NNZ News Update 4 December 2015

 

 

 


ANZ Championship

 

 

 

Netball: Announcement imminent 
Otago Daily Times - 02 December 2015

 

Southern Steel fans could know the new head coach of the franchise as soon as today. Netball South chief executive Lana Winders told the Otago Daily Times the process of finding Janine Southby's replacement was ''very, very close''

 

less than two weeks after Southby left the job after being appointed Silver Ferns coach. Winders had hoped to have a replacement by the start...

 

Mystics' Latu ready to bounce back in 2016 
Scoop - 28 November 2015

 

It's been a tough year for netballer Cathrine Latu, her Mystics missed out on the playoffs, and she lost her spot in the

 

her Mystics missed out on the playoffs, and she lost her spot in the Silver Ferns. It's been a tough year for netballer Cathrine Latu, her Mystics...

 

Tactix and Magic to play ANZ netball match at Nelson's Trafalgar Centre in 2016 
World News Report - EIN - 28 November 2015

 

PHILLIP ROLLO Last updated 09:37, November 28 2015 PHOTOSPORT The Mainland Tactix and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic will play at Nelson's Trafalgar Centre next year.

 

...Centre next year. The Trafalgar Centre's reopening is bringing ANZ Championship netball back to Nelson. The Mainland Tactix will take on the...

 

Tactix to play ‘home game’ at Trafalgar Centre in 2016 
Fairfax Media Digital Edition - 28 November 2015

 

The Trafalgar Centre’s reopening is bringing ANZ Championship netball back to

 

...Trafalgar Centre in 2016 The Trafalgar Centre s reopening is bringing ANZ Championship netball back to Nelson. PHOTO: CHRIS SYMES/ PHOTOSPORT...

 

Tactix and Magic to play ANZ netball match at Nelson's Trafalgar Centre in 2016 
Stuff.co.nz - Sport - 28 November 2015

 

The Trafalgar Centre's reopening is bringing ANZ Championship netball back to

 

...our zone." The Tactix squad features Nelson product Zoe Walker, Silver Ferns sharp shooter Bailey Mes and player of the Netball World Cup, Malawi's...

 

Netball NZ stands by Ferns coach 
Fairfax Media Digital Edition - 27 November 2015

 

Netball New Zealand (NNZ) have staunchly defended their appointment of Janine Southby as Silver Ferns coach.

 

have staunchly defended their appointment of Janine Southby as Silver Ferns coach. Rumours persist about whether incumbent Waimarama Taumaunu...

 

Steel announce charity partner for 2016 
ANZ Championship - 27 November 2015

 

Supporting southern families facing challenging situations are a focus for the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in its new partnership with Ronald McDonald House South Island

 

...southern families facing challenging situations are a focus for the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in its new partnership with Ronald McDonald...

 

Steel partners with Ronald McDonald House South Island 
Voxy.co.nz - 26 November 2015

 

Supporting southern families facing challenging situations are a focus for the Steel team in its new partnership with Ronald McDonald House South

 

providing a unique opportunity for kids from RMHSI to experience an ANZ Championship game live. Steel captain Wendy Frew said the players were...

 

League adopts new INF rules 
ANZ Championship - 23 November 2015

 

The Trans Tasman Netball League (TTNL) wishes to confirm that the league will implement the new Official Rules of Netball, released by the International Netball Federation (INF), for the 2016 ANZ Championship

 

League adopts new INF rules The Trans Tasman Netball League (TTNL) wishes to confirm that the league will implement the new Official Rules of...

 

ANZ Championship to implement new Rules of Netball 
Scoop - 23 November 2015

 

Media Release Monday 23 November 2015 ANZ Championship to implement new Rules of Netball The Trans Tasman Netball League (TTNL) wishes to confirm that the league will implement the new Official Rules of Netball, released by the International Netball Federation (INF), for the 2016 ANZ

 

...and on television, ANZ Championship General Manager Andy Crook said. Netball Australia and Netball New Zealand, owners and operators of the ANZ...

 

ANZ Championship to implement new netball rules 
Radio Sport - 23 November 2015

 

The ANZ Championship will implement the new rule changes set down by the International Netball Federation.

 

...court within 30 seconds and be substituted by another player. Netball NZ boss Hilary Poole believes the changes will further increase the amount...

 

Netball: Revamp for Steel member packages 
Otago Daily Times - 20 November 2015

 

Netball South is revamping the Steel's membership packages in an attempt to bolster crowd numbers next year.

 

...stay ahead. ''While we continue to enjoy the largest membership base of all New Zealand's netball franchises, we can't rest on our laurels,''

 

Southern Steel captain Wendy Frew gives birth 
The Southland Times - 12 November 2015

 

It's a baby girl for Southern Steel captain Wendy Frew and husband Trent. The couple welcomed their daughter Indie Rose at Southland Hospital recently, weighing a healthy seven pounds two ounces. "We are absolutely besotted with her. She is just gorgeous,"

 

Southern Steel captain Wendy Frew gives birth It's a baby girl for Southern Steel captain Wendy Frew and husband Trent. The couple welcomed their...

 

Southern Steel captain Wendy Frew gives birth | Stuff.co.nz 
Stuff.co.nz - 12 November 2015

 

It's a baby girl for Southern Steel captain Wendy Frew and husband Trent. The couple welcomed their daughter Indie Rose at Southland Hospital recently, weighing a healthy seven pounds two ounces. "We are absolutely besotted with her. She is just gorgeous,"

 

Southern Steel captain Wendy Frew gives birth | Stuff.co.nz It's a baby girl for Southern Steel captain Wendy Frew and husband Trent. The couple...

 

 

 


Oceania

 

 

 

Sport: Fiji netball looking to the future 
Radio New Zealand - 02 December 2015

 

Fiji netball is looking to the future after a

 

Sport: Fiji netball looking to the future Fiji netball is looking to the future after a busy 2015. The Pearls hosted the Silver Ferns in Suva...

 

 

 


Global Netball News

 

 

 

New netball rules for 2016 
The Australian Dairy Farmer (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 23 November 2015

 

The relentless quest for speed in sporting contests has extended to netball, with alterations to injury stoppage times and penalty-taking rules among amendments for 2016 that will also close the goal-tending loophole that the "chairlift"

 

...manoeuvre had the potential to exploit. Debated at the recent Netball World Cup and released yesterday, the International Netball Federation's...

 

New netball rules for 2016 
Stock Journal - 23 November 2015

 

The relentless quest for speed in sporting contests has extended to netball, with alterations to injury stoppage times and penalty-taking rules among amendments for 2016 that will also close the goal-tending loophole that the "chairlift"

 

...manoeuvre had the potential to exploit. Debated at the recent Netball World Cup and released yesterday, the International Netball Federation's...

 

Netball to become a quicker, quieter game with new rules to be introduced 
The Guardian - 23 November 2015

 

Changes to come into effect as of 1 January, 2016 New rules aim to meet ‘changing needs

 

...matches contested under the new rules. The rules were discussed by the International Netball Federation during August s World Cup in Sydney.

 

 

 


Fast5

 

 

 

Fast 5 for Aust 
Fairfax Media Digital Edition - 04 December 2015

 

The Fast5 Netball World Series is on the move from New Zealand after Australia secured the hosting rights for the next three years.

 

...the Netball World Cup which was held in Sydney in August. The Silver Ferns The Fast5 Netball World Series is on the move from New Zealand after...

 

Australia secure FAST5 Netball World Series for next three years 
World News Report - EIN - 03 December 2015

 

Last updated 15:09, December 3 2015 HANNAH PETERS/GETTY IMAGES The Silver Ferns won all three FAST5 World Series held in Auckland, but the next tournament is in

 

...updated 15:09, December 3 2015 HANNAH PETERS/GETTY IMAGES The Silver Ferns won all three FAST5 World Series held in Auckland, but the next tournament...

 

Melbourne to host Fast5 netball tournament 
Bendigo Advertiser (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 03 December 2015

 

Melbourne will host the Fast5 Netball World Series for the three years from 2016, the state government announced on

 

Melbourne to host Fast5 netball tournament Melbourne will host the Fast5 Netball World Series for the three years from 2016, the state government...

 

Netball Australia wins rights to host Fast5 Netball World Series 
The Sports Campus - 03 December 2015

 

Tweet The world’s most exciting netball is coming to Hisense Arena, Melbourne, after it was announced overnight by the International Netball Federation (INF) that Netball Australia has won the rights to host the Fast5 Netball World Series from

 

Netball Australia wins rights to host Fast5 Netball World Series Tweet The world s most exciting netball is coming to Hisense Arena, Melbourne,

 

Melbourne secure rights to Fast5 World Series from 2016 
Sports Business Insider - 03 December 2015

 

The International Netball Federation (INF) has struck a deal with Netball Australia which will see Melbourne host the Fast5 World Series from 2016 to 2018.

 

Melbourne secure rights to Fast5 World Series from 2016 The International Netball Federation (INF) has struck a deal with Netball Australia which...

 

Victoria gets Fast5 
CIM Magazine - 03 December 2015

 

Melbourne has won the rights to host international netball event Fast5 Netball World Series – making Victoria the first Australian state to hold the

 

...gets Fast5 Melbourne has won the rights to host international netball event Fast5 Netball World Series making Victoria the first Australian state...

 

Australians want missing netball title 
SportsFan - 03 December 2015

 

Australian netball is counting on home court advantage helping them secure the Fast5 world crown - the only trophy missing from a bulging cabinet.

 

Australians want missing netball title Australian netball is counting on home court advantage helping them secure the Fast5 world crown - the...

 

Hisense Arena to stage showpiece netball tournament under three-year contract 
Australasian Leisure Management - 03 December 2015

 

The International Netball Federation (INF) has announced that its Fast5 World Series national team event will be held in the Melbourne from 2016 to

 

Hisense Arena to stage showpiece netball tournament under three-year contract The International Netball Federation (INF) has announced that its...

 

Melbourne to host netball's Fast5 event 
SportsFan - 03 December 2015

 

The Fast5 netball tournament is moving from Auckland to Melbourne.

 

Melbourne to host netball's Fast5 event The Fast5 netball tournament is moving from Auckland to Melbourne. The International Netball Federation...

 

Netball: New host found for Fast5 
NZ Herald - 03 December 2015

 

The International Netball Federation has found a new home for the Fast5 World Series, securing the future of the event for the next three years.

 

...a new host to pick up the baton once their contract with Netball New Zealand ended following the 2014 event. Auckland hosted the Fast5 World...

 

Netball: New host found for Fast5 
The New Zealand Herald - 03 December 2015

 

The International Netball Federation has found a new home for the Fast5 World Series, securing the future of the event for the next three years.

 

...an even wider global audience," said Rhone. Marne Fechner, Netball Australia's deputy chief executive, said being awarded the tournament is a...

 

Australia secure FAST5 Netball World Series for next three years | Stuff.co.nz 
Stuff.co.nz - 03 December 2015

 

The FAST5 Netball World Series is on the move from New Zealand after Australia secured the hosting rights for the next three years.

 

...the Netball World Cup which was held in Sydney in August. The Silver Ferns The FAST5 Netball World Series is on the move from New Zealand after...

 

Netball Australia to host Fast5 world series 
Mysportslink - 02 December 2015

 

Netball Australia is flying high with the announcement that it has won the rights to host the Fast5 Netball World Series from next

 

Netball Australia to host Fast5 world series Netball Australia is flying high with the announcement that it has won the rights to host the Fast5...

 

Melbourne lands netball showpiece under three-year contract 
SportBusiness Group - 02 December 2015

 

The International Netball Federation (INF) has announced that its Fast5 World Series national team event will be held in the Australian city of Melbourne from 2016 to

 

...The International Netball Federation (INF) has announced that its Fast5 World Series national team event will be held in the Australian city...

 

 

 


NZ Netball Awards

 

 

 

Netball: Kayla is your fan favourite 
Voxy.co.nz - 25 November 2015

 

The votes have been counted and the fans have had their say - Kayla Cullen is your Woman’s Day People’s Choice for

 

...in the more familiar position of goal defence. But come the New World Netball Series for the Taini Jamison Trophy she found the WD on her chest...

 

New Zealand Netball 2015 Awards 
Bloomberg - 20 November 2015

 

Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman marked the success of New Zealand Netball at the inaugural New Zealand Netball Awards last night.

 

...which celebrates the sport from its grassroots level through to our Silver Ferns. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners at last night's...

 

Silver Ferns victory wins Moment of the Year 
Yahoo! New Zealand - Sport - 19 November 2015

 

The Silver Ferns victory over Australia in Pool Play at Netball World Cup SYDNEY 2015 was voted the SKY Sport Moment of the Year at the inaugural New Zealand

 

Silver Ferns victory wins Moment of the Year The Silver Ferns victory over Australia in Pool Play at Netball World Cup SYDNEY 2015 was voted...

 

New Zealand Netball 2015 Awards 
World News Report - EIN - 19 November 2015

 

Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister for Sport and Recreation 19 November 2015 New Zealand Netball 2015 Awards Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman marked the success of New Zealand Netball at the inaugural New Zealand Netball Awards last

 

New Zealand Netball 2015 Awards Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister for Sport and Recreation 19 November 2015 New Zealand Netball 2015 Awards Sport...

 

Magic coach wins top award 
The New Zealand Herald - 19 November 2015

 

Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic coach Julie Fitzgerald has won the coach of the year at the New Zealand Netball Awards last

 

...achieve, recognises the best Netballer across the ANZ Championship and the Silver Ferns campaigns each year. It is named after Dame Lois Muir...