Kinross sides will make up a quarter of the Orange Netball Association's division one title race in 2021 as eight teams are locked in for the winter.
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Orange High School Hornets, Orange City, Life Studio, Hawks Royal and Hawks Marvasti Security are the teams returning from last year, while Hurricanes will be the new women on the scene.
Not only has ONA president Jane Dennis declared the senior competition at capacity ahead of the season's launch on Saturday, she's relieved to announce the drastic easing of COVID-19 restrictions at PCYC.
When the competition launches this weekend, there won't be a limit on spectators, although everyone is required to sign in when they arrive at the venue and be mindful of social distancing.
"We're also reminding people to not come to the courts if they're sick," Dennis said.
"But, it's looking like it's going to be a great season... every senior division is at capacity, and all our junior league are looking full as well.
"It's going to be fun. The restrictions are pretty minimal."
Hornets enter the season as reigning champions after a dramatic 32-31 win over Orange City in the grand final, dethroning the long-time champions.
Life Studio and Hawks Royal were also competitive as they were knocked out of contention in the round before the decider.
Saturday's first clash on court A will be between Hawks Marvasti Security and Hawks Royal at 1.15pm, before Kinross no.1 will do battle with defending champions Hornets at 2.45pm.
Over on court B, Kinross no. 2 will do battle with Life Studio at 2.45pm as well, before Orange City and Hurricanes close out the day on Court A at 4.05pm.
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