History

Netball Club History
New Beginnings

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.

Premierships
Senior 1
  • 2003 – Coach: Fiona Huppatz, Best on Court: Deanna Mason
  • 2007 – Coach: Melinda Rendell, Best on Court: Carolyn Westley
Senior 3
  • 1994 – Coach: Jan Palmer, Best on Court: Kirrily Chambers
Senior 5
  • 1995 – Coach: Malcolm Cooney, Best on Court: Tricia Mackowski
  • 1997 – Coach: Dawn Rainsford & Meralyn Schaeffer
Sub Junior 1
  • 2005 – Coach: Joanne Sainsbury
Sub Junior 2
  • 2006 – Coach: Jenny Slade
Sub Junior 3
  • 1999 – Coach: Clive & Helen Malsom, Best on Court: Meagan Boyle
  • 2005 – Coach: Jenny Slade, Best on Court: Teagan Lang
Milestone Matches
100 Games
  • Coming Soon
Netball over the Years

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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🎉 Congratulations to Scarlett Wilkin and Sienna Goddard on being selected in the final squad at Central District Football Club for the AAMI Talent League Under-18 Girls competition.

With the inaugural season kicking off this weekend, we couldn’t be prouder of these two and all they’ve achieved. Wishing you both the very best for the season ahead — go smash it! ❤️🤍💙

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🎉 Congratulations to Scarlett Wilkin and Sienna Goddard on being selected in the final squad at Central District Football Club for the AAMI Talent League Under-18 Girls competition.

With the inaugural season kicking off this weekend, we couldn’t be prouder of these two and all they’ve achieved. Wishing you both the very best for the season ahead — go smash it! ❤️🤍💙

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Congrats Scarlett Wilkin sure you will smash it

Yes girl 🫶Sienna Goddard

Congratulations Scarlett Wilkin this is bloody great news. You have worked hard for it 👏👏👏

Super stars 💖 Congrats Girls

Fantastic news well done champions!

Great to see your hard work is paying off, Go you Bulldogs.

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❤️🤍💙 THANK YOU! ❤️🤍💙

What an amazing Football club launch it was on Sunday! A huge thank you to everyone who came along, got involved, and helped make the day such a success. The atmosphere was fantastic and it was great to see so many players, families, and supporters enjoying everything our club has to offer.

A special shout-out to everyone who helped behind the scenes – we couldn’t have done it without you.

🎉 Early Registration Competition Winners 🎉

🏆 $400 Merchandise Prize Pack
• Noah Wright – Under 13s

🎁 Sportspower Voucher Winners
• Senior Men – Cameron Jarvis
• Senior Women – Kayla Collis
• Under 17s – Harrison Walker
• Under 15s – Keevan James
• Under 13s – Rocco Pentreath
• Under 11s Blue – Peyton Pentreath
• Under 11s White – River McConnell
• Under 9s Blue – Logan Michael
• Under 9s White – Harrison Godden
• Under 16s Girls – Imogen Glassenbury
• Under 13s Girls – Zoe Alsford

Congratulations to all our winners and thanks again to everyone for being part of a great club day. We can’t wait for the season ahead! 🙌
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🏐🔴🔵 Netball Players Wanted – 2026 Winter Season 🔴🔵🏐

The Barossa District Netball Club is looking for 2–3 more players in both our Intermediate and Junior teams for the 2026 Winter Season.

✨ Games are played on Saturdays
✨ A welcoming, supportive club environment
✨ Great opportunity to build skills, confidence and friendships

If you or someone you know is interested in joining our club, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Please contact us via Facebook or email jdo@barossadistrictnetball.com.au
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🏐🔴🔵 Netball Players Wanted – 2026 Winter Season 🔴🔵🏐

The Barossa District Netball Club is looking for 2–3 more players in both our Intermediate and Junior teams for the 2026 Winter Season.

✨ Games are played on Saturdays
✨ A welcoming, supportive club environment
✨ Great opportunity to build skills, confidence and friendships

If you or someone you know is interested in joining our club, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Please contact us via Facebook or email jdo@barossadistrictnetball.com.au

Barossa District Netball Club
PLAYERS & FRIENDS GATHERING + FUNDRAISING EVENT

REMINDER to reserve your ticket

Come hang out with old mates and new at the Barossa District Netball Club Players and Friends Gathering.

Join us for a fun in-person get-together with all the players and friends of the Barossa District Netball Club.
It's the perfect chance to catch up, share some laughs, and celebrate our love for netball. Don’t miss out on the good vibes, great company, and lots of memories in the making.

Help us contribute to the fundraising efforts of 2 club life members and 2 Locals with their trip to Cambodia, supporting charity ‘Cows for Cambodia’

Bring your generosity!!
ALL proceeds go directly to the charity.

See you there

Get your tickets here

www.eventbrite.com/e/barossa-district-netball-club-players-and-friends-gathering-tickets-19828744...
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Barossa District Netball Club 
PLAYERS & FRIENDS GATHERING + FUNDRAISING EVENT

REMINDER to reserve your ticket  

Come hang out with old mates and new at the Barossa District Netball Club Players and Friends Gathering.

Join us for a fun in-person get-together with all the players and friends of the Barossa District Netball Club. 
Its the perfect chance to catch up, share some laughs, and celebrate our love for netball. Don’t miss out on the good vibes, great company, and lots of memories in the making. 

Help us contribute to the fundraising efforts of 2 club life members and 2 Locals with their trip to Cambodia, supporting charity ‘Cows for Cambodia’ 

Bring your generosity!!
ALL proceeds go directly to the charity.

See you there 

Get your tickets here 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barossa-district-netball-club-players-and-friends-gathering-tickets-1982874496998?aff=oddtdtcreator

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