Wandong Netball Club hosted its Play4BCNA Pink Round on Saturday raising money for Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Bright pops of pink decorated courts as junior netball teams played on Saturday morning, with the under 9s playing the first games of the day followed by under 11s, under 13s and under 16s.
Players, spectators and umpires supported the cause with pink accessories, facepaint and tutus on and around the courts, while a barbecue was fired up, cooking sausages and bacon and egg rolls.
Those with a sweet tooth could also enjoy pink cookies, fairy floss and snow cones, among other sweet treats donated.
It is the third year the club has participated in Play4BCNA, and Wandong Netball Club under 11 coach Jo Pascoe said it was something the club felt passionate about getting involved with.
“We just felt there are so many people affected by cancer in so many different ways,” she said.
“Play4BCNA gives us the opportunity to fundraise for such a good cause and it’s also such a great way to bring the community together.
“We’ve had local businesses donate over $800 in prizes for the raffle, which is so generous.
“We’ve had families come down and buy raffle tickets, and we’ve got people coming down who have no affiliation with the club whatsoever – just community members wanting to support the great cause.
“Of course the kids also absolutely love dressing up in pink. We’ve got the boys in tutus, people with facepaint and everyone is just really getting involved. All money raised goes straight to Breast Cancer Network Australia.”
Last year the club raised almost $2000 and they hope to beat it this year.
The Kilmore Broadford Netball Association encouraged all teams to host a pink round each year.
Wandong Netball Club negotiated with other clubs in the association to have all their teams play home games for the round.
“To be able to get everybody playing at the same place so they can all get involved is great,” Ms Pascoe said.
“We also let the other teams know throughout so they’re welcome to come in pink as well. We’ve got facepainting and bracelets available that anybody can wear.”
A raffle was drawn on the day with prizes including a barbecue smoker, yoga mats, wine and food vouchers.
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