Various members of the Netball Northern Zone Board attended centre opening celebrations and parade days this month.
Board Chairperson, Mary Gardiner says these events provide an opportunity for teams, clubs and schools to proudly come together, in front of family and supporters, to show off their creative banners and impeccable uniforms, and to celebrate the season ahead.
“I was delighted to attend the Papakura Netball Centre Opening Parade, along with several special guests including service and life members, funders and Council representatives,” says Mary.
“A highlight of the event was the presentation of several new Centre Service Award recipients, and a Life Member Award to Jeanette Lockwood.”
Northern Zone Deputy Board Chair, Michele Teague, who attended the Manurewa Netball Centre Open Day for the second year in a row, says the strength of community and the joy on the children’s faces are a credit to the outstanding leaders who have built this centre from the ground up.
“When you visit Manurewa, you hear the stories of starting with two courts and a shed, and all of the hard work that has created the impressive facility they have today.”
St Anne’s – winners of the best club award
On opening day, Michele says she was proud to judge the Best Club Award.
“It deservedly went to St Anne’s, who not only had amazing costumes but also a rousing chant that nearly took the roof off.”
Mary says attending the opening and parade days is so often a highlight for the board, and they’d like to acknowledge the award recipients, and volunteers who dedicate time, energy and enthusiasm to netball in our Zone.
Images from Netball Manurewa and Papakura Netball Centre opening celebrations
