Sun sets on Surf Coast’s NetSetGO in 2023

THE Surf Coast Suns Football and Netball Club is celebrating another successful season of NetSetGO following the club’s final session of the year last week.

Surf Coast NetSetGO coordinator Kylie Roberts said more than 50 eager young netballers attended the final program session last Friday, a sign of the sport’s growing popularity at the Suns.

“We had 58 kids registered for NetSetGO over 14 weeks dating back to April, it was quite a lengthy season for the program, but the kids absolutely loved it,” Roberts said.

“We had plenty of parent helpers to make last Friday a fun occasion, despite the windy conditions, but we can’t wait to get next season underway and hopefully invite even more future netballers to the program.”

Roberts stated the Surf Coast’s NetSetGO program is aiming to create enough of a base for the club to establish an Under 9s netball side.

An Under 9s netball side would create a bridge between NetSetGO and the rest of the Suns’ junior age groups.

“We had a big uptake in participation in 2023, so much so we were able to run the program on most, if not all, outdoor courts each Friday night,” Roberts said.

“The long-term vision for this is to eventually run summer programs which would make NetSetGO and other junior programs accessible to local families all-year round.

“I’ve been involved in coordinating the program for the past three years and it’s been terrific to see the community continue to remain engaged with netball.”

To register for future NetSetGO programs, head to www.surfcoastsuns.com or email [email protected]