Registrations For 2023 Koori Netball Tournament Open

Registrations are now open for the 2023 Koori Netball Tournament.

Hosted by Charlestown Netball Association with the support of the NSW Office of Sport and Netball NSW, the tournament features six divisions, including women’s and mixed for both adults and juniors.

Up to 1000 netballers from across NSW are expected to participate in this year’s tournament which will be held at Charlestown Netball Courts near Newcastle on Saturday and Sunday, October 28 and 29.

The tournament provides an opportunity for netballers to showcase their talent in a competitive and inclusive environment, and in an effort to enhance reconciliation, teams may feature both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal netballers.

Minister for Sport, Steve Kamper said the Koori Netball Tournament was a great example of how sport could bring people together in a healthy, positive way.

“For nmore than 20 years, the Koori Netball Tournament has been enhancing reconciliation through sport,” Mr Kamper said.

“The standard of play is always high and we’re looking forward to some fantastic games at this year’s tournament.

“But regardless of whether you win or lose, all participants will come away with a smile on their face after a weekend of fun and inclusive competition.”

Charlestown Netball Association President, Di Pascoe said they started the Koori Netball Tournament 23 years ago.

“We love that it’s still going strong, that it’s still bringing people together for two days of fun,” Ms Pascoe said.

“Hosting the Koori Netball Tournament is an annual highlight for us, it’s such a great event.

“There were nine teams that played in the first Koori Netball Tournament.

“This year, we may see 100 teams or more from across NSW and that’s very exciting for the community.

“We love seeing the community come back each year, seeing people reconnect with one another and with more than two decades of the Koori Netball Tournament, we have seen multiple generations come back to play and to support each other - it’s wonderful.”

Netball NSW Executive Manager - Communities & Pathways, Tim Fava said the Koori Netball Tournament had become a staple of the NSW netball calendar to showcase the magnificent talent, community and contribution of Frist Nations people to the game.

“Not only does the tournament provide an opportunity to identify Indigenous talent, but more importantly, also plays a major role in bringing together community in celebration of netball,” Mr Fava said.

“We are delighted to see this hugely important competition take place in Charlestown once again and look forward to a wonderful few days for netball in the region.”

Visit https://www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/988112 for more information or to register.

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