HEADING into its third season, the Sandy Creek Netball Club (SCNC) had a well-attended trial day on the weekend despite hot weather, with the club expecting to field three junior sides and four senior sides in Gawler and District Netball Association competitions.
SCNC are in the midst of an incredible rise to prominence in the local netball world after fielding just one team in its debut season, before fielding two A-grade senior teams last year with word spreading fast.
A-grade player Lauri Catalano said the club had everything she was looking for, so much so that she is happy to travel an hour each way to play.
“It’s a very family orientated club,” she said.
“Although we take it very seriously and we like our premiership wins, we’re just one really big happy family and are there for each other outside of netball as well.
“I think that’s really important, and I think that’s why the club has built so quickly.”
For senior coach Scott Hill, the proof is in the pudding, with players from Virginia, Mawson Lakes, Lightsview and Roseworthy all deciding to call Sandy Creek home.
“It’s a destination club,” Hill said half-jokingly.
“The culture is infectious and people are prepared to travel to be a part of it.
“We had existing players and
parents jumping out of trees to help us out with coaching the junior teams, so it’s a really good way to be starting our third season.”
Hill spoke about the club’s partnership with Sandy Creek Cricket Club (SCCC), how instrumental it was in the process, as well as hopes for future collaborations.
“Corey Roberts and all of the (SCCC) committee gave us a glowing endorsement, and without them our club basically wouldn’t exist.
“In terms of growing the club, we’re excited to do a lot of future work together in fundraisers, presentations and all sorts of collaborative work between us.
“Hopefully we can expand into a bigger club and push for some grants to improve the facilities at Curdnatta Park, SCCC’s home ground, and also where the netball club is based.”