Orange’s under-17s representative squad finished second in Division Two at the Netball NSW Senior State Titles back in June, which has earned them a promotion to Division One in 2025.

The under-17s side had 15 wins and only three losses to earn a spot in the championship division next year.

Coach Mardi Aplin has known many in her under-17s squad since their days in under-11s and is a big believer that regional teams can compete with metropolitan outfits.

She is delighted Orange will have a side facing Sydney line-ups in Division One next year.

“It’s a great achievement to do what we did... but what you want to be is in Division One,” Mardi said. “If you want to be the best, you have to play the best. You have to aim to be in the best competition, and that’s in Division One, and that’s what we have finally been able to achieve.”