Mixed netball
Laburnum Netball Club has three mixed teams for teenage boys and girls: a younger team, a mid-range team and a senior team. They play in the Whitehorse Netball Association's Saturday mixed section at Sportlink in Vermont South.
New players are welcome, and we're especially keen to hear from boys, as mixed teams need both.
Why play mixed netball
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Boys and girls play together: mixed teams bring teenagers from local schools together each week.
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Fast and skilful: the ball moves quickly and every position matters.
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Skills for other sports: footwork, quick passing, agility and reading the play carry over to basketball, football and more.
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A pathway: mixed and men's netball is growing in Australia, with state and national teams, and one of our own mixed players has represented Australia.
From our mixed team to the Australian team
Will, from our Robins mixed team, was selected in the Victorian 17 and under team that won the 2026 national title. He started at Goal Attack in the gold medal match against Queensland and scored 24 goals. His Robins teammate Fili was selected in the state reserve team.
Will was then selected in the Australian 17 and under squad and represented Australia at the 2026 Pacific Horizon Cup in Te Awamutu, New Zealand, from 8 to 11 July, through the Australian Mixed and Men's Netball Association (AMMNA). It shows where mixed netball at Laburnum can lead.
Who can play
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Teenage boys and girls. The WNA mixed section covers ages 12 to 18.
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Mixed teams need boys, so we're always keen to hear from boys who'd like to give netball a go.
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No netball experience needed. If you've played basketball, football or another team sport, you'll pick it up quickly.
Coaching
Our three mixed teams each have their own coach. Our Coaches Co-ordinator, Gwen Ellington, is in her 65th year of coaching netball and has coached at Laburnum for the last decade. Gwen heads our grading and represents the club at the Whitehorse Netball Association.
How to try out
Email us at laburnumnc.president@gmail.com with the player's name, age and any sports they play, or use the contact form below, and we'll be in touch about tryouts.
Mixed netball questions
Who plays mixed netball? Mixed teams are made up of boys and girls. The WNA mixed section is for ages 12 to 18.
Can boys play netball? Yes. Boys can play in the WNA Saturday competition up to age 13, and in the mixed section from 12 to 18.
Do I need experience? No. Plenty of mixed players come from other sports.
Is it competitive? Teams are graded, so you play against teams of a similar standard.
