To all our Ashbury members we hope you are keeping safe and well. Here is the latest update from IWSNA.  We are all hoping that the comp will commence on 18 July and will keep you updated on all developments.
ANC Committee

Netball 2020 Update from IWSNA
We hope that our netball community is keeping well and managing the unprecedented changes that are impacting all of us through this COVID-19 pandemic.
 

Competition
At this stage, and in the event that there are no further restrictions we aim to commence our winter competition from 18 July. Most recent advice from Netball NSW and in line with the current Public Health Order is there can be no training sessions until 30 June.
Paramount to what we do is ensuring the health and safety of all our members. We are in the process of planning scenarios for implementation of our competition from this date taking into account feedback from all our clubs, guidance from Netball NSW and Government advice and restrictions.
 

Registration Fees
Netball NSW has advised that refund of registration fees would be premature at this time and this is consistent with the vast majority of winter sports. Inner West are following Netball NSW’s advice on this matter, whilst considering the interests of our members. Ensuring netball remains financially viable is critical to sustain our sport, not just during this period but into the future. In addition, it has been confirmed by the NSW Government that the $100 Active Kids Voucher money used by a parent to partially offset registration fees cannot, under any circumstances, be returned as cash.
 

Representative Netball
Netball NSW have confirmed the following format for 2020 Representative Netball competitions:
A 9 week Metro League will commence Monday 27th July
Hart State Titles for Juniors, 17s and 19s will be held over the October long weekend (3-5 Oct) with venues to be confirmed.
Open State Titles and Master will be held 17-18 October with venue to be confirmed.  The Representative Carnivals are being reviewed by Netball NSW

Please continue to stay safe during this period. We continue to be optimistic that our netball comp will proceed in July and that it will provide a much-needed release for all of us.

Yours in Netball,
IWSNA Executive Committee

A very important notice for our netball community, given today's developments. It may be tough at the moment, but we will get through this.

NetballNSW updated advice as at 23 March 2020

Overnight Netball NSW shared a memo with all Associations recommending that all Community netball be suspended until 2 May.  As you are aware IWSNA had already been on the front foot making the decision to delay the start of the season till that date over the weekend.

However further is the recommendation that all training sessions also cease.

The ANC Committee made the decision this morning to cancel all ANC training sessions effective immediately.

The decision has been made in light of guidelines issued for the management of the COVID-19 situation and to consider the health and wellbeing of all our members.

This current environment continues to evolve daily and the Club will provide regular updates through our Facebook page; website; via email and through your coaches.

On Saturday 14 March 2020 the IWSNA Committee met to discuss the Federal Government Crowd Bans which will come into effect from 16 March 2020 in a bid to maintain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

For this reason, the decision has been made to postpone the start of the Winter Competition to Saturday 2 May (after the Easter break).  We will be updating how the fixture will be implemented to allow Rounds 1 and 2 to be played.  The Winter comp fixture will be available over the next few days.  

For the time being training will continue and I would ask you all to adhere to the following guidelines:.

• Do not attend training if you have any cold or flu like symptoms;
• Prior to beginning any training all players and coaches should make sure they clean their hands thoroughly with soap and water, or with an alcohol based hand rub. 
• Avoid shaking hands, kissing, hugging or high-fiving your teammates for the time being.
• Clothing ie jumper and sportswear not placed on top of each other.
• Drink bottles kept upright and separated.
• Please seek medical advice before attending training if you have returned from an overseas trip or had contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the last 14 days about whether you need to self-isolate.

We will continue to keep you updated on any further changes as they come to hand.

Grading has been finalised and once the playing times have been published we will share all this information with the teams.

Anne Sargeant Netball Clinic events will be run at Inner West this year and are really excited to be offering 2 events in 2020 as follows:

• April 16 & 17 , 9-3pm , a 2 day event

We are also thrilled to announce that in addition to Anne and her team, the NSW Swifts Captain, Maddy Proud, will be popping by to meet the girls!!P

Please see FLYER that outlines the April 16 & 17 event.

REGISTRATIONS FOR 2020 WINTER COMPETITION IS CLOSED

The 2020 Winter Competition runs from 28 March to 29 August 2020.
All games are played at Cintra Park Netball Courts, Crane Street, Concord on a Saturday.
Game times start from 8.30am for Juniors and 12.30pm for Cadets and Seniors.  Specific game times will not be available until mid-March.
We also offer Coaching and Umpiring opportunities to our members.

The Active Kids Program will be available from 1 January 2020.  Login now and obtain your voucher through SNSW before registrations open.  PLEASE ENSURE YOU USE YOUR VOUCHER WHEN REGISTERING ONLINE.  CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

All registrations are processed online via MyNetball - Club:  ASHBURY NETBALL CLUB only
Register HERE for NetSetGo NET - 5-7 years (Mini Magpies - no uniform required) $120 per player 
Register HERE for NetSetGo SET - 8-9 years (Modified) $180 per player
Register HERE for Junior (10 years - 15 years) $180 per player
Register HERE for Cadet (16 and 17 years) $220 per player
Register HERE for Senior (18 years and over) $240 per player
Please follow the appropriate link for your AGE (age as at 31 December 2020)
Here is the link to the  MyNetball Participant User Manual Version 2018 v01.18.pdf

We are now using the new feature which allows you to upload your player ID photo direct to your account - MUST BE A CURRENT PHOTO.

Upload your photo in 3 easy steps:

1) Log in your MyNetball account
2) Select - edit public profile
3) Upload your photo

You can also update your personal details and access your free MyNetball Learning portal through your account.
Please ensure if you are a new player that you provide a clear (current) passport size photo of yourself or your child together with a copy of their birth certificate or passport to provide proof of age (if under 18 years of age).

Age is determined as at 31 December 2020.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual General Meeting on 7 December 2019.  The 2020 Committee is listed here.

Training Venue:  Croydon Park Bowling Greens (Netball courts), Brighton Avenue, Croydon Park.  

THERE WILL BE NO PARKING ON THE GROUNDS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF COACHES.

Players should make sure they come with plenty of water, wear appropriate footwear and comfortable clothing for training.

In the case of wet weather during the season, there will be a recorded message left at Cintra Park. The wet weather number is 8250 2025.  Decision usually made on the morning of the game.  A message will be posted on our website and Facebook page.