The Tamborine Mountain Netball Club is calling on young athletes to join their teams as the new season kicks off, and you don’t need to be a seasoned player to get involved.
Vice President Ronnie Sommerlad said the club is open to all skill levels, particularly at the beginner-friendly age group of seven and eight years.
“We’re really encouraging kids to come and give it a go,” Miss Sommerlad said.
“At that age, it’s non-competitive, they don’t keep score, and they rotate positions, so they really get to learn the sport as they go.”
Tamborine Mountain Netball currently needs one boy or girl player turning 9 this year and two boy or girl players turning 7 or 8.
The club plays Saturday mornings at Firth Park in Mudgeeraba, with training held on Thursdays up at the mountain courts.
The season starts on June 7, with a carnival scheduled for May 25, offering a fun day of half games and community bonding.
Miss Sommerlad explained that despite the location, traveling to Mudgerraba can easily become part of the routine.
“Some people think it’s a bit far, but once you’re there, you can make the most of it,” she said.
“A lot of families carpool, and many do their grocery shopping while they’re down there – Coles, Woolies, and Aldi are all nearby.”
The club prides itself on fostering a sense of community.
Teenage coaches are on hand to guide younger players, and informal “milkshake meetings” are encouraged to build friendships.
“We’re a smaller club, so it feels like a bit of a family,” Sommerlad said.
“It’s great to see the kids building connections that last for years, they might go to different schools, but they end up coming together for netball.”
The club is keen to hear from interested families before the season kicks off, and Sommerlad assures parents it’s never too late to join.
For more information, contact the Tamborine Mountain Netball Club or visit their Facebook page.
