FASSIFERN’S three representative netball teams delivered encouraging performances at the first Darling Downs Interdistrict Carnival for the season in Warwick.

After concerns over the weather, the sun came out and all three teams enjoyed at least one  victory.

The 11/12 year team coached by Shantel Fleming played in four games and secured two wins at the Scots College grounds.

Shantel’s daughter Evie played in the team, which included newcomers to representative netball.

Shantel was proud of her young players who have been training hard during the pre-season and uniting on the court for the first time together.

Fassifern’s 11/12 years representative netball team were happy having extra shade at their latest carnival.

Fassifern’s 13/14 team also played four games at Warwick’s Barnes Park courts, sharing in one victory.

The new side, coached by Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) president Amanda Dover, also came together this year, preparing for their carnival experience.

 The netballers had little game time under their belts due to this carnival falling before Fassifern’s regular season started.

“However, they pulled together as a team throughout the day and showed great promise,” Amanda said.

“With more court time and experience under their belts, they’ve become a fantastic little team.”

Amanda’s daughter Ruby was among the young players.

Fassifern’s 15/16 team enjoyed two wins from their four matches.

The team was coached by Narelle Smith who was joined by her daughter Mahli.

The girls had a fantastic day, leaving everything on the court.

Fassifern’s most experienced representative players displayed great skill and potential.

All three Fassifern netball teams are playing in the association’s Monday night competition with started recently.

Amanda said registrations had reached capacity with strong numbers across eight Open Division teams, four Cadets Division teams (13-16 years) and four Intermediate Division sides (11-13 years).

However, players aged 5-10 can still become involved in the NetSetGo sessions returning on April 28 at the Boonah courts.

“Overall, we’ve had a fantastic start to the season with strong consistent membership numbers and so many wonderful volunteers putting up their hands to take on roles for this year from coaching, umpiring and managing to everything in between,” Amanda said.

“The support has been overwhelming.”

FNA players, coaches and officials also appreciated new customized shade tents sponsored by the Community Bank Kalbar & District.

 “We are so grateful for their support again this year,” Amanda said.