The Winter 2026 season is fast approaching with pre-season aiming to commence in January 2026 with fitness on Tuesday nights and skills sessions on Thursdays. To ensure all grades are set for pre-season, the Senior 1s, 2s, 3s and 4s trials will be occurring in December before the Christmas period.
Trial 1: Monday 1st December, 7pm - 8.30pm Trial 2: Wednesday 3rd December, 7pm - 8.30pm Trial 3: Wednesday 8th December, 7pm - 8.30pm *Please note that times and days may change if inclement weather occurs.
Congratulations to Katrina who is returning to our club for the 2026 Season.
Katrina is an experienced and dedicated netball coach with over 15 years of involvement across community, academy, and club levels. Passionate about developing athletes and fostering strong team culture, Katrina has contributed extensively to the Barossa District Netball Club, Willaston Netball Club, and regional academy programs.
Her coaching journey includes key roles such as Assistant Coach for the Barossa District Senior 1 team (2016–2018) and multiple academy assistant coach appointments with the Central Rangers and Lower North Academies.
A strong advocate for continual learning, Katrina holds both Foundation and Development Coach Accreditations (2023) and was part of the Barossa, Light and Gawler 17 & Under Country Championship Team the same year.
Katrina began her coaching career in 2010 and has progressed through junior and senior coaching ranks—demonstrating commitment to athlete development from grassroots to senior competition. Her coaching philosophy centres on teamwork, skill development, and building confidence both on and off the court.
We’re excited to share that Greg “Demps” Dempsey will be part of our 2026 coaching lineup! 👏
Greg’s footy journey began in the junior development programs at Port Adelaide Football Club, which led to a senior career that included training with the inaugural Port Adelaide AFL squad in 1997. He went on to be part of back-to-back premierships with the Port reserves, before adding more silverware with Salisbury West and North Haven.
Most recently, Demps co-coached our Senior Women’s team to a Grand Final appearance in 2025 and also coached junior boys at Tea Tree Gully in 2024 and 2025.
A wealth of experience, passion, and leadership — we’re thrilled to have him continuing to develop our next generation of Bulldogs!❤️🤍💙 ... See MoreSee Less
We’re excited to announce Allan Brown as our Under 13s Colts Coach for the 2026 season!
Allan brings a wealth of football experience to the role, having played over 200 games in Victoria — earning 2x Best & Fairest awards, 2x league representative selections, and a premiership as a player in U16s. He was also selected for a VFL try-out with Melbourne FC in 1985.
Over the past five years, Allan has been a familiar face around the Bulldogs, taking on roles such as Assistant Coach (U11s), Team Manager, and First Aider.
We’re thrilled to have Allan step into this role and continue guiding our young Bulldogs on and off the field ❤️🤍💙
Don't forget your AGM nominations.....due Monday the 10th of November. Please send all nominations to secretary@barossadistrictsportingclub.com.au ... See MoreSee Less
2026 Barossa District Netball Trials
The Winter 2026 season is fast approaching with pre-season aiming to commence in January 2026 with fitness on Tuesday nights and skills sessions on Thursdays.
To ensure all grades are set for pre-season, the Senior 1s, 2s, 3s and 4s trials will be occurring in December before the Christmas period.
Trial 1: Monday 1st December, 7pm - 8.30pm
Trial 2: Wednesday 3rd December, 7pm - 8.30pm
Trial 3: Wednesday 8th December, 7pm - 8.30pm
*Please note that times and days may change if inclement weather occurs.
To register for the above trials and try out for the Senior 1 - 4 teams, please follow the link below.
www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/dc712c
Senior 5s, 6s and 7s trials will be occurring in January (dates and times TBA) ... See MoreSee Less
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2026 Senior 2 Coach
Congratulations to Katrina who is returning to our club for the 2026 Season.
Katrina is an experienced and dedicated netball coach with over 15 years of involvement across community, academy, and club levels. Passionate about developing athletes and fostering strong team culture, Katrina has contributed extensively to the Barossa District Netball Club, Willaston Netball Club, and regional academy programs.
Her coaching journey includes key roles such as Assistant Coach for the Barossa District Senior 1 team (2016–2018) and multiple academy assistant coach appointments with the Central Rangers and Lower North Academies.
A strong advocate for continual learning, Katrina holds both Foundation and Development Coach Accreditations (2023) and was part of the Barossa, Light and Gawler 17 & Under Country Championship Team the same year.
Katrina began her coaching career in 2010 and has progressed through junior and senior coaching ranks—demonstrating commitment to athlete development from grassroots to senior competition. Her coaching philosophy centres on teamwork, skill development, and building confidence both on and off the court.
We welcome Katrina for Season 2026. ... See MoreSee Less
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Nice. Congratulations Katrina xo
Congratulations Katrina x
Congrats Katrina 👏🏻
🚨 COACH ANNOUNCEMENT U17.5 SENIOR COLTS| BDFNC 🚨
We’re excited to share that Greg “Demps” Dempsey will be part of our 2026 coaching lineup! 👏
Greg’s footy journey began in the junior development programs at Port Adelaide Football Club, which led to a senior career that included training with the inaugural Port Adelaide AFL squad in 1997. He went on to be part of back-to-back premierships with the Port reserves, before adding more silverware with Salisbury West and North Haven.
Most recently, Demps co-coached our Senior Women’s team to a Grand Final appearance in 2025 and also coached junior boys at Tea Tree Gully in 2024 and 2025.
A wealth of experience, passion, and leadership — we’re thrilled to have him continuing to develop our next generation of Bulldogs!❤️🤍💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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2026 Under 13s Colts Coach 📣
We’re excited to announce Allan Brown as our Under 13s Colts Coach for the 2026 season!
Allan brings a wealth of football experience to the role, having played over 200 games in Victoria — earning 2x Best & Fairest awards, 2x league representative selections, and a premiership as a player in U16s. He was also selected for a VFL try-out with Melbourne FC in 1985.
Over the past five years, Allan has been a familiar face around the Bulldogs, taking on roles such as Assistant Coach (U11s), Team Manager, and First Aider.
We’re thrilled to have Allan step into this role and continue guiding our young Bulldogs on and off the field ❤️🤍💙
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Congratulations Al, looking forward to another great season!
congratulations Al! 🎊
Congratulations Allan!! ❤️
Nice work, Al!! 🤩
Don't forget your AGM nominations.....due Monday the 10th of November.
Please send all nominations to secretary@barossadistrictsportingclub.com.au ... See MoreSee Less
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