2025 Winter Season Competition

Registrations for our 2025 Winter Season Competition are NOW OPEN (Spots available in U13 and U16 only)

This competition is run through the Macedon Ranges Netball Association (MRNA) during Terms 2 & 3 (May - August).

Team selection and pre-season training will commence in Term 1 (see dates below).

There will be two weeks of grading games held at MRNA Netball Complex on Saturday 29th March and Saturday 5th April (excludes 9 & Under).

The first round of netball will commence on Saturday 3rd May (Term 2).

There will be divisions in the following age groups (age is calculated as of 31 December of the playing year).

  • Players (female/male) aged 8 or 9 on or before 31/12/2025.

    Born between 01/01/2016 - 31/12/2017.

    Note: Players aged 7 born in 2018 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please send a request to woodendnetball@gmail.com

    Participation in the NetSetGo program is highly recommended for all 9 & Under players before registering for this competition.

  • Players (female/male) aged 10 or 11 on or before 31/12/2025.

    Born between 01/01/2014 - 31/12/2015.

    This is a graded competition with finals.

  • Players (female/male) aged 12 or 13 on or before 31/12/2025.

    Born between 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2013.

    This is a graded competition with finals.

    Note: Male players must be less than 13 years of age (actual age) on the first day of the competition. Male players that turn 13 during the competition will be allowed to participate for the duration of the competition.

  • Players (Female Only) aged 14, 15 or 16 on or before 31/12/2025.

    Born between 01/01/2009 - 31/12/2011.

    This is a graded competition, with finals.

Note: Requests to play in a different age group, either up or down, can be submitted to woodendnetball@gmail.com and will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Fees

Fees for 2025 will be $250 per player. This fee includes the following:

  • Terms 2 and 3

  • Saturday games

  • Annual Netball Victoria membership ($70) which provides insurance and discounts to Melbourne Vixen home games

  • Pre-season training

  • Weekly training sessions

  • MRNA registration fee ($92)

  • WDNC membership fee ($88)

Please note: If your child has registered for the NetSetGo program in 2025, your fees for the 2025 Winter Season Competition will be reduced. This is because your NetSetGo registration already includes a 2025 Netball Victoria membership.

Financial Assistance

WDNC is a Get Active Kids Program provider. Eligible families can receive up to $200 off the registration fee per child in 2025. For more info, please visit the Get Active Victoria website.

Uniforms

Uniforms are not included in our fees and will incur an additional cost. Our 2025 uniforms are the same as those used in 2024. Please visit our uniform shop for current prices and size charts.

All orders are delivered directly to the club and will be distributed to players during pre-season training.

For enquiries regarding uniforms, please contact our Uniform Coordinator, Annamieka Ferrier, at uniforms.wdnc@gmail.com

Game Venue / Times

Games are played on Saturday mornings at MRNA Netball Complex (outdoor netball courts) in New Gisborne (Crn Hamilton & Barringo Rds) during Term 2 & 3 (May - August), with finals (for eligible teams) in September 2025.

There will be two weeks of grading games held at MRNA Netball Complex on Saturday 29th March and Saturday 5th April (excludes 9 & Under).

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Saturday game times start from 8:30am.

  • 16 & Under - 8:30am

  • 13 & Under - 9:30am

  • 11 & Under - 10:30am

  • 9 & Under - 11:30am

* No games will be played during school holidays, Anzac Day weekend, or King’s Birthday long weekend.

Training Sessions

Weekly training sessions are held at Buffalo Stadium Outdoor Netball Courts, Woodend.

Tuesdays

  • 13 & Under: 5pm - 6pm

  • 16 & Under: 6pm - 7pm

Thursdays

  • 9 & Under: 4pm - 5pm

  • 11 & Under: 5pm - 6pm

* No training during school holidays or public holidays.

Team Selection / Pre-Season Training

Team selection and pre-season training will begin in Term 1, 2025 on the dates outlined below. Players are encouraged to attend all pre-season training sessions.

9 & Under - Thursday - 4-5pm *

  • 6th Mar, 13th Mar, 20th Mar, 27th Mar, 3rd Apr

* If your child is registered for the NetSetGo program in 2025, they will join the 9 & Under pre-season training for the last three sessions of the NetSetGo program.

11 & Under - Thursday - 5-6pm

  • 6th Mar, 13th Mar, 20th Mar, 27th Mar, 3rd Apr

13 & Under - Tuesday - 5-6pm

  • 4th Mar, 11th Mar, 18th Mar, 25th Mar, 1st Apr

16 & Under - Tuesday - 6-7pm

  • 4th Mar, 11th Mar, 18th Mar, 25th Mar, 1st Apr

Note: While we understand the importance of friendships, team selection is based on several factors, including experience, skill level, and maintaining balanced team numbers. As a result, we cannot guarantee that players will be placed on the same team as their close friends or in their previous teams.

Registeration

IMPORTANT!

9 & Under – Full (join waitlist)

11 & Under – Full (join waitlist)

13 & Under – 1 Spot Available (please complete waitlist form)

16 & Under –3 Spots Available (please complete waitlist form)

To register for the 2025 Winter Season Competition, download the Netball Connect App, available on both iOS and Android App stores. Alternatively, you can register directly via this link.

Need help registering? Follow these step-by-step instructions.

If you have any questions, please email us at woodendnetball@gmail.com