About this Event
A fun, beginner-friendly evening designed to help you meet new girls, get moving and have a laugh!
Whether you played netball growing up or have never played before, you're absolutely welcome. This is a relaxed social session, not a serious competition. It's all about learning the basics, playing some friendly matches and meeting new people.
What to expect:
💬 Instagram Group Chat
We'll create a group chat around 24 hours before the event so you can introduce yourself, chat to the girls coming and even arrange to meet beforehand.
🩷 WHG Hosts
One of our lovely Melbourne Working Holiday Girls hosts will be there to welcome you, hand out name tags and help introduce everyone.
🏐 Beginner-Friendly Netball Session
At 6:30pm, the Urban Rec hosts will explain the rules, take us through some fun warm-up games and get everyone comfortable before we start playing.
👟 Friendly Matches
We'll split into teams and play relaxed social matches together. No pressure and no experience needed, just come along and have fun!
🍹 Post-Event Yaps
Once netball finishes, we'll head over to the Queen Victoria Night Market together to keep chatting and getting to know the girls!
The plan:
6:30pm to 7pm
Meet the girls, grab a name tag and have a chat.
7pm
Netball session starts! Urban Rec will explain the rules, run some fun warm-up games and organise our friendly matches.
8pm
Netball finishes and we'll head for to Queen Victoria Market!
8:15pm to 8:30pm
Approximate end of the evening, although you're welcome to stay longer!
What to bring:
💧 A bottle of water
👟 Trainers and comfortable sportswear
🧥 A jumper or extra layer as we'll be playing outside
The details:
📍 Where?
Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne, VIC
🏙️ Who are Urban Rec?
Urban Rec run fun, social sports leagues across Melbourne, making it easy to get involved whether you're a regular player or haven't played since school.
Come along on your own or with a friend. Everyone is there to meet new people, have a laugh and enjoy a relaxed game of netball. 🩷
Terms & Conditions
- Tickets are non-refundable.
- This is an outdoor event and will go ahead in light rain.
- In the case of unsafe weather, the event may be rescheduled and ticket holders will be contacted.
- Tickets can be transferred to another attendee if you can no longer make it. Please contact us beforehand.
- Please wear suitable sportswear and trainers and bring your own water.
- By attending, you acknowledge that participation in sporting activities is at your own risk.
Event venue & nearby stays
Flagstaff Gardens Tennis Courts, 309-311 William Street, West Melbourne, Australia
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