Umpires are given help and support when needed, by the committee, who are already umpiring. Thank you to all the parents and coaches who are already helping the young players.

Coaching sessions: A coaching session for all coaches, managers and any interested parents will be held at the netball courts immediately after the games this Saturday morning.

The session will last for one hour, and anyone can attend and bring along any questions relating to coaching and the teams.

All welcome, email Secretary Melissa, if they would like to see anything they are wanting to learn in regard to coaching. Email secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com to contact Melissa, and the request will be passed on to Coach Convenor Robyn.

Friday Netball: Friday netball continues each week, from 5pm till 6pm, and is free to all boys and girls.

Players do not have to be registered or play in the Saturday Junior Mixed competition, to join in the fun. All the players are improving, and having fun at the same time. Friday netball is also the training session for the 11s carnival team.

Draw for Saturday, May 25

9.30am NetSetGo: crt 1 NSG competition, crt 2 NSG skills.

10.45am Division 1: crt 4 Vixens versus Giants (Marg Spackman/volunteer umpire), crt 6 Magpies versus Swifts (Carolyn Duncan/volunteer umpire).

10.45am Division 2: crt 2 Koalas versus Possums (volunteer umpires x 2), crt 5 Wallabies versus Joeys (Robyn Kenny/volunteer umpire).

Parkes carnival: The Parkes regional carnival will be held on Sunday. Four teams have been entered from Forbes, being 11 years, 13 years reps, 14 years development, 17u years reps.

Transport will be by private cars. This is the last carnival to be held this year, but there will be Gala days to be organised around the region. Dates to be finalised.