Manningham Netball Association, formerly known as Doncaster and Districts Netball Association (DDNA), is the local netball competition that Warrandyte Netball Club competes in. It’s one of the largest community netball associations in Melbourne’s east, running Saturday and Tuesday competitions for junior, senior, and social players.
If you’re looking to play netball in the Manningham area, this page explains how the competition works and how to get involved through WNC.
History
The association was founded in 1981 after a group of local parents grew tired of travelling to distant associations for their children to play. In its first year, DDNA ran one season with 47 teams playing across Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, Under 16, and Open age groups.
Over the following decades, the competition grew significantly. The association rebranded from Doncaster and Districts Netball Association to Manningham Netball Association to better reflect the broader community it serves.
Clubs
Six clubs compete in the Manningham Netball Saturday competition:
- Deep Creek Netball Club
- Doncaster Netball Club
- Donvale Netball Club
- East Doncaster Netball Club
- Eltham Panthers Netball Club
- Warrandyte Netball Club
Competitions
Saturday Club Competition
The main competition. All six clubs field teams across junior and senior age groups. Games are played at Manningham Templestowe Leisure Centre in Templestowe on Saturdays between 9am and 3pm. Saturday games are played on outdoor courts.
Age groups:
- 9 and Under
- 11 and Under
- 13 and Under
- 15 and Under
- 17 and Under
- 21 and Under
- Open
9 and Under and 11 and Under have scores and ladders but no finals. Finals are played from 13 and Under upwards.
Tuesday Night Competition
A mid-week social competition played indoors at Manningham Templestowe Leisure Centre on Tuesday evenings. A more relaxed option for players who prefer weeknight games.
All Abilities Netball
An inclusive program for players with a disability, run since 2015. Manningham was one of the first associations in Victoria to offer this program. Find out more on the MNA All Abilities page.
Woolworths NetSetGO
The national introductory netball program for children aged 5 to 10. Each club runs their own NetSetGO sessions during school terms.
Where Games Are Played
All Saturday and Tuesday competition games are played at:
Manningham Templestowe Leisure Centre
Corner of Foote and Anderson Streets, Templestowe
Saturday games are on outdoor courts. Tuesday evening games are played indoors. See our locations page for directions.
Training is held at each club’s own venue. Warrandyte Netball Club trains at Taroona Avenue, Warrandyte, on our own dedicated outdoor courts.
Season Structure
Manningham Netball runs two seasons per year, autumn and spring. Each season includes regular rounds followed by finals from 13 and Under upwards. Grading trials are held before each season to place players into teams at the appropriate level.
See our registrations page for current season dates and how to register.
Representative Netball
Manningham Netball Association selects representative teams each year. Players from all six clubs can trial for selection, with eligibility starting at the 11 and Under age group.
Rep players train and compete at a higher level than club competition, and the pathway can lead to selection for the Chisholm Region team and the Netball Victoria State Titles.
Warrandyte Netball Club has a strong history of representation in Manningham Rep teams. See our teams page for more about the rep pathway at WNC.
Umpiring
Manningham Netball Association coordinates umpiring across all competitions. Players from 15 and Under can begin their umpiring journey, with pathways to accreditation through Netball Victoria. See our umpiring guide for how to get started.
How to Join
To play in the Manningham Netball competition, you register through one of the six member clubs. At Warrandyte Netball Club, we offer:
- Woolworths NetSetGO for children aged 5 to 10
- Junior and senior competition teams from 9 and Under to Open
- Tuesday night social competition for adults
- Representative netball pathway from 11 and Under
Not sure where to start? Visit our Join Us page for an overview of all our programs, or contact us with any questions.