May Newsletter
Issue #1 | May 2026
Welcome to Season 2026
Welcome to all our new and returning EGNC players, families, coaches, umpires, managers and volunteers!
We are thrilled to have kicked off another exciting season of netball at East Gungahlin.
Our club continues to grow thanks to the passion, commitment and community spirit of our members. Whether this is your first season or your tenth, we are so glad to have you with us.
Club Highlights
Team Allocation Days Wrapped Up
Our grading days were a huge success! Thank you to everyone who attended, helped coordinate, or volunteered over the two days. The positive energy and sportsmanship shown by our players made team allocations both exciting and inspiring.
NetSetGo Come & Play Day
We loved being part of the Woolworths NetSetGo Come & Play Day at the SolarHub ACT Netball Centre on Saturday 21 February hosted by Netball ACT!
It was wonderful to see so many 5–10 year olds on court enjoying fun skill activities and getting their first taste of netball, while families connected with local clubs and learned about the upcoming 2026 Winter Season.
Our stall was buzzing with activity, smiling faces, and plenty of interest from the local community, which provided a great opportunity for parents and guardians to chat with club representatives, ask questions, and learn more about what East Gungahlin Netball Club offers, including registration pathways and how to get ready for the 2026 Winter Season. These conversations are so important in helping families feel supported and connected as they begin (or continue) their netball journey.
We also appreciated the presence of Netball Australia, who provided valuable support and development opportunities for NetSetGo coaches on the day. This investment in coaching helps ensure our youngest players continue to enjoy high-quality, engaging sessions throughout the season.
Thank you to Netball ACT for hosting such a well-run event, and to all the families who stopped by to say hello. We loved meeting you and can’t wait to see many new faces on court in East Gungahlin colours soon!
Good News Stories
Player Achievements – We’re So Proud!
Congratulations to our current EGNC players and members who have:
- Been selected in, State League season, Lauren Yeeman- Ladies division 1 Arawang and Caitlyn Gallagher - under 19s Arawang.
- Been selected for ACT School Sport team as a training partner, Emily M
- Represented associations at regional and representative carnivals. Congratulations to everyone who recently participated in the Aarawang, Shoalhaven and Young
- Carnivals for their relevant associations, as a player, umpire or coach.
- Been selected in the SESA Academy for umpires. Congratulations to Miley Jones on your selection - your hard work and dedication have truly paid off.
- Achieved personal milestones both on and off the court.
We love celebrating your success — if your player has an achievement to share, please let us know!
Keen to catch a state league game
Netball ACT's premier State League competition has returend for the 2026 season, hosted at the SolarHub ACT Netball Centre, Lyneham. This new season will also introduce a two-point Super Shot in Division 1.
Game schedules
- Under 17s and 19s Wednesday nights
- Ladies Divison 1 and 2 | Friday nights
- Mens League Friday nights
New Website is Live
We are super excited to have luanched our brand‑new website! This provides a more modern, user‑friendly space for our community, making it easier to find information about programs, registrations, fixtures, and club updates. Designed with players, families, coaches, and volunteers in mind, the new website will become the central hub for all things EGNC.
🔴🔵🏐Reminders
Team Stack App
A reminder to all families that the Stack Team App is the primary communication tool used by EGNC. We ask that all players and families ensure they are linked to their team via the app to stay up to date with important information throughout the season.
This year, a team chat has been created for every team, and we ask that this is used as the first point of communication between team families, coaches, and managers. The team chat allows for quick updates, game‑day information, and easy communication in one central place.
If you are not yet linked to your team on the Stack Team App, or if you need help accessing or using the app, please don’t hesitate to contact the club for assistance. We’re happy to help ensure everyone is connected and you are receiving important updates.
Thank you for helping us keep communication clear and running smoothly across the club.
Volunteers Needed - Coach & Managers
We are always looking for Team Managers across several teams. Team managers play a vital role in supporting coaches and players by helping with communication, weekly logistics, and game‑day coordination. It’s a fantastic way to stay involved, support your child’s team, and contribute to the smooth running of the season.
Beyond team roles, volunteers are always needed throughout the winter season to help with club activities such as canteen duty, BBQs and fundraising events. These roles are essential to the operation of the club and help keep fees affordable while building a strong, connected community.
Even giving a small amount of time makes a big difference. Volunteering is also a great way to meet other families, learn more about the club, and be part of what makes EGNC such a welcoming environment.
If you’re interested in helping out or would like more information about any role, please get in touch with the club committee. We’d love to hear from you and appreciate any support you can offer.
Together, we can ensure a positive and successful season for all our players.
📧 Interested? Email us at egnetball@gmail.com
🔴🔵🏐Feature Article
Umpires
Umpiring – a hard task and a fact frequently overlooked and taken for granted. Umpires are readily criticised for their decision and rarely often praised. The importance of umpiring upon the maintenance of a good standard of play can never be stressed too strongly. However in the long run, it is the efficiency of the umpiring which influences the standard of play. An umpire is an integral part of the game and can make or break it. We thank our umpires, those who are long standing, those who show up and progress week by week and of course those who are new to umpiring in 2026.
Developing umpires – EGNC places strong emphasis on developing our umpires. To ensure we have a suitable umpire at each game, EGNC will continue our umpire mentoring program, which provides a badged and experienced umpire at games to support new and evolving umpires, or to those wanting to gain further skills and development. Thank you to Jen M, Sophie W and Lara L for the many hours spent up-skilling our aspiring umpires, and a big thank you for continuing this program.
Badging – Congratulations to Miley J on gaining her C badge accreditation!! This is a demonstration of your commitment, ability, and knowledge. Well done! EGNC support ACT Netball in their long standing rule for “zero tolerance against all present on game day who might ridicule or intimidate an umpire”.
EGNC Umpire Coordinators
Linda Lindsell and Lara Lindsell
🔴🔵🏐Fundraising
Mother's Day Hamper Raffle
A huge Congratulations to Laylah-Jane, who was our lucky winner!
Thank you EGNC community for your support our Mothers Day Fundraiser Raffle.
Check out the EGNC facebook page to see the winner being drawn.
🔴🔵🏐Upcoming Events
30th May | EGNC BBQ Fundraiser
We need your help
East Gungahlin Netball Club will be hosting the BBQ at the Lyneham netball courts on 30th May to raise funds for much needed equipment. Fundraising is a key channel to raise money in keeping fees low as previous equipment was supplied to the club by
genourous sponsors.
We are asking for help from our members to please fill 1 hour time slots for the BBQ roster. Please speak with your team manager for time availbility. Voulnteers are an integral part of our club that keep things running and we thank those who have alocated their time on the day.
Thank you for our support.
🔴🔵🏐Club Sponsorship
Welcome Onboard
We are proud to be supported by the fantastic team at Carpet One and CBI Blinds & Awnings.
For all your flooring and window cover needs, be sure to visit them at 141 Flemington Road, Mitchell ACT, and support a business that proudly supports our community.
The success of EGNC relies heavily on the continued support of our sponsors, along with our dedicated members and talented local players. Sponsorship contributions directly assist the club with:
- Player development programs
- Equipment, uniforms, and essential resources
- Facility hire and maintenance
- Club growth and community engagement initiatives
This support allows us to provide positive, inclusive, and high‑quality netball experiences for players of all ages.
We are incredibly grateful for the contribution of our sponsors and the impact they make across our club.
If your business is interested in partnering with or sponsoring East Gungahlin Netball Club, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at EGNC.FundraisingandSponsorship@gmail.com for more information.
Thank you for supporting our club and helping our netball community continue to grow.
🔴🔵🏐Key Dates
Winter Competition Season 2026
Round 1: 2 May
Round 2: 9 May – Pink Round
Round 3: 16 May
Round 4: 23 May
Round 5: 30 May – Reconciliation Round
Round 6: 13 June
Round 7: 20 June
Season Break
Round 8: 25 July (venue swap)
Rounds 9–10: 1 August
Round 11: 8 August
Round 12: 15 August
Round 13: 22 August
Round 14: 29 August
Finals:
Semi Finals – 5 September
Preliminary Finals – 12 September
Grand Final – 19 September
🔴🔵🏐Thank you
We can’t wait to see everyone back on the netball court having fun, making friends, and giving it their all. Here’s to having a fun, fair, and fantastic 2026 season!
💙❤️🤍East Gungahlin Netball Club
Recent Posts
