Hello to our wonderful Bullants community! It is so lovely to see all our amazing players, officials, coaches, and spectators back on the courts after our recent break! As we head into the next stretch of the season, we have a few vital updates to share. Please find below some club reminders and very important messages from the South Canberra Netball Association (SCNA) that everyone needs to review and follow.
🚨 IMPORTANT REMINDERS FROM SCNA
Important reminders from the South Canberra Netball Association (SCNA) that everyone needs to review and follow.
Photography
SCNA is bound by the policies of Netball ACT and Netball Australia, including their position statement on taking images of children. At SCNA this is applied by a requirement that:
- No images of children are shared on social media etc without the express permission of the child’s parent/guardian;
- No photographs/video is taken, even for private use, without the permission of the parent/guardian of other children who may appear in the images. The minimum requirement is that you advise an adult from the opposing team of your intention to take photographs/video, including about how the images will be used, and obtain their agreement to this. If the opposing team does not give explicit agreement, you cannot take photographs/video during that game, regardless of how you intend to use the images.
Animals
No animals can be inside the fence at any time (on Saturdays or other days when training is taking place) or closely adjacent to the grass courts when games are being played. This is an ACT Government requirement as part of our lease. The only animals that are exempted are service animals, which should be clearly marked as such.
Parking Guidelines
- Saturday Games: Only SCNA exec volunteers or those people with disability parking permits are allowed to bring their cars into the courts on Saturdays, even to just drop off or pick up players. The best parking is generally in the King Street carpark, as Makin Place can get very busy when there are sports being played on the fields adjacent to the netball courts.
- Weekday Training: For players and families that train at the courts during the week, the childcare centre carpark cannot be used before 6:30 PM, Monday–Friday. The centre pays for those parking spots, so they must remain vacant for clients of the centre as they pick up their children in the afternoon/evening.
Additionally, we want to keep good relations with our neighbours as SCNA works through the process of getting approval for and constructing new courts, everyones cooperation in this will be highly appreciated.
Split Rounds this Weekend (Sat 1st Aug)
The following divisions will play split rounds this weekend (sat 1st August) – Teams in these divisions will play 2 x half games:
Juniors – Div 2 & 3
Inters – Div 3 & 4
Cadets – Div 2
Seniors – Div 2 & 3
The split rounds are an important part of the competition structure and help ensure the season remains as fair and balanced as possible. It allows the draw to be structured so that teams have an even distribution of games against other teams in their division.
You can check your teams game info via : Play HQ .
Volunteer Sign Up – BBQ, Canteen & Court Duty (Sat 15th August)
Bullants Netball Club are on BBQ, Canteen & Pack-Up Duty Saturday 15th August!
We need amazing volunteers to keep the day running smoothly!
BBQ, Canteen & Court Duty Saturday 15th August:
- Court Set Up & Pack Up: Moving netball poles, putting bins out, and setting up grass courts. *Please note: this requires some heavy lifting, and volunteers must be over 12.
- Court Check-In: Checking in with the SCNA office for rostered duties.
- Canteen Duty: Serving snacks, hot food, and drinks in the SCNA canteen.
- BBQ Duty: Cooking & Serving hot food at the SCNA outdoor BBQ.
- BBQ Clean Up: Pack up and clean of the SCNA outdoor BBQ area.
How to Sign Up:
Please click our sign-up link – your teams time slot will be marked out on the sheet!
Sign up here! : Volunteer Sign Up Sheet
Thank you to all our amazing volunteers!!
CLUB REMINDERS
Respecting & supporting umpires & officials
• Spot the green: Youth umpires (*under 18) will be wearing green arm bands as a reminder that they are young people who are still developing their skills.
• Keep it positive: Please do not comment on umpiring decisions during the game, or criticise officials with your players afterward.
• Lead by example: Show our young players what good sportsmanship looks like through supportive cheer & positive encouragement!
No Dogs Allowed
Please remember that the South Canberra Netball Association (SCNA) courts are a strict no-dog zone. For the safety and comfort of all players, officials, and spectators, four-legged friends must stay at home on game days. Thank you for your cooperation!
Game Ready
• Nails Clipped
• Hair tied back
• No jewellery
• Drink Bottles
• Players to be in Bullants Uniform
If you are unable to make it to your game please let your team Manager know via your teams WhatsApp chat.
Court Etiquette
• Photos of minors are only with permission
• Stand on opposite side of court to coach
• Cheer for all!
• Support umpires and all officials.
• Youth umpires will have green wrist bands (*under 18)
Logging Injuries
• At training: Speak directly to a Bullants committee member on-site.
• On Saturdays: Visit the main office window at the courts.
Accessing Insurance:
Once the incident is officially logged, you can access Netball Australia’s insurance policy to assist with your recovery.
Submit Claims here : Netball Australia Insurance Centre
Training Polls & Player availability
A friendly reminder to players, parents and carers to reply in a timely manner to the manager’s polls regarding your player’s availability for matches and training.
Boys in Netball Workshop
We are thrilled to share an incredible new initiative hitting the courts next year. In 2027, the South Canberra Netball Association (SCNA)—in collaboration with southside associations Arawang Netball Association (ANA) and Tuggeranong Netball Association (TNA), and with the vital support of the ACT Men’s and Mixed Netball Association and Netball ACT—is officially launching the Southside Boys in Netball initiative!
This fantastic program is aiming to deliver:
• U15 Southside Boys Juniors Representative Team
• Southside Boys (Years 7–10) Weekly Winter Competition
Keen to be Involved? Come Share Your Ideas!
To make this initiative the absolute best it can be, SCNA is hosting an open workshop. Whether you are a player, a parent, a coach, or simply passionate about growing the game, all are welcome to come along, learn more, and share your ideas!
- 📅 Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026
- ⏰ Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- 📍 ONLINE: QRCODE TO JOIN
Scan the QR code on the flyer and join our online discussion to see how your family can get involved in shaping the future of boys’ netball on the Southside. Let’s get behind this great initiative, Bullants community!
Save The Date
🏆 2026 Presentation Nights!
It’s almost time to celebrate an incredible year of netball! Please save the dates for our upcoming 2026 Bullants Netball Club Presentation Nights.
NET,SET,GO & JUNIORS
Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Time: 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM
Venue: Southern Cross Club Woden (10 Heard St, Mawson)
INTERS & CADETS
Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Time: 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Southern Cross Club Woden (92-26 Corinna St, Phillip)
SENIORS
Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – Late
Venue: Statesman Hotel (14 Theodore St, Curtin)
As we head out onto the courts this weekend, let’s remember to look after each other and our netball neighbours by keeping those important SCNA guidelines in mind regarding parking, animals, and respecting court photography rules. Good luck to all our Bullants teams this weekend, a huge thanks to our amazing community for always keeping the game positive and encouraging – Play well, have FUN and GO Bullants!! 🏐🐜🔥
Bullants Netball Club Inc. 