News
17 & 24 August 2023 - ERNA Come & Try Netball
Are you new to netball or have a little experience?
Boys & girls aged 5 - 9.
See the flyer on this page or visit the ERNA web page.
(as of 29 Jul 2023)24 June 2023 - Crazy Hair & Sock Day
Are you ready??!!
Crazy Hair and Sock day is happening at ERNA this Saturday - so let's get behind the cause!
Wear your craziest socks and silliest locks and donate to the Kids' Cancer Project to help raise awareness and valuable funds for research.
Donate on the day or use the QR code to donate online.
(as of 21 Jun 2023)Long Weekend Netball Break
For the long week end, there is a pause in the feverish netball schedule. Stay safe and recharge. There is no netball Saturday 10 June 2023.
(as of 08 Jun 2023)Vale - Mel Aldridge
The Club has received the sad news of the passing of Mel Aldridge. Mel has been a stalwart supporter of the club from the moment her girls were able to play netball. She was the manager of their respective teams and was part of the Committee as the Coaching Convenor for a number of years. Our thoughts are with Bryan, Emma, Chelsea and Amelia during this sad time.
Rest at peace, Mel.
(as at 05 Jun 2023)Round 1 - 29 Apr 2023
Afternoon games from 2pm are on at this stage.
(1:15pm 29 Apr 2023)
The 12:30pm time slot at Meadowbank Park has been cancelled.
(12:25pm 29 Apr 2023)
At this stage all games at Meadowbank Park and Brush Farm are still on.
(8:30am 29 Apr 2023)
What's Happenning?
The Club has not fallen into a big black hole, but for those who registered way back in January it might seem that way. However, with such a late start to the competition, there hasn’t been a lot of information to provide compared to previous years (it moved from a frantic 10 week turnaround to 16 weeks). There is now four weeks before the first game on 29 April.
ERNA only finalised gradings last Friday. The draw, including duties, will hopefully be ready late next week.
For general information there are 31 less teams than in 2022 and 367 less players. Across the Association some grades have disappeared (eg there is only one B grade (not two) and one less C Grade). This has also flowed down to the age groups divisions as well.
The Club has 7 teams this year.
Marsfield Bluebelles 1 - C1 at 12.30pm
Marsfield Bluebelles 2 - C7 at 2.00pm
Marsfield Bluebelles 3 - 13/2 at 9.30am
Marsfield Bluebelles 4 - 12/3 at 8.00am
Marsfield Bluebelles 5 - 11/4 at 8.00am
Marsfield Bluebelles 6 - 10/3 at 10.30am
Marsfield Bluebelles 7 - 8 Green at 9.15am
Training can commence straight away. I know that some teams have been in contact in the background. The 10’s and 12’s are booked on a Thursday. All other days are available for other teams.
Thank you to those lovely people who have volunteered to coach - teams (particularly the younger teams) cannot exist without coaches.
We still need a permanent coach for our 8 year old team, so if you know of anyone who might be interested - parent/older sibling/Duke of Edinburgh participants, please get them to contact Lila.
Uniforms
A number of you ordered uniforms when you registered. These orders have been forwarded to our Uniform Officer, Jessica Cirene. Please contact her (bluebelles.uniform@gmail.com or 0418 969 841 (text preferred)) to arrange a time to collect. Anyone else who requires a uniform (bodysuit or singlet) please contact Jessica directly. For current players check your uniform fits - don't leave it until 28 April.
Registrations
I am aware that a couple of teams (other than the 8's) will have late registrations. I have to clear those players with the Association before they can register. Late registrations need to email me so I can complete that process before providing the registration link.
The next four weeks will fly by and we will be playing our first game before we know it.
(as at 02 Apr 2023)Come & Try - Netball (Saturday 04 March)
Marsfield Bluebelles is hosting another come and try morning so you can try your hand at netball! If you are between the ages of 6 and 10 (as of your 2023 birthday) we would love to see you.
Where: Eastwood Heights Public School - Netball Court, Lincoln St, Eastwood
When: Saturday 05 March at 9.30 - 10.30am
For Inquires: email the club (bluebelles.netball@gmail.com)
Registration - Netball in 2023
Registration for the 2023 season is open Sunday 22 January 2023 and closes by 17 March. See 2023 Registration Information page
Competition commences 29 April 2023.
Get your team organised!
(as at 22 Jan 2023)Annual General Meeting & Presentation Day - Sunday 09 October @ 4:00pm
Come to the Hall at Eastwood Heights Public School, Lincoln St Eastwood on Sunday 9 October, 4.00pm.
There are some formalities before the presentations. The AGM will commence at 4.00pm. Awards Presentations will be on completion of the AGM - Juniors first (commencing at approximately 5pm).
AGM
A copy of the AGM agenda has been forwarded - check your emails. Apologies can be forwarded to bluebelles.netball@gmail.com
Club Committee
The Club cannot operate without a committee.
No committee - no club. No Club – no registrations – no teams.
You are invited to nominate for Committee positions. Nominations may be sent to bluebelles.netball@gmail.com or can be taken at the meeting. This year there will be vacancies on the committee (I know that the Coaching Convenor and Publicity Officer are unable to continue in their roles), so PLEASE CONSIDER NOMINATING.
Assistance and guidance are always available if you take on one the roles. You do not need to play netball to be on the committee, just a willingness to help; anyone over 18 years of age is welcome to nominate.
A brief description of the Committee positions ---
President: to chair meetings of MBNC, attend ERNA meetings where practicable, assist other committee members where necessary.
Minutes Secretary: take and distribute minutes of MBNC meetings and other correspondence as necessary. Assist the registrar. Attend ERNA meetings if needed.
Registrar (Competition Secretary): co - ordinate registration of players, update and keep records of all MBNC players. Attend ERNA meetings where possible.
Treasurer: responsible for MBNC accounts, invoicing players/other clubs (where necessary) and paying accounts. Bookkeeping experience not necessary.
Umpire Convenor: create the umpire roster using ERNAs umpire classifieds and the Club’s umpires. Encourage new umpires. Keep umpire records. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE AN UMPIRE TO DO THIS ROLE. Assistance is available.
Coaching Convenor. pass on information to all Club coaches and managers regarding ERNA coaching courses and information.
Equipment Officer: responsible for team kit bags, sourcing replacement equipment.
Uniform Officer: responsible for the purchase and sale of playing uniforms and supporter gear; and
Publicity Officer: responsible for promoting and advertising the activities of the Club mainly through our website and facebook and school newsletters.
(as at 06 Oct 2022)
Finals Time! - Saturday 13 August 2022
Congratulations to those who made the finals this year. Quite an effort given the curve balls thrown at us this season. Good Luck!
12/3 - Semi Final - MBNC 5 v WRR 23 (9:30am on Meadowbank 28)
11/4 - Semi Final - MBNC 6 v STG 14 (9:30am on Meadowbank 19)
Some teams are also taking the opportunity to replay some abandoned games.
10/4 - Rnd 15 - WRR 29 v MBNC 7 (11:45am on Brush Farm 1)
9 Wallabies B - Rnd 15 - MBNC 8 v MLC 22 (9:15am on Brush Farm 12)
8 Yellow - Rnd 15 - MBNC 9 v bye (but a game will be arranged!)
Have fun and enjoy your nettie!
(as at 1:00pm 12 Aug 2022)Round 12 - 23 July 2022
Grass court games at Brush Farm have been cancelled due to the we weather once again.
(as at 4:00pm 22 Jul 2022)Round 9 - 18 June 2022 - Crazy Hair & Sock Day
CRAZY HAIR AND SOCK DAY IS BACK!!! Let's all wear our silliest socks and our craziest hair in support of a great cause - The Kids' Cancer Project.
Donations of coins and notes will be collected on the day, and support vital research into childhood cancer.
Or donate on line at https://netball-nsw-crazy-hair-and-sock-day.raisely.com/eastwood-ryde-netball
#TheKidsCancerProject #crazyhairandsockday
(as at 9:00pm 17 Jun 2022)Round 6 - 21 May 2022 - Rain Bites Again Again!
Meadowbank. All games have now been cancelled for the day.
Brush Farm. Hard court games are still ON at this time. Looks like our 10's are the only team that might get a game today! Grass court games were all cancelled earlier in the day.
(as at 8:45am 21 May 2022)All 8:00am hard court games at Brush Farm and Meadowbank have now been cancelled as well. A decision an other time slots will be made as soon as possible.
(as at 7:20am 21 May 2022)Grass Court games at Brush Farm have been cancelled due to wet weather. Our 8 Yellows and 9 Wallabies will have no games again this round.
However, the hard court games at Brush Farm and Meadowbank are still on at this stage. Keep monitoring the social channels for further updates.
(as at 7:15am 21 May 2022)Round 6 - 21 May 2022 - Crazy Hair & Sock Day
CRAZY HAIR AND SOCK DAY IS COMING!!! Let's all wear our silliest socks and our craziest hair in support of a great cause - The Kids' Cancer Project.
Donations of coins and notes will be collected on the day, and support vital research into childhood cancer.
Oh yeah, and there is an election as well.
(as at 9:00pm 11 May 2022)Round 5 - 13 May 2022 - Rain Bits Again
Grass Court games at Brushfarm are again closed due to wet weather. Our 8 Yellows and 9 Wallabies will have no games again this round.
However, the hard court games at Brushfarm and Meadowbank are still on at this stage. Keep monitoring the social channels for further updates.
(as at 3:00pm 13 May 2022)Round Four - 07 May 2022 - Lookin' GOOOOOD!
The weather looks like it is going to bless us with a good day for a full round of netball. Our 8 Yellows and 9 Wallabies will finally get on to the grass courts for their first game of the season!
(as at 5:00pm 06 May 2022)News Update - 15 March 2022
Hi everyone,
First game on 2 April is fast approaching.
Uniform Day
There will be a uniform day Saturday 19 March 2022 at Eastwood Heights Public School, Lincoln St Eastwood, 3 - 5pm. We will be in the demountable near the Lincoln St entrance, adjacent to the bus stop (keep an eye out for the signs). We do not have Credit card facilities. Payment is by EFT (preferred) or cash. If you paid online I will have that record.
It will be lovely to finally meet our new players, and perhaps some of the "older" players who might pop in to say hello.
Training
EHPS has been booked for training. The only confirmed training I have received is on Wednesday from 3.30 - 6.30pm. Managers/Coaches please let me know when you will be training as I need to coordinate availability with other school users. Getting training underway this year has been difficult - the wet weather and Covid have been complicit in delays. Hopefully next week all teams can get out there.
Coaching
A number of our younger teams at this point do not have designated coaches, so if you are interested or know of anyone, please get them to contact Nerida at bluebelles.coaching@gmail.com. Students doing Duke of Edinburgh or community service components of study are most welcome.
General information
Apologies for confusing everyone when I published the grades and forgot to put the Team Name and Number in. I had not appreciated that PlayHQ recorded that information in your profile.
All teams will have received their contact lists (plus other information) for their teams, hopefully this has clarified some of the questions I have been asked recently.
2021 Annual General Meeting
2:00 - 4:00pm Sunday 28th November 2021
You are cordially invited to attend the Marsfield Bluebelles Netball Club AGM to be held in the Terrace Room at The Ranch, Herring Road, Marsfield. Please add it to your calendar.
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions around the number of people that can gather, we ask that you RSVP for the AGM, so we can safely manage attendees. RSVP via email to bluebelles.netball@gmail.com.
Marsfield Bluebelles Netball Club is bound by the laws of incorporation to hold an AGM to report on the previous year AND to appoint a committee to organise the coming years netball season. This is your opportunity to support the Club through what has been a disrupted season and we all look forward to a better year of netball ahead in 2022.
In order to have teams play in the ERNA competition, there are a number of crucial positions that must be filled, in order to have teams play next year.
With No committee, we have no netball club.
Please seriously consider nominating for any of the following, do not leave it to the usual people, they will not always be there.
President/ Chairperson - in collaboration with the registrar and secretary plans meetings, chairs those meetings using an agenda, attends monthly ERNA council meetings where possible. These are currently held on Zoom. This is mainly a delegatory role.
Secretary – responsible for keeping the minutes of Committee and any General meeting(s) held and coordinating meeting dates consulting with President/Chair.
Registrar-responsible for the registration of players and teams into the ERNA competition, attends ERNA council meetings.
Treasurer- receive all monies, assist in creation and payment of any invoices and record all transactions. Most of this is electronic so only requires tracking and recording. Busiest at season beginning then tapering back. Formal accounting qualifications are not necessary but a head for numbers would be good.
Coaching- keep coaches informed of ERNA coaching courses and other pertinent information. Mostly done by forwarding emails.
Uniforms-keep records of uniforms and purchases. In consultation with the committee, order new uniforms and sale of additional club items ie; jackets etc. Attend uniform days prior to season start.
Publicity Officer-posts on social media and monitors our website. Would suit someone with an interest in social media and somewhat tech savvy
Equipment officer-purchases balls, bibs etc as required and after consultation with the committee. Stocktakes team kit bags ready for season start.
Umpire convenor-interacts with our club, and other clubs umpires, creating the umpire roster each week, keeps track of umpire qualifications and promotes new umpires.
If you would like more information about any of the positions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
What is the Commitment?
Generally 2 or 3 committee meetings are required prior to the commencement of the competition to collate registrations, form players into teams prior to submission to ERNA, organise equipment bags, uniforms etc.
Once the season has started meetings may be held monthly if necessary. Meetings are generally held at Eastwood Heights PS at a time and day suitable to the majority of committee members and last for approx 1 to 2 hrs.
Max 6 to 8 meetings over the course of the year.
Nominations of players/parents from senior teams or parents from Junior/NetSetGo teams that are willing to join the committee and help Bluebelles teams play in the ERNA comp next year, can be emailed to bluebelles.netball@gmail.com or made in person at the AGM.
Remember no committee, no Bluebelles netball.
Presentations. For this year participation presentations will only be made to NetSetGo players, and no perpetual trophies will be allocated.
Need to return a uniform? Any rental uniforms that need to be returned can be done at the AGM, or dropped to Lila's place. Please attach your name to the uniform so we can identify it.
If you have any questions contact bluebelles.netball@gmail.com
Ultimate Tag - Semi Finals
28 Mar 2021 2:03 pm
Check out Ex-MBNC member Kiara Henry in the Ultimate Tag Semi Finals (28th March 7pm - 8:30pm on 7Flix).
Kiara started her netball experience with Bluebelles a number of years ago. It is wonderful to see her success in the sporting arena. We wish her good luck in the Semis. For those who might not recognise her she is in the middle of the photo in the yellow top!
Lila
Come and Try Afternoons
6 Feb 2021 3:15 pm
The club is looking for girls and boys between the ages of 6 (born 2015) and 10 (born 2011). To let children have a go and see if they enjoy the game Bluebelles is holding several come and try afternoons in the coming month.
Every Wednesday from Feb 10 - Mar 3 one of our NetSetGo coaches will be running a come and try workshop at the Eastwood Heights Public School Hard Court from the end of school (3:30 pm) till 4:45 pm.
If you have any questions contact bluebelles.netball@gmail.com or nerida.larsen@gmail.com.
Committee for 2021
12 Jan 2021 9:46 am
As mentioned in previous communications the Club NEED A PRESIDENT. Please consider taking on this role. The role is - in collaboration with the registrar and secretary plans meetings, chairs those meetings, attends monthly ERNA council meetings where possible. Mainly a delegatory role. Fellow committee members are only too happy to provide help.
Our 2021 Committee are:
President – Vacant
Secretary – Cheryl Osborne
Competition Secretary/Registrar – Lila Larsen
Treasurer – Maneesh Gupta
Umpire Convenor – Caitlin Gerrard
Coaching Convenor – Nikki Wilson
Uniform Officer – Justine Taylor
Equipment Officer – Ann Gerrard
Publicity Officer – Nerida Larsen
Welcome to our new committee members and contact details are on the website.