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‘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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ball or Nothing’s strategy for Fassifern netball finals

NETBALLERS in this season’s competition-leading Ball or Nothing A Division team took a few games to find their groove. Although most of the players had years of experience, they needed some time to gel as a new side. However, with Fassifern...

Fassifern develops exciting netball talent at carnival, new program

THE Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) introduced a specially designed pilot program called “Little Nettys’’ as players of all ages enjoyed the recent Scenic Rim Challenge carnival. Fassifern entered nine teams at the 11th annual carnival...

Netball firsts provide positive Fassifern growth

DEDICATED Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) officials like Tracey Hartmann are celebrating a series of firsts that are providing a terrific junior boost. The first major development was an increase in playing numbers from 43 to 53 in the...

Walking Netball’s beneficial appeal at Boonah courts

IN a changing world where children’s sport is often modified to increase participation, Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) officials are backing another playing opportunity. The FNA committee is offering a fifth season of Walking Netball, eager...