Downey Park Netball Association

Sadly, DPNA would like to advise that DPNA Representative Officer, Sheryl Scanlan, has made the decision to finish up with DPNA, with her last working day being Friday 3^rd December 2021. We are extremely grateful to Sheryl for all that she has contributed to the DPNA Community, and especially the DPNA Representative Program, over the last 3 years. Sheryl has brought an incredible warmth to her role with DPNA and created a close, tight-knit, family unit amongst DPNA coaches, officials, players and families. It has been an honour for all within our community to learn from someone who reached the pinnacle of our fabulous sport yet remains eternally humble of her incredible sporting achievements and knowledge. I am sure the entire DPNA Community joins us in sincerely thanking Sheryl for her contribution to DPNA and wishing her, and her family, all the very best for her future endeavours.

With Sheryl stepping down, DPNA are calling for applications for a casual DPNA Representative Programs Officer who will be responsible for the delivery of programs and the development of players and officials. This hands-on position will oversee recruitment, appointment, development and selection of players and officials and prepare Representative teams to compete at Carnivals, State Events and League Fixtures. Please find a copy of the  position description for this role HERE. It would be appreciated if you would please share amongst your networks.

Please forward resume and letter of application to DPNA Admin: admin@downeypark.com.au by Friday 10^th December 2021.

DPNA REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAMS OFFICER - JOB DESCRIPTION

Netball Qld and Netball Australia have advised that MyNetball is being retired at the end of 2021 with Netball Australia moving to Player HQ.

What does this mean?

• All Learning & Accreditation information will be moved to the new LMS (Learning Management System). More information to come from NQ re this new system.
• All “Linked” MyNetball accounts will need to have their own unique email address (see info below and attached). I believe this is especially important for people who have Umpiring and/or Coaching Accreditation data in MyNetball
• Netball Australia have sent emails to any learners who have a linked account (i.e., those that share an email address). Please ask your members to check for this email.

Action to Take:

Netball Australia have summarised the 5 steps below and in the attached document :  

1.     Log in to and click on the arrow next to your name at the top 

2.     Click on the ‘linked record’ drop down and select the account you are updating 

3.     From their profile page, click ‘edit details’ 

4.     Enter a new, unique e-mail address and click ‘save’ 

5.     Open the ‘Accreditations’ page under the ‘Learning’ menu option. From this page, simply click ‘Sync from LMS’ and you’re all done!  

If you have any questions or trouble completing the above, please email: learning@netball.com.au

During the DPNA off-season, many of our clubs run Clinics and Introduction to Netball Programs. All enquiries should be made directly to the club.

Aspley Devils Netball Club: ADNC NetSetGo Clinics (For all children aged 7-10)

Where: Craigslea State High School, Aspley

Samford Netball Club: LITTLE NETTA (For kids aged 5yrs-10yrs)

Where: Samford Netball Parklands Courts, Samford

When: Thursdays 5-6pm, 8 weeks starting in October

Ages:  5-10years

Cost: $120 (includes t-shirt & ball)

Register: www.samfordnetball.org.au

The Samford Netball Club will be running the 8 week Little Netta Netball Program starting in October on Thursday Afternoons from 5-6pm at the Samford Netball Parkland Courts.

The program will follow the recommendations from Netball Australia and is designed to introduce and develop the various skills required for playing Netball and sport in general. The program is designed to enhance their balance, coordination and hand eye skills as well develop the sense of participation and team play. The program will introduce the participants to a variety of Netball drills and games.

Registration is open for any participants between 5 and 10 years of age.

Every participant will also receive a t-shirt and ball. 

Phoenix Netball Club: 2021 Junior Netball Program

Where: Phoenix Netball Courts, Tramway Street, Ferny Grove

When: Tuesdays 5-6pm, 6 weeks starting 11th October

Ages:  6.5-10years

Cost: $80 (includes t-shirt & ball)

Register: www.phoenixnetball.org.au

Phoenix Netball is running a Junior Netball Program aimed at 6.5-10 year olds. This program will be run by a number of Phoenix's experienced coaches and will focusing on developing some of the basic skills utilised in a netball game.

These focus areas will include (but are not limited to):
- Footwork
- Catching and Passing
- Movement
- Game play

The program runs for 6 weeks:
Starts: Tuesday 11th October 2020
Ends: Tuesday 15th November 2020
(Tuesday 22nd November is reserved as a wet day)
Time: 5.00pm - 6.00pm

For Ages: 6.5years - 10 years (born <30/06/2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011)

Cost: $80 (including shirt/singlet and ball)

Venue: Phoenix Netball Courts, Ferny Grove Parklands, just off Tramway Street. Go up the lane between The Grove Sports Club and the Tramway Museum.

FREE Summer Netball Clinic

Each year Arana Netball runs a FREE summer clinic for junior players. Our 2021 clinic starts October 11th and runs for 6 nights.

Mondays 11th Oct - 15th Nov, 5:30-6:30pm.

This is a great opportunity for young players to be introduced to netball in a fun relaxed environment.

Open to juniors (boys & girls), 6-12yrs*

We welcome new players as well as returning players who would like to build on their skills in the off season.

Registrations essential: arananetballregistrar@gmail.com

Pine Hills Netball Club: NetSetGO Programs

Where:                 Rosemarie Klingberg Courts, James Drysdale Reserve, Bunya

When:                  Thursday 4:30pm-5:30pm (5-7yrs) or 6pm-8:00pm (8-10yrs); 8 weeks starting 7th October

Ages:                   5-7yrs & 8-10yrs

Cost:                    $100.00 (includes shirt & ball)

Register:              www.pinehillsnetball.club or Email netsetgo@pinehillsnetball.club

EXCITING NEWS!!! NetSetGo is back!!
Registration for Pine Hills Netball Club's NetSetGo program is now open. Sign up for 8 weeks of having fun, making friends and keeping active, while learning lots of netball skills. To register, use the NetballConnect link on our website. www.pinehillsnetball.club

Details can be found HERE.

Downey Park Netball Association Personalised Hot/Cold Tumblers & Porcelain Coffee Mugs now available!

Keep hot drinks hot, and cold drinks cold, for hours! Reduce single use coffee cups going in to landfill!

• Large - 20oz (590ml) Insulated Tumbler (17cm high) $25.00
• Small – 12oz (350ml) Insulated Tumbler (12cm high) $22.00
• Porcelain Coffee Mugs – 10oz (295ml) $13.00

 - Personalise your tumbler or mug at no extra charge.

HOW TO ORDER:

Simply fill out the order form (available here), with customer details and wording  – email it to sales@medalstogo.com by COB Thursday of any week AND I will engrave and deliver the following Saturday morning (weather permitting) at your Association. (2 day turnaround).

UPDATE: DUE TO THE QLD COVID SNAP LOCKDOWN, NISSAN STATE AGE HAS BEEN POSTPONED

New Dates: Saturday, 25 September to Tuesday, 28 September 2021

Netball Qld Media Release: https://qld.netball.com.au/news/covid-19-update-29-june-2021 - 

Nissan State Age

Due to the lockdown announced today, Netball Queensland has taken the difficult decision to postpone our 2021 Nissan State Age Championship due to start this weekend on the Sunshine Coast.  As the largest participation event in Netball Queensland’s calendar, we have been planning and preparing for this event for a very long time. This outbreak and the decision to postpone the event will affect more than 20,000 participants, supporters, staff, volunteers, vendors, commercial partners, and media who attend our State Age event. However, the health and wellbeing of the community must come first. There is significant risk hosting an event of this size when we are heading into a lockdown due to cases in the community and more practically, the snap lockdown means we are not able to prepare and set-up for the event. We appreciate that the lockdown and postponement of State Age will impact on planned travel and accommodation arrangements.  Given we are postponing not cancelling the event, we encourage as many teams as possible to seek credits against bookings.  We hope to see everyone back together later in the year. Further information around the rescheduling of this event will be provided in the coming weeks.

For your information, Netball Qld have compiled a variety of information documents and resources available in the Nissan State Age Hub via the Netball Qld Nissan State Age page 

NISSAN STATE AGE HUB

• Competition Info - 

Competition Manual

Draw

Ladder

Final Pools

How to Guide - Live Scores

How to Guide - How to Set Team Attendance

How to Guide - Individual Registration

How to Guide - Parent & Spectator Guide to using LiveScores

• Event Info
  

Parking Information

Venue Mud Map & Courts

Sunshine Coast Netball Association Sideline Policy

Fire & Evacuation Plan - Maroochydore Multi Sport Complex

• Covid Safe Info

THE DPNA/Gilbert Supporterwear store is open again for one week only.  We are keeping it short and sweet so that we can process the orders ASAP in time for carnivals. The store closes at 11pm on 31 March 2021.

CHECK OUT THE DPNA/GILBERT SUPPORTWEAR STORE HERE -> https://dpna.gnsportsclubs.com/

Jerseys are on there too, back by popular demand. The price includes your name on the back so please put this in the notes to your order. Please be aware jerseys take around 10 weeks so this will mean they arrive for Winter and hopefully in time for State Age.

Any questions or enquiries to DPNA Uniform Convenor, Vikki - uniforms@downeypark.com.au 

See below for DPNA 2021 Fixtures Calendar or Check out all Events via the Calendar Tab.

Registrations for the 2021 Season have opened today via the new NetballConnect. **Please note some clubs have not yet opened up their registrations so please check for email updates from your club before trying to register.

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CLICK HERE FOR STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO REGISTER PLAYERS IN NETBALLCONNECT

Some trouble-shooting tips:

• For players 18yrs and younger, the parent/guardian should have an account and THEN register your child! Look out for the question "Are you registering yourself?" and check the appropriate option.

• Ideally you want to use the link provided to you by your club

• If you don't have the link, when you get to the "Select Organisation" in the Competition drop down box, please search for your Club NOT Downey Park. The DPNA Winter Competition will then show on the next step.

• Please also double check that you are selecting the right club based at Downey Park (there are some common club names across Qld!)
  

• If you are unable to find your club, please contact your club directly (contact details for all clubs available on our website). Reminder - some clubs have not opened up for registration yet.

• If you cannot find "2021 DPNA Winter Season", please do not select anything else as other options will register you into other programs and you will be ineligible to play. Please contact your club for instructions if you are unsure.

• Finally, please be patient. Most of our clubs are run by volunteers who also have full-time jobs, families, study etc. This is a brand new system and everyone is still learning the ins-and-outs of it. There will possibly be a few teething problems but if we all stay calm and patient, we will get it sorted and get back playing our fantastic game!!