Gallery | Hundreds hit the court for Kyabram Netball Association tournament

By Oliver Shedden

Jun 17, 2025

The Kyabram Netball Association held its annual tournament on Sunday, June 15, with hundreds of players and supporters descending upon Northern Oval for a day of non-stop on-court action.

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Roughly 500 people took in the day with food and beverage vans and marquees set up to keep the hoard happy.

Numerous KNA teams were in action during the day, with some of the local cream rising to the top.

Maddi Old looks for the pass into the goal circle. Photo by Oliver Shedden

Kyabram Gold competed in the under-13 primary section, the team was made up of nine talented players selected from various KNA under-13 teams and was coached by Aroha Potae.

Throughout the day, the girls showcased fantastic teamwork and determination, playing five games in the preliminary rounds and winning four.

April Wilson surveying her options. Photo by Oliver Shedden

Their strong performance earned them a place in the semi-finals, where they secured another win to progress to the grand final, missing out on the championship in the final.

The KNA under-11 Stars team consisted of a mixture of three teams that all combined well on the court, and out of the eight games they played, walked away with four wins and four loses.

Luana Halaeua calls for the ball in the goal circle. Photo by Oliver Shedden

The KNA under-11 Suns shone during the day, competing fiercely in all 10 of their games, walking away with five strong wins and two narrow losses, finishing second on the ladder and securing a spot in the finals.

Their grit and effort paid off in the semi-final, where they fought hard and earned a well-deserved win to advance to the grand final.