RESCOM MARK HALF A DECADE AS SPONSORS OF HBN UMPIRES
Rescom Security Systems mark half a decade as sponsors of HB Netball Umpires by signing on for 2020.
We are pleased that we will continue to promote the Rescom brand through our Umpires, Programmes and Awards.
Branch Manager Mort Nikolaison, “Rescom Security have partnered with Hawke’s Bay Netball supporting the regions Umpires over the past five years. What we love about the team at Hawke’s Bay Netball is the sheer passion and professionalism that drives them to achieve and provide great opportunities, leadership and development for Hawke’s Bays youth. Rescom Security are proud to continue to sponsor Hawke’s Bay Netball.”
COVID-19 UPDATE
Everyone at Hawke's Bay Netball would like to extend a big thank you to the Netball community for the patience and understanding shown as we worked through the challenging process of operating under Level 2 restrictions.
Unfortunately after working through the updated NNZ Guidelines for Gatherings and liaising with other centres we had to come to the extremely difficult decision to put on hold all Year 1–8 Netball until we reach Level 1.
We know this will be disappointing to many, however Health and Safety of our participants is our priority. Hopefully it wont be long until we reach level 1 and we will look at other opportunities for this age group once we resume.
All other competitions will be able to continue under level 2 restrictions. Please see the competition specific information around what each competition will look like.
All of the above competitions will function with NO SPECTATORS and with changes to game times, entry/exit procedure and mandatory contact tracing. Information has been sent directly to each Schools and Club contact.
Please see below for links to view the venue maps for Saturday Competition:
All the information in our Alert Level 2 plan can be found @ hbnetball.co.nz/level2
EVERY GOAL COUNTS AS SUPER 12 RACE HEATS UP
There were some epically close battles on Tuesday evening as the race for spots in the final ignited.
Remarkably looking at the scoreboards for all three courts with less than a minute left of round 1, all three games were drawing! The tension was visible as all 6 teams strived for the ball to take the win.
In Division 1, Defending Champions Napier Girls' HS continue to lead the pack but were pushed all the way by Iona College in their 25-14 win. Taradale HS & Woodford House both had their turn at significant leads over their opposition, but neither was able to capitalise, with the competition points shared in a thrilling 26-26 draw. Hastings Girls' HS took a 2-point lead into the end of the first quarter but Havelock North HS kept in the fight all the way to the end, almost coming back for a share of the spoils. Hastings Girls', however, saw out the game 24-23 to maintain their 100% record in Unison SUPER 12.
In Division 2, The game of round saw Ahuriri Sports and Flaxmere College play out a colossal 41-41 draw. With that draw in the 1st round, Karamu HS new a win would take them clear at the top of the division and they duly delivered with a 33-25 win over Wairoa College. The final game also was in the balance all the way to the final Umpire's whistle as Central Hawke's Bay College edged out Sacred Heart College 25-24.
2020 REP TEAMS FOR U18 & WOMEN SELECTED
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for Hawke’s Bay Under 18s and Women's Representative Teams.
The selections were tough which is great for Netball in Hawke's Bay. The teams will compete in two tournaments:
Sun 13 Sep - Pettigrew Green Arena, HB Invitational
Sun 27 Sep - Netball Manawatu, Betty Steffensen Tournament
| WOMEN'S (OPEN) TEAM | U18 TEAM |
|---|
Kirby Beach Central Sports Vet Services | Sahria Adams Napier Girls' High School |
Aimee Carlson Taradale Netball Club Phoenix | Katie Beal Napier Girls' High School |
Briar Chalmers Otane Thirsty Whale | Libby Charlton Havelock North High School |
Molly Deighton HHSOG BM Accounting Huia | Tabitha Coddington Napier Girls' High School |
Treyana Faulkner Otane Thirsty Whale | Shyan Murphy Napier Girls' High School |
Demi Foreshaw Otane Thirsty Whale | Hannah Okeeffe Havelock North High School |
Kiana Jessup-Tahau Otane Thirsty Whale | Parris Petera Napier Girls' High School |
Valentine Kahukura Otane Thirsty Whale | Ashleigh Poi Napier Girls' High School |
Kelsey McPhee Otane Thirsty Whale | Caitlin Smith Napier Girls' High School |
Pania Rowe All In Tremains Elusive | Jessica Taylor Napier Girls' High School |
Rhandell Sharrock All In Tremains Elusive | Charlotte Turner Napier Girls' High School |
Olivia Tilyard Central Sports Vet Services | *Training Partner |
Tee Aiolupotea* HHSOG BM Accounting Huia |
Melissa Te Huki* Otane Thirsty Whale |
SEKI NETBALL LAUNCHED
SEKI Netball is underway with 25 girls involved in the first week. SEKI Netball is aimed at Pasefika Teine Secondary School students and incorporates all forms of modified Netball. The session kick started with a group warm up to Beyonce’s hit song ‘Move your body’ which bought loads of laughter that lit up the arena. The majority of the participants come from Hastings Girls High School and William Colenso College, with more students from Flaxmere College and Tamatea High ready to join the next session.
Walking Netball proved to be a popular game incorporating low impact rules like no running or jumping. Although the sound of low impact sounds easy the game itself can be quite challenging. Walking Netball proved to be very entertaining with majority of the players on the ground filled with fits of laughter.
The programme is scheduled to run for 5 sessions over the next few Friday’s after school at PGA. Thank you to all who have been involved so far. If you would like to know how you can get involved please contact development@hbnetball.co.nz
