Katherine BedfordINNC Home Grown Hero

Katherine is the heart and soulof the Inner North Netball Club

As PresidentKatherine was an inaugural committee member of the Inner North Netball Club, as Secretary for more than 3 years from the end of 2012 and then in 2016 elected as President, a role she has held ever since.

Katherine set up the registration processes and other administrative systems for the club and established the website.

As well as her reporting requirements as President, she oversees all activities of the club and takes an active role in team formation and grading. She assists with the organisation of end of year functions and is the MC at most, even though she hates public speaking.

As a coachKatherine generally coaches two club teams each season, including her beloved Lions. She particularly likes guiding our junior players, many of whom have gone onto become rep players.

Katherine also enjoys coaching junior representative teams for the Canberra Netball Association. As most INNC members get ready to put their feet up and take a well-earned break from netball, Katherine has started a new venture in netball and has just been accepted as an Apprentice Coach for Tier 2 State League.

As an umpireKatherine is a C badged umpire and umpires at least one game each week.

As a playerKatherine also shows her talent and passion on the court playing for the Lynx in winter and summer competitions.

As an all round supporter of netballKatherine is at the Lyneham courts from the first game to the last every Saturday.

She is regularly seen at CNA representative and State League games, even when she is not coaching.

And she loves to attend Giants and Diamonds games in Canberra.

Only 6 years old, INNC is what it is today because of Katherine’s total commitment to the club and its members. While she is a quiet, shy person, she is an achiever and this is reflected in all that she has accomplished on behalf of the club.

INNC is extremely lucky to have a leader as dedicated as Katherine.

Thank you Katherine!

Nominated by Caitlin and Sophie Weaver