Who can join Essendon Netball Club and what do you focus on?

We encourage and welcome both children and adults to participate in netball. We aim to create a fun, safe and fair environment where everyone can feel like they belong.

Where do junior teams play and when are competitions held?

Our junior teams compete in the Essendon District Netball Association at Riverside Golf, Tennis and Netball Centre in Ascot Vale, and also in the Parkville Netball Association at the State Netball Centre in Parkville. Competitions run on Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons, with additional Parkville games on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Where does training take place?

Training takes place at Aberfeldie Primary School on Ramsay Street, Aberfeldie.

Essendon Netball Club | Melbourne, Australia

The Essendon Netball Club, formerly known as Windy Hill Netball, has been a prominent sports club in Melbourne since its establishment in 1996. The club boasts a strong connexion with the Essendon Football Club and is dedicated to “strengthening communities”. With a focus on the development of junior players, the Essendon Netball Club offers a pathway into representative netball through the Essendon District Netball Association's Essendon Thunder programme.

The junior teams of the Essendon Netball Club participate in the Essendon District Netball Association, located at the Riverside Golf, Tennis, and Netball Centre in Ascot Vale. The competition takes place on Saturday afternoons, with teams ranging from under 9's to 17's/Opens competing weekly from March to August and September to December.

On the other hand, the senior teams of the Essendon Netball Club compete at Parkville (previously known as the State Netball & Hockey Centre) on Monday and Thursday evenings as part of the Parkville Netball Association. The club's training sessions are conducted at Aberfeldie Primary School in Aberfeldie.

For inquiries or new players interested in registering their expression of interest in playing, the Essendon Netball Club can be contacted below. The club is always open to sponsorship opportunities, and those interested can reach out to the sponsorship team at marketing@essendonnetballclub. Com. au.

The club acknowledges the Wurundjeri People as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which they meet, train, and play in Essendon/Parkville. They pay respects to Elder’s past, present, and future and extend this respect to all the lands they meet from. The Essendon Netball Club recognises and values the significant contributions made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the sport. They believe in the power of sport to promote reconciliation, inclusion, and reduce inequality.

The vision of the Essendon Netball Club is to foster the involvement of its members in netball at the highest possible level. This includes promoting and encouraging education, practise, and play of netball to elevate the levels and standards of play. Additionally, the club aims to enhance education in coaching and umpiring to raise proficiency and levels of accreditation. Upholding the rules of netball, representing the interests of club members, and appointing netball representatives, officials, and delegates are also part of their mission.

To order Essendon Netball Club uniforms and merchandise, interested individuals can download the 'Stack Team App' from The App Store and register with the Essendon Netball Club. The app's store section allows for easy ordering. For uniform try-ons or queries, Kate can be contacted at uniforms@essendonnetballclub. au.

The Essendon Netball Club would like to express its gratitude to its sponsors, past and present, who have provided support throughout the years. The club is currently accepting expressions of interest for Silver and Bronze Sponsors for the 2023 season. Their Sponsorship Coordinator can be reached at marketing@essendonnetballclub. au.

The club also encourages its members and supporters to back their current 2023 sponsors, as their contributions play a vital role in the achievements of the club.

In conclusion, the Essendon Netball Club is a well-established sports club in Melbourne with a rich history and strong ties to the Essendon Football Club. The club is committed to the development of junior players and offers a pathway into representative netball. With opportunities for both junior and senior teams, the Essendon Netball Club provides a platform for players to grow and excel in their netball journey.