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Tasmanian Women's Sports Guide: Netball, Cricket, Roar
A guide to the thriving women's sporting competitions across Tasmania, from netball associations to the Tasmanian Roar.
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Women's sport in Tasmania is in a strong and growing place, with well-organised competitions across a range of codes and passionate communities backing them at every level. Whether you want to watch elite competition, join a social team or encourage a young athlete, the options across the state are genuine and welcoming.
Netball is one of the most popular women's sports in Tasmania, with Netball Tasmania overseeing competitions from grassroots right through to representative level. Local associations run competitions in Hobart, Launceston and regional centres throughout the autumn and winter season. Courts are in use most weekday evenings and Saturday mornings, and the atmosphere at association-level netball is warm, community-focused and easy to get into as a new participant or spectator.
Cricket Tasmania fields the Tasmanian Tigers women's side in national women's cricket competitions, and the Hobart Hurricanes also field a women's team in the Women's Big Bash League. These matches are broadcast on the same channels as the men's game, including Channel 7 and Kayo Sports, and tickets to home fixtures at Blundstone Arena are available through Ticketek. The Women's Big Bash in particular has grown its audience quickly, with the shorter format appealing to families and new fans.
Football Tasmania administers women's football (soccer) across the state through NPL Tasmania and community competitions that run through spring and summer. Women's Australian Rules is also well established through the Southern Football League and the Northern Football League, with women's teams operating across many clubs in both Hobart and Launceston. These competitions provide a clear pathway from junior footy right through to representative football.
Getting involved is as simple as visiting the relevant governing body website for your chosen sport. Netball Tasmania, Football Tasmania and the state football leagues all maintain club finders and registration guides on their websites. For spectators, following the Hurricanes women's side or attending a local netball final are both excellent ways to feel the energy that women's sport in Tasmania consistently delivers.
Sources: Netball Tasmania Cricket Tasmania Football Tasmania