Exciting news….. the 2024 NESC U18s are heading to Nationals and a warm up tournament in Chch on Kings Birthday weekend! We are also excited to announce these very lucky young ladies will be coached by Hemaima Eichstaedt and Jess Ingram, two outstanding coaches from our area.
Key dates: Development Days - led by Jo Morrison Steel Assistant Coach, Southern Blast Head Coach, NZ Secondary Schools Coach and Netball South Pathways Lead. Wednesday 21st and 28th Feb 6-8pm MLT Stadium
Trials: Sunday 10th March 1-3pm MLT Stadium Wednesday 13th March 4:45-6:15pm MLT Stadium
Practices: Wednesdays 4:45-6:15pm MLT Stadium
Tournaments: Kings Birthday 1st -3rd June Christchurch Netball South Zone 23rd June Invercargill Netball South Zone 30th June Gore Nationals 14th - 18th July Dunedin
This is a big commitment this year for the best of our age group players, both financially and in terms of being prepared to work hard in preparation both on and off the court. In order to help these talented young future leaders of our community reach their goals and develop the skills that come from this amazing opportunity we are very keen to hear from businesses who are preapared to help with sponsorship or groups with fundraising opportunities. Please contact Leigh Waddell if anyone has good ideas or suggestions of who to contact.
We are also looking for a Manager for this team. If you or someone you know is keen to learn this great organising and integral support role, please contact Leigh for a chat about the opportunity.
We’re really excited to watch our most talented young players grow and step up to this 2024 challenge