Netball NSW is excited to host the 2025 HeartKids Cup, featuring the Manly Warringah Sapphires as one of the participating teams. This prestigious event will take place on March 1st and 2nd, 2025, at Sydney Olympic Park’s Netball Central. All 10 Netball NSW Premier League franchises, including the MW Sapphires, will compete for the coveted HeartKids Cup. In addition to the Opens and Under 23s athletes taking to the court, there will also be a Celebrity Charity Match, showcasing some of the biggest names in NSW and Australian netball, who will raise funds for HeartKids, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children affected by heart disease in Australia.

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The HeartKids Cup was founded by Netball NSW Performance and Pathways General Manager Mardi Aplin whose son Carter was born with the rare and complex heart condition Truncus Arteriosus.

Over the course of 10 surgeries, including many open-heart procedures, the Aplin family frequently travelled from Orange to Sydney for treatment and wanted to bring attention to the financial and emotional challenges faced by many other families in similar situations.

In 2012, Aplin channelled her passion for netball and her family’s journey into a meaningful initiative to raise awareness and funds, leading to the creation of the Cup, which has raised thousands since its foundation.

The inaugural Cup featured a match between Orange and Baulkham Hills, and over the years the tournament has grown significantly.

However, 2025 is the first year that it will partner with the Premier League.
To learn more about the 2025 HeartKids Cup,click here!