Netball NSW has confirmed four major netball hubs across Greater Sydney will host the HART Senior and Junior State Titles until 2027, continuing the proud tradition of one of the state’s biggest grassroots sporting events.
“Netball NSW is delighted to partner with four local governments and four netball associations to deliver the annual State Titles. Since 1969 this event has grown into one of the largest sport competitions and stands as a true celebration of grassroots sport and the Netball NSW pathway,” Tracey Scott, CEO of Netball NSW said.
The HART Senior State Titles will take place from Saturday 6 to Monday 8 June in 2026 and is being co-hosted by the Baulkham Hills Shire Netball Association and the Penrith District Netball Association. The matches will be staged at Kellyville Netball Courts in The Hills Shire Council area and at Jamison Park Netball Complex in the Penrith City Council area.
This year, more than 3,500 registered players and officials competed across the 15U, 17U and Opens divisions and the event attracted around 7,000 spectators over three days. The event also demonstrated the growth in men’s netball with six male 17U teams competing and five All Abilities teams in the State Challenge.
“Over 10,000 participants, families and visitors swell the local area, which is really valuable not just for the economy, but for the whole netball ecosystem. Local businesses, restaurants and accommodation benefit from increased foot traffic and local juniors get to see high-level athletes in action, inspiring greater participation in our sport,” Stacy Harding, General Manager of Competitions at Netball NSW said.
The HART Junior State Titles will follow from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 July 2026. They will be co-hosted by the Camden District and Campbelltown Netball Associations at the Narellan Sports Hub in Camden and the Campbelltown Netball Complex. This premier development event in the Netball NSW pathway showcases players aged 12–14 years across four divisions, including the 14U Male Championship.
The 2025 tournament set a new record with 240 teams and 2,500 athletes from across NSW taking part. It was three action-packed days of elite junior competition, community spirit and netball magic, with more than 50,000 goals scored across 2,206 games.
Beyond the action on court, the State Titles deliver a significant tourism and economic boost for the host regions. Thousands of visitors fill hotels, dine in local cafes, shop in retail centres, and explore nearby attractions, injecting valuable revenue into local economies. The event also fosters strong community connections, with local volunteers, businesses, and councils working together to create a welcoming and memorable experience for players, families, and fans from across the state.
2026 HART Senior State Titles
Saturday 6th June - Monday 8th June
Opens Division 1, 17U and 15U Divisions 1 & 2 – Penrith District Netball Association
Opens Division 2, 17U and 15U Divisions 3 & 4 – Baulkham Hills Shire Netball Association
All Abilities – Venue & Day to be confirmed.
Male Divisions*, 17U and Opens – Penrith District & Baulkham Hills Shire Netball Association.
2026 HART Junior State Titles
Saturday 4th July - Monday 6th July
14U, 13U, 12U Divisions 1 & 2 - Campbelltown District Netball Association
14U, 13U, 12U Divisions 3 & 4 - Camden & District Netball Association
Male Divisions*, 14U – Campbelltown & Camden & District Netball Association
**Where two divisions are determined within the Male age categories at Junior State Titles, Divisions may be split across both venues, ie: Division 1 @ Campbelltown and Division 2 @ Camden Male Divisions: The format and days of play for all Male divisions are yet to be confirmed.
