Netball Queensland is delighted to announce both the Senior and Junior State Age competitions will be hosted in Brisbane in 2024.
The 2024 Senior State Age competition will be hosted by Western Districts Netball Association from April 6 to 9 while the Junior State Age competition is heading to Downey Park Netball Association from June 29 to July 2.
Both events, which have grown significantly over the past two years after being split into separate events, showcase the outstanding talent and dedication of young netball players from across the state representing Netball Queensland member associations.
The annual competitions are a celebration of netball excellence for players aged 12-14 (Junior State Age) and 15-18 (Senior State Age) and not only foster skill development but also embody the spirit of camaraderie within the netball community.
In 2023, the growth and success of both Senior and Junior State Age events were evident.
The Senior State Age event hosted by Sunshine Coast Netball Association welcomed a total of 176 teams, with seven boys' teams - a growth of two from the previous year. The overall team count increased by 30 teams, showcasing the immense popularity of the event.
The Queensland Catholic Netball Association emerged as the Champion Association while the Logan City Netball Association received the Performance Award. The Monto Netball Association made their debut appearance in the State Age competition, marking an exciting step forward for the sport.
June’s Junior State Age competition in Townsville featured 219 teams including five boys' teams - a remarkable increase of 14 teams from the previous year.
Hinterland District Netball Association secured the title of Champion Association with Highfields and Districts Netball Association receiving the Performance Award.
These State Age competitions hold a special place within the netball community, providing a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills and passion for the game. These events bring together players, coaches, officials, umpires, and spectators in a festival of netball, creating an unforgettable experience for all involved.
Netball Queensland General Manager Netball Glenn Dennis expressed his excitement about the upcoming 2024 competitions.
“We are excited to announce Western Districts Netball Association and Downey Park Netball Association as hosts for the 2024 Senior and Junior State Age competitions,” Dennis said.
“These events are a testament to the dedication and enthusiasm of the netball community. We wish all athletes, coaches, officials, and umpires the very best for a remarkable competition in 2024.”
