Double Gold for Albany at the 2026 Fuel to Go & Play Association Championships
Albany Netball Association is celebrating an outstanding achievement after both our 14 & Under and 20 & Under representative teams were crowned Division Champions at the 2026 Fuel to Go & Play Association Championships in Perth.
Held from 30 May to 1 June 2026 at the Gold Netball Centre and Matthews Netball Centre in Jolimont, the annual Netball WA Association Championships bring together representative teams from associations across Western Australia. As one of the state's premier pathway events, the Championships provide athletes, coaches, umpires and officials with the opportunity to test themselves against the best talent from across the state while supporting player identification and development.
14 & Under Division Champions
The Albany 14 & Under team, coached by Jean Davis and Assistant Coach Janelle Spinks, delivered an outstanding tournament to claim the Division title.
The championship-winning squad comprised:
Julia Astrup
Brylee Paunic
Jessie Rotor
Paige Cybula
Lily Siwiecki
Harriet Hyder
Ida Boundy
Pippa King
Lucy Smits
20 & Under Division Champions
The Albany 20 & Under team, coached by Jenny Cristenelli, also produced a remarkable campaign, finishing the tournament as Division Champions.
The championship-winning squad comprised:
Emily Gadean
Courtney White
Te Paea Keremete
Hayley Poett
Eliza Tutt
Mischa Stanley
Leah Edwards
Hollie Jackman
Imogen Ireland
Hayley Mickle
The Association Championships are about much more than results. They provide invaluable opportunities for players to challenge themselves against high-quality opposition, build lifelong friendships, and proudly represent their association. Throughout the weekend, Albany's players displayed exceptional skill, determination, teamwork and sportsmanship, making the entire Albany netball community proud.
Congratulations to both our 14 & Under and 20 & Under teams on this outstanding achievement. Winning two Division Championships at one of Western Australia's premier representative events is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our athletes, coaches and support staff throughout the representative season.
A sincere thank you also goes to our team managers, umpires, volunteers, supporters and families, whose countless hours of preparation, encouragement and dedication make representative netball possible.
These results highlight the strength of Albany's representative program and the exciting future of netball in our region. We look forward to watching these athletes continue to develop and inspire the next generation of Albany netballers.
Congratulations to everyone involved in an unforgettable 2026 Association Championships campaign. Go Albany!
