July Newsletter
Issue #2 | July 2026
Mid Season Break 2026
After 7 Rounds, we have approached the mid season break with teams returning to games on Saturday 25 July 2026.
Please check with your individual coaches for training schedules during this period.
📅 Winter Competition Season 2026 | Return from Season Break | *Note: Venue swap may have occured for some teams.
Round 8: 25 July
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
Club Highlights
EGNC Gala Day
The EGNC Gala Day is an annual club 'get together' that celebrates our club community.
The day will host multiple games, forming mixed teams across all ages to partake in friendly non scored enviroment. Our Gala Day is a great opportunity to build and strengthen our players connections.
We are also bringing back the 'Coaches game', where we ask coaches to don-a-patch and play, showing the club they've still got the moves on court. This actitivity had the club cheering with much excitment and laughter, that we just had to run it again.
We look foward to seeing you on the day.
When: 19th July
Where: Solar Hub, Lyneham
TIme: 10:30am to 12:30am
*NOTE: Registrations for Gala Day have now closed.
Good News Stories
Player Achievements – We’re So Proud!
Congratulations to Bronte on making her State League 17/U player debute this month.
Your East Gungahlin family was incredibly proud of this well deserved achievement. Your hard work, dedication and commitment have lead you to this moment, and we couldn't be happier to see you reach this milestone.
Well done to all our EGNC players who competed at the Capital Chemist Junior Championships. We were proud to see so many of our talented athletes competing on court.
🔴🔵🏐Feature Article
Coaching
Coaching – is a volunteer service – a fact frequently overlooked or taken for granted. At EGNC our coaches are inspiring mentors who combine technical knowledge with passion to boost player confidence and skill.
Coaching netball is about far more than teaching players how to pass, shoot, or defend - it’s about building confidence, teamwork, and resilience. A great netball coach creates an environment where players feel supported while also being challenged to improve
their skills and game understanding. Through clear communication, structured training, and encouragement, coaches help athletes develop both on and off the court. At its best, coaching netball inspires players to work together, trust their teammates, and
develop a lifelong love of the game.
EGNC Coach Coordinator
Cara Hade
🔴🔵🏐Fundraising
NCNC BBQ Lyneham
THANK YOU - Our Fundraising BBQ was a great success and we thank all volunteers for donating their time on the day.
CNA provided their thanks for the high levels of engagement and horsepower EGNC applied throughout the day.
From the outset, EGNC set a cracking pace with setting up the courts and prepping the BBQ etc. for the day ahead. This continued throughout the day, with lots of hands, that kept the momentum and great vibe going, showing a strong representation by the club
overall.
🔴🔵🏐Upcoming Events
Junior and Future Stars Netball Clinics
Looking for a great actvity over the winter school holidays - check out the Junior and Future Stars Netball Clinics - hosted by Netball ACT.
- Junior Clinic and Future Stars Clinic will now run on the same days
- Future Stars is now a FULL-DAY clinic, giving participants even more time to develop their skills and confidence on court
Spots are limited, so don't miss out on the perfect way to stay active, improve your netball skills, and have some fun these school holidays!
- 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 (𝟓-𝟗 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬): https://events.humanitix.com/2026-netball-act-july-junior-school-holiday-clinics
- 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 (𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬): https://events.humanitix.com/netball-act-july-future-stars-holiday-clinics-2026
! Bonus - Register for 3 clinic days in either program and receive a FREE drink bottle !
Intro to Umpiring Course is back - hosted by Netball ACT.
Whether you are new to umpiring or looking to build your confidence on court, this course is the perfect place to start.
When: Sunday 12 July
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Where: Solarhub ACT Netball Centre
Cost: $50 per participant
To secure your spot check out the link -
Intro to Umpiring Course - Netball ACT
🔴🔵🏐Club Sponsorship
Sponsorship Shout Out
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.
🔴🔵🏐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 after the mid season break!
💙❤️🤍East Gungahlin Netball Club
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