sporting programmes, including the Geelong Cougars, who compete in the prestigious Victoria Netball League, and the Geelong Flyers, a junior development programme that serves as a pathway to elite netball.
The primary mission of the Geelong Netball Club is to promote personal excellence and high-performance outcomes through recognised pathways. The club strives to enrich the lives of the community through the sport of netball. With a strong focus on athlete development and community engagement, the Geelong Netball Club offers a supportive and inclusive environment for players of all ages and abilities.
The club is led by President Darren Hellmann, who can be contacted at 0413 607 645 or president@geelongnetball. Com. au. Lisa McFarlane serves as the Cougars Coordinator, and she can be reached at 0409 572 822 or cougarscoordinator@geelongnetball.
com. au. Tracy Dunstan is the Flyers Coordinator, and she can be contacted at 0411 265 624 or flyerscoordinator@geelongnetball. com.
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The Geelong Netball Club has an active presence on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, where they provide regular updates, news, and highlights. The club's official website also features fixtures and results for all Cougars and Flyers teams.
The club has a dedicated committee, including President Darren Hellmann, Vice-President Cindy Hannam, Secretary Lisa McFarlane, Financial Administrator Vicky McElligott, Sponsorship Ainsley Bethune, and General Committee member Kerri Scott.
Each year, the club recognises outstanding individuals through various awards. The Club Person of the Year Award, won in previous years by Sammy Lockhart, Vicky McElligot, Josh Smith, Judy Ollis, and Kerryn Bruce, celebrates exceptional contributions to the Geelong Netball Club.
The Emma McVilly Most Promising Player Award is presented to a player who demonstrates outstanding netball abilities, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, coachability, and respect for teammates and coaches. Past recipients include Mia Aitken, Eliza Cahill, Caitie Kennedy, Ariana Luamanu, Alahria Smith, Georgia Ryan, Laura Cayzer, and Kelsey Ollis.
The Jan Oman Award of Merit recognises the contribution of a player to the Flyers Junior Development Programme during their tenure. The recipient(s) of this award are determined by the coaching group and the Flyer's Coordinator. Past winners include Annie Henderson, Mia Doherty, Meg Threlfall, Isabelle Teague, and Elle Rippon.
By joining the Geelong Netball Club, members can enjoy the excitement of playing competitive netball, receive professional coaching, and develop valuable skills both on and off the court. The club is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that helps individuals thrive in the sport of netball.
For more information about the Geelong Netball Club, fixtures, results, and news, visit their website or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.