Netball Academy

The CM-GR Academy, proudly sponsored by Academy Graphics, returned in 2025, and this time it looked a little different!

We had some familiar and well respected Netball Personalities from the Region ready to dive in and upskill our up and coming talented Netballers. This program is designed to develop their  netball knowledge, both on and off the court, as well as prepare them for the year ahead.

Our Coaches were there every step of the way to help them achieve the goals they set out. The program was held each Sunday in February, to allow participants to get back into their netball early and be primed for the 2025 Season.

Sessions will included:

- Athlete Testing & Development

- Dynamic Warm up's & proper Recovery thanks to Central Mallee Health

- Speed & Footwork

- Fuelling your body / Nutrition Education Session

- Posisional Craft

- Attacking / Defensive Work

-Game Play

- Specila Guest Speaker

- Opportunity to re-test for Elite Athelte Testing (post 4 weeks)

CM-GR Academy is a talent program, aimed at 13, 14 & 15 year olds (born 2010-2012), which had 40 positions available for 2025. If more than 40 player registered, participant selections will be made by an independent panel of Central Murray and Golden Rivers coaches and officals based on the applications received.

This year CM-GR Academy will comprise of 4 Sessions:

Session 1 - Sunday, Februray 2nd 10am-1pm

Session 2 - Sunday, Februray 9th 10am-1pm

Session 3 - Sunday, Februray 16th 10am-1pm

Session 4 - Sunday, Februray 23rd 10am-1pm

These sessions were held at the Swan Hill Basketball Stadium. 

We had 40 participants, led by Mel Wait, Coaches were Tessa DeMaria, Casey Frame, Tayla Foster, Sheridan Harrop and Mads Nalder.