Club Sport

Pacific Lutheran College has several sports development programs outside of school hours. These programs encourage participation, giving students the opportunity to be part of a team, and learn basic skills of the game.

The parent-led Pacific FC Soccer and PLC Netball Clubs compete on Saturdays in community competitions throughout the Sunshine Coast.

PLC Netball Club

With the Labour Day public holiday on Monday, there are no games this long weekend – games resume on 6^th May. Game details (through to May) are now available on NetballConnect – please have a chat with your team manager if you have any questions about accessing and navigating NetballConnect.

Suncorp NetSetGO is Netball Australia’s entry-level program. The program promotes a healthy, active lifestyle and helps children develop important social skills, like teamwork as it teaches children the basic skills of netball. It gives children aged 5 to 10 a positive introduction to netball, through skill-based activities, minor games, and modified matches. With three tiers Net, Set and GO, the program is designed especially for children to transition into junior netball with confidence. The program is easy to run and gives clubs and associations the chance to recruit new players and volunteers. Caloundra District Netball Association (CDNA) runs the Net program while clubs, including PLC, run the SET and GO programs.

•          The NET program is focused on learning and acquisition of fundamental motor skills. Participants are introduced to several fundamental motor and netball skills in a netball environment. The activities are simple, require limited equipment and allow for maximum participation and repetition. Participants will experience fun and success by participating in age and developmentally appropriate activities and minor games that foster cooperation, teamwork, and the ability to listen to and follow directions.

•          The SET program is aimed at extension and refinement of movement. Players continue to progress and refine their fundamental movement and netball skills whilst being introduced to additional netball skills and basic netball strategies. This is achieved through a mix of activities, minor games, and organised age-appropriate and modified sports. NetSetGO-modified matches are introduced in this tier. The rules and equipment are adapted to help the participant build confidence and competency. Modified matches should be non-competitive (no scores, ladders, or finals), with all participants provided with equal court time and the opportunity to play in a variety of positions. Learning and refining fundamental movement and netball skills via training activities should continue to be the focus in this tier.

•          The GO program is focused on netball-specific skill development.  Players are introduced to more netball-specific skills as well as refining their fundamental movement skills. This is a period of accelerated development of coordination and fine motor control. It is also a time when children enjoy practising skills they learn and seeing their own improvement. NetSetGO modified match rules are adapted at this level to provide a smooth transition into junior netball (adult rules) whilst ensuring the participants are achieving success. Modified equipment (size 4 ball and 2.4m goal post) is still an important adaptation for this tier as it allows for correct technique to be executed with greater proficiency. Competitive elements (like scoring) may be introduced however the focus should not be on winning (CDNA GO teams do not record scores). All participants should be provided with equal court time and exposure to a variety of positions.

This season PLC has 1 SET team (Angels) and 2 GO teams (Spirits and Dynamos). Parents and caregivers play an essential part in encouraging and supporting their NetSetGO child’s participation.  Some ideas on how to positively support their children include:

•          Support your child enthusiastically

•          Remember the focus at this level is on skill development and teamwork, not winning.

•          Encourage your child without expecting perfection

•          Be a good role model – to young people and other parents

•          Allow the coaches to coach

•          Support the coaches and officials (particularly young officials)

If someone is unable to attend training or the game, it is important to contact your Team coach or Manager (in the first instance) or the President’s email as a last resort.  Please ensure your team manager and coach have your correct contact details (email and mobile phone number).
Email: netballpresident@pacluth.qld.edu.au
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Mrs Donna Townsend, PLC Netball Club President