Netball

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

Sport

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...

David Lems

28 Aug 2024

Sport

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...

Guest Writer

14 Aug 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

29 May 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

17 Apr 2024

Sport

Upskilling to build on netball growth

WITH an increased number of teams for the new season, Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) officials could easily be satisfied with their off-season efforts. However, president Amanda Dover and her progressive committee are continuing to explore ways...

David Lems

10 Apr 2024

Sport

Top photos: Firebirds inspire Fassifern’s netballers of the future

QUEENSLAND Firebirds netballer Tippah Dwan gains tremendous satisfaction visiting country centres like Fassifern. Apart from seeing the young players smiling and learning, she knows how important it is to keep teenagers in the game. “Hopefully...

David Lems

21 Feb 2024

Sport

Boonah award winners with ‘outstanding’ qualities

SOME of Fassifern’s most dedicated and versatile achievers were honoured with recent Boonah State High School sporting awards. Boonah State High Head of HPE Jai Yong Gee was full of praise for this year’s standout performers. “They are all...

David Lems

01 Nov 2023

Sport

Boonah High School girls teams on the rise

THE ongoing progress of girls’ sport at Boonah State High School (BSHS) is providing some positive signs for the future. BSHS netball and volleyball teams have made impressive gains or shared in recent winning efforts. The school’s undefeated...

Guest Writer

16 Aug 2023

Sport

Skilful sisters kick on with fine attitudes

WHEN it comes to supportive sporting sisters, Monique and Jacinta Ashton possess all the right qualities. Whether it’s soccer, vigoro or netball, the Roadvale-based siblings share a common goal to enjoy their sport and help their respective...

David Lems

12 Jul 2023

Sport

Top volunteer’s advice to help clubs

DEDICATED Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) official Sam Conochie has a special message for other people thinking about volunteering. “Get in and have a crack,” she said. “You never know how much associations do behind the doors and you can...

David Lems

12 Jul 2023