FOR the first time in more than a decade, Noosa District Netball Association hosted a Junior Club Carnival at its Tewantin Courts.
On 20 July, almost 500 junior netballers representing club teams from around the Sunshine Coast revelled in the perfect conditions for a day of competitive round-robin fixtures.
Noosa District Netball Association president Therese Tati said 39 club teams from Noosa, Coolum, Gympie, Nambour and Caloundra took part in the event which was sponsored by Noosa-Tewantin RSL and The Reef Hotel.
“It’s great to see so many young girls coming out to join in the fun of the Club Carnival. It’s a fantastic experience for them to play teams from neighbouring associations and get a taste of the competitive carnival atmosphere. Everyone who competed said they were looking forward to us holding another carnival next year,” she said.
QLD U19s State Netball player Emma Tickner also made a guest appearance at the carnival to present trophies to the winners and runners-up in each division – much to the delight of the youngsters.
