'); }); AU / NZ America Europe/UK Membership Login News Events Women in Sport Summit 2026 Women in Sport Performance Form 2026 Playa Power Program Women in Sport Futures Day 2026 Networking View All Education Playa Power Data GlS QUT View All Membership News Australia / New Zealand Events Conferences Awards Networking View All Education Playa Power Data GlS QUT View All Membership Topics Brands Media & Broadcast Olympic Sponsorship Sports Tech Women’s Sport Show More Topics >> Sports Australian Rules Basketball Cricket Netball Rugby League Soccer (Football) Show More Sports >> Login Membership Home > Finance > Government Funding Drives Excellence in Western Australian Netball Pathways Finance, Game Development, Investment 2 min read Government Funding Drives Excellence in Western Australian Netball Pathways Written by MOS Editorial Team Published on 23 April 2026 Netball WA has announced a funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) has successfully established a new high-performance framework for the state’s emerging talent. The initiative, which commenced in May 2025, has formalised a two-year development program designed to bridge the gap between grassroots competition and the elite Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) environment. The new High Performance Pathway provides athletes within the West Coast Fever Reserves and West Coast Fever Futures squads with unprecedented access to professional coaching, education, and off-court support services. Centred at the Gold Netball Centre, the program allows developing players to train alongside contracted SSN athletes, fostering a “full-time” club culture that has already yielded tangible competitive results. Noting that the shared facility model is a mechanical necessity for rapid athlete maturationm, general manager of Performance and Pathway, Sara Francis-Bayman, said: “The opportunity for players to train side-by-side in a club environment, using the same facilities and support staff fast tracks their development and strengthens our WA Talent Pathway.” The program’s effectiveness was evidenced by the West Coast Fever Reserves’ premiership victory in July 2025. As the 2026 Super Netball Reserves season commences this week, officials report that athletes are better prepared than ever after being immersed in a high-performance environment since November. Highlighting the program’s influence on national representation, Fever Reserves coach, Guy Keane, added: “The program was also a catalyst for another impressive performance by Western Australia at the National Netball Championships.” The state’s 17/Under team secured a fourth-place finish, with nine athletes subsequently selected for National Pathway Programs—a year-on-year increase for the state. The success of the pathway is further reflected in the recent selection of nine West Australian athletes into Australian representative squads: Don’t miss out on the latest in sports business – Subscribe today to the free Ministry of Sport newsletter and stay ahead of the game. For even more exclusive insights, event tickets, professional development and networking events, become a MoS Member today! . Cricket Victoria has officially announced the launch of Melbourne Cricket Academy International,... Major Australian supermarket giant Coles has officially launched its highly anticipated annual... Tennis Australia and the National Pickleball League are translating their partnership into commercial... Join the most engaged community in the Sports Business World. Get all the latest news, insights, data, education and event updates. Your MVP in the Business of Sport. We play the game to add value to the Sports Business industry by delivering News, Insights, Education and Events. Join the most engaged community in the sports business world. Want to be part of the team? Subscribe for free to join today! Copyright © 2026 | Ministry of Sport | All Rights Reserved.
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