What Netball ACT does

Netball ACT (legally ACT Netball Association Incorporated) is the non-profit governing body for netball in the Australian Capital Territory and a member-based association operating since 1975. The organization leads and supports the ACT community to promote, inspire and grow the sport of netball through a single-venue, single-territory operating model anchored at the SolarHub ACT Netball Centre in Lyneham.

Its offerings follow a structured grassroots-to-elite pathway. Entry-level participation is delivered via Woolworths NetSetGo (children aged 5-10) and Walking Netball/Morning Netball/Social Competitions for adults; school-based engagement runs through the Sporting Schools Program, Gala Days, Holiday Clinics (Junior, Future Stars, and Train Like a Griffin for boys aged 11-15), After School Programs, and Come & Try sessions. Competitive structures include the 29-team, five-division State League (with a new two-point Super Shot in Division 1 from 2026) and the Capital Chemist Junior Championships. High-performance pathways include the Capital Darters in Super Netball Reserves, ACT State Teams (17/U and 19/U), the Black Swans First Nations Team (supported by PacificAus Sports and the Confident Girls Foundation), and the Marie Little Shield Team (for athletes with disability, backed by Wattle Blue Disability Services). Digital infrastructure includes the NACT App (member-facing mobile/web application for health, fitness and wellbeing tracking) and PlayHQ (competition management and registration platform).

The business model is a non-profit sponsorship- and fee-based structure. Revenue is generated through (a) program and registration fees (quote-based, set at the centre or district association level rather than published), (b) commercial sponsorship across principal, major and supporting tiers (SolarHub as principal/naming rights partner, Capital Chemist as Junior Championships naming partner, Woolworths as NetSetGo major partner, plus HIT104.7 and Struddy's as major partners), (c) venue hire of the SolarHub ACT Netball Centre to external organizations (including the 2025 Australian Masters Games), and (d) government and foundation grants (PacificAus Sports, Confident Girls Foundation, Wattle Blue Disability Services). Distribution runs through five ACT district associations (Arawang, Belconnen, Canberra, South Canberra, Tuggeranong) plus Queanbeyan Netball Association, the ACT schools network, and direct digital channels.

Name

Netball ACT

Legal name

ACT Netball Association Incorporated

Website

https://act.netball.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Netball ACT is the non-profit governing body for netball in the Australian Capital Territory, delivering a full grassroots-to-elite pathway — from Woolworths NetSetGo and junior competitions through to the Capital Darters and ACT State Teams — at the SolarHub ACT Netball Centre in Lyneham.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sports Organization

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Netball governing body
• Community netball programs
• Grassroots sports development
• Elite athlete pathways
• Sports venue management

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyneham

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Netball ACT is the non-profit governing body for netball in the Australian Capital Territory, delivering a complete participation pathway from entry-level grassroots programs (Woolworths NetSetGo for ages 5–10, Walking Netball, Holiday Clinics) through community and social competitions, to representative State League, Junior Championships, and elite Super Netball Reserves team (Capital Darters). The organization operates the SolarHub ACT Netball Centre as its primary venue, delivers high-performance pathways including State Teams and the First Nations Black Swans program, and provides coaching, umpiring, and bench official workforce development.

Product overview

Netball ACT operates as a state sporting organization leading and supporting the ACT community to promote, inspire and grow netball. The organization's offerings span grassroots participation programs (Woolworths NetSetGO for children aged 5-10, Walking Netball, Holiday Clinics), competitive leagues (State League with multiple divisions including Men's League, Capital Chemist Junior Championships), high-performance pathways (Capital Darters, State Teams for 17/U and 19/U, First Nations Team), and digital services (NACT App for health tracking and member management). The portfolio follows a pathway model from entry-level participation through to elite representation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Woolworths NetSetGO Grassroots netball program for children aged 5–10, featuring three age-based phases (Net, Set, Go) with tailored activities focusing on learning, skill development, and inclusivity. Participants register via local ACT centres and receive a participant pack including Suncorp Super Netball team-branded t-shirt, size 4 netball, and key chain.
• Netball ACT State League Premier representative netball competition in the ACT featuring 29 teams across five divisions (Division 1, Men's League, Division 2, Under 19's, Under 17's) with the Super Shot two-point scoring mechanic in Division 1 from 2026. Matches are played at the SolarHub ACT Netball Centre and streamed weekly.
• Capital Chemist ACT Junior Championships Premier junior netball competition featuring teams across 12–13 years and 14–15 years age groups, with representative teams from five ACT District Associations (Arawang, Belconnen, Canberra, South Canberra, Tuggeranong). The Championships involve approximately 750 athletes competing across two weekends, drawing approximately 2,000 attendees to the SolarHub ACT Netball Centre.
• Capital Darters Canberra's elite representative netball team competing in the Super Netball Reserves competition, providing the highest-level pathway from state representation through to the Suncorp Super Netball League. Home games are played at the SolarHub ACT Netball Centre.
• ACT State Teams (17/U and 19/U) ACT representative teams selected to compete at the National Netball Championships, providing high-performance pathway opportunities for developing athletes. Selections identify up to 12 eligible athletes per age group capable of achieving success at national competition.
• Black Swans First Nations Team ACT First Nations representative team providing accelerated and equitable opportunities for First Nations participants in netball, competing at national First Nations tournaments and the Spirit Series celebrating culture and excellence for First Nations and Indo-Pacific women in netball.
• Holiday Clinics School holiday netball skill development programs comprising Junior Holiday Clinics (ages 5–9), Future Stars Holiday Program (ages 10–15), and Train Like a Griffin sessions for boys aged 11–15.
• Walking Netball Modified netball program suitable for participants seeking lower-impact physical activity, offered through social competitions at the SolarHub ACT Netball Centre.
• Venue Hire at SolarHub ACT Netball Centre Venue hire service for the SolarHub ACT Netball Centre (435 Northbourne Avenue, Lyneham ACT), allowing external organisations and community groups to book the facility for netball and non-netball events, accessed via a booking form on the website.
• NACT App Mobile and web application for Netball ACT members enabling recording of physical health, fitness and wellbeing information, progress tracking, and access to health and sports science resources. Users must be at least 16 years of age (or have a parent/guardian create an account on their behalf).

Quantifiable outcome

• 29 teams across five divisions in the 2026 State League season
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major, supporting and core.

• Capital ChemistflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2021Capital Chemist is the Naming Rights Partner for the ACT Junior Championships (Capital Chemist ACT Junior Championships). The partnership was renewed for three years in 2021. Capital Chemist, established in 1978, wholly owned by a partnership of pharmacists, has 21 outlets in Canberra and several in regional NSW.
• SolarHubflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020SolarHub is the Principal Partner and Naming Rights sponsor of the SolarHub ACT Netball Centre. SolarHub extended its naming rights agreement with Netball ACT, demonstrating a long-term commitment to supporting netball infrastructure and elite competition in the ACT.
• WoolworthsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoolworths is a Major Partner of Netball ACT and the naming partner for Woolworths NetSetGo, Australia's leading grassroots netball program for children aged 5-10. The partnership supports entry-level participation and community engagement.
• HIT104.7majorGTM or Marketing PartnerHIT104.7 is a Major Partner of Netball ACT, providing radio and media marketing support to increase community awareness and engagement with netball programs and events.
• Struddy'smajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStruddy's is a Major Partner of Netball ACT, contributing to marketing and promotional activities for netball events and competitions in the ACT.
• Howden (Insurance)supportingOthersHowden provides insurance information and services to Netball ACT members through its Netball Australia Insurance program. The relationship provides insurance claim forms and coverage information accessible via the Netball ACT website.
• PlayHQcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlayHQ is the competition management and registration platform used by Netball ACT for managing registrations, competition fixtures, results, and team entries across State League, Junior Championships, and other competitions.
• Confident Girls FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Confident Girls Foundation proudly supports the Black Swans First Nations team, providing funding and programmatic support for First Nations athletes competing at the Spirit Series and other national tournaments.
• PacificAus SportssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPacificAus Sports, funded by the Australian Government, supports the Black Swans First Nations team, enabling participation in international competitions such as the Spirit Series celebrating culture and excellence for First Nations and Indo-Pacific women in netball.
• DMC SportsupportingOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDMC Sport produces and fulfils the Woolworths NetSetGo participant packs, including Suncorp Super Netball team-branded t-shirts, size 4 netballs, and key chains. Contact for pack enquiries: [email protected].
• Wattle Blue Disability ServicessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerWattle Blue Disability Services backs Netball ACT's Marie Little Shield Team, supporting athletes with disability to participate in inclusive netball competitions.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Netball Western Australia: State governing body for netball in Western Australia; runs State League, district associations and West Coast Fever-style pathways — direct analogue in scale and product mix.
• Netball Tasmania: Tasmania's state netball governing body; runs a state league, district associations and representation pathways — direct comparable on size, regional confinement and program structure.
• Netball Victoria: State netball governing body for Victoria running State League, Member Associations and high-performance pathways — same membership-association model and competition portfolio as Netball ACT.
• Netball Queensland: Queensland's state netball association running State League and the Queensland Firebirds pathway; comparable geographic-scope peer to Netball ACT in sport governance and Suncorp Super Netball linkage.
• Netball South Australia: South Australian state netball association operating competitive leagues and grassroots programs; very close structural comparator to Netball ACT's smaller-state operating profile.
• Netball NSW: The state-level governing body for netball in New South Wales; operates State League, district associations, and an elite pathway franchise — directly comparable to Netball ACT in structure, programs and revenue model.
• Netball NT: Northern Territory's state netball association; a similarly small membership-based governing body focused on community netball and remote participation, with comparable scale and budget.

Broad incumbents

• Netball Australia: National peak body for netball and the de facto parent of state associations including Netball ACT; sets the rules and competitions (Suncorp Super Netball, National Netball Championships) that drive Netball ACT's programming.

Regional players

• Hockey ACT: Regional governing body for hockey in the ACT; runs community programs, representative teams and venue operations — directly comparable as a same-state sporting-association peer.
• Basketball ACT: ACT's regional basketball governing body; comparable ACT-concentrated, member-association model delivering community sport and venue operations at the same local scale as Netball ACT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NetballAust
• Instagraminstagram.com/netball.act
• Xx.com/netballaust
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/netball-act

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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