Netball Victoria

The Central Victorian Netball Festival

Friday 23^rd March 2012

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11.00am

BENDIGO SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY VISITS

Melbourne Vixens Geva Mentor, Sarah Wall, Bianca Chatfield, Kate Beveridge, Julie Corletto and Tegan Caldwell, along with Netball Victoria’s Community Participation team will visit selected schools and community locations in the Bendigo region. The athletes will meet the local community, sign autographs and be available for photos.

5.15-6.30pm

WELCOME FUNCTION AND CIVIC RECEPTION

The City of Greater Bendigo will be hosting the official Welcome Function for the Central Victorian Netball Festival at the majestic Bendigo Town Hall. This function is by invitation only.

No ticket sales for this event.

7:30pm

V/Line Life Training Workshop

The V/Line Life Training workshop is all about sharing tips to help young people rise to the challenges that are thrown at them. Topics such as body image and self-esteem are also covered. Join Melbourne Vixen and V/Line Ambassador Madison Browne for an interesting and insightful workshop.

Location: Golden Square Football club rooms, Wade Street Golden Square

RSVP to Melissa Ryan 0457 859 550

Saturday 24^th March 2012

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8am for 8.30am start

CELEBRATING WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST

Australia’s greatest ever Goal Attack and mum-to-be, Sharelle McMahon, will be guest speaker at this unique event held at the iconic Shamrock Hotel in Bendigo. Sharelle's former team mate, Australian netball legend and successful businesswoman Liz Ellis with also speak about her journey at the event. Sharelle, Liz and MC Margaret O’Rourke, will talk about their fabulous careers and share their insights on leadership and the crucial role women play in our community.

Venue: Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo

$25 per person

Purchase tickets from Bendigo Central Branch of the Bendigo Bank

Phone: 54857154

2.30pm

VICTORIAN NETBALL LEAGUE ROUND SIX GAMES

Australia’s best domestic netball league will be showcased when Round six of the Victorian Netball League comes to Bendigo as part of the Central Victorian Netball Festival. VU Western Lightning, and their large Bendigo based contingent of athletes, take on the Southern Saints in all three divisions of competition – 19/Under, Division 1 and Championship. The Championship Division game will be the official curtain raiser of the Vixens vs Thunderbirds game.

Bendigo Stadium

2.30 19/U

VU Western Lightning vs Southern Saints

4.00pm Division 1

VU Western Lightning vs Southern Saints

5.30pm Championship

VU Western Lightning vs Southern Saints

Adults: $25

Child (up to 12 yrs): $12

Family (2 x adults and 2 x children): $55

Game day tickets allow an all-day entry to Bendigo Stadium. Spectators are able to watch all VNL games and the Vixens vs Thunderbirds game with one ticket.

SEATED TICKETS SOLD OUT.

'Standing room only' tickets and ticket upgrades to the Skylounge available.

Purchase online

In person: 134 Marong Road, West Bendigo VIC

Phone: 03 5440 6214

7.30pm

MELBOURNE VIXENS vs ADELAIDE THUNDERBIRDS

In their final hit out before the official start of their 2012 season, the Melbourne Vixens take on the visiting Adelaide Thunderbirds in the showcase game at Bendigo Stadium. This final practice match of the pre-season campaign for both teams will give the Bendigo community a chance to see both teams at their very best. To add to the local flavour, both teams feature athletes born and raised in North Central Victoria.

Bendigo Stadium

Adults: $25

Child (up to 12 yrs): $12

Family (2 x adults and 2 x children): $55

Game day tickets allow an all-day entry to Bendigo Stadium. Spectators are able to watch all VNL games and the Vixens vs Thunderbirds game with one ticket

SEATED TICKETS SOLD OUT.

'Standing room only' tickets and ticket upgrades to the Skylounge available.

Purchase online

In person: 134 Marong Road, West Bendigo VIC

Phone: 03 5440 6214

From 2.30pm

CORPORATE HOSPITALITY

Stadium Bar/Annexe

$80 per person

Includes: entry to the Sky Lounge only (but you will be able to watch games from there), $25 drink card, finger food, promotional bag

Purchase online

In person: 134 Marong Road, West Bendigo VIC

Phone: 03 5440 6214

Sunday 25^th March

EVENT	DESCRIPTION	EVENT DETAILS	TICKETS	PURCHASE
9.30am COMMUNITY NETBALL CLINIC WITH MELBOURNE VIXENS PLAYERS	On Sunday morning, Bendigo’s budding netballers have the rare chance to receive personal coaching from their heroes when Melbourne Vixens and VU Western Lightning athletes run a Community Netball Clinic at the Golden City Netball Association courts. This three hour clinic provides participants with the opportunity to be directly coached by some of Australia’s best in each position – a once in a lifetime opportunity!	Golden City Netball courts	$40 per person	Purchase online
10-11.20am COACH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP “CONVERTING YOUR CENTRE PASS ON TO THE SCOREBOARD”	Melbourne Vixens coaches Julie Hoornweg and Eloise Southby-Halbish will run a workshop for Bendigo’s coaching community on Sunday morning. This unique opportunity to hear from two of Australia’s most accomplished netball names is not to be missed. This workshop will focus on providing the coaches with insights into attacking strategies off your centre pass to maximise scoring opportunities.	Courts 1 & 2	$20 per person	Purchase online
11.40-1pm UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP “UMPIRES-HOW ARE YOU REALLY GOING? CHECK IN ON YOUR PROGRESS BY HEARING FROM TWO OF OUR BEST”	Umpires officiating in Saturday night’s Vixens vs Thunderbirds game will stay in town to address Bendigo’s umpiring community on Sunday morning, when AA umpires Marc Henning and Rachael Richards touch base with the region’s developing netball officials. Rarely do netball’s most experienced umpires get the chance to pass their knowledge on to their less experienced counterparts, so this workshop designed to assist umpires to fast track their development should not be missed!	Courts 1 & 2	$20 per person	Purchase online

The Central Victorian Netball Festival

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