In early 2007, Netball Victoria commissioned a review of the State League netball competition.
As a result of the review, it was decided that the State League competition would cease to operate at the end of the 2008 season, and a new structure of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) was introduced for 2009.
With the new structure of the VNL, interested groups were invited to apply for one of the ten licenses available.
UB Ballarat Pride was successful in its application for a VNL license, being one of only two regional VNL clubs, and the only country club.
With the success of Ballarat's application, this gives players, coaches, and personnel the opportunity to play, train and develop at the highest level within Victoria.

VNL consists of the following divisions:

• Championship
• Division One; and
• 19 / Under

Interested in playing in the Victorian Netball League?
Want to secure a quality coach and strong club support?
Do you need to be flexible with training? 

Then the U.B. Ballarat Pride is for you! 

• With creative and flexible training schedules, both in Melbourne and Ballarat, the U.B. Ballarat Pride aims to assist players to get the best out of their netball game. 
  
• Offering quality coaching and a strong supporter base, the U.B. Ballarat Pride assures quality court time. Players who demonstrate their worth will be given the opportunity to play with the U.B. Ballarat Pride Championship Squad. 
  
• With a friendly atmosphere and welcoming team, the U.B. Ballarat Pride seeks interested players, coaches and administrators to contact us. 
  

All inquiries to  Jo Dash on 0418 625 800, or by emailing the U.B. Ballarat Pride at bnapride@ncable.net.au