NELSON Bay Netball Association (NBNA) will field teams in the Newcastle competition this season.

In a huge fillip for aspiring young netballers in the area, the NBNA is giving players turning fifteen or older in 2025 an opportunity to enhance their skills in the powerful Newcastle netball nursery.

NBNA president Rebecca Keating told News Of The Area that the decision to enter teams “would create a pathway for budding netballers to broaden and improve their game.”

“No matter your skill level, everyone is welcome to play. It’s all about enjoying the game together,” Rebecca said.

“Registrations are officially open to play for the [club] at Newcastle and all officials can’t wait to kick off an amazing season.”

NBNA is also busy organising its Junior Netball competitions which commence on 3 May.

The association will field teams in the Juniors (11-12 years), Intermediate (13-14 years) and Cadets (15-17 years) divisions in 2025, with the cream of the district’s rising young talent on show.

Senior competitions commenced earlier this month.

Former Australian Diamonds goal attack Susan Pettitt conducted a successful Specialist Sessions netball clinic at the Tomaree netball courts last Friday.

The experienced Pettitt hosted exclusive skill building sessions on shooting, attacking and defence with many local juniors participating in the event.

By Chris KARAS