The primary aim of the VIS Netball Program is to prepare Victorian athletes for competition at elite domestic level, both within the Suncorp Super Netball competition and the Australian National League (ANL), and to prepare athletes for selection into Senior National teams and Underage squads.
The VIS program works in partnership with Netball Australia (NA) and Netball Victoria (NV), to deliver an underpinning program that provides world class coaching, training and support services to targeted nationally identified underage squad athletes to assist them to improve their competitive performance and reach their full potential on and off the court. The program also works in partnership with NV to provide coaching and performance support to the Melbourne Vixens for their Suncorp Super Netball campaign.
VIS Open Day Wrap Up
September 21, 2023Over 1000 people poured through the doors of the Victorian Institute of Sport’s (VIS) facilities at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park yesterday, marking a successful return for the institutes first open day in over four years.
VIS is 'Here to Hear' this RU OK? Day, and everyday
September 14, 2023The 2023 theme for RU OK? Day is ‘I’m here to hear’, which serves as an opportunity for all of us to be active listeners and offer genuine support to those around us. The VIS, as an organisation, is here to hear for staff and athletes, every day, not just on R U OK? Day.
Kim Gray - Excelling with the Vixens
September 12, 2023VIS Performance Lifestyle Adviser, Kim Gray, is the Wellbeing Lead at the Melbourne Vixens and following less than two years into the role, she was named the joint winner of the Outstanding Service Award at the Vixens' 2023 Sharelle McMahon Medal ceremony.
Liz Watson | Open Day Ambassador
September 11, 2023Diamonds captain, Melbourne Vixens co-captain and VIS athlete, Liz Watson, has been announced as an ambassador for the Victorian Institute of Sport's (VIS) open day on Wednesday 20 September, when the institute will open its doors to members of the public.
Sport Science Traineeship – Applications now open
August 17, 2023The VIS Performance Science Department are offering an exciting opportunity for Exercise and Sport Science students / graduates seeking to gain valuable, practical experience in supporting the preparation of elite athletes in a high performance environment. VIS Performance Analyst, Milli Bilson, came through the traineeship program and is now working across various sports.
VIS Open Day returns
August 9, 2023The VIS Open Day is back in 2023 with the opportunity to meet Olympians, Paralympians and World Champion athletes, learn from high performance sport experts and experience the inner workings of a high performance sport facility.
Emily Petricola living with an invisible disability
May 30, 2023World MS Day takes place on 30 May each year. It brings the global MS community together to share stories, raise awareness and campaign with everyone affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). At just 27 years old, VIS para-cyclist Emily Petricola was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), her story is one of belief, bravery and resilience.
VIS and OUA partnership help athlete finish degree
May 18, 2023Melbourne Vixens and Australian Diamond goaler Kiera Austin, 25 moved to Melbourne two years ago but moving her degree with her proved to be challenging.
Elissa Kent: Mother of four and building her coaching career
May 12, 2023When Elissa Kent was pregnant with her first child she was the Melbourne Kestrels' midcourt specialist. Even though it was the end of her playing career it was just the beginning of a new one. Now a mum of four she juggles life as the VIS Development Coach and is also part of the AIS Gen32 Coach Program.
VIS Netball Development Squad learn from New Zealand’s best
April 28, 2023The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) Netball Development squad travelled to New Zealand earlier in the year to play against international competition and experience a different high performance training environment.
Netball Australia
Netball Victoria
Melbourne Vixens
