Australia’s FAST5 netball team has today been announced for the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games.
Following the recent National Netball Championships, the 10-strong contingent will don the green and gold as the sport joins the program for the first-time.
Netball Australia’s 19/U squad members Georgie Cleaver, Monika ‘Otai, Tabitha Packer and Lucy Voyvodic have been selected in the FAST5 netball team, with West Australian goaler Cleaver confirming she is incredibly excited to represent Australia on the world stage.
“I can’t wait to play for Australia’s FAST5 netball team with an incredible group of emerging athletes from across the country. My teammates and I will wear the green and gold with immense pride,” Cleaver said.
“This is an exciting development opportunity to gain exposure to international competition and experience a multi-sport environment, while creating memories and progressing as an athlete.”
Packer and Voyvodic were both part of the South Australian team that recently claimed the 19/U National Netball Championship.
Nicola Barge, Jada Delaney, Sasha-May Flegler, Gemma Hutchings, Mia Lavis and Clara Wigley, all recently named to the Netball Australia’s 17/U squad, round out the selection.
The trio of Delaney, Fleger and Hutchings were part of the Queensland team that delivered the 17/U National Netball Championship.
Netball Australia’s Pathway Head Coach Anita Keelan congratulated the selected athletes.
“It is always an honour to represent your country and even more exciting to see our next generation of netballers play at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games,” Keelan said.
“It will be great to see firsthand the growth that these athletes will experience by being a part of the Australian team.”
Hosts Trinidad and Tobago, along with Australia, England, South Africa, Botswana, Canada, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Scotland will all take to the court at the Shaw Park Cultural Complex from 8-10 August.
Australian FAST5 Netball Team – Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games
Nicola Barge (NSW)
Georgie Cleaver (WA)
Jada Delaney (QLD)
Sasha-May Flegler (QLD)
Gemma Hutchings (QLD)
Mia Lavis (VIC)
Monika ‘Otai (NSW)
Tabitha Packer (SA)
Lucy Voyvodic (SA)
Clara Wigley (WA)
Team officials
Elissa Kent (Head Coach)
Anita Keelan (Assistant Coach/Team Manager)
Kandice Goodwin (Physiotherapist)
