Thank you to the many Rangers players and family members who took their time to share their thoughts with us about how Rangers contributes to the growth of male participation in netball. 

Earlier this year, we asked you about your ideas and thoughts regarding how Rangers participates in this growing area of development for our sport at the national and state levels and at our own association, WDNA. As a club, Rangers is eager to actively contribute to the development of our game and ensure the future relevance and competitiveness of Rangers Netball Club as the game of netball continues to evolve.  

We are proud to have sought our members views and are committed to keeping you informed as our club navigates this development phase for our sport. 

Through the survey responses we received, we heard: 

We are pleased to share the recent decision by WDNA to create a mixed division for players 16 years and older in 2026.  

Male participation across other age groups will continue in line with the existing WDNA rules.  

The rules passed at the WDNA AGM and subsequent General Meeting on Wednesday 26th November, 2025 are as follows: 

This means that female players who are 16 years and older will be able to play in both the female and mixed competitions as part of one registration (i.e. at no extra cost). 

This is a great way to build male participation in netball and continue to support female participation in competitive and social sport, and to provide these players with a choice in whether they participate in a mixed competition.  

What next? 

The rules governing male participation at WDNA are determined by the WDNA Board and delegates from all clubs across the association. As a club, we will continue to engage in these developments, consistent with our values while also being mindful of what we have heard from our members. 

Rangers will be seeking to register teams in the 16 years+ mixed competition in 2026 and encourage our female players to consider playing in either the female and/or mixed competitions and to help spread the word about the upcoming mixed competition amongst their peers.