THE hard courts of Victoria Domain will be traded for the sand of Midway Beach. And singlets, sunglasses and hats will be part of team uniforms when Gisborne Netball Centre presents a fun and social curtain-raiser to its 2017 schedule.
From February 7, GNC is running a six-week-long Tuesday nightbeach league at 6pm on the sand arena across the road from Midway Surf Life Saving Club.
Many of the normal rules of the game will apply but there will also be variations to the standard game. These include teams being five-aside (maximum of two male players in mixed teams); rules around diving into the sand to catch the ball; all players being able to shoot; and one and three-point scoring zones.
Games will comprise of two five-minute halves. Those interested are advised to get in quick as there are limited spaces available. For more information or to register go to the Gisborne Netball Centre Facebook page, email gisbornenetball@ihug.co.nz or contact game development officer Cristal Kemp at gncgamedevelopment@vodafone.co.nz or on 021-235-1673.
Waikato Bay of Plenty Netball coachforce development officer Shan Jensen-Loach will be running Player Centred Coaching and Planning workshops in Gisborne on January 27-28.
The workshops are part of the Netball New Zealand Community Coach Award framework. Contact Gisborne GDO Cristal Kemp to register.
The traditional season-opening Kathleen Henderson Memorial tournament will be held on March 18. Round 1 of senior netball will start on March 25, Future Ferns starts on May 5 and junior grading starts on May 6.
