After a successful 2009 and is seeking interested coaches and players for next year’s program, which helps to strengthen netball in the region through the development of players, coaches and umpires.

The MNA will select academy squads in the under 13, under 15 and under 17 age groups.

These squads will receive intensive coaching from elite coaches travelling to Mildura.

Representative teams will be selected for each age group to attend the Association Championships and other tournaments throughout the year.

Mildura Netball Association president Karen Martin is excited about the benefits the program has offered to players, coaches and umpires and is looking forward to further development of the program in 2010.

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