Netball showcase this Sunday

Traralgon's Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium will play host to the opening showcase of the 2026 Victorian Netball League (VNL) season this Sunday, with a blockbuster day of netball set to officially launch the biggest season yet.

As round one of the VNL season begins tomorrow, the Gippsland Showcase will see the Gippsland Stars, Peninsula Waves, Casey Demons and Southern Saints launch their season in back-to-back games on Sunday in front of a passionate, regional crowd.

Beyond the on-court action, the day will also include an umpiring workshop, as well as a Netball Victoria regional forum which will provide valuable professional development opportunities for the Gippsland netball community.

Netball Victoria Eastern Region Manager Judi Buhagiar said they were "thrilled to be hosting the Victorian Netball League blockbuster."
"It's fantastic for kids to see future stars in action and to experience the pathway opportunities that now exist thanks to the establishment of our own Victorian Netball League club, the Gippsland Stars," she said.

"There is also an opportunity for umpires to join us for the ultimate game day umpire experience. 'From The Sidelines' workshops offer front-row insight into Victorian Netball League, enabling you to sharpen your decision-making and movement, and take valuable high-performance habits back to your own officiating and mentoring."

With a strong mix of 23 and Under and Championship Division match-ups, the day promises intense competition and a genuine pathway showcase which can be enjoyed by aspiring athletes and all fans across the region.
Tickets to the showcase are on sale at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1533247

Match schedule - Sunday 15 March.
11am – Gippsland Stars vs Peninsula Waves (23 and Under), court 3.
12.30pm – Gippsland Stars vs Peninsula Waves (Championship), court 3
12.30pm – Casey Demons vs Southern Saints (23 and Under), court 2
12.30pm – Umpiring workshop, function room/courtside
2pm – Casey Demons vs Southern Saints (Championship), court 3