LORNE Netball Club will be well represented at tomorrow’s (Saturday, September 20) CDNL grand finals, with both their D Grade and Under-15 sides to feature at Central Reserve.<\/p>\n
The Dolphins’ D Grade team has reached the ultimate game of the season from fifth place and will take on the top seeded Colac Imperials. Meanwhile the Under-15s will take on the Western Eagles.<\/p>\n
Club president Carly Enticott explained the significance of reaching the grand final for both sides.<\/p>\n
“It is fantastic for our club to have two netball teams competing on Grand Final Day,” she said.<\/p>\n
“Our Under-15 team has a core group of girls who have been playing since NetSetGo in kinder together, with the addition of some new families who now call Lorne home. They have been well-guided and led by Victoria Jewell and Sam Briggs in the first year of coaching.<\/p>\n
“This year is the first time our club has fielded a D Grade team, with plenty of familiar faces returning to the court for the social aspect, as well as developing our younger players.”<\/p>\n
Enticott said the Dolphins focused on depth and development to create a strong and coherent netball program.<\/p>\n
“We have certainly had a focus this year to develop the depth of our club with the introduction of some key players to our A Grade team.<\/p>\n
“Having the enthusiasm and determination filter down the teams has been a big factor in the success and the work of building a welcoming and nurturing environment.<\/p>\n
“It has certainly created a fun and vibrant atmosphere at the club to have juniors and seniors in the Grand Final, although our playlists at training are slightly different!”<\/p>\n
Should either or both sides win this weekend, Enticott said it would be a great reward for effort. “It would be enormous.<\/p>\n
“We have two mother and daughter combinations playing on Saturday in their respective games, it highlights the dedication and passion for the club over the years.”<\/p>\n
Both matches will start at 9.20am.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
LORNE Netball Club will be well represented at tomorrow’s (Saturday, September 20) CDNL grand finals, with both their D Grade and Under-15 sides to feature at Central Reserve. The Dolphins’ D Grade team has reached the ultimate game of the season from fifth place and will take on the top seeded Colac Imperials. Meanwhile the […]<\/p>\n