Sunshine Coast Local News
Who’ll be among our next generation of world champion netballers? The leading candidates will line up for their shot during the National 21 and Under Netball Championships at Caloundra Indoor Stadium from Tuesday March 10 to Sunday March 15.
Sunshine Coast Council and Netball Queensland organised a welcome and preview on Thursday (5th March) featuring Queensland Firebird Beryl Friday.
There will also be free Firebird Coaching Clinics next Wednesday 11 March, 3.45pm-4.30pm.
Grahame Stewart Park Concept Plan
The transformation of the old netball courts is what visitors to popular Grahame Stewart Park on Croydon Ave in Currimundi have to look forward to as an early Christmas gift from Sunshine Coast Council.
Division 3 Councillor Keryn Jones said council had consulted with the local community to shape the design of the $134,339 revamped park.
“Community consultation has shown strong support for the creation of the children’s cycling circuit which will replace the disused and run down netball courts,” Cr Jones said.
“The track will be about kids having fun while creating an awareness of road rules and conditions at the same time.
“The littlies will love the new track that features interesting elements such as bridges, weaving poles and pedestrian crossings and curves in and out and around the trees throughout the park.
“Other enhancements will include picnic facilities, footpaths, landscaping and additional parking.
“The improvements will be accessible to people of all physical abilities.”
Construction started on 19 October and is scheduled to be completed by 15 December (weather permitting).
Mixed Netball In Full Flight
Netball Finals got off to a great start last Tuesday night with two games being played off. The first game saw this seasons first and second placed teams play off in a tight game that ended with Cherry Toppers defeating Blackbirds 16-13. The second game was between Pink Ladies and Craiglea which ended with a forfeit to Pink Ladies. However, some keen players got together for a fun scratch match instead.
Next weeks semi final will see Blackbirds playing Pink Ladies at 6.30pm
The following night saw the quarter finals for the mixed netball finals. First up was Green Team against A-Team who only had six players. Ultimately this was reflected in the final result ending in favour of the Green Team 21-13. The second game between Bear Grylls and NFI saw a game of two halves after Bear Grylls was leading at half time, a change in the line up of NFI saw them take a comfortable lead winning the game 31-19.
Next weeks semi final between A-Team and NFI will start Wednesday night at 6.30pm.
