Selections were made following impressive performances throughout the 2025 HART Premier Netball League season, State Titles and Vicki Wilson Championships. Among the standout stories is new National A Badge umpire Ella Warren, who has earned elevation to the High Performance Squad - joining an elite group of officials leading the way in Queensland netball.
The HART Premier Netball League: Sapphire and Ruby Squad will feature four first-timers to the level - Erin Plowman, Hannah Moran, Tahlia Barnes and Taya Kirk - highlighting the growing strength and depth in Queensland’s officiating ranks. The 2026 lineup also welcomes back Kelly Porter, returning after a six-year hiatus, and Jake Shepherd, who rejoins the Queensland pathway after a successful stint with Netball ACT.
At the development level, several new faces have earned selection following standout tournaments, including Breanna Fiddyment, Eleanor Spratt, Emerson Smith, Jasmine Maher, Jasynta Early, Paige Kakau, Bec Prado and Shiloh Smith. Three new Ruby North Squad inclusions - Ashley Killer, Charlette Walker and Jade McErlain - have also been recognised for their 2025 performances.
"Ella will be one of 12 A Badge umpires officiating in Queensland next year - the highest number our state has ever had on court in a single season," Netball Queensland Workforce Development Manager Claire Kleinschmidt said.
"We’re incredibly proud of the talent, dedication and diversity across our squads and congratulate all those selected, as well as the associations supporting their development."
2026 NETBALL QUEENSLAND UMPIRING SQUADS
High Performance Squad
Abbey Bassingthwaighte – Downey Park
Claire Kleinschmidt – Underwood Park
Ella Warren – Sunshine Coast
Jess Lakeman – Downey Park
HART Premier Netball League: Sapphire and Ruby Squad
Abbey Bassingthwaighte – Downey Park
Alice Maguire – Rockhampton
Chantal Hawkins – Western Districts
Charlotte Brown – Underwood Park
Claire Kleinschmidt – Underwood Park
Dianne Fawcett – Western Districts
Elisa Dennis – Highfields District
Ella Warren – Sunshine Coast
Emily-Ann Tapper – Hinterland
Erin Plowman – Metropolitan Districts
Gabby Parker – Sunshine Coast
Hannah Moran – Metropolitan Districts
Hayley Killer – Townsville City
Jake Shepherd – Independent
James Matthews-Maher – Independent
Jess Lakeman – Downey Park
Kelly Porter – Toowoomba
Kelly Wood – Western Districts
Kelsie Kearsley – Hinterland
Maddy Cahill – Underwood Park
Margaret Ryland – Townsville City
Miranda Callum – Western Districts
Morgan Dick – Independent
Nicola Stevens – Western Districts
Sammy Golding – Western Districts
Tahlia Barnes – Lockyer Valley
Tara Thurbon – Metropolitan Districts
Taya Kirk – Brisbane
HART Premier Netball League: Ruby North Squad
Alice Maguire – Rockhampton
Ashley Killer – Townsville City
Charlette Walker – Gladstone
Hayley Killer – Townsville City
Jade McErlain – Gladstone
Margaret Ryland – Townsville City
Zoe Jaenke – Mackay
Development Squad (SEQ)
Adriene Kannengiesser – Mackay
Breanna Fiddyment – Underwood Park
Clare Phillips – Metropolitan Districts
Eleanor Spratt – Western Districts
Ella Lawrence – Downey Park
Emerson Smith – Northern Gold Coast
Emily Egan – Underwood Park
Jasmine Maher – Lockyer Valley
Jasynta Early – Toowoomba
Kahli Davis – Independent
Paige Kakau – Redlands
Bec Prado – Downey Park
Risha Dewan – Brisbane
Shaylah Pahlke – Underwood Park
Shiloh Smith – Northern Gold Coast
