St Brigid’s Netball Club Raymond Terrace

19/06/2026

🏐💚 SCHOOL NETBALL GALA DAY 💚🏐

What a great day of netball! It was wonderful seeing so many past and present St Brigid's players sharing their love of the game with school friends, showing great teamwork, sportsmanship and spirit.

A big congratulations to all of our players and umpires who represented St Brigid's so well today. We are proud of each and every one of you! 👏

💚🤍 Go St Brigid's! 🤍💚

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16/06/2026

🏐💚 NETSETGO TRAINING FUN! 💚🏐

What a fantastic session with Ignite Netball last week! 🔥

Our youngest players had an amazing time developing their netball skills through fun games, movement activities and skill-based drills. From passing and catching to footwork and teamwork, there were plenty of smiles, energy and enthusiasm on display!

A huge thank you to the coaches from Ignite Netball for sharing their knowledge and creating such an engaging session for our future netball stars. ⭐

It's wonderful to see our NetSetGO players growing in confidence each week while learning the fundamentals of the game in a fun and supportive environment.

Keep up the great work, future St Brigid's stars! 💚🤍

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16/06/2026

🏐💚 TIP TUESDAY 💚🏐

How to Take a Correct Throw-In

Throw-ins happen dozens of times during a game, so knowing how to take one correctly can help your team keep possession and avoid unnecessary penalties!

Here are the key things to remember:
✅ Stand completely off the court
✅ Have at least one foot within 15cm of where the ball went out
✅ Don't step on the line (the line is part of the court!)
✅ Release the ball within 3 seconds
✅ Stay onside for your position
✅ Don't throw the ball over a third line untouched

💡 Beginner Tip: You don't need to wait for everyone to return to the court before taking a throw-in. If you have the ball and you're in the correct position, play can restart straight away!

Understanding the little rules helps build confidence, improves game flow and makes life easier for our umpires too. 🏐👏

Did you know all of these throw-in rules?!

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14/06/2026

🌟🏐 BELATED ROUND 5 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 🏐🌟

Better late than never! 💚🤍

We realised we missed celebrating our amazing Round 5 Players of the Week, and we couldn't let their efforts go unrecognised. These players stood out for their determination, teamwork, sportsmanship and commitment to their team, and we are incredibly proud of their achievements.

Each week, our coaches have the difficult task of selecting players who have demonstrated great effort, improvement, encouragement of teammates and a positive attitude on and off the court.

👏 Congratulations to all of our Round 5 Players of the Week! Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed.

A special thank you to our wonderful sponsors for helping us recognise and reward our players:
🥤 The Terrace Diner and Play for providing milkshake vouchers for our Players of the Week.
🍕 Domino's Medowie for supporting our Shooting Stars with pizza vouchers.

Thank you to our coaches, managers, volunteers and families for continuing to support and encourage our players each week.

💚 We are so proud of every player who pulls on the green and white and gives their best for their team. Keep up the fantastic work! 💚

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14/06/2026

🌟🏐 ROUND 6 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 🏐🌟

A huge congratulations to our Round 6 Players of the Week! 💚🤍

Each week, these awards recognise players who demonstrate outstanding effort, teamwork, determination, sportsmanship and a positive attitude both on and off the court. Whether it was encouraging teammates, giving 100% effort, listening to coaches or showing great improvement, each of these players should be incredibly proud of their achievements.

A big thank you to our supporters The Terrace Diner and Play for rewarding our Players of the Week with milkshake vouchers and helping make their achievements extra special.

A big thank you also to Domino's Medowie for coming on board and providing pizza vouchers for our Shooting Stars players.

We love seeing our players grow in confidence, develop their skills and most importantly, enjoy their netball. Thank you to our coaches, volunteers and sponsors for supporting our club and helping celebrate our players each week.

💚 We are so proud of you all! 💚

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14/06/2026

🏐💚 ROUND 6 RECAP 💚🏐

Another fantastic Saturday of netball for our St Brigid's teams! From determined defence and strong attacking play to great teamwork and sportsmanship, our players continued to grow in confidence and skill across all grades.

✨ Highlights from Round 6:
🏃‍♀️ Strong drives and smart movement through the court
🤝 Excellent teamwork and support for teammates
💪 Determined defensive pressure and intercepts
🎯 Improved passing and decision making under pressure
😊 Plenty of smiles, encouragement and club spirit

A huge thank you to our coaches, managers, umpires, volunteers and families for your ongoing support each week. Your dedication helps make our club such a positive place for all players to learn and develop.

🌭 The day was finished off with a Bunnings BBQ stop, where it was great to see both St Brigid’s Netball Club Raymond Terrace and Karuah Pearls Netball players there to support our teammate Chloe. The generosity and community spirit are what makes our netball family so special. 💚

📸 Check out some of our favourite moments from Round 6!

💚🤍 Go Brigid's! 🤍💚

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10/06/2026

A reminder to get your sausage sandwich from Bunnings this weekend and support Chloe 💚💚💚

10/06/2026

Keep an eye out for Blue Bands across the courts from this weekend.

We are proud to stand with Port Stephens Netball Association and ensure everyone gets to participate and enjoy netball together 💚

💙🏐 THE BLUE BAND INITIATIVE STARTS THIS WEEK 🏐💙

Port Stephens Netball Association is proud to launch the Blue Band Initiative as part of our commitment to creating a more inclusive and accessible netball community.

The Blue Band Initiative supports players who may require adjustments to participate confidently and successfully in our competitions. Players participating under inclusive netball rules will wear a blue wristband, helping umpires identify when approved adjustments may be applied during play.

Examples of adjustments may include:
💙 Allowing players to hold the ball for up to 6 seconds.
💙 Permitting additional foot movement when receiving or passing the ball.
💙 Adjusting court positioning or pace to suit individual needs.
💙 Additional guidance from umpires where appropriate.

The Blue Band Initiative is built on four key principles:

🤝 Inclusivity – Everyone is welcome.
🛡️ Safety – Supporting participation in a safe environment.
⚖️ Fairness – Equitable opportunities for all players.
💙 Respect – Understanding and supporting individual needs.

At Port Stephens Netball, we believe netball is a game for everyone. The Blue Band Initiative helps ensure all players have the opportunity to participate, belong and enjoy our sport.

Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive netball community.


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10/06/2026

🟢⚪ WHISTLE WISDOM WEDNESDAY ⚪🟢

📍 Where should an umpire stand?

Great umpiring isn't about being close to the ball – it's about being in the best position to see play clearly and consistently.

This week's Whistle Wisdom Wednesday focuses on where to stand in each third of the court to give yourself the best view of:

🏐 Contact
🏐 Obstruction
🏐 Footwork
🏐 Defending distance
🏐 Shooting attempts

Remember:

✅ Keep play in front of you
✅ Stay mobile
✅ Angle towards the goal circle
✅ Position yourself to see space between players

The best umpires aren't chasing the ball – they're anticipating where the next decision will be made.

💚 Good umpires don't just see the game – they see everything!

09/06/2026

🏡💚 SPONSOR SHOUT-OUT 💚🏡

We're proud to support the businesses that support our club!

Lauren HLauren Hair - Steve Bates Real Estateently received a wonderful client testimonial, highlighting their commitment to providing exceptional service and achieving great results for their clients. 👏

Whether you're buying, selling or simply looking for advice about the local property market, it's always great to work with professionals who put their clients first.

Thank you for your continued support of our players, families and netball community. 💚🏐

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