VICTORIA'S brightest amateur netballers are bound for Warrnambool.
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The Warrnambool City Netball Association will host Netball Victoria's 2020 state titles in a major coup for the region.
Nineteen regions from across the state are expected to field teams in under 15, under 15 mixed, under 17 and open divisions.
Two divisions for disabled players will also be on offer.
Warrnambool City Netball Association's Marg Morgan said the titles were a boon for the region.
"It's such a great way to showcase the talent from around the state," she said.
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"We're showcasing not only our association but the council and netball in the entire western region."
The state titles are a major talent identification hub. Morgan said they often prevented star netballers from slipping through the cracks.
"They're sort of a last chance, being in October, for scouts to make sure they haven't missed anybody for the state teams in the following year," she said.
"We'll make sure our logistics are right and that our equipment is ready to go so we can showcase everything the best we can."
Warrnambool mayor Tony Herbert said the chance to host the titles was a "privilege".
"We're thrilled to host the titles, it's a real privilege," he said.
"We have a community that values sport highly and participates in sport in great numbers."
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