Starlights Netball Club is a community-based sporting organization fully managed and operated by volunteers. The club's viability and success heavily rely on the contributions of its members. The range of skills and time required is broad from annual roles on the committee, seasonal roles in coaching, managing, umpiring, and organizing social events. Even a few hours of help in Umpires Control or at the canteen can make a big difference. Participation isn't just a girl thing, the more guys/Dads who are involved, the better. The Starlights community is a special one and our netball club is a great way to meet new people. Here are some areas to think about:

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Coaching: All coaches at Starlights are volunteers, including parents, talented players, and enthusiasts without children in the competition. Coaches train teams for one hour per week during the winter netball season and prepare teams for matches at the Blacktown Netball Association each Saturday for about 1.5 hours.

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Manager: Managers play a vital role in supporting both coaches and players. They coordinate team communication, serve as a liaison between parents, players, and the management committee, and organize logistics for game days, including registration and scorecard completion. Most managers are parents of players and ensure everyone knows their schedule and responsibilities.

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Umpire: Anyone interested in developing their netball umpiring skills can begin by completing the Rules of Netball Theory Examination, with support available from the Umpire Convenor, Carol, and other senior umpires. Umpires can also pursue accreditation courses if they want to advance further in their skills. Starlights compensates our umpires, making it a great opportunity to earn some extra money.

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Join The Committee: 

We can never have too many volunteers! If managing or coaching is not your thing, there are plenty of other opportunities such as the “Behind the scenes” roles and becoming a committee member & joining our committee

Committee positions include:

• President: Provides leadership, direction, and coordination for club activities.

• Vice President: Assists the President in leadership and coordination.

• Registrar: Manages player registrations.

• Secretary: Handles incoming and outgoing mail, schedules meetings, and records minutes.

• Treasurer: Manages finances, including payments, invoicing, budgeting, and monthly financial reports, while liaising with auditors to meet legal responsibilities.

• Coaching Convenor: Supports coaches and managers, oversees completion of coaching courses, and communicates important information from the Blacktown Netball Association (BCNA).

• Equipment Officer: Organizes team equipment at the beginning and end of the season and purchases extra equipment as needed.

• Umpire Convenor: Supports umpires on game days and prepares the weekly umpire roster.

• Uniform Officer: Manages the purchase and sale of club uniforms and merchandise.

• Fundraising Coordinator: Identifies fundraising opportunities, organizes events, and supports club captains during fundraising initiatives like the Downey Park Fundraiser Day.

• Publicity & Promotions Officer: Maintains the club’s website and social media, ensures content is updated, manages email accounts, and oversees arrangements with the web provider.

Starlights Committee positions for 2026 have been filled. However, please feel free to email Starlights if you have any questions or would like more information regarding positions for 2027.