Cripps Nu Bake and Waratah Netball clubs held their own in the Southern Tasmanian Netball Association for many years. However, with both Clubs recognising a decline in participation, Presidents from both the 'WARATAH' (Wendy Pettered) & 'CRIPPS' (Josie Patterson) Netball Clubs discussed the possibility of a merger. The year was 1999...
Acknowledging the significant impact a merger between both Clubs could create to form a much stronger club, a large gathering of members both past and present came together and voted in favour of the merge. Cripps Waratah Netball Club Inc. was formed with Josie Patterson voted in on the night to take on the role as President.
A sub-committee was soon formed to design a new playing uniform that would incorporate the colours of both sides: Red/White/Black (Waratah); Blue/Maroon (Cripps). Waratah donned the Waratah Flower & Cripps the Nu Bake logo as their major sponsors.
The Sub committee included Coreena Norris; Adrienne Norris and Carol-Anne Eaton; all assisting with the design of what was to become a new style playing dress for the newly formed club. A formal launch of the new club promoted the merge and displayed the new colours. Dresses were modelled on the night by: Amanda Phair (Nee Probert), Belinda Vinen (senior players) & Emma Eaton (juniors). 'Cripps Waratah' would now be an even stronger force both on and off the court for future years to come.
Over the past 16 years Cripps Waratah has evolved as a Club that focuses on development, enjoyment and continued success across the grades from 11/u > Senior State League competition.
The Club's main focus is on family and bringing together the parents/supporters and players at both training and game day wherever possible, assisting in a variety of ways: Scoring; Umpiring; Manager; just to name a few. The Club is very proud and appreciative of all its volunteers.
The Club has received the STNA 'Club Championship' Trophy several times. We are very proud of the number of Junior Leadership Participants that have gone through the STNA Program, with the majority of girls going on to extend their accreditation in the areas of umpiring and coaching back at club level and for some at State League level.
Our State League playing groups have won many premierships along the way and boasted state players across numerous years. The club is very proud of its pathways offered to all players as assistance to those who look to aspire to the highest level possible.
We are one of the largest clubs in Tasmania and we could not be happier to have so many players being able to play the sport of netball, an achievement we are very proud of... and a merge we will never regret!

If you would like to include any past history for this page or have any photos from the past, please contact: crippswaratahcoaching@gmail.com

LIFE MEMBERS as of 2020
Adrienne Norris
Ann Barwick
Anna Pyke
Carol-Anne Eaton
Colleen Walker
Coreena Norris
Fiona Geappen (Doran)
Fiona Moore (D'ABate)
Glynis Devereux (Tully)
Jill Smith
Jodi Wilcox (Booth)
Jon Fletcher
Josie Patterson
Julianne Patterson (Roberts)
Karen Patterson
Keli Quinn (de Koning)
Kristi Foale (nee Fowler)
Linda Paice
Lyne Johnson 
Maria Gerathy (D'Abate)
Pam Nicholson
Roslyn Stoneman
Roseanne McCann
Scott Norris
Sonia Shelverton
Trish Eastman
Kath Sproule (nee  McCann)
Debbie Patterson
Phil Norris
Emma Williams (Robinson)
Emma Wisby (Caplice)
Fiona Butler
Alicia Sargent
Rosalie Navickas
Amber Zielinski (Large)
Gabrielle Rosendale
Annette Grace
Denise Rosendale
Belinda Vinen
Sally Browning
Sharon Byers
Maree Langford
Ian Langford
Lisa Steele
Jayne Hampson
Lisa Johnson
Aaron Pidgeon
Lauren Hughes
​Norm Dennis