Get excited, the 2026 Newtown & Chilwell Football and Netball seasons are upon us! And to kick it off, we have our Season Launch event taking place on Saturday, 28 March. It’s a fantastic day, jam-packed with lots of activities for all players and their families, and we’d love to see as many of you there as possible! All the events will be held at our home ground at Elderslie Reserve.
NETBALL
PRACTICE MATCHES v GW GIANTS & CLINICS
9:00am – 1:00pm
- 9:00am – U13 Div 1 & U15 Div 1
- 9:50am – U17 Div 1 & U19 Div 1
- 10:50am – C Grade & D Grade
- 12:00pm – A/B Grade & E Grade
- 1:15pm – 2:00pm – U13 Parents vs Players Match
FOOTBALL
PRACTICE MATCHES v UNI BLUES & CLINICS
10:00am – 4:30pm
- 10:00am – U18
- 12:00pm – Reserves
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm – Auskick & Superkick Clinic
- 1:30pm – 2:30pm – U10–14 Girls Football Clinic
- 2:00pm – Seniors
- 3:00pm – All Abilities Half-Time Showcase Match
U9 & U12 JUNIOR TEAM PRESENTATIONS
11:20am – 2:20pm
At these presentations, players and families will be formally introduced to their Coach/es, Team Manager, team’s jumper sponsor, team namesake and the Mark West Award.
(Players will receive team jumpers at the training session before their first game).
Schedule for Team Presentations – Click Here
ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY STALLS
- 10:00am – 5:00pm – Newtown Scrunchies Stall
- 10:00am – 5:00pm – Boot Swap
- 10:00am – 5:00pm – Raffle + “Guess the Lollies”
- 10:30am – 4:00pm – Mouthguard Fittings (Protek Dental)
- 12:00pm – 4:00pm – Merch Container Sale ($2–$10 items)
- 2:00pm – 5:00pm – Face Painting
- 2:30pm – 3:30pm – Junior Multi-Sport Activities (U9–12)
- 5:00pm – Club Address, Raffle Draw & Lolly Winners Announced
FOOD, DRINKS & ENTERTAINMENT
- 9:00am – 2:00pm – Coffee Van
- 10:00am – 4:00pm – Canteen
- 10:30am – 4:30pm – BBQ & Can Bar
- 4:00pm – 7:00pm – Club Bar, Acoustic Music & Canapés