Marlin Coast Regional Netball

11/10/2026

04/10/2026

Congratulations Kenfrost Homes Marlins. Winners in the U18 Division at INF Christchurch!

01/10/2026

🏐 UMPIRES — WE WANT YOU! 💙💛

Whether you’re a beginner umpire, working towards your National Accreditation (C Badge), or an umpire coach, this is your chance to get involved, build confidence and enjoy match play in a relaxed and supportive environment!

Our Kenfrost Homes Marlin Coast Festival of Netball Umpire Session will include:

✔️ Rules discussions

✔️ Match play

✔️ Practical experience

✔️ Opportunities to learn, ask questions and build confidence

📅 Sunday 18 October

⏰ 9am – 12pm

📍 Cairns Netball Association, Martyn Street, Cairns

🎒 Bring with you: snacks, drinks, netball shoes, whistle, hat and a pen!

🚨 REGISTRATIONS CLOSE SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER AT 5PM!

📣 Share this with your clubs and associations and help us connect with umpires who are ready to learn, develop and be part of the action!

If you’ve been thinking about giving umpiring a go, this is the perfect opportunity to step onto the court and grow your confidence.

Learn. Gain confidence. Have fun.

💙💛 Fins up! 🦈

29/09/2026

📢 Kenfrost Homes Marlin Coast Senior Academy Team update.

And that's a wrap for the International Netball Festival 2026!

Our girls won their division undefeated! 🎉🎉

Congratulations team!

💙 Fins up! 💙

26/09/2026

Thanks to Cairns Local News for helping to celebrate our great local athletes! 🎉

THE Kenfrost Homes Marlin Coast netball academy team will take its game across the Tasman this week, as the 2026 squad travels to Christchurch, New Zealand, to compete in the International Festival of netball.

26/09/2026

🇳🇿🏐 Marlins have landed in Christchurch! 🦈💙💛

The Kenfrost Homes Marlin Coast Senior Academy teams are making the most of every moment at the International Netball Festival!

🏐 Great netball
🤝 New friendships
😂 Plenty of laughs
🇳🇿 An experience they won’t forget!

They’re hitting the court, competing hard, connecting with teams from across the world and, most importantly, having a whole lot of fun along the way!

From Marlin Coast to Christchurch — we couldn’t be prouder of our athletes representing our region and embracing this incredible opportunity. 💙💛

Play hard. Make memories. Fins up! 🦈🏐

05/09/2026

🏐🌊 Marlins Life Be Like… 🌊🏐

🎶 Ohhh ahhh… 🎶

Want to take your netball to the next level and be part of something bigger? 💙

The Marlin Coast Academy is all about creating opportunities for players to develop their skills, challenge themselves and make the most of everything netball has to offer.

From development programs and specialist coaching to carnivals, representative opportunities and new connections — there are so many opportunities waiting both on and off the court! 🏐💪

👀 Want to see what Marlins is all about?

Our Festival of Netball is the perfect opportunity to get involved, experience the Marlin Coast Academy and see where your netball journey could take you! 🌊🏐

📣 Festival of Netball registrations are OPEN! Check out our previous post for all the details and get involved.

🌊 FINS UP. STEP UP. MAKE WAVES. 🌊

Tag a netballer who needs to get their Fins Up! 💙🏐

30/08/2026

🏐💙 MARLIN COAST FESTIVAL OF NETBALL 2026! 💙🏐

Get ready for 2 days of netball, fun, friendships and memories! 🎉

📅 Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October 2026
📍 Cairns Netball Courts & Cairns Colonial Club
👧 Players aged 12–17 years (limited spaces available)

Whether you're a current Academy player, non-Academy player, or new to netball — everyone is welcome! 🙌

✨ What’s included:
🏐 Plenty of match play
⭐ Expert coaching
🤝 Make new friends
🏆 Build skills & teamwork
🎉 Fun activities

💰 Registration:
🔵 Current Academy Players — $125
🔵 Non-Academy Players — $150
🔵 Boys Day Participants — $20

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register, or contact Heather for more information: 📧 [email protected]

Don’t miss out — limited spaces available! 💙🏐

A big thank you to Kenfrost Homes for proudly supporting our local netball community! 💙

25/08/2026

🏐 Don't Miss Out – NETTA Carnival Nominations Close Soon! ⏰

There's still time to secure your team's place at the Fowlers' Group Marlin Coast NETTA Carnival!

Designed for players aged 7–10 years who are new to netball, this fun-filled carnival is the perfect way to introduce students to the game in a supportive, inclusive environment.

⭐ Special Guest – Vicki Wilson!
Former Australian Diamond and netball legend Vicki Wilson will be joining us on the day to work with coaches and players – an experience your young netballers won't want to miss!

🏅 Every participant will receive a commemorative medallion, proudly sponsored by Fowlers' Group.

📅 Friday 11 September 2026
📍 Cairns Netball Association, Martyn Street, Cairns
💲 $100 per team

⏰ Expressions of Interest close:
Tuesday 1 September 2026 (COB)

📧 To request a nomination form or submit your completed nomination, email:
[email protected]

Help us inspire the next generation of netballers! 💙💜🏐

24/08/2026

🏐💙 CELEBRATING 💙🏐
🏐FOWLERS GROUP SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ CARNIVAL!🏐

At the end of July, we welcomed 76 teams from schools across the region to the 2026 Marlin Coast Fowlers Group Secondary Schools’ Carnival.

It was a fantastic day of school netball, with students taking to the courts, representing their schools and enjoying the opportunity to compete, develop their skills and play alongside friends. 🏐💙

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the carnival such a success, including our players, coaches, umpires, volunteers, schools and supporters.

A very special thank you to our event sponsor, Fowler's Group, for their generous support of the 2026 Secondary Schools’ Carnival and their ongoing support of netball in our community. Your contribution helps us continue to provide opportunities for local schools and players. 💙

We would also like to thank the team who hosted the BBQ throughout the carnival, helping to raise funds for Marlin Coast Netball. Your support and contribution to our association is greatly appreciated! 💙👏

🏆 2026 CARNIVAL RESULTS

YEAR 7
🥇 Winner — Atherton
🥈 Runner Up — St Marys 4

BOYS 7–8
🥇 Winner — McKillop
🥈 Runner Up — St Marys

YEAR 8–9 A
🥇 Winner — Good Counsel
🥈 Runner Up — Smithfield

YEAR 8–9 B
🥇 Winner — St Marys 2
🥈 Runner Up — St Andrews CC Orange

YEAR 8–9 C
🥇 Winner — St Monicas 2
🥈 Runner Up — Atherton

YEAR 10–12 A
🥇 Winner — St Andrews CC
🥈 Runner Up — St Marys 1

YEAR 10–12 B
🥇 Winner — Trinity Bay
🥈 Runner Up — Tully

YEAR 10–12 C
🥇 Winner — Redlynch White
🥈 Runner Up — Smithfield

OPEN BOYS
🥇 Winner — Smithfield
🥈 Runner Up — St Marys 6

👏 Congratulations to all of our winners and runners-up!

Most importantly, thank you to all 76 teams who joined us and helped make the 2026 Secondary Schools’ Carnival such a fantastic celebration of school netball on the Marlin Coast.

We’re proud to support our schools and community and look forward to seeing everyone back on court again soon! 💙🏐