John XXIII Netball Club

We are now halfway through the regular season. This week is the last game of the term before a three-week break.

Thank you to all of the players who filled in for teams last weekend. Because of you we only had three forfeited games.

We can’t thank you enough for your commitment and support of the Club and your fellow netballers.

Game report

We had 15 wins and one draw out of 25 games.

Winners Circle

NAIDOC Round   20 – 22 June 2024

NAIDOC week was first introduced throughout Australia in 1975 to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It provides an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations culture and history and acknowledges the oldest, continuous living culture on earth. Perth Netball Association (PNA) feels it is important to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and celebrate the diversity First Nations people bring to the Association.

The land around Subiaco and Jolimont – including the present-day location of the Matthews' Netball Centre – was part of the Mooro territory occupied by Yellagonga’s group. Like others in Noongar society, Yellagonga’s family lived and moved across their land according to the seasons; utilising their knowledge of the land to travel by well-known pathways from watering holes to campsites and gathering places. 

The interlinking lakes and wetlands in Perth’s north and west, as well as the freshwater springs and sites along the Swan River foreshore to Crawley, play an immensely significant role in Noongar creation stories of the Waakarl or Waugal. The waterways were essential to people’s survival, providing fresh water, plenty of crabs, shellfish, frogs, turtles and fowl in the lakes and swamps, bush food such as wild roots and fruits, and edible gum and animals like lizards and snakes. Crawley Bay (Matilda Bay), Dyson’s Swamp (Shenton Park Lake, now Lake Jualbup) and Jolimont Swamp (now Mabel Talbot Park) were all hunting and gathering places and some remained Aboriginal camps well into the twentieth century. 

PNA will be holding an Acknowledgement of Country before every round. Just before the start of the game, players from various clubs will provide an Acknowledgement of Country over the PA system. Please take a minute for reflection and respect during this announcement.

For more about the Aboriginal history of the land on which Matthews' is located, visit their website

PNA Holiday Umpire Clinics

The Netball Rules Workshop is two and a half days long and is aimed at beginner umpires in secondary school. More details can be found on their website. 

Western Roar Netball Clinic 

WANL Club Western Roar will be hosting clinics for players from ages 6 to12 and 13 and 18 over the July school holidays.

This is a great opportunity for players to get excellent coaching from elite-level athletes and coaches.

John XXIII Netball Hoodie

We are introducing an optional John XXIII Netball Club hoodie that can be worn to and from netball. For this year only the hoodie is available for the introductory price of $40 plus the cost of any additional embroidery.

• Sizes run small. You can try on a size at the Uniform Shop
• Option to have your child’s surname embroidered on the front for a small extra cost.
• Orders will take approximately three weeks to arrive in the Uniform Shop, customers will then be notified when they are ready for collection.
• Hoodies can be ordered online.

When choosing the shipping option, opt for the first choice, 'I will use my own courier', and the hoodie will be delivered to the Uniform Shop for free. Customers will be contacted when they arrive. Orders will take approximately three weeks to arrive in the Uniform Shop and customers will be notified when they are ready for collection.

See you on court!

Milissa Jagers

John XXIII Netball Club Coordinator

Email:  johnxxiiicnc@gmail.com