Welcome
Koo Wee Rup Netball Club respectfully acknowledges the First Nation Peoples of Australia as the traditional custodians of the land on which we now live and work and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.
Koo Wee Rup Netball Club is committed to providing an inclusive and safe physical and emotional environment for every person associated with our club’s activities and have adopted the following Vision, Mission and Values.
Our Vision
To be widely regarded as a successful, family oriented club that provides the opportunity for all players to develop to their potential, whilst ensuring player enjoyment and participation in a friendly, safe and positive environment.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to creating a strong community presence by providing a friendly and welcoming environment that supports players to reach their potential and provides a positive netball experience for all.
Our Values
Lead by example
Be inclusive, respectful and supportive of others
Work hard, Play fair, Have fun
History
First formed in 1939 as the Koo Wee Rup Women's Basketball Club there were two teams, Koo Wee Rup White and Koo Wee Rup Black.
The club operated under this banner until 1970 when the Victorian Women's Basketball Association became the Victorian Netball Association.
Playing in the West Gippsland Netball Association, the early 1990's saw some very strong teams for the Demons with A grade dominating in Grand Final appearances, winning Premiership Flags in 1991, 1992 and 1993. Other flags included B grade in 1990, C grade in 1993, D grade in 1993 and E grade in 1992.
Joining the Ellinbank & District League in 2000 Koo Wee Rup has enjoyed some success not only with premierships but polling well in the Best & Fairest, winning four League Goal Throwing awards and teams playing in Final series.
A grade were a dominant force winning premiership flags in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007 and then again in 2016 and B Grade winning Flags in 2000 and 2001.
In 2017 when the West Gippsland Football Netball League was reestablished, Koo Wee Rup rejoined the league and immediately resumed the club rivalries from years prior. The under 15s winning the premiership in 2019 has definitely been a highlight since rejoining the West Gippsland League.
2024 Committee
President - Dusk Crowley
Vice President - Tammy Kaye
Secretary - Lisa Cartmel
Treasurer - Rachelle Richardson
Junior Vice President - Jade Kelly
General Committee - Donna Eagar, Danni Drysdale, Janell Johnson, Chris O’Hara, Lisa Thornhill, Chloe Mondon, Raelene Stokkel, Tina Seuren
Umpire Coordinator - Tammy Bertone
Apparel - Rachelle Richardson
Media - Lisa Thornhill
Social Media - Alix Galante & Ana Athong
Infrastructure lead/Building works liaison - Lisa Thornhill
Healthy Sports Club Representative - Tina Seuren
Lions Op Shop Coordinator - Tammy Kaye
Canteen Coordinator - Tina Seuren
Child safety officer - Jade Kelly
Stadium Coordinator - Jade Kelly
Life Members
Tobe Florance (dec), Edna O'Hehir (dec), Mary Shelton, Barbara Leeson, May Ridgway, Lois Binding, Raelene McSweeny, Muriel Winter (dec), Kim Ingram, Jayne Cameron, Shanae Ingram, Emily Cooper, Raelene Stokkel, Jodie Oliver, Michelle Drysdale, Melinda Neill, Jaydee Miller, Kylie Lansdown and Donna Eager.
