Even Bendigo's ordinary weather couldn't wipe the smile off the faces off players, parents, coaches and officials as junior netball returned to the Golden City courts on Saturday.
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After a full season was virtually wiped out by the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of players relished the return to action on Saturday.
After months of being stuck at home, the results didn't matter it was all about getting back on court and enjoying the competition.
The Golden City Netball Association hopes to get another eight weeks of matches in before the end of the year.
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