Express Reserves Player Contract:

Boroondara EXPRESS Reserves player contract

Express Championship / 23U Player Contract:

Boroondara EXPRESS VNL player contract

Refer Netball Victoria guidelines: click here

ALL players & officials are required to complete the Annual Update & submit their certificate EVERY YEAR

ALL NEW VNL athletes and team officials are required to complete ALL Netball Australia Integrity Framework modules prior to Round 1 of each season.

Notes:

• "Players" = ANY player to take the court; includes RESERVES Squad 
• "Officials = ANY person required to sit on the bench on match night = coach, assistant coach, primary carer, team manager, bench officials
• All certificates / declarations must be submitted to Boroondara Express (not Netball Vic) via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
• If you have completed your modules with another club, please forward the certificate will all past certificates included.

Penalties apply for non-compliance:

• PLAYERS: Player quarters will not be counted towards finals qualifications
• OFFICIALS: will not be permitted to sit on the bench
• 2nd OFFENCE: Fine - to be payable by the offending player / official

Method:

Part 1: (1 - 6)

• Click on https://elearning.sportintegrity.gov.au
• Create a login and password
• Find the relevant course from below Modules
• Download your certificate = 6 badges
• Forward certificates to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• All past players and coaches have completed 1,3,4,5 & 6 so only have to do the Annual Update (2)

Part 2: (1 - 8)

• For ALL NEW players & officials - previous VNL players will have completed this section and do not have to repeat.
• Click on the links below (also available on the Netball Australia website > click here)
• Read the 8 pdfs
• Download & sign the Anti-Doping Declaration  Anti-Doping Declaration (at the end of Rule E below)
• Download & sign the Policies Declaration of Completion   Declaration of Completion
• Forward the 2 declarations to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Proof of Completion:

Submit the following to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. BEFORE Round 1 

1. Copy of your certificate with badges from Part 1
2. Signed Anti-doping Declaration Anti-Doping Declaration
3. Signed Declaration of Completion  Declaration of  Completion     

Fixtures & Results:

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Championship

Division One

19&Under

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Who are we and where did we come from?

The Boroondara Netball Association is affiliated with Netball Victoria, within the Chisholm Region and Central East Zone and involves approximately 3800 people - our vision “To be the leading sporting association, committed to the provision of attainable pathways to the top in all aspects of netball, enabling individuals to achieve their personal best within a caring community environment”.

The Boroondara Express VNL Club is administered by a sub-committee of the Boroondara Netball Association (BNA) under a separate operational plan and budget funded by the Boroondara Netball Association. 

Boroondara Express was formed at the end of 2008 following the review by Netball Victoria into the State League program. Boroondara Express was granted one of 10 licences across the state to compete in the new Victorian Netball League. In 2023, we were granted one of 12 licences across the state to compete in the expanded and re-vamped 2024 - 2028 Victorian Netball League.

What have we achieved?

• Ongoing significant representation at all levels of the Netball Victoria player, coach and team personnel pathways – State teams, ANC, SSN, National. Refer High Performance
• A tangible and accessible "PATHWAY to the TOP" for netballers in the local community from Junior Development Programs to Representative Teams (Boroondara POWER) to VNL and beyond. 
• An impressive team of coaching & support staff delivering an elite Daily Training Environment
• Long term, loyal & supportive sponsors
• Extensive community engagement
• Professional, ethical and holistic club culture
• On-court success, boasting finals' appearances most years.

Major VNL Sponsors 2023       

Facilities

• Boroondara Sports Complex, Belmore Rd, North Balwyn >  5 court stadum, heated outdoor pools
• Anytime Fitness Clubs, Kew: full access & gym membership
• Boroondara Netball Centre, Macleay Park, Belmore Rd, North Balwyn > 8 synpave outdoor courts, club rooms 

Personnel 

Program 

Costs to players 

What do we expect from all players, coaches and team personnel?

• To submit a signed VNL player form and a club contract
  • To pay fees by due date
  • To attend training and match sessions as are directed by the Head Coach
• To complete home training as directed by the Fitness Coaches
• To participate in such fundraising and promotional activities as are directed by the Association in their capacity as managers of Boroondara Power.  These activities include junior development activities organised by the Association;
• To comply with sponsorship requirements as directed by Boroondara Power’s managing body, the Boroondara Netball Association.
• To work together according to our club culture (above) for the betterment of the club and players.
• To adhere to communication pathways and dispute resolution procedures as directed by the Boroondara Netball Association.

Club Culture: Honesty, Passion, Commitment, Unity

 Welcoming & inclusive club environment

• Honesty and transparency.
• Respect and positive working relationships between all participants in the program including players, coaches, administrators, committees, sponsors, selectors and umpires.
• Club rather than individual focus / squad rather than team focus.
• Club loyalty - excellent player retention rate
• Social activities to encourage club and team cohesiveness.
• Strong financial base, working to minimise costs to all participants
• Awards for off court club involvement (volunteering, coaching, administration)
• Succession planning to ensure the ongoing success of the club
• Willingness to trial new, innovative ideas for the betterment of the club.

 Pathways

• Opportunities for players to progress through teams to reach Championship Division and beyond.
• Ongoing PATHWAY to higher performance levels for players, coaches and team personnel
• Talent Identification Program for talented players in the local community via Boroondara Power teams.
• Pathway for coaches from the local community to develop and access VNL coaching positions.

 Community Involvement

• Open selection policy
• Supportive relationship with local Council and State / Federal Government
• Long term, loyal sponsors
• Community engagement via coaching clinics, home games

Elite Development Program 

• Holistic program that provides for the individual needs of athletes
• Qualified sport science personnel delivering netball specific & individualized strength and conditioning program
• Experienced elite level coaches
• Access to specialised health professionals
• Formalised review and feedback systems in place for both individual and team performance