And, considering the warmer months are here, thoughts turn to the twilight competition.

A fun and light-hearted program, players enjoy exercising, while helping the club prepare for the next season.

Singleton Netball Association publicity officer Nikki Smith said the main purpose of the twilight competition was to raise funds for the club to complete various projects, and to give members better facilities.

“At this stage we have 27 teams registered to participate in the twilight comp as well as around 45 players registered to participate in NetSetGo,” she said.

“This program is a great introduction to netball for our youngest members.”

The association still has places available for children aged 5 and 6 in their NetSetGo program.

In the twilight competition, there is never a shortage of laughs from the wide variety of ages represented.

“The twilight comp is a great social competition and caters for people who may not be able to play on weekends in winter or that just enjoy being social and keeping active,” Smith said.

“We often see mother and daughter teams in twilight, which is really nice.

“We also enjoy seeing the mixed teams participate.

“The skills of all the players improve so much over the competition.”

With that in mind, Smith said the Singleton association is still searching for more junior teams.

The younger groups cater for boys and girls, aged 11 and 12.

Aside from playing, there are a range of ways people can be involved in the club’s activities.

Anyone interested in netball – from coaching and umpiring, to playing – is welcome to contact the Singleton Netball Association for more information at singletonnetball@hotmail.com

To follow what Singleton Netball Association is up to throughout the year, including competitions and fundraisiers, find them on Facebook.

In Muswellbrook, the twilight competition has already begun.

Shorter than the winter contest, the 13-week spring event began on August 17.

Following the main draw, there will be semi finals and finals.

To keep up to date with Muswellbrook Netball Association’s movements, find them on Facebook, or visit www.muswellbrookna.nsw.netball.com.au/home

Scone and District Netball Association’s twilight competition began on September 13, catering for those 15 and older.

Find the association on Facebook for more information on upcoming events.