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Once there was a dream, the same dream by both Blackwood (Woods) Netball Club and the Panthers Netball Club….their dream to join the State League Competition…. In 1997 Blackwood District Netball Club took the bold step and asked the question of SANA….
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Once there was a dream, the same dream by both Blackwood (Woods) Netball Club and the Panthers Netball Club….their dream to join the State League Competition….
In 1997 Blackwood District Netball Club took the bold step and asked the question of SANA…. “What was the criteria to join the State League Competition?” This document did not exist. SANA in turn produced a criteria of what was required as a club to join the State League Competition.
During the 1999 season a phone call from Secretary Brian Anderson of the Panthers Netball Club to Jean Morgan then secretary of the Blackwood Netball Club, started the ball rolling. A Combined committee of both clubs was formed and an agreement was made to create The Woods Panthers Netball Club
The AIS joined the State League competition for season 2000, leaving the possibility of a sport being open in the State League Reserves. Woods Panthers took this opportunity to present their case. Inaugural President Julie Langham, and Vice President David Adams presented to the State League committee Woods Panthers charter to join the State League Competition.
In 2000 the letter we had all been working toward arrived … acceptance of Woods Panthers into the State League Reserves Competition. Our inaugural team coached by Barry Seaman took to the court and presented a competitive unit. Finishing 7th then 3rd in our first two years.
When the AIS left the competition again we jumped on the opportunity to join the big league.
The offer was made and in 2002 we competed in the State League Competition proper.
Our first season saw us with 9 wins, the most wins by a club in their inaugural season. Over the years we have steadily climbed the ladder 6th, 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th, 4th, 5th and in our 10th season it is time to crack the top 4 and work towards our next goal of Premiership Glory