Downey Park Netball Association

This trophy was first awarded in 2019 in honour of Elizabeth White’s contribution to Downey Park. Liz, a founding member of Valleys Netball Club, played in the Valleys 1 team during its premiership winning streak in the mid to late 1970s before being selected to represent Australia from 1980 to 1982. Liz returned to coaching at DPNA after this and in 1984 was selected as the Queensland State Open team coach and continued in this role until 2002. She has also coached the Valleys 1 team (also called Valleys Blue) to premiership victory almost 30 times since 1985 and was heavily involved in the DPNA representative program until 2018. Liz served as DPNA President from 1992 to 1994, and as Senior Vice President from 2009. She has also been a specialist coach to Vicki Wilson with the Queensland Firebirds and has served as the Brisbane North Cougars head coach since 2000.

This trophy is awarded annually to a coach who:

·       Coached representative netball for DPNA during the year.

·       Achieved team goals by setting high standards and encouraging their team to rise to the occasion.

·       Displayed drive, integrity and passion for the sport and for DPNA.

Recipients of this award must be nominated by a member of DPNA, with the nomination including information on how the intended recipient has met the award’s criteria. Nominations must be received by the end of the representative season. Nominations can be made by any member of the Association. 

Nominations will be assessed by the DPNA Exec Committee, who will decide on a final recipient based on the values they have shown that meet the award criteria.

 Nominations to repinfo@downeypark.com.au

This trophy was awarded for the first time in 2010, in memory of Michelle Buck. Michelle was involved in DPNA from its beginning in 1974 and served on the DPNA committee for almost 20 years – Vice President from 1975 to 1988 except for 1979 when she took on the President’s role and Umpire Convenor for four years from 1990 to 1993. Umpiring was her passion. She was awarded an AA badge and then spent her time coaching other umpires for their AA badge. She played a major role in DPNA’s development before taking up the position of President with Netball Queensland, where she had a significant impact on the development of netball in Queensland. We remember Michelle for her innovation, administrative and umpiring skills and her contribution to netball at the association and state level over many years.

This trophy is awarded annually to an umpire who:

·       Represented DPNA as an umpire at State League, State Age Championships and/or representative carnivals.

·       Gave their time willingly to assist other umpires to develop their umpiring skills.

·       Considered working for the betterment of umpiring within DPNA as a necessary part of being an umpire.

·       Umpired regularly at weekly DPNA fixtures.

·       Possessed qualities such as determination, persistence and perseverance to reach their highest personal umpiring level.

·       Displayed responsibility, self-discipline and respect for the rules of DPNA.

Recipients of this award must be nominated by a member of DPNA, with the nomination including information on how the intended recipient has met the award’s criteria. Nominations must be received by the end of the representative season. Nominations can be made by any member of the Association.

Nominations will be assessed by the DPNA Exec Committee and Umpire Convenor, who will decide on a final recipient based on the values they have shown that meet the award criteria.

Nominations to repinfo@downeypark.com.au

This trophy was first awarded in 2005 in memory of Barbara Hawgood. Barbara was involved in netball from 1984, the first year her daughter commenced netball. Her initial involvement was at a club level but she subsequently became a member of the Downey Park committee as Junior Registrar and served in that position for a period of eight years. As well, she was a team manager for many teams at club, association, and state level. In all her activities she was always prepared to go the extra mile to assist in whatever capacity was required. The last two and a half years of Barbara’s life were a challenging time for her, but her positive outlook on life and her optimism were there for all to see and she continued her involvement in club, association, and state level in spite of her difficulties until six months before her death.

This trophy is awarded annually to a player who:

·            Played representative netball for DPNA during the year.

·            Displayed responsibility, self-discipline and respect for the rules of DPNA.

·            Considered playing for DPNA an honour and wore their uniform with pride and distinction.

·            Achieved personal and team goals by setting high standards and rising to the occasion.

·            Possessed such qualities as determination, persistence and perseverance when facing challenges.

Recipients of this award must be nominated by a member of DPNA, with the nomination including information on how the intended recipient has met the award’s criteria. Nominations must be received by the end of the representative season. Nominations can be made by any member of the Association. Nominations will be assessed by the DPNA Exec Committee, who will decide on a final recipient based on the values they have shown that meet the award criteria.

Nominations to repinfo@downeypark.com.au