Important: Due to the overwhelming response wfor this season we can not guarantee positions in every age group, but we will do our best. It’s very important that you let us know if you can’t attend any of our first two training sessions.

About our club
The East Gungahlin Netball Club (EGNC) is the only club in the North Canberra Netball Competition (if not the ACT) that is not a school based club but caters only for junior (under 18) players. We are proud that our focus is only on developing and maturing our school age players and providing them with a family friendly and supportive environment which we believe brings out the best in our players and their families. We are not a big club but we pride ourselves on the fact that we accept players of all abilities and provide them with the option of playing with their friends at an appropriate level of competition. We choose not to become a big club in an effort to make us more accessible to parents and more importantly, our players. 

When will training start?
The first training sessions will take place on Monday 18 and 25 March 2024 which will allow us to form teams and allocate coaches. For at least the first two weeks our training will be held at the outdoor courts at Amaroo which are located here.
The training times for each age group for Monday the 18th and 25th of March are as follows:
NetSetGo Set (boys and girls born in 2016 or 2017): 4.30 to 5.30pm
NetSetGo Go (boys and girls born in 2014 or 2015): 4.30 to 5.30pm
Juniors (boys and girls born in 2012 or 2013): 4.30 to 5.30pm
Intermediates (girls born in 2009, 2010 or 2011): 6 to 7pm
Mixed Intermediates (boys and girls born in 2009, 2010 or 2011): 6 to 7pm
Cadets (girls born in 2006, 2007 or 2008): 6 to 7pm
Mixed Cadets (boys and girls born in 2006, 2007 or 2008): 6 to 7pm

For those girls who have nominated to play both Mixed and Girls netball, you will be able to train with both groups at various times during the team allocation training sessions.

The training days, times and maybe the location will change for some players after the first two weeks of training depending on court and coach availability. Typically our teams will train on a Monday or Thursday afternoons with our younger age groups (NetSetGo and Juniors) usually training from 4.30 to 5.30pm and our older age groups (Intermediates and Cadets) training from 5.30 to 6.30 or 7pm. The training days and times for each team will be dependent on player and coach availability.

Which age group will my child be in?
The age groups for 2024 are as follows:
NetSetGo Set (boys and girls): Born in 2016 or 2017
NetSetGo Go (boys and girls): Born in 2014 or 2015
Juniors (boys and girls): Born in 2012 or 2013
Intermediates (girls only): Born in 2009, 2010 or 2011
Mixed Intermediates (boys and girls): Born in 2009, 2010 or 2011
Cadets (girls only): Born in 2006, 2007 or 2008
Mixed Cadets (boys and girls): Born in 2006, 2007 or 2008
Our ability to field Mixed Intermediates and Mixed Cadets teams will be subject to interest from our players and also sufficient teams being entered by other clubs.

Will the team I played for last year stay together this year?
We (or your coach) will notify you if your team from last year will stay together this year. Whilst we would prefer that teams stay together, often that is not possible due to families moving out of the area or electing to play with different clubs or play different sports.
Please note that if your child played with an EGNC team last year and that team is staying together but moving to a higher age group this year, you may opt for your child to continue to play with that team even if they are still eligible to play for a younger age group. 

What do I need to do now?
To assist us with our planning for the 2024 season and the allocation of players to teams, we ask that you complete an online form for each of your children who will be playing with our club this year. Please note this is not registration and there is no cost involved. Completion of the form will confirm that your child will play with our club this year (subject to us having sufficient players to form teams) and allow us to prepare for the first training sessions. Please complete the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd045kqObx3SYRj0-zyv7V8DPTDrhIjCx87YGHRZPQYWsJ_kQ/viewform 

Where will we train?
Our club trains at the Lyneham netball courts which are located here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YMF64vjgR7TATta37. 
However, it is the Lyneham netball courts will not be available when we start training this year. Our alternate training location if the Lyneham netball courts are unavailable will likely be the Amaroo School outdoor courts which are located here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hnpzCtpYaGJdvosY7.  
We will confirm the training locations closer to the first training sessions and will ensure we keep you all informed of any changes.

How and when can I register?
We will open registration after the second week of training once we have confirmed the allocation of players to teams. The registration will be online via PlayHQ which accepts various payment methods (credit and debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay and PayPal) including the PayPal “Pay in 4” option. Please note that PlayHQ has introduced a 1.49% service fee charged to participants on all transactions. 

How much will registration cost?
The cost for registration has not yet been finalised by our parent associations, the Canberra Netball Association and Netball ACT. Assuming there is no significant increase in their fees, we expect the costs will be similar to last year which was $205 for NetSetGo Set and Go, $225 for Juniors and Intermediates and $250 for Cadets.

How much will uniforms cost?
The prices for uniforms are unchanged from last year although as mentioned earlier in this document, PlayHQ will charge a 1.49% service fee on all transactions. The cost for new dresses is $80, boys and girls singlets are $55. We sometimes have second hand dresses available which cost $20, however in recent years there have been very limited numbers and sizes available. For those returning players who have second hand EGNC uniforms that no longer fit and are willing to donate them to the club, we would appreciate it if you could bring them with you to the first training session. All uniform orders must be made via PlayHQ.

When and where will we play?
Typically teams will play the first half of the season at either the Lyneham or the Charnwood netball courts and swap to the other courts half way through the season. NetSetGo Set games usually start at 8.30am, NetSetGo Go games usually start at either 8.30 or 9.30am, Juniors usually start at 10.30am but some divisions start at 9,30am, Inters at 11.30 or 12.30am and Cadets at 12.30, 1.45 or 3.15pm. Mixed netball games were played at 9.30am last year. Players are usually requested to be at the courts no later than 20 minutes prior to the start of each game – your coach or team manager will advise when and where you should meet. Parking is usually difficult for any games starting after 8.30am at both venues, so please factor in some extra time to find a parking spot and walk to the courts.
The Charnwood netball courts are located here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SuANagoGZ1TWwwidA 

Do you sell hoodies?
Whilst they are not part of our uniform and therefore there is no obligation to buy them, we also sell EGNC hoodies a couple of times each year. The first opportunity to order will open a few weeks before the end of term 1. The cost for the hoodies has not yet been confirmed for this year, but last year they cost between $55 and $72 depending on the options selected.

How can I become involved in the club?
We are always looking for more coaches, umpires and team managers. Please email us at egnetball@gmail.com if you would like to be considered for one of those roles. For coaches, we will reimburse the cost of coaching courses available on https://learning.netball.com.au upon successful completion.
If there are no vacancies available for your preferred role, there will also be opportunities for parents to help out with scoring or other roles to help out your team. 
Our club is run by volunteers and we rely on the parents and carers of our players to help us where they can. Our club is required to help out the Canberra Netball Association during game days at Lyneham once or twice each year. If you are unable to assist with every game, your assistance to fulfil our Canberra Netball Association requirements (usually only for 30 minutes), would benefit everyone, especially our children.