During a bumper 48 hours, Katherine Netball Association and Nightcliff Netball Club teams squared off in open, under-17 and U15 divisions, with the local senior line-up going down in a two-goal encounter in the final game on May 1.

KNA president Lauren Chapman said the matches represented a fitting end to the clinic and a range of development sessions for junior players held throughout the weekend.

“It started off with and umpire development clinic on Saturday morning, run by Lynda Brodie,” she explained.

“Some plans have been discussed for further umpire development throughout the season.

“Twenty-three players plus coaching staff from NIghtcliff Netball Club travelled to Katherine for the weekend. 

“Nightcliff are keen to lock in the same date for next year to make it bigger and better.” 

In results from regular round games on April 28, the Beswick Blazers produced a 20-nil win against the Cas St Allstars in the U13 division, while Mobsamagic and the Kath South Crocs played out a 10-9 thriller in U15.

Tindal 1 romped home in division two with a 40-25 victory against Miss Fits, while TFS Cougars, Cas St Allstars and Tindal 2 also notched up solid wins.

Big margins were par for the course in the mixed division, with Camels posting the largest of the round with a 48-6 result against Roper Gulf.

Nek Minnit defeated the Cas St Allstars 38-22, and Bears mauled Hooligans to the tune of 27-6.

In division one, Panthers flexed their muscle on the court with a 45-9 thumping of You Mob, while Scorchers trounced Magic 27-8.

Alpacas and LJ Hooker had wins against Rockers and Hooroos respectively.

Ms Chapman said the draw for May 5 would be finalised during the week and emailed to team contacts.