History
From our beginnings as one of the founding clubs of the
Northern Suburbs Netball Association, the club has grown
over the years to now boast one of the largest
memberships within the Association.
Here’s a quick peak at the club’s very early years as
well as some of our more recent achievements….
1969 – A couple of teams were formed by
interested locals under the guidance of the
Willoughby Council Recreation Officer. However, the
closest competition was hosted by the Manly Warringah
Netball Association. A uniform was proposed that would
distinguish the teams from others competing in Manly.
It comprised a bone (obligatory) box pleated tunic and a
brown and white checked shirt.
1971 – Northern Suburbs Netball Association
was formed with competition taking place at Hallstrom
Park.
2004 – Four teams won their grade. The club was
awarded the ‘Junior Club Championship Trophy’ from NSNA
and were joint winners of the 'Senior Club Championship
Trophy’.
2005 – Success again for four teams in the
Grand Finals and the club was joint recipients of NSNA’s
Junior Club Championship.
2006 – Nine teams made it to the grand finals
with seven winning their divisions. The club was
awarded the ‘Junior Club Championship Trophy’ from NSNA
and were joint winners of the 'Senior Club Championship
Trophy’.
2007 – Again Willoughby United received the
Junior Club Championship. Four senior and six junior
teams made it to the Grand Final.
2009 – Willoughby United became an
Incorporated Association, now known as Willoughby United
Netball Club Inc. A copy of our updated
Constitution has
been included for your interest.
2010 – 10 junior teams and 9 senior teams finished in
the top 4 of their division and progressed into the
finals series. 5 junior teams and 1 senior team were
overall winners of their division
Life Members
The club appreciates the enormous efforts made by the
players, coaches, managers, umpires, scorers, Executive
and supporters throughout each season. The following
individuals have been awarded life membership at various
times in recognition of their long-standing commitment
to the club.
1981 June Haynes; Dorothy Gore (OAM); Rae Meyers
1986 Sandra Anderson; Diana Fletcher; Jan Robertson
1991 Alison Moore
1993 Nikki Haynes
1996 Jan Leslie
1999 Kerry Finucane; Libby Gore
2000 Lorri Bauer; Kay Sheekey
2002 Liz Dawkins
2003 Shirley Rutter
2004 Cara Sheekey; Victoria Lea; Genevieve Page
2008 Cath Stokes
2009 Carly Haynes; Shay Barlow
2010 Kate Hackett
2011 Catriona Glover
Club Awards
In 2011, the club trophies were awarded to:
- Pat Moore Sportsmanship Trophy –
Isabel Thompson
- Outstanding Club Effort -
Shannon Bryant
- Umpires Award - Jackie Bryant
- Coaching Encouragement Award - Maddie
Marchant
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