From today, Netball Queensland wishes to advise the following guidelines for all community netball competitions.
In the interests of public health and to stop the spread of COVID-19, it is the recommendation of Netball Queensland that all community netball activity in Queensland be suspended until Monday 20th April. This includes all playing, training and grading. Netball Queensland understands some Associations and Clubs have already made this decision.
While this is an unfortunate disruption to the commencement of the netball season, Netball Queensland believes a consistent approach is key to protecting our netball community from the very challenging COVID-19 situation.
It is important to note this is an interim suspension of competition and not a cancellation.
Netball Queensland understands the benefits of our community being active and by making this decision now, believes we can all be back on the court sooner than if we delay.
Netball Queensland will continue to monitor the situation on a daily basis. We need to keep in mind this is a dynamic situation – information will continue to evolve and change. Netball Queensland is committed to keeping you updated.
A teleconference will be held on Wednesday 8th April to provide an update on all competitions and events, with written advice following. If the situation changes significantly in the meantime, updates will be provided as required.
While Netball Queensland understands the disruption this decision may cause, the highest priority for Netball Queensland continues to be the health and well-being of its athletes, staff, volunteers, members, fans and the broader community.
Please do not hesitate to contact Netball Queensland via helpline@netballq.org.au or your Delivery Network Lead if you would like clarification on this guidance.
Current Update on NQ Competitions and Events
Queensland Premier League (QPL)
Zone 6 Dates: starts 30 April
Status: no change currently
Review date: 1 April (unless sooner based on emerging information)
HART Sapphire Series
Date: starts 20 June
Status: no change
Review date: 4 May
Nissan State Age
Dates: 4/7/2020- 8/7/2020
Status: no change
Review Date: 4 May
Nominations: open
Nominations close: 29 March
Origin Energy Vicki Wilson Championship
Finals Dates: 9-10 August
Finals Status: no change
Preliminary rounds: Prelim rounds are organised by regions. Currently we are not aware of any changes.
Nominations: open
Nominations close: 3 April
Origin Energy Primary Schools Cup
Dates: 12 September
Status: no change.
Nominations: not open yet
Nominations close: 18 August
Nissan State Titles
Dates: 20 September
Status: no change
Current Update on Netball Australia Competitions and Events
U17 and U19 National Championships
Status: cancelled
Australian Netball League (ANL)
Status: awaiting a decision from Netball Australia
Suncorp Super Netball (SSN)
Status: awaiting a decision from Netball Australia
General Information
Queensland Health
https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19
Australian Federal Government
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert
AIS
https://ais.gov.au/health-wellbeing/covid-19
Thank you for taking the time with reading this important update.
Netball Queensland.
