Essendon District Netball Association

Essendon District Netball Association Moonee Valley's netball association. Where budding young netballers get their start and find their love for netball, team sport and community.

🏐 Congratulations to EDNA Umpires Jayda Young and Sarah Arrowsmith! 🏐The Essendon District Netball Association is incred...
09/06/2026

🏐 Congratulations to EDNA Umpires Jayda Young and Sarah Arrowsmith! 🏐

The Essendon District Netball Association is incredibly proud to congratulate Jayda Young and Sarah Arrowsmith on their recent appointments to umpire SSN Reserves matches during the current season.

Jayda took the court in an SSN Reserves fixture two weekends ago, while Sarah achieved a significant milestone on Saturday, umpiring her very first SSN Reserves game.

Many within our association will know Jayda through her ongoing work mentoring and supervising our developing umpires across EDNA competitions. Her passion for helping the next generation of umpires improve their skills continues to make a lasting impact on our umpiring program.

Sarah’s journey is a fantastic example of the opportunities available within our association. Having started her umpiring career at EDNA, Sarah progressed through the pathway to achieve her C Badge before advancing to her current A Badge accreditation. She now regularly officiates championship-level matches across the VNL and continues to challenge herself at the highest levels of the game.

Both Jayda and Sarah have also represented their states at the National Netball Championships over the past two years, demonstrating their commitment, professionalism, and excellence in umpiring.

We congratulate both women on this outstanding achievement and look forward to supporting them as they continue to develop, challenge themselves, and strive to be the very best umpires they can be.

Well done, Jayda and Sarah! 👏🖤❤️

Over the past two Sundays, six of our umpires represented our association across the two Netball Victoria Association Ch...
25/05/2026

Over the past two Sundays, six of our umpires represented our association across the two Netball Victoria Association Championships – Central West competitions, and we could not be prouder of the job they did.

We had a fantastic mix of established, experienced, and developing umpires who all showcased professionalism, integrity, confidence, and a great application of the rules throughout both tournaments. Every one of them represented our association exceptionally well both on and off the court.

A special mention must also go to our four developing and aspiring umpires, who have put in a huge amount of work leading into these championships. In the lead-up to the tournaments, they were supported through training sessions and game development by our very own VNL umpire, Isla Prentice, who worked closely with them to ensure they were prepared and ready for the challenge.

To all six umpires — congratulations on a remarkable effort across both weekends. We are incredibly proud of you all and excited to continue watching your umpiring journeys grow. 👏🖤❤️

Today, we pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of all those who have served our country.On AN...
25/04/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of all those who have served our country.

On ANZAC Day, the Essendon District Netball Association community reflects on the values of mateship, resilience, and unity — values that continue to inspire us both on and off the court.

We pay our respects to the servicemen and women, past and present, and thank them for their service and sacrifice.

Lest we forget.

Victorian Pride at Nationals! 💙🔥Congratulations to the Essendon Thunder and Essendon District Netball Association (EDNA)...
09/04/2026

Victorian Pride at Nationals! 💙🔥

Congratulations to the Essendon Thunder and Essendon District Netball Association (EDNA) players and officials who are proudly representing Victoria at the Australian Men’s and Mixed Netball Association Championships in Perth this week! 👏

We’re especially proud to recognise:
✨ Blake Cachia – EDNA Umpire & Mentor & Thunder Coach who is also Vice-Captain of the 23 & Under Victorian team
💪 John Leckie – Essendon Thunder Strength & Conditioning Coach, supporting the Vic teams as part of the medical staff
👟 Woody Tangaroa – EDNA Umpire & Mentor, officiating at the championships
🏐 Sapphire Leckie – Essendon Thunder Player, also representing as an Umpire

We’d also like to give a special shoutout to former EDNA members Georgia Hellyer and Olivia Cawthray, who are competing as part of the Victorian contingent at Nationals. 🙌

What an incredible achievement for everyone involved — we are so proud to see our community represented on the national stage. Wishing you all the very best in Perth! ❤️🖤✨

UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT DAY 🏐Looking to sharpen your umpiring skills & grow your confidence on the court? Join us for an Umpi...
05/04/2026

UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT DAY 🏐
Looking to sharpen your umpiring skills & grow your confidence on the court?
Join us for an Umpire Development Day hosted by two of the leading umpiring programs in the west — the Western Football Netball League and the Essendon District Netball Association.

🗓 Saturday 18 April, 2026
⏰ 12:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Essendon District Netball Association
New Netball Pavilion – Riverside Golf & Sports Centre
💲 $40 per person

Why attend?
✅ Learn how to confidently handle game situations
✅ Build and empower your umpiring confidence
✅ Develop skills to be the best you can be
✅ Presented by high‑performance umpires & coaches
🎓 Learn from experienced WFNL Umpire Mentors and take your officiating to the next level.

Register here: form.jotform.com/260907957646068 or for more details email: [email protected]

School Holiday Netball Clinic – Don’t Miss Out!Essendon District Netball Association is excited to invite all players in...
03/04/2026

School Holiday Netball Clinic – Don’t Miss Out!

Essendon District Netball Association is excited to invite all players in SET, GO, U/11s and U/13s from any club or association to a high-energy school holiday clinic, coached by Essendon Thunder players and coaches.

This session will focus on developing core netball skills, including footwork, ball handling, court awareness, and general strength and conditioning — all delivered by Essendon Thunder.

📅 Saturday 18 April
⏰ 9:00am – 11:00am
💲 $35 per person
📍 Riverside Netball Complex

Spots are limited, with bookings closing on 16 April, so be quick to secure your place!

👉 Register here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260878736076875

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, improve, and have fun these school holidays — one not to be missed!

📣 BEGINNER UMPIRE CLINIC IS ON TOMORROW! 🏐🗓 When: Every week at 3:20pm📍 Where: Court 10📅 Running: Each week up until fin...
13/03/2026

📣 BEGINNER UMPIRE CLINIC IS ON TOMORROW! 🏐

🗓 When: Every week at 3:20pm
📍 Where: Court 10
📅 Running: Each week up until finals

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to umpire, this is the perfect place to start! Our experienced mentors will guide you through the fundamentals in a supportive and safe environment, helping you build confidence and develop your umpiring skills before heading out onto the court.

Come along and give it a go! 🙌

Congratulations to all the Essendon District Netball Association and Essendon Thunder Members who represented regions at...
13/03/2026

Congratulations to all the Essendon District Netball Association and Essendon Thunder Members who represented regions at the 2026 Netball Victoria State Titles.

With representatives across the Elmer, Jika, Barwon and Murray Netball Regions, it was fantastic to see so many members of our community involved.

An incredible representation of our association across players, umpires, & officials at this level! We are extremely proud👏

Congratulations to Mia and Amelie! 🎉A huge congratulations to Mia and Amelie on earning their National Umpiring B Badges...
09/03/2026

Congratulations to Mia and Amelie! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Mia and Amelie on earning their National Umpiring B Badges at the Netball Victoria State Titles over the weekend.

This is an incredible achievement and a reflection of the dedication, commitment, and hard work you have both put into your umpiring.

Since joining the Umpire Program in October, both Mia and Amelie have continued to develop and take great strides in their umpiring, making this milestone even more special.

⭐ An extra special congratulations to Mia, who was also named Umpire of the Tournament by the Netball Victoria Umpiring Panel.
This is the highest umpiring honour across the entire tournament, recognising the standout umpire across all matches and divisions.

We are incredibly proud of both of you and look forward to seeing what the future holds in your umpiring journeys! 👏

📣 BEGINNER UMPIRE CLINIC IS BACK! 🏐The Essendon District Netball Association is excited to announce that our Beginner Um...
27/02/2026

📣 BEGINNER UMPIRE CLINIC IS BACK! 🏐
The Essendon District Netball Association is excited to announce that our Beginner Umpire Clinic is returning again from tomorrow!
🗓 When: Every week at 3:20pm
📍 Where: Court 10
📅 Running: Each week up until finals

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to umpire, this is the perfect place to start! Our experienced mentors will guide you through the fundamentals in a supportive and safe environment, helping you build confidence and develop your umpiring skills before heading out onto the court.

Come along and give it a go! 🙌

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