Koonung Heights Netball Club, located in Melbourne, is a community-based club that is dedicated to training girls, boys, women, and men to play netball. As a member of the Boroondara Netball Association, the club's teams compete against other teams from the association at Macleay Park in Balwyn North.
With a strong presence in recent years, Koonung Heights Netball Club has had as many as 150 players participating each week. The club offers several mixed teams, as the Boroondara Netball Association provides a modified mixed rules competition that allows players of any gender to participate.
As a community-based club, Koonung Heights Netball Club is run entirely by volunteers who are passionate about the sport. The club offers various playing grades, ranging from Grade 5 to Open, and also welcomes Grade 4 players. Registration is currently open for interested individuals.
The club emphasises the importance of staying updated with the latest news and announcements. To keep players, parents, and supporters informed, Koonung Heights Netball Club recommends following their Instagram and Facebook pages.
Team allocation within the club is based on school year level, and each year level generally has at least two teams. Teams are then further divided based on skill level. Junior teams play on Fridays after school, while all other year levels participate in Saturday games. The main playing season, known as Winter, takes place during Term 2 and runs until the end of Term 3.
Additionally, an extra seven-week season called Spring Fling is held in Term 4.
Teams within the club are coached by parents, open-grade players, or senior high school players. All coaches receive supervision and support from Coach Coordinators, who are members of the general committee.
For individuals interested in getting involved or finding out more information, Koonung Heights Netball Club encourages contacting the club through email. The club is committed to promoting an inclusive and enthusiastic environment for all netball players.
