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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🐶 COACH ANNOUNCEMENT – U13 GIRLS 2026 🐶

We’re excited to share that Shane Draxler will be stepping up to coach our Under 13 Girls in 2026!

After two fantastic years leading our U10 Girls, Shane is ready for the next chapter—continuing to build skills, boost confidence, and most importantly… make sure the girls have Fun every time they hit the field.

We can’t wait to see what the season brings!

Go Doggies! ❤️🤍💙
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🐶 COACH ANNOUNCEMENT – U13 GIRLS 2026 🐶

We’re excited to share that Shane Draxler will be stepping up to coach our Under 13 Girls in 2026!

After two fantastic years leading our U10 Girls, Shane is ready for the next chapter—continuing to build skills, boost confidence, and most importantly… make sure the girls have Fun every time they hit the field.

We can’t wait to see what the season brings!

Go Doggies! ❤️🤍💙

Comment on Facebook

Great stuff 🙌🏼

What a legend, nice one Shane

Go Shane

IMPORTANT NOTICE - CANCELLATION ADVICE

Senior Netball Trials

Due to unforeseen personal circumstances Senior 1-4 trials are being postponed until early 2026.
No trials will be taking place today, 3 December or next week

Watch this space for further details as we look to reschedule in January 2026

Thanks to those who came out earlier this week. Please spread the word of this cancellation.

Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE - CANCELLATION ADVICE 

Senior Netball Trials 

Due to unforeseen personal circumstances Senior 1-4 trials are being postponed until early 2026. 
No trials will be taking place today, 3 December or next week 

Watch this space for further details as we look to reschedule in January 2026

Thanks to those who came out earlier this week. Please spread the word of this cancellation. 

Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas.

🌟 Calling all 2010–2012 girls keen to play footy! 🌟

Come on down to Barossa Park for a meet-the-coaches session and a fun, friendly kick! Bring your mates, have a go, and see what our club is all about ❤️🤍💙
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🌟 Calling all 2010–2012 girls keen to play footy! 🌟

Come on down to Barossa Park for a meet-the-coaches session and a fun, friendly kick! Bring your mates, have a go, and see what our club is all about ❤️🤍💙

🌟 COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟
Barossa District is excited to welcome Scott Southwell back as our Under 16 Girls Coach for the 2026 season!

Scott did an incredible job this season, leading our girls all the way to the finals and bringing a wealth of football knowledge, experience and passion to the program.

Joining him in 2026 is Bailee Major, who will take on the role of Wellbeing Coach. Bailee is also involved with our Senior Women’s program and will be mentoring our U16 girls as they take the next step in their development.

We’re pumped to have both Scott and Baz on board for another big season ahead! ❤️🤍💙
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🌟 COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟
Barossa District is excited to welcome Scott Southwell back as our Under 16 Girls Coach for the 2026 season!

Scott did an incredible job this season, leading our girls all the way to the finals and bringing a wealth of football knowledge, experience and passion to the program.

Joining him in 2026 is Bailee Major, who will take on the role of Wellbeing Coach. Bailee is also involved with our Senior Women’s program and will be mentoring our U16 girls as they take the next step in their development.

We’re pumped to have both Scott and Baz on board for another big season ahead! ❤️🤍💙

Comment on Facebook

This is great to see!! 👏🏼

Baz good on you

Last chance to register for Senior 1 - 4 trials.
Register today via PlayHQ at www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/dc712c
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Last chance to register for Senior 1 - 4 trials.
Register today via PlayHQ at https://www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/dc712c

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Tara Rasmussen keen??

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