Welcome one and all to another year of Netball. I wanted to explain a little about your committee.

What does your committee do?

We are the volunteers who do the work that keeps this successful netball club afloat.

I’m sure you all have connections with clubs be they sporting, social, art or otherwise. Clubs remain an incredibly vital part of our social fabric and our vision at Winston Hills netball is to strive for continued active participation in netball across all ages. It’s not about winning it’s about participation and the obvious key ingredient fun!

So what do we do?

·         We communicate decisions, rule changes, association requirements and results to everyone in the club

·         We collect the funds and disperse the funds

·         We manage the website content

·         We co-ordinate umpires

·         We grade players and recommend grades to BHSNA

·         We allocate players to teams and communicate this information to coaches

·         We appoint and train coaches

·         We train umpires

·         We collate legislative requirements

·         We award trophies

·         Etc Etc

And how do we do it?

At times I really wonder but we have a group of dedicated individuals who just keep working.

Do we get it all right?

Does anyone? But you have our commitment to be transparent and to explain our rationale. You may not always agree but you can be assured that every decision is made with the best intentions.

Do we need your help?

Absolutely. I encourage everyone to come to a meeting (they are all open to anyone) or give one of the committee a ring or come and talk to us at the world famous gazebo or just send us an email. We hunger for your feedback. It will be taken seriously.

We currently have vital positions unfilled. We need coaches, an assistant registrar and others. These jobs can be shared. You don’t have to give up your life to it.

Above all please remember that we are all volunteers, we all have lives outside of netball so would really appreciate you considering this before criticizing decisions. It is much preferred that you come to us with your suggestions and your will to help.

Above all enjoy your netball and have a really fantastic year.