The Barossa District Netball Club (BDNC) entered the Barossa Light & Gawler Netball Association in 1991. Putting together 6 senior teams and 6 junior teams for the first season, 110 registered players took the court.
The Barossa District Netball Club (BDNC) entered the Barossa Light & Gawler Netball Association in 1991. Putting together 6 senior teams and 6 junior teams for the first season, 110 registered players took the court.
First Committee members in 1991:
President: Jeff Heaslip
Vice President: Jill Blacker
Secretary: Barbara Fromm
Assoc Secretary: Heather Wilkin
Treasurer: Deb Stephen
Record Officer: Deb Stephen
Tribunal Rep: Barb Kassebaum
Committee: Robyn Sullivan, Carolyn Whiteman, Karen Davis & Judy Roberts.
Social Committee: Sue Franks, Cynthia Vanstone, Jo Ruchs, Helen Down & Anne Bitter.
1992
Our first Association Best & Fairest Sub Junior – Tammie Stephen
1994
Our First Premiership, Senior 3 Premiers defeated Riverton at Tanunda 48 / 38
Best on Court Grand Final – Kirrily Chambers
Coach: Jan Palmer
1995
Senior 5 Premiers defeated Kapunda at Freeling 50 / 40
Best on Court Grand Final – Tricia Mackowski
Coach: Malcolm Cooney
1997
Senior 5 Premiers defeated Nuriootpa at Kapunda 41 / 37
Coach: Dawn Rainsford & Meralyn Schaeffer
Association Best & Fairest – Sub Junior 2 – Renae Lang
1998
Association Best & Fairest Senior 3 – Teresa Scally
Intermediate – Kimberley Cooney & Katie Rohrlach (tie)
1999
Sub Junior 3 Premiers defeated Kapunda at Nuriootpa 27 / 14
Best on Court Grand Final – Meagan Boyle
Coach: Clive & Helen Malsom
Association Best & Fairest Senior 5 – Anne Taylor
2000
Association Best & Fairest Sub Junior 2 – Casey Allchurch
2001
Senior 5 lost in Grand Final to Freeling at Willaston 50 / 22
Junior 1 lost in Grand Final to Nuriootpa 52 / 42
Association Best & Fairest Intermediate – Katrina Leibhardt
Sub Junior 3 – Lauren Sainsbury
2003
Our First Senior 1 Premiership Senior 1 Premiers defeated Kapunda at Nurioopta
Best on Court Grand Final – Deanna Mason
Coach: Fiona Huppatz
Sub Junior 2 lost in Grand Final to Kapunda
Best on Court Grand Final – Kelly Wostikow
Coach: Cheryl Jericho Association
Best & Fairest Senior 1 – Jackie Cooney
2004
Senior 1 lost in Grand Final to Gawler Centrals at Freeling
Coach: Fiona Huppatz Association
Best & Fairest Senior 1 – Fiona Huppatz
Senior 6 – Naomi Mattiske
Intermediate – Jackie Lind
Sub Junior 1 – Lauren Sainsbury
2005
Sub Junior 1 Premiers at Freeling
Coach: Joanne Sainsbury
Sub Junior 3 Premiers
Best on Court Grand Final – Teagan Lang
Coach: Jenny Slade
Association Best & Fairest Senior 3 – Teresa Scally
Senior 5 – Naomi Mattiske
Association Goal Shooting Award – Sub Junior 1
2006
Sub Junior 2 Premiers at Kapunda
Coach: Jenny Slade
Junior 1 lost in Grand Final to Gawler Centrals
Best on Court Grand Final – Laura Slade
Coach: Bronwyn Venning
Sub Junior 3 lost in Grand Final to Freeling
Coach: Jodie Ayers
Association Best & Fairest
Senior 2 – Kimberley Cooney
Senior 3 – Leonie Lang
Sub Junior 1 – Rianna Thompson
Media – Kia Junior Netballer of the Year – Lauren Sainsbury (joint winner)
2007
Senior 1 second Premiership – Senior 1 Premiers defeated Angaston at Nuriootpa 44 / 28
Best on Court Grand Final – Carolyn Westley
Coach: Melinda Rendell
Sub Junior 1 lost in Grand Final to Gawler Central 37 / 20
Coach: Cynthia Vanstone
Senior 1 Wohlers Team of the Year included Melinda Rendell
2008
Association Best & Fairest Intermediate – Rianna Thompson & Kristie Fromm (tie)
Sub Junior 3 – Hannah Majors
Media – Sub Junior Netballer of the Year – Hannah Robinson
2009
Association Best & Fairest Senior 4 – Dianne Robinson (joint winner)
2010
Currently have 10 Junior Teams and 5 Senior teams playing in the Barossa, Light & Gawler Association plus registered Net-Set-Go Centre – 10 week programme for 30 girls (5-8 year)
Senior Players : 51
Junior Players : 87
Total Registered: 138
SUMMARY TO 2010
PREMIERSHIPS
– SENIORS 5
– JUNIORS 4
ASSOCIATION BEST & FAIREST WINNERS
SENIORS 10
JUNIORS 13
MEDIA JUNIOR NETBALLER OF THE YEAR: 2
ASSOCIATION GOAL SHOOTING AWARD: 1
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Introducing our 2026 Football Committee & Coordinators
As we head into the 2026 season, we’d like to formally recognise and thank the incredible volunteers who make our football club what it is. Their time, passion and commitment behind the scenes are the backbone of everything we do.
Left to right:
David Green – Junior Coordinator
Tegan Bahnisch – Secretary
Lee Barnett – Treasurer
Alex Gill – Vice President & Senior Mens Football Coordinator
Simon Carpenter – President
Ricky Wilkin – Football Director
Glen Justice – Colts Coordinator
Cara & Matt Glassenbury – Women’s Coordinators
Absent:
Sam Horsburgh – Sponsorship Coordinator
Thank you all for stepping up and giving so much to our club. We’re excited for what 2026 will bring with this team leading the way 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to you all for guiding the Club forward. Last year was enormous for everyone you did an awesome job. We treasure the memories we have of our years at BDFNC in various roles - you'll be valued highly. Go Dogs !
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It is with heavy hearts that the Barossa District Netball Club extend our heartfelt sympathy to Life Member Carolyn Westley, past player Caitlin, along with Mick and Jacob during this difficult time on the passing of Tyler.
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Sending love and hugs to you all 💔❤️
Thinking of you all cazza and family. Sending much love ❤️ xxx
Thinking of you at this sad time. Lots of love to you and your family. Xx
Thinking of you & your family 💔 sending love xx
Thinking of you all xx
Love you Caz. Thinking of you & family constantly ❤️
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Calling all future Doggies leaders!
We’re seeking coaches, assistant coaches, team managers and first aiders for our Under 9s and Under 11s teams in 2026.
Being part of our coaching team gives you a hands-on role with your child, the chance to shape our next generation of Doggies stars, and an opportunity to give back to the club in a genuinely positive way.
No experience needed — all training and support are provided.
If you’re keen to get involved, reach out — we’d love to have you on board!
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