It's time to tape those knees and whip out the bibs - netball is back for 2024.
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Orange Netball Association (ONA) will see both senior and junior competitions get underway on Saturday, May 4.
But before the crowds flock to Anzac Park, it's time to get a read on each club with our season previews.
First up, it's Life Studio, Hawks and Orange High School.
Life Studio
Q: How many teams do you have this year?
A: We have 16 teams
![Marley and Mardi Aplin will line-up for Life Studio's division one team again in 2024. Picture by Jude Keogh Marley and Mardi Aplin will line-up for Life Studio's division one team again in 2024. Picture by Jude Keogh](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/131358433/c04ddd1b-f07a-4672-9985-97b75492fa40.JPG/r349_202_6513_4440_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Q: What is the team from your club you are most excited by and why?
A: The under 11s GEMS, they had a fantastic year last year and the girls just love their netball.
Q: Who is the captain/coach of your div 1 (or other highest ranked) side?
A: Mardi Aplin
Q: Does the club have any goals or special occasions this year?
A: LIFE Studio will have a MND (Motor Neuron Disease) round to raise awareness and funds for MND due to their long-standing committee member, Vicki Pearson losing her life to the disease last year.
Q: What is your favourite part of playing netball in Orange?
A: Seeing young athletes love the game of netball and striving to be their best and move through the pathways.
Hawks
Q: How many teams do you have this year?
![Hawks under 11s winners of the 2023 grand final. Picture by Kate Dooley Hawks under 11s winners of the 2023 grand final. Picture by Kate Dooley](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/131358433/faf80fd3-3254-4061-b7cf-a4ea467908e1.JPG/r0_242_5184_3191_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
A: We have 36 teams for the 2024 season
Q: What is the team from your club you are most excited by and why?
A: Hawks are excited about all of our teams for the 2024 season.
Q: Who is the captain/coach of your div 1 (or other highest ranked) side?
A: Taylah McKenzie is the coach and Amanda Hurford is captain of Hawks Royals.
Leasa Mustac is captain/coach of Hawks Country Tree Services.
Q: Does the club have any goals or special occasions this year?
A: It's Hawks' 12th year as a club and we have the most teams in 2024, making us the largest club in ONA.
Q: What is your favourite part of playing netball in Orange?
A: Spending time with like-minded people, playing the game we love all while having fun and getting some exercise.
Orange High School
![Orange High faces off against Life Studio. Picture by Kate Dooley Orange High faces off against Life Studio. Picture by Kate Dooley](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/131358433/78b5fe67-16ae-4ca3-a0e7-cdfe54f40e26.JPG/r0_461_5184_3283_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Q: How many teams do you have this year?
A: We have nine teams this year
Q: What is the team from your club you are most excited by and why?
A: All of them! Can't choose one team when you are coordinating school kids!
Q: Who is captain/coach of your div 1 (or other highest ranked) side?
A: Coach of the OHS Hornets is Tegan Dray
Q: Does the club have any goals or special occasions this year?
A: Club goals always are: having fun, making friends, developing skills and if we are lucky, make finals!
Q: What is your favourite part of playing netball in Orange?
A: Seeing players of all ages develop their skills, the friendships that are developed and the love of the sport itself.