Netball
Netball Club - May Report
Congratulations to the Senior A team for a very successful pre-season tournament held on Saturday 24 April. This was their first fundraiser for the year to assist with the costs associated with attending Lower North Island Secondary School Tournament.
Thank you to all the teams who entered the event and we know that it would have been very beneficial with the season commencing next weekend. There were some excellent, closely contested games.
Congratulations to the Grade winners - Junior B and 9A1 while 12A1 came second on a count back of points.
With the Secondary School Grade about to commence, we would like to acknowledge all the volunteers who have offered to coach or manage a team. We really appreciate your giving up your spare time and would hope that all of our parents and supporters on the sideline will support you in an extremely positive manner.
Three of our coaches attended a coaching course held by Netball Manawatu. We would like to assist with coach development this season so would encourage as many of you as possible to take up training opportunities. Please speak to Mrs Gibbs if you would like any assistance.
Jessica Clarke has been selected in the Aotearoa Maori Netball Secondary School Team to compete in the 2010 International Schoolgirls Tournament in Adelaide, 24- 28 May. A wonderful achievement and we wish Jess all the best at this tournament. Our congratulations go to Te Hapai Selby-Law who was also selected to trial.
Anderley Gordon and Jessica Clarke attended the New Zealand Secondary School Camp in Christchurch while Paula Radich was selected to attend the same camp as an umpire. Paula was appointed to the New Zealand Under 19 Umpiring Squad. Congratulations to our high flyers!
 
Netball Committee

On Thursday 19 March, parents whose daughter had trialled for netball attended an information evening. If your daughter is playing Netball this season you were invited to attend a Netball Information Evening. Points raised from the evening were:

· Introducing the new club structure

· The annual netball club report

· Confirmation of playing dates

· School Expectations including uniform and commitment

· Code of behavior for players, coaches, parents/caregivers and supporters

· The importance of fitness training, skill development and netball practices

We look forward to a successful and positive season. Your elected committee members are:

Chair - Louise Clarke,
Secretary – Michelle Greaves
Manager Coaches – Alice Murphy, Jill McCasey
Manager Umpiring – Anna Brookie,Manager Performance – Fay Selby-Law
Manager Administration – Kirsten Gibbs
Manager Assets – Barbara Broederlow
Year 9 Manager – Zelda McKellar/Trish Bailey
Year 10 Manager – Michelle Garrick, Jackie Houia
Year 11, 12, 13 Manager – Julie Hansen

Our mission is to ensure all our players, umpires and officials enjoy their netball experience and maximise their potential. Palmerston North Girls’ High School boast thirty-two teams in the Manawatu competition so we need your contribution and continued support.

We still have three vacant positions: Manager Funding, Manager Club Teams, and Assistant Manager Performance.

Please contact the Chair, Louise Clarke, (351 5598) for more information.
 
Netball
Playing Day: Saturday

Venue: Vautier Park, Palmerston North

Uniform: School Polo Shirt, School Skirt, White Socks, Sports Shoes		 nghs_netball