Netball

Thanks for outstanding Fassifern club commitment

Opinion AS we move from the winter to summer sporting seasons, it’s timely to acknowledge the many dedicated Fassifern people. We are so fortunate to have a diverse range of players, officials, coaches, referees and umpires, along with volunteers...

David Lems

08 Oct 2025

Sport

Fassifern netball’s spirit displayed in latest awards

THE achievements of Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) participants were celebrated at the latest presentation function at the Vue Restaurant in Boonah. Winning teams and runners-up from the recent grand finals united along with recognizing the...

David Lems

01 Oct 2025

Sport

Ruby’s reward for Jets netball dedication

AGED 16 and on the rise, Boonah netballer Ruby Stanford is already going places. But after displaying incredible dedication travelling regularly to Ipswich and Brisbane, Ruby has received a major boost. She was awarded the Emerging Jet of the Year...

David Lems

24 Sep 2025

Sport

Young Fassifern netballers in ‘amazing’ final

“I’M exceptionally proud . . . and they improved out of sight”. “It was super exciting . . . it was a nail biter.” That’s how Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) Intermediate coaches Emily Lochran and Tracey Hartmann summed up one of the...

David Lems

24 Sep 2025

Sport

‘Fantastic’ effort at Scenic Rim netball carnival

FASSIFERN junior netball coach Charnai Anderson had an added reason to enjoy the latest Scenic Rim Challenge Carnival in Boonah. Apart from watching her son share in a thrilling day’s play, Charnai was delighted to see her 11/12 years side win the...

David Lems

06 Aug 2025

Sport

Fassifern netball teams share in Scenic Rim carnival success

FASSIFERN Netball Association (FNA) officials were relieved the rain stopped in time to allow the latest Scenic Rim Challenge Carnival to go ahead at the Boonah courts. “We were very lucky with the weather,” FNA president Amanda Dover said...

Guest Writer

30 Jul 2025

Sport

Scenic Rim carnival provides unique netball experience

PARTICIPANTS of all ages will receive a major opportunity when Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) officials host the popular Scenic Rim Challenge Carnival on Sunday. FNA president Amanda Dover said the 12th annual event provided valuable experience, especially for young players not involved in representative tournaments like the Darling Downs Interdistrict series.

David Lems

23 Jul 2025

Sport

Skilful Holly shooting for higher netball goals

TALENTED Aratula netballer Holly Maskelyne and her family deserve praise for their commitment helping a promising teenager fulfil her sporting dreams. Holly is travelling regularly from her country location to Ipswich and Brisbane as part of her...

David Lems

16 Jul 2025

Sport

Fassifern mum typifies netball carnival spirit

THE recent Darling Downs Interdistrict carnival in Roma was more than another opportunity for Fassifern’s most exciting junior netballers to display their skills and connect. It gave supportive netball mums like Emma Ehrich a chance to share in...

Guest Writer

02 Jul 2025

Sport

Ruby’s shining progress preparing for national camp

EVEN with all the travelling for training and matches, exciting netball prospect Ruby Stanford appreciates her country upbringing. “It’s the early mornings and just time management and stuff,” Ruby said, living in Boonah and regularly heading to Ipswich and Brisbane to fulfil her sporting demands.

David Lems

04 Jun 2025

Sport

Fassifern netballers display early promise at carnival

FASSIFERN’S three representative netball teams delivered encouraging performances at the first Darling Downs Interdistrict Carnival for the season in Warwick. After concerns over the weather, the sun came out and all three teams enjoyed at least...

Guest Writer

16 Apr 2025

Sport

Fassifern netballers welcome new courts, fresh faces

PLAYERS of all ages and abilities will test to newly refurbished netball courts for the first time on Monday (March 24) from 3.30pm. Netballers can still register for the 2025 season and join the social competition. “Mondays are for netball” is...

Guest Writer

19 Mar 2025

Sport

Skilful Fassifern sisters with exciting futures

IN a Fassifern sport rich in junior talent, two sisters are eager to finish their current vigoro seasons on a high with grand final victories. But regardless of what happens at Coronation Park later this month, Indi and Ruby Jorgensen are already...

David Lems

12 Mar 2025

Sport

Community rallies behind Fassifern rep netball

THE call went out for financial support of Fassifern Netball’s three representative teams and Association officials were impressed by the response. Eight local businesses are backing the 11/12, 13/14 and 15/16 teams this year, meaning all 27...

Guest Writer

05 Mar 2025

Sport

Top Fassifern officials hope to light up 2025

FASSIFERN Cricket Association (FCA) president Ian Pocock has two extra reasons to be excited about next year as leading regional administrators share what’s on their wish lists. The FCA committee is planning a 125th anniversary reunion and...

David Lems

11 Dec 2024

Sport

Dedicated Fassifern netballers receive special thanks

FASSIFERN Netball Association (FNA) players, coaches, managers, umpires and supporters recently celebrated the success of the latest season at their annual presentation night. The function was held at The Vue, recognising the contributions of many...

Guest Writer

02 Oct 2024

Sport

Fassifern mums fit for netball final glory

FITUP captain Lisa Oehlmann didn’t have to think for long to share her team’s grand final-winning edge. Playing with dedicated mums who work out regularly together, the Boonah gym owner and exercise physiologist said her side had a fitness...

David Lems

18 Sep 2024

Sport

Representative netball juniors peaking for finals

THE promising young players in the Sassi Fassi team have received a wide range of valuable experience preparing for their Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) grand final. Sassi Fassi qualified for the Open B Division title decider after a tremendous...

David Lems

04 Sep 2024

Sport

Praise for Fassifern Netball Association building solid foundation

FERRETS netball coach Rebecca Finney has an extra reason to be excited about Monday night’s Fassifern competition grand final. Apart from seeing a new young team develop and impress, Rebecca appreciates the encouragement her family receives in the...

David Lems

04 Sep 2024