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Karrah Hellmuth returned to the Dapto Netball Club Committee in 2021 as a General Committee member. Having started playing netball at the age of eight, Karrah has always played for the Dapto Netball Club. Karrah has coached for the Club for a number of years across all age groups, with her 10 year old team in 2019 going through undefeated.  Along with coaching Karrah has been a valuable umpire for the Club for many years. Karrah brings to the Committee years of experience having previously been a General Committee member and the Club Registrar for three years.

In 2019 Karrah receive the Debbie Kennedy Appreciation Award and was awarded a Long Service Award in 2020 for 15 years of service to the Club. Karrah has also previously been award Club Person of the Year and in 2024, received Coach Of The Year. Karrah continues to coach and mentor our club teams and Illawarra District Netball Association representative teams in 2025.

From 2022 to 2024, Karrah joined the Executive Committee in the role as Treasurer. She has stepped up into the role of President for the 2026 season and we rely heavily on her commitment to the club and netball in our community.

Daniel Hall joined Dapto Netball Club via his daughter, attending all her games and score keeping for her team.

Daniel joined the committee in 2025 looking to be more involved in the club and in the sport that his daughter really enjoys. His engagement with the club continues to grow and this shows as he was awarded the 2025 Wilma Ford Club Person of the Year.

In 2026 has taken on the role of Registrar for the 2026 season, along with Vice President. While still new to the netball scene, he is a quick learner and looks forward to the coming year. He will even have a run with the mixed team this year.

Almost always with a smile on his face you will find him approachable and always ready to lend a hand around the courts.

Emma Mortimer has been involved in the Dapto Netball Club since the age of six. Emma started as Dapto Netball Club junior and has since been involved in the club as an assistant coach, coach and umpire including obtaining her National C Umpire Badge and Level 1 Coaching Certificate. She has been an Illawarra Representative since the age of 12, including Stage Age, State Champs, State League and Waratah Cup.

Emma joined the Committee in 2020 as Secretary to help maintain the legacy that her parents built within the Dapto Netball Club. Emma has since taken on a number of roles on the Committee since joining in 2020 including Public Officer, Uniform Officer, Publicity Officer and Registrar. Emma continues to provide her expertise and skills to the committee in 2026 in a new role as Treasurer

Peiti Haines joined the Dapto Netball Club as a player in 1990 as a six year old. Peiti has coached Dapto teams since she was 13 and progressed to coaching Illawarra representative teams from the age of 20, including 11s development through to State Championships. Peiti also served on the Dapto Netball Club committee from the age of 18 for a number of years. She has a vast experience working on committees having previously served on the Dapto Netball Club Committee as Registrar, Fundraising Officer, Coaching Coordinator. Peiti re-joined the Committee in 2020 as she saw that there was the opportunity to move what has always been a good club to be an even better club.

Despite stepping back from the role of President when her family moved to Orange, she continues to support the club and the committee in whatever ways she can. In 2026, she moves to the role of Secretary.

Heather Cunningham started with the Dapto Netball Club as a six year old when the club trained at Hayes Park Primary School or Kundle Street courts. After her junior years Heather returned to playing for the Dapto Netball Club in 2003.  Heather has a love of coaching the “babies” of the club in NetSetGo, seeing young players develop their skills in their first years of netball.

Heather has been a part of the Committee for the past eleven years as Vice President, Minute Secretary, Registrar, General Committee and continues in the role of Public Officer for 2026. She has also completed her member protection training. Heather is committed to help with the growth and development of netball in Dapto and the broader Illawarra.

In 2023 Heather was one of the first Club members to be awarded the Dapto Netball Club Merit Award for her distinguished and lengthy service with a positive contribution to the betterment of the Club.

Allan Johnson returned to the Dapto Netball Club Committee in 2020 as Minute Secretary after having a break in 2019. Allan first joined the Dapto Netball Club in the 1980s and is one of the Club’s Life Members. He has previously held many roles on the Committee including Equipment Officer, Secretary and the General Committee. He has coached at club and representative level since 1971 and continues to assist the Club with coaching when needed. In 2020, Allan assisted with updating the Dapto Netball Club Regulations and Constitution. Allan also had a pivotal role in developing Illawarra’s Regulations and Constitution and has valuable knowledge on past and present processes of the Club. Allan joined the Committee in 2020 to help pass on this knowledge to younger members of the Committee.

In 2021, Allan also took on the role of Equipment Officer. Allan worked with the Committee in 2021 to ensure that the Club had the adequate equipment to coach the both the basic skills of netball through to our more elite players. Allan’s biggest achievement as Equipment Officer in 2021 was the organisation of the Club’s storage container including the installation of shelving so that equipment was easily accessible and the Club trailer could be stored securely. Allan continues in the role of Equipment Officer in 2026.

Brittany O’Sullivan joined our General Committee in 2025 after being a long time player for Dapto Netball Club. She has returned in the last couple of years as a player, but after being sidelined by injury was looking for new ways to remain involved in the club and give back to the sport she has always loved. We are excited to have Brittany move into the role of Publicity Officer for 2026.

Belinda Barnes has a deep passion for netball and umpiring, and is always striving to bring her best to the court. Whether she’s playing, officiating, or supporting others, Belinda is committed to creating a positive and enjoyable atmosphere.

With a caring attitude and a strong focus on fair play, she aims to make every experience rewarding for everyone involved. Belinda has supported with General Committee in her initial years on the committee and took on the important role of Umpiring Coordinator in the 2025 season. She continues in that role for the 2026 season.

Emma Draper started playing netball at the age of 12 and has continued her journey with the sport moving into both coaching and administration. She enjoys the fast-paced nature of the game, the challenge of improving her skills, and the opportunity to work as part of a team. For Emma, netball is not just about the competition but also about the strong friendships she has built along the way.

For a number of years, Emma has taken on the role of coach, where she finds great satisfaction in helping players grow their confidence, develop their abilities, and share in the joy of the game. She values creating a positive environment where everyone feels supported and encouraged. She joined the committee taking on the Fundraising Officer role for a couple of years.

For the 2026 season, Emma moves into two significant portfolios of Coaching Coordinator and Publicity Officer. She enjoys supporting those coaches around her, sharing her knowledge and encouraging a quality team environment. She brings skill and expertise into the Publicity Officer role and looks forward to continuing to build the social media following of the club.

Emma spends her Saturdays at the courts, playing, coaching, and catching up with teammates and families. She loves the camaraderie and sense of belonging that netball brings, and she is always up for a chat with anyone who shares her passion for the game.

Jesse Peacock joined the Dapto Netball Club in 2018 playing in our senior grade. Since then Jesse has been an assistant coach and a co coach for many years and for all different age groups. Jesse was apart of our 2021 general committee and were excited to have her back as our 2025 uniform officer. In 2026, Jesse moves into the Fundraising Officer role and has big ideas to support the club in building community as well as financially. We return to raising funds for other community initiatives as well.

Jesse’s started playing netball at the age of 9, up in the Southern Highlands and weren’t those 8am games very cold. She took a break from netball in her teen years to focus on work and decided to rejoin the netball family in 2018, once she moved down to Dapto, as she thought it would be a great way to make friends. She’s made many friends through netball, not only in a netball aspect but now they are apart every aspect of her personal life.

Tayla Ringk began her netball journey in 2012 and joined Dapto Netball Club in 2022 to compete in the senior competition. With more than a decade of experience in the sport, she has developed a deep passion for netball.

In addition to her first year of coaching, Tayla is excited to take on the role of Uniform Officer. She looks forward to becoming more involved in the club throughout the 2026 season, supporting players, helping the clubs uniforms stay organised and prepared, and contributing to a positive environment both on and off the court.