Northern Pride Netball Association

Mernda Central College has given us a home for many years and we expect our community to respect the courts on which we play and the school grounds in where we are located.

Northern Pride Netball Association are asking for families to
1. Supervise their children
2. Stay within the court areas and not wander through the school grounds
3. to not touch school lockers or any other property that does not belong to you
4. to pick up your rubbish and dispose of it correctly. This includes coffee cups, drink bottles, food wrappers etc. PUT IT IN THE BIN
5. No smoking or va**ng on school grounds.
6. No dogs on school grounds (unless they are a registered guide dog, assistance dog or approved therapy/wellbeing dog).
In addition;
We also request that you leave the toilets in a clean and respectable manner and DO NOT PARK ON ANY GRASS.

Thank you for helping us keep the school and courts safe and respected!

Northern Pride Netball Association is building a high-performance culture and we're looking for passionate, dedicated and leadership-driven coaches to join our representative program.

This is your opportunity to become an integral part of the dynamic coaching team at Northern Pride Netball Association.

Our representative Coaches are

* Passionate abour developing athletes and building strong teams

* Committed to creating a positive, high-performance environment

* Great role models and leaders

* Collaborative, professional and reliable

* Continuously learning and striving for excellence

Your responsibilities will be required to plan and execute engaging training sessions, to mentor and support athletes fostering growth and development and maintain open communication with athletes regarding development.

You will not be alone. Our coaches are part of a team where support for each other is vital to the success of the program. There is also a dedicated committee put in place to handle administrative tasks, which allows our coaches to focus on their coaching commitment.

We are seeking coaches that have a positive attitude and a desire to share their netball knowledge and expertise. We are looking for coaches that value inclusivity and teamwork and that will embrace our association values of

Pride - Respect - Integrity - Determination - Energy

Our Representative program consists of 11&U, 13&U, 15&U, 17&U and Open squads.

11&U are tournament-based squads playing in approximately 7 - 8 tournaments for the year.

13&U are tournament-based squads playing in approximately 6 - 8 tournaments for the year including participation in the Netball Vic Association Championships. There is also an option to enter into the Parkville competition (TBC)

15&U and 17&U play two seasons in the Parkville netball competition along with playing in 4 – 5 tournaments during the program including participation in the Netball Vic Association Championships.

Open’s play two seasons in the Parkville netball competition along with the possibility of playing 1 – 2 tournaments including participation in the Netball Vic Association Championships.

If you are ready to embark on an exciting journey with Northern Pride Netball Association and be a part of shaping our young athletes, please reach out today to discuss how you can become part of the coaching team.

Applications are open for

* Leadership Representative Coach

* Representative Coach

* Representative Assistant Coach

APPLY NOW using the link https://forms.gle/cEE5AVGGXUnB5xHQ9

Feel free to email the Association for any further information at [email protected]

Nominations are now OPEN for the 2026 Ian Landy PRIDE Award

The Ian Landy Pride Award recognises an outstanding individual who consistently embodies the Northern Pride values of Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination and Energy.

This award may be presented to any member of the Association or its affiliated clubs — including players, coaches, officials, parents, volunteers, supporters or committee members.

Nominations are open to the entire Association community. All submissions will be reviewed by the NPNA Committee, with the recipient selected based on the strength of nominations received. Nominators are encouraged to provide detailed supporting information.

Selection Criteria (includes but is not limited to)

The ideal recipient will demonstrate most or all of the following:

* Makes a consistent, meaningful and positive contribution to the Association and its members.
* Works selflessly and without expectation of recognition, often in behind-the-scenes or unsung roles.
* Upholds and actively demonstrates NPNA’s PRIDE values - Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination and Energy, across all areas of involvement, whether in:
- Representative Program
- Saturday domestic competition
- Club administration or committee work
- Game day support (eg team manager, scoring, canteen, fundraising, logistics)
- Any voluntary or leadership role within the NPNA community
* Shows long-term commitment while respectfully balancing other personal, family or professional responsibilities.
* Acts as a positive role model, consistently setting the standard for behaviour, culture and community spirit.
* Displays loyalty and support for the ongoing growth, reputation and success of Northern Pride Netball Association.

👉 NOMINATIONS CLOSE - SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2026 - 5pm

The winning nominee will be announced at the annual Northern Pride Netball Association Pride ball

Clink the link and make your nomination today! https://forms.gle/qLZxdXmm3bG9jCfP9

💚💙2027 Representative Program Trials💙💚

Booking are now Open!

Looking to take your netball to the next level - register for our trials now!

Registrations close 9pm - Thursday 15/10/26.

Remember to bring:
•Passport sized photo
•Wear black shorts (no leggings) & plain white t-shirt
•Wear suitable runners
•Bring drink bottle

All enquiries to be directed to [email protected]

https://netballtrials.com/clubs/northern-pride-netball-associa/

PLAY NETBALL. RAISE AWARENESS. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. 💙🏐

Inspired by local, Hazel Glen Netball Club's Zoe Draper and her personal journey with Type 1 Diabetes, this tournament is her way of raising awareness and giving back through the sport she loves. Bring your team, have fun and be part of something meaningful!

Teams are invited to register now — let’s make this tournament one to remember! Your support is appreciated. 🥰

Congratulations to our players and umpires who have been Talent Identified at recent Netball Victoria events!

This is a fantastic effort in their playing and umpiring journey. This just shows that hard work, determination and effort will reward you!

Be proud of your achievements, because everyone at NPNA certainly is! 💚💙💚💙

Build. Lead. Inspire. Elevate.

Northern Pride Netball Association is now taking applications for the Head Coach position within our Representative program for 2027.

This is more than a coaching position.
This is an opportunity to build a high performance program.

Northern Pride NA is seeking an ambitious, passionate and highly capable Head Coach to lead our Representative Program into its next phase.

Are you ready to Lead the Pride? 🦁🔵🟢🦁

For more information please contact [email protected]