GILBERT NETBALL NEWS
SILVER FERNS TEAM NAMED FOR 2010 COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Fri 30 July 2010
SILVER FERNS TEAM NAMED FOR 2010 COMMONWEALTH GAMES
The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) together with Netball New Zealand today announced the 12-strong Netball team that will represent New Zealand, and defend their Gold Medal, at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India.
Former NZU21 team member and Northern Mystics player Grace Rasmussen is the new cap in the Silver Ferns side named today and is joined by three re-called Silver Ferns, shooter Daneka Wipiiti and defenders Leana de Bruin and Anna Scarlett who all make a comeback to the team.
Silver Ferns coach Ruth Aitken said there were some tough selection decisions but that she and the National Selectors were confident the 12 players selected will continue to develop further individually and as a unit over the coming months until the Commonwealth Games in October.
"I am excited about the team we have selected," Aitken said, "Each of these players knows the commitment needed both physically and mentally to win back to back Commonwealth Games Gold Medals"
Barry Maister was also delighted to name the team today. "New Zealand has a proud Commonwealth Games history in Netball," he said. "The Silver Ferns have finished on the podium at every games since Netball was first introduced as a Commonwealth sport in 1998 in Kuala Lumpur. I know the players will give it their all to make New Zealand proud in Delhi."
New cap Grace Rasmussen impressed National Selectors at the three-day selection camp proving to be a powerful addition to both the shooting and midcourt options for the Silver Ferns. A Silver Ferns Squad Member since 2009, Rasmussen's tenacity and determination on and off the court has paid off.
"Grace is a dynamic and creative player who provides the Silver Ferns with strong options both in shooting and in the midcourt," said Aitken.
The Silver Ferns leave for Delhi on the 24th September and will compete against England, Papua New Guinea, The Cook Islands, South Africa and Barbados in Pool Play, beginning 4th October.
In the lead up to the Commonwealth Games the Silver Ferns will play Samoa, Jamaica and Australia in the New World International Netball Series.
The Commonwealth Games take place in Delhi, India 3 - 14 October. New Zealand's total Commonwealth Games team is expected to number 195 athletes and 100 support staff. The team will come together to honour Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Final selections will be made in early August.
Total athlete numbers will exceed 4,000 from 71 countries and will compete in 17 sports.
New Zealand Netball team is:
Liana Barrett-Chase
Leana de Bruin
Temepara George (vice-captain)
Katrina Grant
Joline Henry
Laura Langman
Grace Rasmussen
Anna Scarlett
Maria Tutaia
Irene van Dyk
Casey Williams (captain)
Daneka Wipiiti
2010 ANZ CHAMPIONSHIPS DRAW RELEASE
Fri 25 September 2009
After the success of the 2009 ANZ Championship, the world's best netballer's will make their much anticipated season return in 2010 on Saturday 20 March.
Played over 14 rounds featuring 69 fiercely contested matches, the 10 teams will duel for a coveted finals berth, culminating in the Grand Final showdown in mid July.
The record breaking 2009 season saw attendance and ratings' records broken and new rivalries formed, setting the stage for 2010 to be the most competitive and successful season in the competition's short history.
ANZ Championship General Manager Anthony Everard said netball fans on both sides of the Tasman can look forward to another year of milestones for the ANZ Championship.
"Season 2009 brought so many highlights and broke attendance and ratings records, and we are anticipating that the 2010 season will take the competition to new heights.
"We've produced a draw that enables each team to be highly competitive and also enhances the entertainment and public appeal of this elite sporting competition," he said.
"The 2010 fixture adds one new venue and a return to three others that were not used in 2009, giving more people the chance to experience netball at its best.
Highlights of the 2010 ANZ Championship draw include:
- A mouth watering Round One of match ups, including the new look Northern Mystics taking on last year's Grand Finalists the Adelaide Thunderbirds in Auckland for the season opener. Round one concludes with arch-rivals the Melbourne Vixens playing host to the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic at Hisense Arena in Melbourne, in a rematch of the 2009 First Semi Final.
- The debut of ANZ Championship netball on the Gold Coast in Queensland, when the Queensland Firebirds will host the NSW Swifts at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
- The competition will also return to three venues not used in 2009 with games being held in Newcastle, Napier and at Sydney's premier netball facility, Acer Arena.
- In a rematch of the 2009 Grand Final, the Melbourne Vixens will meet the Adelaide Thunderbirds at ETSA Park in Round 9.
- After the success of the inaugural Rivalry Round last year, where over 500 goals were scored across the five matches and the final margin came down to just nine goals in Australia's favour, the concept will return in 2010, to be contested across Round 11.
Once again, all matches will be available live on SKY Sport for New Zealand viewers, and also on Channel Ten and ONE HD for Australian fans.
The top four teams after the home and away series will contest the ANZ Championship Finals Series from June 27 2010
PLease click on the link below to download the 2010 ANZ CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW
http://www.anz-championship.com/newsitem.asp
SILVER FERNS CAPTAIN AND SILVER FERNS SQUAD ANNOUNCED
Tue 28 July 2009
Netball New Zealand today announced experienced defender Casey Williams as the new Silver Ferns captain and named fifteen players in the 2009/2010 Silver Ferns squad.
Silver Ferns coach Ruth Aitken says Williams is a remarkable athlete and a world class player who leads by example.
"Casey is as a formidable competitor who is widely respected across the netball world. Her commitment and determination are qualities we value highly in the Silver Ferns."
Williams says it is a huge privilege to be named as Silver Ferns captain.
"To be in the Silver Ferns and to wear the black dress is an honour in itself but even fewer get the opportunity to captain the side. It's something I take very seriously and hold with great respect, she said.
Williams has become the 23rd captain of the Silver Ferns since the first test match held in 1938.
New comers to the Silver Ferns squad are Camilla Lees (Pulse), and Charlotte Kight (Tactix). Temepara George (Mystics) returns to the squad after a two year absence.
Aitken said she was delighted with the make-up of the newly announced squad with some talented new faces combining with a core of experienced internationals.
" While there are definitely some challenges ahead, this is a great group of players who will work extremely hard to ensure success for the Silver Ferns in 2009 and beyond."
On the 21st of August, 12 players will be named in the Silver Ferns team to contest the New World International Netball Series against the World 7.
The 2009/2010 Silver Ferns squad is:
Liana Barrett-Chase (Steel), Maree Bowden (Tactix),Temepara George (Mystics), Katrina Grant (Steel), Paula Griffin (Pulse), Joline Henry (Magic), Charlotte Kight (Tactix), Laura Langman (Magic), Camilla Lees (Pulse), Sheryl Scanlan (Steel), Wendy Telfer (Steel), Anna Thompson (Tactix), Maria Tutaia (Magic),Irene van Dyk (Magic), Casey Williams, Captain (Magic)
Up to three further players may be added to this squad after the Silver Ferns trial in late August.
Four additional players have been invited into the Silver Fern Squad trial:
Erika Burgess (Steel), Jodi Tod (Magic), Jess Tuki (Magic), Larissa Willcox (Tactix),
Win a Training Session with Sharelle McMahon
Wed 27 May 2009
GILBERT NETBALL and Sharelle McMahon, Captain of the Vixens and the Australian Netball Team are proud to announce the commencement of a new competition.
To WIN purchase a Sharelle McMahon Coaching Netball and tell us in 25 words or less your coaching tip for Australian captain Sharelle McMahon.
The prize winner will be announced on 4 September 2009 and the winning entry will receive a training session with Sharelle McMahon for two hours to enjoy with six of their friends.
ANZ Championships Fixtures Released
Wed 11 February 2009
RD | DAY | DATE | HOME TEAM | AWAY TEAM | VENUE |
1 | Sat Sat Sun Mon Mon | 4 April 4 April 5 April 6 April 6 April | Vixens Steel Firebirds Swifts Mystics | Fever Pulse Thunderbirds Tactix Magic | Melbourne - SNHC Invercargill Stadium - Southland Brisbane - BCEC Sydney - SOPSC Auckland - The Trusts Stadium |
2 | Sat Sun Sun Mon Mon | 11 April 12 April 12 April 13 April 13 April | Magic Mystics Thunderbirds Firebirds Tactix | Steel Pulse Swifts Vixens Fever | Tauranga - QEYC Auckland - NSEC Adelaide - ETSA Brisbane - BCEC Christchurch - Westpac Arena |
3 | Sat Sun Sun Mon Mon | 18 April 19 April 19 April 20 April 20 April | Pulse Steel Thunderbirds Magic Fever | Firebirds Tactix Vixens Swifts Mystics | Wellington - TSB Bank Arena Dunedin - Edgar Centre Adelaide - ETSA Hamilton - Mystery Creek Events Centre Perth - Challenge Stadium |
4 | Sat Sat Sun Mon Mon | 25 April 25 April 26 April 27 April 27 April | Vixens Pulse Firebirds Tactix Swifts | Steel Fever Magic Thunderbirds Mystics | Melbourne - SNHC Palmerston North - Arena Manawatu Brisbane - BCEC Christchurch - Westpac Arena Sydney - SOPSC |
5 | Sat Sun Mon Mon | 2 May 3 May 4 May 4 May | Tactix Vixens Fever Pulse | Magic Thunderbirds Swifts Mystics Firebirds/Steel | Christchurch - Westpac Arena Melbourne - HISENSE Perth - Challenge Stadium Wellington - TSB Bank Arena BYE |
6 | Sat Sun Mon Mon | 9 May 10 May 11 May 11 May | Magic Swifts Mystics Firebirds | Pulse Thunderbirds Steel Fever Vixens/Tactix | Hamilton - Mystery Creek Events Centre Sydney - SOPSC Auckland - The Trusts Stadium Brisbane - BCEC BYE |
7 | Sat Sun Mon Mon | 16 May 17 May 18 May 18 May | Tactix Fever Swifts Magic | Steel Vixens Firebirds Mystics Thunderbirds/Pulse | Christchurch - Westpac Arena Perth - Challenge Stadium Sydney - SOPSC Rotorua - Energy Events Centre BYE |
8 | Sat Sun Mon Mon | 23 May 24 May 25 May 25 May | Tactix Thunderbirds Vixens Steel | Pulse Firebirds Swifts Magic Fever/Mystics | Christchurch - Westpac Arena Adelaide - ETSA Park Melbourne - Hisense Arena Invercargill - Stadium Southland BYE |
9 | Sat Sun Mon Mon | 30 May 31 May 1 June 1 June QBW (NZ) | Pulse Vixens Fever Mystics | Steel Firebirds Thunderbirds Tactix Swifts/Magic | Wellington - TSB Bank Arena Melbourne - Hisense Arena Perth - Challenge Stadium Auckland - The Trusts Stadium BYE |
10 | Sat Sat Sun Mon Mon | 6 June 6 June 7 June 8 June 8 June QBW (Aust) | Thunderbirds Pulse Firebirds Fever Magic | Mystics Tactix Swifts Steel Vixens | Adelaide - Distinctive Homes Dome, Porirua - Te Rauparaha Arena Brisbane - BCEC Perth - Challenge Stadium Tauranga - QEYC |
11 | Sat Sun Sun Mon Mon | 13 June 14 June 14 June 15 June 15 June | Tactix Pulse Thunderbirds Swifts Steel | Firebirds Magic Fever Vixens Mystics | Christchurch - Westpac Arena Wellington - TSB Bank Arena Adelaide - ETSA Sydney - SOPSC Invercargill - Stadium Southland |
12 | Sat Sat Sun Mon Mon | 20 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 22 June | Thunderbirds Mystics Swifts Magic Firebirds | Pulse Vixens Fever Tactix Steel | Adelaide - ETSA Auckland - The Trusts Stadium Sydney - SOPSC Rotorua - Energy Events Centre Brisbane - BCEC |
13 | Sat Sun Sun Mon Mon | 27 June 28 June 28 June 29 June 29 June | Mystics Fever Pulse Vixens Steel | Firebirds Magic Swifts Tactix Thunderbirds | Auckland - The Trusts Stadium Perth - Challenge Stadium Porirua - Te Rauparaha Arena Melbourne - HISENSE Dunedin - Edgar Centre |
14 | Sat Sat Sun Mon Mon | 4 July 4 July 5 July 6 July 6 July | Vixens Steel Thunderbirds Fever Tactix | Pulse Swifts Magic Firebirds Mystics | Melbourne - Hisense Invercargill - Stadium Southland Adelaide - DOME Perth - Challenge Stadium Christchurch - Westpac Arena |
Semi-Finals (Game A B) 11/12/13 July | Preliminary Final (Game C)19/20 July | Grand Final (Game D) Monday 27 July |
GILBERT Ball Technology
Tue 3 February 2009
Ball Technology
GILBERT have taken netball technology and design to a higher level with the introduction of new grip patterns, bladder construction and compound durability.
Synergie Match - Improves ball handling, giving greater control and accuracy when passing
GILBERT Grip - High performance grip configuration
Duragrip Pimple Configuration - Durable, long lasting pimple pattern, ideal in all weather conditions
GILBERT signs Irene van Dyk
Thu 29 January 2009
We are pleased to announce that the world's best goal shooter Irene van Dyk has officially signed with GILBERT.
Irene van Dyk
International Team- New ZealandDomestic Team- Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic
Court Position- GS, GA
Best hit rate at the 12th World Championships (93.7%) and the 2008 ANZ Championship (92.8%).
2003 World Championships Winner2006 Commonwealth Games gold medal
Irene van Dyk branded netballs (coaching and training versions) will be available in retail stores from mid-2009.
ANZ Championships move to TEN and ONE HD
Thu 30 October 2008
Media Release:
ANZ Championship moves to TEN and ONE HD
Trans-tasman netball rivalry will be viewed in millions of Australian homes via free-to-air television from 2009, with Network Ten and the Trans
Tasman Netball League (TTNL) entering a four-year partnership to broadcast the ANZ Championship.
In a move which complements its guaranteed coverage of all Australian Netball Diamonds Test matches, all ANZ Championship matches will be broadcast via a combination of TEN's primary channel and its new High Definition digital channel, ONE HD.
TTNL Chairman, Noeleen Dix believes the move is an exciting development which will increase the profile of competition.
"We are delighted that we have reached an agreement with Network Ten as the Australian broadcaster for the 2009 ANZ Championship," Dix said.
"Network Ten as a free-to-air broadcaster provides a great opportunity to further promote the league and attract new audiences."
Network Ten's General Manager - Sport, David White, added: "TEN is delighted to add the ANZ Championship to our growing Netball franchise. The match of the week will air every Sunday afternoon on TEN and, for the first time, all matches will be broadcast in High Definition on ONE HD. The ANZ Championship will be one of the channel's flagship offerings and will include prime-time coverage every Monday night."
ANZ Championship coverage on TEN and ONE HD, headed by former Australian captain Liz Ellis and Network Ten personality Luke Darcy, begins on April 4, 2009.
Australian Netball Diamonds - The pursuit of brilliance
Wed 10 September 2008
Move over the Wallabies, Socceroos, Opals and Hockeyroos....the Australian Netball Diamonds have arrived!
In a defining, milestone event in netball's 80-year history, Netball Australia today launched the new brand for the highly successful national team - the Australian Netball Diamonds.
Netball Australia Chief Executive, Kate Palmer believes the timing is right for the historic change.
"Our sport has never had a better opportunity to commercialise the national team brand," she said.
"This is a watershed era in netball's development and the branding of our brilliant, successful Australian Netball Team is a critical part of the puzzle in our future development."
Netball Australia consulted widely throughout the 12-month branding process to create a name, brand and logo that reflects the values and tells the story of the national team.
"It is a perfect brand fit - the brilliance of the diamond joining forces with the brilliance of the Australian Netball Team," Palmer said.
"Netball is the unique, feminine Australian game. The Australian Netball Diamonds are strong, graceful, brilliant, professional, multi-faceted, passionate and feminine."
The creation of the Australian Netball Diamonds does break new ground. But the outstanding qualities and achievements of the past and present players will be identified through the new brand which is proudly Australian.
"Australians love to identify their national sporting teams with nicknames and in no time the Diamonds will become a household name," Palmer said.
Ball Inflation and Care Instructions
Wed 3 September 2008
Inflation:
Pull the ball into shape and insert the needle into the valve slowly so to avoid puncturing the bladder.
Gradually inflate the ball using a hand or stirrup pump - inflation using a compressor or airline is not recommended as it can lead to over inflation, which can cause the properties of the ball to change.
Check the pressure at regular intervals and ensure that the ball is inflated to 9.5 psi.
Care:
Please clean the balls before use to remove any residue from the surface of the ball. Cleaning should be carried out using warm water, a light detergent and a soft cloth. Please do not sit on the balls as this causes them to go out of shape.
The balls should be stored in an ambient environment and kept dry after they have been cleaned.
Check the pressure of the balls regularly to ensure optimum performance. Slight variations of ball pressure can occur over time due to the natural materials used in the bladder and changes in the external climate.
Diamonds to Shine on Network Ten
Wed 10 September 2008
In a history making development for women's sport, elite netball will be available in millions of homes accross the country with Network Ten today announced as the official television broadcaster of netball in Australia.
Netball Australia is delighted to partner a commercial free-to-air television broadcaster in a venture that will guarantee coverage of all Australian Netball Diamonds Test matches played on both home soil and internationally for the next four years.
Netball Australia chief Executive, Kate Palmer believes the potential of the partnership is extraordinary.
"This partnership provides netball with an opportunity to build the profile of our brand but more importantly showcase the wonderful athletes who play the game," Palmer said.
"Network Ten has a proven record in sports broadcasting. We are delighted that they have recognised netball as a product that can add value to their current programming."
General Manager - Sport, David White said Network Ten was excited about broadcasting Australian elite netball for the next four years.
"We warmly welcome the sport of netball on TEN, bringing the game to a larger and more diverse audience than ever before," he said.
"TEN looks forward to helping to translate the huge grassroots participation of netball into increasingly larger viewer numbers and to showcasing a new generation of great Aussie netballers to their committed fans."
TEN's coverage, headed by former Australian captain Liz Ellis and Network Ten personality Luke Darcy begins on September 17 with the New World International Netball Series in New Zealand followed by the Holden Netball Test Series featuring Australia, New Zealand and England from October 4 - November 2 in four Australian cities.
Fresh Faces in Australian Netball Team
Wed 3 September 2008
Media Release - Fresh faces in Australian Netball Team
Rewarded for dazzling ANZ Championship seasons and outstanding performance throughout the national camp program, Kate Beveridge, Kimberlee Green and Laura Geitz have earned their Australian Player badge following the announcement of the 2008 Australian Netball Team.
Having previously been called up for national duties as a replacement player, Rebecca Bulley was also formally announced for the first time as a member of the Australian Netball Team.
The Australian Netball Team announced by Chief Executive Kate Palmer at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), will play New Zealand and England during the Holden Netball Test Series in Australia and the New World International Netball Series in New Zealand.
Heading into their first international campaign following the World Championships, Australian coach Norma Plummer and national selectors Carole Sykes and Susan Kenny, believe they have a flexible and versatile team to cover all positions and combinations on court.
"We see this as a development year and we are preparing for the next four by working with the young players and giving them opportunities," Plummer explained.
"The selection of this team has been based on youth as we look towards the future of Australian netball.
"In this team, we have six players who were involved the 2005 World Youth Cup, so the penetration of the 21/U group is really starting to show. Eight of twelve team members are also graduates of the AIS netball program. "
The Australian team will depart for New Zealand on Sunday September 14 and will joined on tour by the Australian 21/U team.
The Australian 21/U team will play a curtain raiser match before the national teams on 17 September, with a second 21/U Test match scheduled on 19 September also in Christchurch.
The 2008 Australian Netball Team
Kate Beveridge (WA)
Rebecca Bulley (VIC)
Bianca Chatfield (VIC)
Catherine Cox (NSW)
Laura Geitz (QLD)
Mo'onia Gerrard (NSW)
Kimberlee Green (NSW)
Natalie Medhurst (SA)
Lauren Nourse (QLD)
Susan Pratley (NSW)
Julie Prendergast (VIC)
Natalie von Bertouch (SA)
Norma Plummer - Coach
Margaret Molina - Manager
Susan Kenny - Assistant Coach
Kathryn Gaffney - Doctor
Sean Mungovan - Physiotherapist
Matthew Durston - Massage Therapist
Lyndell Bruce - Video Analyst
The Australian 21/U Team
Caitlin Bassett (WA)
Shae Bolton (VIC)
Kimberley Borger (NSW)
Madison Browne (VIC)
Shannon Eagland (VIC)
Andrea Gilmore (WA)
Ashlee Howard (VIC)
Jasmine Keene (WA)
Sharni Layton (VIC)
Samantha May (NSW)
Chelsea Pitman (NSW)
Laura Scherian (QLD)
Amy Steel (VIC)
Courtney Tairi (NSW)
Simone McKinnis OAM - Coach
Nicole Cusack - Specialist Coach
Donna Monteath - Manager
Bianca Scotney - Doctor
Steve Hawkins - Physiotherapist
Gamal Darwish - Massage Therapist
2008 New World International Netball Series
AUSTRALIA v. NEW ZEALAND
17 September - Westpac Arena, Christchurch
20 September - Vector Arena, Auckland
2008 Holden Netball Test Series
AUSTRALIA v. ENGLAND
4 October - Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle
8 October - Distinctive Homes Dome, Adelaide
AUSTRALIA v. NEW ZEALAND
26 October - Hisense Arena, Melbourne
2 November - Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
ANZ Championships sign with GILBERT
Wed 19 December 2007
The ANZ Championship have formally signed a three-year sponsorship deal with GILBERT, as the new competition's Official Match Ball Supplier commencing 1st January 2008.
This is an exciting sponsorship deal for GILBERT who are already the Official Ball Supplier to the Australian Netball Team and more recently, the 2007 World Netball Championships which saw Australia's victory.
The sponsorship of the ANZ Championship will include 10 teams - five from Australia and five from New Zealand and 69 games fought across the Tasman. All games will be broadcasted live by Fox Sports and Sky Sports across an exciting 17 week competition beginning April 1, 2008.
"Securing the ANZ Championship is a fantastic result for GILBERT Netball. We have worked very hard to develop the best grip pattern available and we look forward to working with event organisers, teams and players" said Nick Gray, GILBERT Netball Director.
"To play an important role in their on-court triumphs is a prestigious honour for GILBERT who will work closely with the ANZ Championship on further promoting the game of Netball".
Brief company profile:
GILBERT has a long history dating back to 1823 when William Webb Ellis first picked up a ball and ran with it. GILBERT has been synonymous with Rugby ever since and in more recent times has been associated with Netball.
GILBERT applied the same ball engineering principles as Rugby development but adapted them to be Netball specific thus producing the best performing patented grip pattern available.
GILBERT is owned and operated globally by GRAY-NICOLLS SPORTS which is a 5th generation family business.
Aussies win World Championships
Mon 19 November 2007
Saturday 17th November in Auckland, New Zealand - Australia have won the 2007 World Netball Championships against home town rivals New Zealand in front of a 7000-strong crowd.
In a gallant final arm-wrestle with arch rival, the Australian Netball Team countered every challenge, to clinch the title by four goals, 42 to 38.
Netball Associations
Fri 5 October 2007
GILBERT is the Official Match Ball of Netball Australia, Netball New Zealand and the International Federation of Netball Associations (IFNA). The top of the range Xact 7 match netball will be used in the 2007 World Netball Championships in New Zealand in November.
GILBERT is also the Official Match Ball of the Commonwealth Bank Trophy, Australia's premier netball competition.
GILBERT is currently the Official Ball Netball ACT, Netball Victoria, Netball WA and Netball Tasmania. We are delighted to announce that GILBERT has recently been appointed as the Official Ball for Netball South Australia to begin in 2008.
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