NetSet is Australia’s official starter program for kids aged 5 to 10. It’s a chance to learn the netball basics, get outside and make some friends. For a lot of kids, this is the first time they’ll pick up a netball or chuck on a bib. It’s a learning experience and a lot of fun!
NetSet is aimed at children from ages 5 years to 7 years are able to join specialised training sessions for younger netballers and 8 years to 10 year olds are able to join the Go team which plays every Saturday along with our older players.
This NetSet Program registrations will be open in readiness for program commencement in Term 2, 2025 but you can register your child’s interest using the link in the registration section.
Participation fee for NetSet is $110 per child and is to be paid prior to first session. Sports vouchers can be used at the time of registering through PlayHQ
🚨 2026 Women’s Coaching Panel Announcement 🚨
We’re thrilled to confirm the re-appointment of Dean Woods as our Senior Women’s Coach for the 2026 season! Dean brings great momentum into the new year after guiding our Senior Women to a Grand Final appearance in 2025.
Joining him are Bailee Major and Ricky Wilkin as Assistant Coaches.
Bailee brings an incredible sporting résumé — a long-time Barossa player and volunteer, 10 years of Inline Hockey State Team representation, 3x Team Australia international campaigns (including time as Captain and Alternate Captain), plus coaching experience with SA’s Junior Women and U15s State Teams at nationals. She’s also a premiership player at Lyndoch Cricket Club and really just an all round legend.
After coaching the U17½ Boys this season, Ricky is stepping back across to support the Women’s program once again after coaching the ladies in 2023, adding valuable experience and leadership to the coaching group.
A powerhouse panel with talent and passion
our women’s squad is in great hands for 2026! ❤️🤍💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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What a cracking line up!! Great work crew 👏🏼
What a great crew. Congratulations guys
Good luck Bailee Major, but you'll ace it like everything else you do
I love this Bailee Major!!
Unreal 🤩
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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.
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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!! 🤩