Ku-ring-gai Netball Association (KNA) initiated its first netball competition season in 1969 with 520 players. Today, KNA is recognised as one of the leading associations on the North Shore. Its membership numbers have grown to include 18 clubs (comprising of over 3600 members drawn from the Ku-ring-gai /Hornsby region) that compete in the Saturday competition at the Canoon Road courts and over 540 players from 11 clubs, competing in the Spring Competition at Lofberg Rd. Every Saturday during the season, a loyal spectator base of around 5000 parents, siblings and extended family members turn out to cheer on their teams.