Netballers welcome Arkinstall Park upgrade
November 25, 2009
Tweed Netball Association Inc has welcomed news of Tweed Shire Council’s approval of the Arkinstall Park Masterplan and Feasibility Study, which caters for the community’s regional sporting requirements until at least 2022.
President of the Tweed Netball Association Joanne Watters congratulated the council on the decision, which will give a boost to the already popular sport.
“We are delighted that grassroots netball will receive a boost with the commencement of works on the regional sporting facility at Arkinstall Park,” Ms Watters said.
“I believe that the upgrade of our facility will be attractive to both Netball Northern New South Wales and Netball Queensland and allow us to put our name in the hat to host a State event from either side of the border.”
Ballina RSL enters netball grand final
August 10, 2009
Ballina RSL booked a place in the Far North Coast Premier League netball grand final with a 53-47 win over Clarence Coast in the major semi-final on Saturday.
Clarence Coast now will take on Casino Tatts for the chance for a grand final berth.
Casino Tatts beat a depleted Ballina Headlands, who took the to the court without reserves, 46-38 in the minor semi-final.
Clarence Coast will host the final against Casino Tatts on Saturday 15 August, 3.30pm start time at Goonellabah Indoor Leisure Centre.
This promises to be an exciting, well-contested games as both teams via for a grand final berth against RSL
The grand final will be at Goonellabah Indoor Leisure Centre on 22 August 2009
Semi-final time in Premier League netball
August 7, 2009
It’s semi-final time in Far North Coast Premier League netball.
After placings on the ladder changed several times throughout the completion and with 12 rounds of very closely contested netball games, standings are Ballina RSL first, Clarence Coast second, Ballina Headlands third and Casino Tatts fourth.
This Saturday Ballina RSL versus Clarence Coast in the major semi-final at the Goonellabah Indoor Centre at 3pm and Ballina Headlands versus Casino Tatts in the minor semi-final at Ballina Netball courts at 3pm.
Both these games will be closely contested as teams via for the opportunity to play in the Grand Final on Saturday 22 August.
Lennox Head to host annual netball camp
March 23, 2009
The 2009 Far North Coast Annual Netball Camp will once again be held at Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre, Lennox Head.
Starting on Saturday 25 April at 1pm and concluding on Monday 27 April at 2.30pm, this three-day live-in camp will focus on netball skill development, fun games and camp activities for junior players aged 10 to 12 years old.
For $200, participants will receive three days accommodation, meals and a camp T-shirt.
This year the camp will incorporate a Coach Education Program where any new and developing netball coach can take the opportunity to actively participate in the program under the mentorship of the head coach.
Lismore Daleys win Premier Netball League grand final
August 31, 2008
Lismore Daleys defeated Ballina RSL 44-38 in yesterday’s grand final of the Far North Coast Premier Netball League competition.
The opening few minutes saw a goal for goal contest between Lismore Daleys and Ballina RSL by the first quarter Lismore forged ahead to lead 14-8 and in the second quarter advanced this to a 10-goal lead.
Ballina, with a positional change at half-time, held their ground and by the final whistle narrowed the margin to six.
There were outstanding players in both teams but the award for most valued player of the grand final went to Nikki Krause, goal shooter for Lismore, who held her team together when the pressure was mounted by Ballina.
Lismore Daleys advance to Premier League Netball grand final
August 24, 2008
Lismore Daleys once again found their winning form to defeat Clarence Coast 46-26 on Saturday in the final of the Far North Coast Premier Netball League.
Lismore were three goals ahead at the first-quarter break and from there went on to convincingly build on their lead and show the tactical skills that found them undefeated in the rounds.
Experience won over tenacity, with the Clarence Coast team fiercely contesting every ball and their enthusiasm unrelenting.
In the true spirit of sport Clarence recognised Lismore as the better team on the day and wished them best of luck for next week’s grand final.
Ballina RSL topple Lismore Daleys in Netball League upset
August 17, 2008
Ballina RSL have ended Lismore Daleys’ unbeaten run in Premier Netball League Far North Coast and have won the right to host the grand final.
In a major upset, Ballina beat Daleys 35-31 in the major semi-final.
In the minor semi-final, Clarence Coast ended Casino Tatts’ season with a 47-35 win.
Regional co-ordinator Leslie Kirk said Ballina RSL came out with all players firing.
Game 10 – Far North Coast Premier Netball League competition results
August 11, 2008
Lismore Daleys 51 defeated Byron 2481 24
Ballina RSL 51 defeated Grafton DEX 24
Clarence Coast 49 defeated Casino Tatts 47
What an exciting finish to the Far North Coast Premier Netball League competition.
Lismore Daleys finished undefeated and outright minor premiers, displaying in their game against Byron 2481 an on-court resolve that sets them apart in attack and defence.
Byron 2481 in their best performance of the season showed that they have improved greatly in this strong competition, with coach Jo O’Connor very proud of the young team.
Game 9 Far North Coast Premier Netball League competition results
August 4, 2008
Lismore Daleys 55 defeated Ballina RSL 29
Clarence Coast 49 defeated Grafton DEX 34
Casino Tatts 44 defeated Byron 2481 22
After nine games Lismore Daleys remain undefeated and in clear first place in the competition.
Next Saturday 9 August is the last round, with Clarence Coast hosting Casino Tatts, and the outcome could see a change in the leader board. This game starts at 4pm at the Maclean courts.
In other games Ballina RSL will host Grafton DEX, with game to start at 1pm, and Byron 2481 will host Lismore Daleys, with game to start at 3.15pm.
Points: Lismore Daleys 18, Casino Tatts 10, Ballina RSL 10, Clarence Coast 9, Byron 2481 4, Grafton DEX 3.
Round 8 Far North Coast Premier Netball League competition results
July 27, 2008
- Lismore Daleys 31 defeated Casino 25.
- Byron 2481 45 defeated Grafton DEX 32.
- Ballina RSL 54 defeated Clarence Coast 34.
Pointscore: Lismore Daleys 10, Casino Tatts 8, Clarence Coast 5, Ballina RSL 4, Byron 2481 2, Grafton DEX 1.
After a short break the Far North Coast Premier League resumed competition on Saturday with an evenly contested game between Byron 2481 and Grafton DEX.
