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THE Surf Coast Netball Association is hopeful of attracting additional players to help keep its walking netball competition alive.<\/p>\n

The organisation is aiming to kick off a new six-week season at the start of term three, with matches to be played on a Thursday night at Wurdi Baierr Stadium in Torquay.<\/p>\n

Surf Coast Netball Association president Kristin Bitmead said they were looking at gaining another 5-10 players prior to commencing.<\/p>\n

“We are really trying to foster females in sport as we know a lot of young women drop out of sport as they get to their teenage years.<\/p>\n

“It [walking netball] is very much a social type of thing… we just want to get anyone out having a go.<\/p>\n

“You don’t have to have played before, or you could be someone who loves the game and wants to come back but without having to run and jump around.<\/p>\n

“We can’t wait to get it back up and going for the people who are interested.”<\/p>\n

Walking netball is individual registration, with no set teams. Players are encouraged to just turn up and play.<\/p>\n

The Surf Coast Netball Association is also seeking players for its junior competitions and senior ladies’ divisions.<\/p>\n

The organisation run Net Set Go, U\/9, U\/11, U\/13, U\/15 and mixed competitions throughout both winter and summer seasons.<\/p>\n

Due to popular demand, an U\/17 competition is also being planned for the 2025-26 summer season.<\/p>\n

For more information, head to scna.net.au<\/a><\/p>\n

To register for walking netball, email walkingnetscna@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THE Surf Coast Netball Association is hopeful of attracting additional players to help keep its walking netball competition alive. The organisation is aiming to kick off a new six-week season at the start of term three, with matches to be played on a Thursday night at Wurdi Baierr Stadium in Torquay. Surf Coast Netball Association […]<\/p>\n

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