We are excited to introduce you to the Netability Program at Coolum Netball Association. An inclusive initiative designed to provide individuals with a disability the opportunity to participate in netball in a supportive, fun, and safe environment.

The Netability Program is focused on skill development, confidence building, teamwork, and enjoyment of the game we all love. Sessions are tailored to meet the needs of participants, ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, feels welcome and valued on and off the court.

Netability

Who is it for:

Individuals aged 11+ with a disability who are keen to get involved in netball.

Key Program Details

What to expect:

Fun, engaging sessions led by passionate volunteers and coaches who are trained to support all abilities.

Where & When:

Coolum Netball Courts - From Tuesday 3rd March, 4.30pm pm for 10 weeks

Our facilities

Coolum Netball is located at the Coolum Sports Complex on David Low Way, Coolum Beach.

We have 5 hard court netball courts. Netability will be played on Court 1.

We have two parking areas which are shared with the other sporting codes in the complex. We have one disability parking spot allocated to Netball and another three disability parking spots are available within the two parking areas with varying distances to our entry gates. There are pathways and crossings leading to our entry gates.

SOUNDS

People talking
Players calling out
People cheering
Whistles
Cars
Kids playing
Birds in the trees
Big busy carpark
Cars coming and going
Lots of people
Buildings at the entrances
Lots of netball courts
Trees
Bins

SIGHTS

SMELLS

Car exhaust
Mown grass
Bins

FEEL

Warm sun
It can be windy
Hard bitumen

There will be netball games happening on most of the courts. 

Netability will have its own court to use, close to the clubhouse and bathrooms.

During Netability you’ll join your teammates in fun activities, in learning netball skills and learning about how to play netball.  The main goal of Netability is for everyone to participate as much as they can, have fun and enjoy the game of netball. 

At each Netability session there will be a chat with the coach at the start to let you know what’s going to happen; some warm-up activities to get your body moving; some fun games and activities; and learning some netball skills.

If you need a break during the Netability program – just let your coach know and make sure you have a break where your coach can see you (to make sure you’re okay) or, if you need to go to a quieter space, take a support person with you. 

If you think you might get overwhelmed (as there are lots of people and noise), please feel free to bring along anything you need to help you regulate (e.g. noise cancelling headphones, fidget items, snacks, drinks etc.).

If you need a support person with you on the court during Netability activities that’s fine too, just let your coach know.

If there is anything you need during the session (e.g. drink, toilet break, help with an activity, something you don’t want to do) – just let your coach know.

At the Courts

Court One

Amenities Block - located behind Court One

SOUNDS

People cheering
Players calling out
Squeaking of shoes

Whistles

Bell/Siren
Doors
Water bubblers
Pink and grey courts
Long pathways
Player on courts
People around the courts watching
Glare from the sun on the courts
Lights

SIGHTS

Fresh air
Mown grass
Bins
Sweaty people
Food from the canteen

SMELLS

FEEL

Warm sun
It can be windy
Hard netball court
Grass under your shoes

Bathroom Facilities

Disability toilet located in amenities block

People outside
Banging doors
Squeaking of shoes
Echoes
Toilets flushing
Running water

SOUNDS

Toilet
Rails
Shower
Shower curtain
Bin
Change table
White walls

SIGHTS

Cleaning product
Toilet paper
Toilet smells
Hand soap

SMELLS

Heavy door
Big space
Cold seat & rails
Cold water
Warm water
Toilet paper
Paper towel

FEEL


Canteen and Administration

Administration Building - Control desk, admin desk, first aid, canteen, toilets.

Canteen

People ordering food
Opening & closing doors
Packets crinkling, cans/bottles opening
EFTPOS machine beeps
Clink of coins
Timers beeping
Water bubbler

SOUNDS

People lining up for food
Cabinets of food
Fridges
People serving at canteen
People around the court watching
Cars going past
People walking through the gate

SIGHTS

Food
Drink
Bins
People

SMELLS

FEEL

Warm sun
It can be windy
Hard concrete floor
Standing close to people in line at the canteen

On the Court

Players calling out
People cheering
Umpires talking
Whistles
Balls bouncing
Balls hitting the hoop
Shoes squeaking on the ground

SOUNDS

SIGHTS

Players walking and running on all the courts
People around the courts watching
Balls going through the air
People
Sweaty people
Grass
Equipment - rubber, plastic

SMELLS

FEEL

Warm sun
It can be windy
Teammates close by
Different textures of equipment - e.g. bumpy balls