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Hello Bullants families

We are nearing the end of the winter season, with just three weeks of games left to play. The season has flown by this year,  with Covid19 restrictions and wet weather cancellations. Accordingly, your committee’s attention has turned to activities to wrap up the winter season and to start work on the Twilight/Social Competition.

END OF SEASON

Team Photos

We are hoping to take photos of all teams prior to their games this Saturday. We ask that all teams meet on the oval near the Bullants table 30 minutes before your scheduled game time. Please don’t be late, as it would be a shame for you to miss your team photo. Ensure you are in proper uniform as it makes for a better photo. Coaches, remember to wear your coach hoodie!

Coaches, please let the committee know if you are aware of absences this week so we can schedule photos for the later weeks.

Player Awards

As in previous seasons, we will be presenting awards to players in each team as follows:

Players’ Player – All teams
Excellence – Juniors Go and up
Improvement – Juniors Go and up

For NSG, Juniors Go and Juniors teams, the coaches will be collecting and collating the Players’ Player nominations.  For Inters and Seniors, we will send you a link to nominate your Players’ player on-line.  Nominations and awards will need to be completed by 26 September, the last Saturday of the winter season.

End of Season Presentation – Save the Date!

Due to Covid19 restrictions we have to modify the format for our End of Season Presentation. Instead of the usual whole-of-club function we will be conducting a fun and social “training” afternoon/evening on Wednesday 14 October. Players should attend the courts at the time of their usual winter season training session, at which we will have the awards presentation and some fun games etc. Some individualised snacks that meet Covid-safe standards will be provided.

Annual General Meeting

SCNA will be holding their AGM on 23 September. If you would like Bullants to raise any observations, questions please send us an email. Bullants will be holding our AGM in October, with a date to be notified shortly. 

TWLIGHT/SOCIAL COMPETITION

We have recently received information from SCNA about the 2020 twilight competition. As with the winter season, there have been modifications made to ensure the competition is Covid-safe. The competition will be conducted over 2 nights as follows:

The cost is $80 per player. However, any player who participated in the winter comp will receive a discount, which will be applied when they register for the twilight comp. We do not know the amount of the discount yet nor how the registrations will operate in practice, but hope to have that information soon. Details to follow…..

As it is a social comp, we do not conduct trials to place players into teams. Rather teams are formed on an adhoc basis. So if your winter team wishes to stay together for the twilight comp, or there is another player (or players) that you wish to be placed into a team with, please email us at bullantsnetball@gmail.com and we will do our best to accommodate that.

We do not train for the twilight comp, and there are no formalised coaching arrangements. However, we will need a manager (or it could be a team of 2-3 managers) for each of the younger teams to bring the kit bag each week, help the kids get on court and to score. Please consider volunteering for this important role, the younger teams will not be able to function without someone helping them.

If you have any questions about the twilight comp, please email us.

Your Committee

Hi Bullants families.

The weather is forecast for fine, sunny and a top of 17 degrees….. perfect netball weather! Don’t forget to use sunscreen.

We won’t have the banner up from now on, but we will still be meeting in the same spot on the western side of the courts.

Some teams are playing split rounds tomorrow. This means you will play two half-games. The SCNA fixtures page is a little confusing, so below is a list of the affected teams:

Juniors Div 1
Cherokee – game 1 on court 4, game 2 on court 8

Juniors Div 2
Zuni – game 1 on court 7, game 2 on court 5
Arapaho – game 1 on court 1, game 2 on court 7

Juniors Div 3
Comanche – game 1 on court 1, game 2 on court 5
Mohicans – game 1 on court 7, game 2 on court 1
Chickasaws – game 1 on court 7, game 2 also on court 7

Intermediates Div 1
Cheyenne – game 1 on court 8, game 2 on court 4

Intermediates Div 2
Kiowa – game 1 on court 1, game 2 on court 2
Braves – game 1 on court 4 and game 2 on court 6

There is a very short turn around between games, so coaches and managers/scorers will need to be very organised to get the players to their second game. At least all teams except Kiowa are playing in the same zone. We will find out before tomorrow if you have to leave the courts and re-enter, or if you will be able to just change zones, and advise your coaching team.

Have fun tomorrow and play well!

Intermediate games cancelled, no matches at 12.58. Seniors will be decided later, keep an eye on the SCNA website for announcements.

Hi all.

SCNA has advised that games are proceeding today as per the draw.

It will be cold at the courts, so make sure you rug up. Younger players, in particular, should wear black long sleeves and long legs under their dresses.

See you there!

Hi Bullants families.

Netball courts are very wet, with more rain and wind gusts on the way. To keep everyone safe and well, committee has decided to cancel netball training today.

We’re keeping our fingers crossed that the weather clears up for Saturday. Stay warm everyone.

SCNA have cancelled the seniors slots today due to the storm about to hit. See you at training this week.

Coffee cart at courts today, for all the players, parents and supporters who need a warm drink during or after game. Located in the Touch Footy carpark. Caffeine here I come!

No announcement from SCNA about weather at this stage. All teams should come to courts ready to play at their normal time slot. We will update you if anything changes.

Hi again.

Rain has started in earnest now with the radar showing more coming. We are cancelling the 7 and 8 pm sessions. Hopefully we will be playing on Saturday.

Although cloudy, it is dry in Deakin. We plan to train unless it starts to rain heavily. Will post again if we cancel.