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The Brunswick Byron Netball Association hosted 38 teams across six age divisions for a representative league carnival last Sunday, March 16.

Teams from Grafton, Woolgoolga, Bellingen, Lower Clarence, Ballina, Lismore, and Casino travelled to compete at Brunswick-Byron’s home ground in Mullumbimby.

The day was jam-packed with 20-minute mini-games. It will be just one of many local carnivals the players will participate in over the coming months in preparation for state titles.

Local representative teams will head down to Camden, Campbelltown and Penrith later in the year to compete for in the NSW state titles for 2025.

Local competition for Mullumbimby, Byron Bay, Bangalow and Ocean Shores teams also commenced last Saturday. Over the winter months, games for all ages are played every Saturday at Mullumbimby. For more info visit www.brunswickbyronnetball.com.au.

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