OUR HISTORY
The Mont Albert Netball Club began in 1995 when Kaye Tomlinson got a group of her 5-year-old daughter's Mont Albert Primary School friends together and formed a team. Kaye was a state netballer and netball had been a big part of her life. She wanted to offer her children the opportunity to be involved in a sport that she loved. As some of the girls were only 5, they formed a Netta group and trained once a week at the Mont Albert Primary School outdoor netball court but didn't play in a competition.
Word had spread and other girls and their parents were asking to join in the fun! The training was very simple, but the girls loved it. Once the girls turned 6, two teams of ten were entered into the B.N.A. competition, which was played at Gennazano. The teams were the MA Jets, who were coached by Georgia Mac Fie and the MA Firebirds who were coached by Kaye. The club grew rapidly, adding two new teams each year, expanding to eighteen teams. A committee was formed consisting of Claire Mac Fie, Sue Mitchell, Leanne Brumley and Jenny Ball. These women were all hard working organizing fundraisers and eventually presentation days once the hall at the Mont Albert Primary School was built. Great friendships were built at this time for both the players and the parents.
Kaye retired from her Presidency role of the MANC in 2006 and then continued to be involved in the club over the years as both a coach and a mentor. She guided the club through growth and change and was always generous with her time and interest.
In the years since then, parents of the netball community have formed the MANC committee to ensure that our kids still get the chance to play club sport. We encourage all parents to give their time where they can so that this may continue for the next generation of kids playing netball!
OUR VISION
Mont Albert Netball Club will aim to promote the best from all our players and encourage them to strive for their best within an enjoyable and supportive environment.
We are a Child Safe organisation and are inclusive of all children. We have a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse.
We want to empower our players to be happy, confident sportspeople where the emphasis is on participation, commitment, enjoyment and cooperative behavior.
Our commitment is extended to providing pathways for all members to achieve their personal best whether it be as a player, coach or umpire.
GRADING APPROACH
Grading days occur at the beginning of the year and give all Year 5-9 players (existing and new members) the opportunity to play games in their 2 preferred positions. Teams are selected by an independent panel and are then notified by email within a couple of weeks. These teams are set for the winter and spring season of that year. If there are players not continuing in the Spring Fling and places become available, players from the teams below will be considered to move up into teams if they have worked hard and are seen to have improved significantly enough to be of a suitable standard for the team above. These players will be offered the position and will have the choice of whether they want to change teams or not. The selection of players to move into higher teams will be at the discretion of the coaching supervisors, with consultation from the coaches of the teams involved. If there are then places still available, they will be offered to new members wanting to join the club.
Year 10 and above teams do not require grading as by that age, abilities of players are established and teams remain unchanged unless players leave and other players join.
OUR COMMITTEE
Mont Albert Netball Club is a non-profit incorporated association, run by a Committee of Management. The Committee is made up of a President, Secretary and Treasurer, as well as ordinary members. If you are interested in joining the Committee, please contact the club at montalbertnc@hotmail.com.
Current Committee Members:
President - Lisa Williamson
Treasurer - Felicia Warren
Admin - Rachael Walker
Uniform/Equipment - Jennifer O'Callaghan
Secretary - Renae O'Toole