The 2024 Shepparton Netball Association premiers have been crowned.
After a long season on the courts, the Shepparton Netball Association’s various competitions had its grand finals on Saturday.
The day started off with the Morning Competition divisions before moving on to the Afternoon Competitions.
Shepparton Netball Association vice-president Janet Davies said that the courts were packed with a swarm of enthusiastic spectators all day long.
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Morning Competition 13-and-Under Section Two premiers St Lukes.Image 2 of 10
17-and-Under premiers Shepparton Saints Diamonds.Image 3 of 10
Morning Competition 13-and-Under Section Three premiers Kialla West.Image 4 of 10
Open premiers Shepparton South.Image 5 of 10
15-and-Under Section Two premiers GSSC Eagles.Image 6 of 10
Morning Competition 13-and-Under Section One Mooroopna Cats.Image 7 of 10
13-and-Under Section One premiers Euroa Black.Image 8 of 10
13-and-Under Section Two premiers Mooroopna Cats Blue.Image 9 of 10
13-and-Under Section Three premiers Kyabram Green.Image 10 of 10
15-and-Under Mixed Section premiers Mooroopna Cats Yellow.“It was nice to see everyone there supporting the players,” Davies said.
“It was so lovely to see all the spectators out there really encouraging and cheering their teams on and they were very respectful.
“There were a couple of games where it was a bit of a blowout to one side, yet the spectators were very respectful to the other team.
“It was a really good day.”
Davies said that the crowds also remained well-behaved during the close matches, with spectators being respectful to umpires and the opposition throughout the day.
“There was no heckling or anything like that,” she said.
“Everyone seemed to enjoy the day and the presentations.”
Shepparton Netball Association grand final results
Open - Shepparton South 28 def Mooroopna Cats Gold 27
17&U - Shepparton Saints Diamonds 34 def Mooroopna Cats Black 15
15&U Section One – Mooroopna Cats Indigo 47 def GSSC Wolves 46
15&U Section Two – GSSC Eagles 50 def Tatura Thunder 31
15&U Mixed Section – Mooroopna Cats Yellow 26 def Shepparton Saint Amethyst 17
13&U Section One – Euroa Black 31 def GVGS3 24
13&U Section Two – Mooroopna Cats Blue 34 def GSSC Wildcats 28
13&U Section Three – Kyabram Green 34 def Shepparton Saints Tanzanite 27
With the finals now done and dusted, Davies reflected on the season just gone.
“It was highly successful,” she said.
“Especially with introducing the 15-and-Under Mixed Section.”
However, the Shepparton Netball Association must not rest on its laurels, as the league’s night competition is starting shortly.
“We are all looking forward to our night ‘comp’, which starts on the second Tuesday in October,” she said.
“I think we have 90 teams registered for a short six-week season.”
Shepparton Netball Association award winners 2024
Val Barrass Umpires Award - Heidi McIntosh
Jodie Ridges Umpires Award - Byron Chapman
Merle Maskell Umpires Award - joint winners Emilly Turnbull and Maddi Smith
Noella O’Keefe Umpires Award – Sophie Birrell
Distinction Award – Lauren Parker
Val Sutherland Coaches Award Morning – Aroha Potae
Val Sutherland Coaches Award Afternoon – Kelly Stevens.