Netball NSW understand that Associations, players and carers have concerns around the recent increase in cases of COVID-19 in New South Wales, and the potential impact this will have on the 2020 HART State Titles.
As you can appreciate this is an unprecedented year and the landscape of COVID-19 is changing at a rapid pace. Currently Netball NSW remain committed to seeing the State Titles go ahead in 2020 and we will continue to monitor the situation and provide a final decision on State Titles on Monday 17 August 2020.
We are mindful that we are still just over nine weeks away from the re-scheduled State Titles. Although the current situation is evolving with isolated cases in Sydney and surrounding areas, as it has done in the past this could again change, and it is this situation we would like to monitor further over the coming weeks.
We are of the view a final decision date of Monday 17 August allows a reasonable period for an assessment of the current COVID-19 situation, plus will give Associations and all related parties time to finalise or amend their arrangements.
Prior to 17 August Netball NSW will action a full assessment of each venue. Within this assessment we will consider the capacity of each venue and what limitations there are. We will then provide final information in relation to the logistics of each venue including spectator access at this time.
State Titles Grading
Following on from the Provisional grading #2 document, we would like to provide a further update in relation to grading. The current grading of each division is below, this has taken into account withdrawals and the outcome of appeals since Provisional Grading #2 was issued.
Junior State Titles Provisional Grading
Senior State Titles 15U & 17U Provisional Grading
Senior State Titles Opens Provisional Grading
State Titles Opens and State Masters
Within the update on 17 August, an update in relation to Opens State Titles, Masters State Titles and Social Masters due to take place on 17-18 October will also be provided.
State Titles Merchandise
Everyone loves the merch, and no matter what happens we are sure this year is no different. The 2020 HART State Titles Merchandise is now available. Valour Sport have merchandise for every need and have created bundles in preparation for the event. The “Keep Fit” bundle includes training singlet and shorts plus free socks and the “Keep Warm” bundle includes a hoodie, tights and tee. To access a bundle, simply click on the training singlet or hoodie of your choice. Shop the full range of products at Valour Sport while stocks last.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Netball NSW Competitions Manager Claire Dale cdale@netballnsw.com for any queries regarding State Titles.
