Why Choose Netball

Netball is fun, inclusive, affordable and builds skills that last a lifetime. Find out why Warrandyte families choose netball — and why your family should too.
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Why Choose Netball

If you’re looking for a team sport for your child in Warrandyte, netball is one of the best options available. It’s fun, inclusive, affordable and builds skills that last a lifetime.

A Sport for Everyone

Netball is one of the few team sports where every player on the court touches the ball in every passage of play. With seven positions — each with a distinct role — there’s a place
for every body type, personality and skill level. Whether your child is tall or short, fast or strategic, quiet or outgoing, they’ll find a position where they thrive.

At Warrandyte Netball Club, we welcome players of all ages and abilities. From Woolworths NetSetGO for beginners aged 5–10 through to Open-age competition, there’s a team for everyone.

Affordable and Local

Compared to many other sports, netball has low barriers to entry. There are no expensive equipment requirements — all you need is a pair of runners and a dress. Registration fees
at Warrandyte Netball Club cover competition entry, insurance and training.

Training is held at Taroona Avenue in Warrandyte, so your child can train locally without long drives across Melbourne. Games are played at Manningham Templestowe Sports and Recreation Centre in the Manningham Netball Association competition. See our location and venues page for directions.

A Clear Pathway

Netball offers a structured development pathway from beginner to elite:

  • NetSetGO (ages 5–10) — learn the basics in a fun, non-competitive setting
  • Junior competition (9U to 17U) — develop skills in a competitive but supportive Saturday morning competition
  • Open competition — play competitively on Saturdays and Tuesdays
  • Representative netball — talented players can trial for Manningham Representative Netball and the Chisholm Region and compete at the Victorian State Titles

More Than Just a Sport

The friendships your child makes at netball will last well beyond the court. Netball teaches teamwork, communication, resilience and sportsmanship. Our club culture is built on inclusivity and mutual support — we celebrate effort as much as results.

We’re as proud of the players who lace up for their first game as we are of our premiership winners. And the parents who volunteer as team managers, coaches and committee members are the backbone of everything we do.

Netball and Other Sports

Many of our players combine netball with other sports. Netball is a great complement to:

  • Cricket — different seasons, so your child can play both
  • Football – different days and times, seasons are compatible
  • Basketball — similar ball skills, many netballers play both
  • Swimming and athletics — individual sports pair well with a team sport like netball

Join Warrandyte Netball Club

We’d love to welcome you and your family to our club. Register now for the current season or get in touch with any questions.
You’re also welcome to come along to a training session to see what we’re all about.