06/07/2026
๐ฆ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ข๐ฅ๐ง (๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ฑ)
So, you may (or not) have noticed that I don't often do a weekly report anymore; but last night's senior training โ and everyone who was part of it โ needs some recognition! ๐๐ผ
First up, we had a HUGE group ๐คช which was made up of 14 seniors, and 10 juniors!
This group of juniors included two new invitees, ๐ฐ๐ญ Melisa (9) and ๐ฐ๐ญ Hongling (9), who were specifically invited based on their impressive performance and positive attitude at their junior practice in the morning.
With this, we were able to run two courts side by side for the first time EVER! ๐คฉ One being our usual senior sweat sesh, and the other, our passionate group of juniors who returned for a second practice, and were brilliantly led by my wingman, Coach Justin. ๐ซก
In the meantime, I startled ๐ณ some of the seniors with a fancy 'Knee Prep Warm-Up' from NETFIT's resource library; it included some dynamic stretching, jumps, plyo work, and sprints. ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ We followed that up with some good ol' 'Four Corners', and then prepared to play!
In the seniors today, we also had Melisa's mother ๐ฐ๐ญ Ty finally make her long awaited debut! She's a fast learner, and she's feisty on court, so she's an exciting addition to our squad, and one to watch progress. ๐
But back to the two courts โ I must say, I had a real moment when I glanced over, and saw another full court (albeit Fast5) playing next to us. It reminded me of the way it is at dedicated netball venues across Australia (which sometimes can have 12 or more courts playing at once, such is the participation rate down under). It is what I grew up with, so it is very special to see it start to unfold here! ๐ฅฐ
Anyway, this sweet moment was topped off by some exceptional teamwork โ and I'm not talking about on the court, but more so, off the court...
Many hands make light work, and that was evident today, with the help everyone showed in packing up... the four goal posts, weight bags, plastic markers, two ball bags, equipment bag, bibs et al. So, I really want to acknowledge that, and say a BIG, THANK YOU! ๐๐ผ It didn't go unnoticed, and is much appreciated! โญ๏ธ
What an awesome community we are!
Okay, I'm off to wash some bibs, as with more courts, comes more washing!
Until next 'Sunday Funday',
Justine โ๐ผ๐ฉท๐
PS. Nah nah! It didn't rain on our parade either! ๐ช๐ผ
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