July 2016 - Netball New Zealand

Netball Northern Zone Newsletter
July 2016
Inside this issue
1 Message from CEO
2 Community Netball
3 Coach Development
4 Umpiring
5 Performance
6 Mystics Update
Message from Julie Paterson
Yesterday saw the final game of the ANZ Championship play out. It was fiercely
fought game, but of course disappointing that once again there was no NZ team
playing. I have loved every minute of being involved in this Trans-Tasman
competition but also recognise that it hasn’t achieved the targets initially set,
especially around increasing broadcast numbers in NZ and new $$ from
Australia.
The new NZ elite competition has secured ANZ as the naming right sponsor
which is fantastic news for our sport, and our own SKYCITY Mystics sponsors are
also very positive about the new competition. I am looking forward to seeing
the New Zealand style of game-play be re-energised and am also very confident
that the development structure that now sits under our Elite Competition will
have a very positive impact on the depth and quality of players for our future.
We are very excited to appoint Helene Wilson as our Head Coach for 2017. We
have been fortunate to continue to have CAP programme support to allow
Helene to take a full-time role in our zone. This will allow for strong continuity
and connection with all of the programmes for coach and athlete development
leading to the SKYCITY Mystics. Helene and I are working through player
contracting now, and are required to have a team of 10 named by early
September. We will keep you all posted!
Best wishes to you all as you come towards the latter end of your season, I hope
the wet weather hasn’t impacted too much !
Julie Paterson,
CEO Netball Northern Zone
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Community Netball Manager
It’s been a very wet and windy month of netball, both regionally and nationally. Some competitions have been cancelled
because of the heavy rain and blustering winds, which for a staunch Netball community is uncharacteristic . Well done to all
those who contributed and played at the New Zealand Age–Group Representative Tournaments. You will find more detail on
the results later in this communication.
Membership
Thank you for your patience during the membership collection period. The final numbers are in and the Zone membership
figures remain flat, with a –0.18%. We will need to wait until the end of the year to see how our overall membership tracks for
2016. One notable achievement is the 113% increase reported by Kaipara Netball Centre. Kaipara have more than doubled
their playing numbers from 2015, by introducing a senior women’s and mixed winter competition. Congratulations to Mili and
the Kaipara Netball Executive for all your hard work over the past 12 months to achieve this. I am looking forward to seeing it
all in action next weekend—Well done!
Health and Safety
Recently, we updated and netbalised a Health and Safety template for a smaller netball centre, with only one staff member.
For those of you who need to update your policies this is a good template and may be easily adopted. https://
www.dropbox.com/s/grc49i5g42t5xkl/CENTRE%20H%26S.doc?dl=0 You will need to view this through Dropbox - If you don’t
already have Dropbox downloaded please follow this link to set it up https://www.dropbox.com/home.
Don’t be daunted by the size. Most of the document is a home for reporting templates. The body isn’t that extensive—but
covers all relevant points. Please contact me if you would like me to come and help you with this.
[email protected].
Ngā mihi - Tia
Northern
KIWISPORT ACTIVE IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM
In partnership with Sport Northland, the Kiwisport Netball Active in Schools Program is in full swing. We have delivered to
schools in the Whangarei, Kaipara, Northern Wairoa and Wellsford areas during Term 2. As we move to Term 3 we are fully
booked with more schools wanting to take up this program. One highlight is that we have been able to use the Active in
Schools programme as a platform to promote the 5v5 and 6v6 game at many interschool winter challenges and sports days.
REPRESENTATIVE TOURNAMENTS
Congratulations to Whangarei and Northern Wairoa who had teams playing at regional and national age group tournaments.
We acknowledge the hard work and support of committees, whanau, parents, carers and community to ensure these athletes
have the chance to compete. These are great opportunities not only for the athletes, but also for coaches and umpires who
gain valuable experiences from attending national tournaments.
Jo Hona and Trina Henare —Far and Mid North Netball Development Officers
Southern
This month my highlight was attending the U15 National Tournament in Taranaki. I enjoyed watching and supporting the many
coaches in the great work you do. Congratulations to all the coaches, managers and support staff who collectively contributed
to some outstanding results.
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Northern Zone Teams/Officials 2016
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Whangarei U15-B Grade. Coach-Sophie Tua; Manager-Te Aroha Palmer; Primary Care- Caitlin Riedstra
North Harbour U15/1- A Grade. Coach- Tania Dalton & Katarina Simpkins, Manager-Sopo Poe-Lock, Primary CareShannon Johnson
North Harbour U15/2- B Grade. Coach-Kirsten Dickison, Manager- Karen Hulena, Primary Care-Steph Noick
Waitakere U15/1-A. Grade Coach- Joyce McManus, Manager-Sau Ikitau
Waitakere U15/2-A. Grade Coach- Danica Hape-Tiria, Manager-Maree Castle
Waitakere Y9-C Grade. Coach- Brian McFarlane, Manager- Wilma Olsen-McFarlane
Auckland U15/1-A Grade. Coach-Emma Haigh- Assistant Coach Sarah Hann, Manager-Steph Bond, Primary CareRichard Postill
Auckland U15/2-A Grade. Coach-Myra Marsters, Manager-Leanne Barrett, Primary Care-Ronnie Brdanovic
Auckland Y9-A Grade. Coach-Julie Bennett, Manager-Hannah Joseph, Primary Care-Lionel Tapara
Howick Pakuranga U15/1-A Grade. Coach- Adelita Sotutu, Manager & Primary Care-Louise Putt
Howick Pakuranga U15/2-A Grade. Coach-Suzanne Burnett, Manager-Val Ralph-Smith
Mangere Otahuhu U15-B Grade. Coach-Dave Rewi, Manager-Cathy Tatu, Primary Care-Joy Harrison
Papakura U15-A Grade. Coach- Chris Loomans, Manager-Bobbi Jo Buchanan, Primary Care-Kate Iremonger
Papakura Y9-C Grade. Coach- Mere Taraare, Manager-Kelly Francis, Primary Care- Kate Iremonger
Pukekohe U15-B Grade. Coach-Jacque Lieshout, Manager Judith Tumata
Waiuku U15-C Grade. Coach- Rachel Browne-Cole, Manager & Primary Care- Sue Coles
Tracey Spence—Southern Netball Development Officer
Coach Development
It is with great excitement to share with you that NNZ are looking at revamping the Coach Development Framework. This
is in its infancy, but it already looks very exciting. NNZ will be announcing the new format and what is involved in the near
future.
Netball North Harbour’s Student Advance Programme is proving to be a real success. Here is an excerpt from an email
that Annie Sadlier wrote with regards to the wonderful student coaches she has on the programme:
‘Hi All,
The girls in the advance student coach programme were observed last night and I just wanted to drop you a line and let
you know how impressive they were. It was an absolute pleasure to see how well the girls were doing and how much
they have improved as coaches. What was most noticeable was how different the journey each of them were on. One
coach has a team that is winning everything easily, one has a team that is yet to record a win and the other has a team
that has mixed results. Yet, all the coaches had the same positive attitude and belief in their players, all demonstrated a
love for the game and a focus on their team, with a positive learning environment evident across the board.
These girls are amazing and the game and schools are lucky to have their passion and contribution.
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Community Coach Award Achievers for June 2016
Angela Hogan
NORTHERN
Pukekohe
Carol Taniwha
NORTHERN
Otara
Tai Tupa
NORTHERN
Otara
Mate Hurst
NORTHERN
Otara
Mellany Tarapa
NORTHERN
Pukekohe
Nikki Tarapa
NORTHERN
Pukekohe
Diana Ruka
NORTHERN
Pukekohe
Bridget Rose
NORTHERN
Pukekohe
Kree Ruka
NORTHERN
Pukekohe
Nicki Robinson
NORTHERN
Pukekohe
Alecia Helms
NORTHERN
Pukekohe
Tania Heap—Coach Development Officer
Umpiring
Attending the U15 Taranaki tournament was very pleasing to see all of the umpires enjoying not just good weather but
also a great standard of netball from all teams.
Over the years this tournament has continued to grow, it is a fantastic opportunity for umpires to get their first taste of
a tournament situation, they are able to experience different styles of netball which in turn assist them with their own
development on their journey to higher honours. The northern zone centres where well represented by 16 teams and
umpires who all performed well.
Samantha Frances gaining her Zone award at the tournament.
Avary Patutama appointed to the A Grade Final.
Angela Newton & Fleur Hunter - Northern zone umpire coaches
Performance
Beko Observations 2016
The Beko Netball League has just completed its first year as the premier amateur netball competition in NZ and the
feedback has been extremely positive. The Beko Netball League will grow to become a vital part of the pathway to the elite
level for all involved as it provides an important step in the development of athletes, coaches, team managers, strength &
conditioning coaches, physios, mental skills trainers and administrators.
The first year of Beko Netball League was not all smooth sailing there were a few challenges along the way for all involved
which we tried hard to overcome throughout 2016 and plan to rectify in 2017. Some of the challenges are difficult to find
solutions for e.g. the impact on clubs with multiple players in the Beko squad, trying to get Beko players playing club
netball on a regular weekly basis if not selected in Beko squad is hard with club netball played on different nights during
the week, just to name a couple. The tricky part of the Beko programme is that it sits in the middle of many different
programmes including, club, school, Mystics, U21’s, so trying to balance everything is a huge juggling act.
At present I am doing a review of the programme and getting feedback from the Beko athletes, coaches, management and
support staff as well as Centres and Clubs who had players involved in the programme. This information will be collated
and used to enhance the Beko programme for 2017.
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I was extremely proud of the entire Beko squad, coaches- Helene Wilson & Julie Kelman-Poto, Team Manager- Meghan
Wales, Physio- Itabera Iererua, and Strength & Conditioning Coach- Mark Mete for their unconditional support to the programme and huge dedication to ensure the programme was a success in its first year. Being part of this programme is a
huge commitment and takes a lot of time away from family and loved ones all the while working or studying full-time.
Helene Wilson Appointed the new SKYCITY Mystics Head Coach
With a new competition starting at the elite level in 2017 a new Head Coach will be leading the SKYCITY Mystics, with Helene Wilson being appointed as Head Coach. Its hugely exciting for the Northern Zone to have a coach from our Zone who
has come through the pathway and coached at all levels now coaching our elite team. Helene brings a huge amount
knowledge and experience to the role with her professional background as an Athlete Life Advisor at High Performance
Sport NZ and obviously her coaching knowledge and experience which she has gathered over many years.
Helene starts in the role at the beginning of August and will hit the ground running as she starts to put her squad together
for the coming 2017 season. We wish Helene all the best in her new role!
Good Results at U19’s
The National U19 tournament in Nelson was hugely successful for our Centre U19 teams with 4 teams (Waitakere 3 rd, North
Harbour 5th & Papakura 6th) finishing in the top 6 including Auckland competing in the final with eventual winners Wellington.
We had 7 players selected in the U19 tournament selection, including 16-year-old Theresa Ngata from North Harbour.
U19 Tournament Selection
Auckland-
Mererangi Paul
Auckland-
Sydney Fraser
Christchurch- Caitlin Dowdon
Wellington- Jermaine Howard-Vallance
Papakura-
Ashleigh Garner
Waitakere-
Grace Kukutai
Wellington- Marcelle Parkes
Wellington- Kimiora Poi
Wellington- Mila Reulelu-Buchanan
Auckland-
Eseta Tupu
Christchurch- Emma Mabin
North Harbour-
Theresa Ngata
North Harbour-
Kate Burley
Wellington- Api Taufa
U15 Tournament Teams
Congratulations to following players from the Northern Zone who placed in the U15 National Tournament Championship
Teams 2016
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A Grade Championship Team Northern Zone Players
Auckland U15/1
Kilarney Morey
North Harbour U15/1
Claudia Morgan
Auckland U15/1
Mahina Paul
North Harbour U15/1
Tayla Dalton
Waitakere U15/1
Eternal Stewart
Howick Pakuranga U15/1
Violet Toto
B Grade Championship Team Northern Zone Players
North Harbour U15/2
Ariana Wilcoxson
Pukekohe U15
Julia Hira
Mangere Otahuhu U15
Camilla Tofa
C Grade Championship Team Northern Zone Players
Papakura Y9
Cecile Sililoto
Papakura Y9
Delwyn Fiso
Papakura Y9
Sarah Skudder
Papakura Y9
Shekhinaglory Laulala
Papakura Y9
Tegan Amani
Waitakere Y9
Kiara Lei-Lani Taimai
Waitakere Y9
Taumuasila Matautia
Waitakere Y9
Ngakita Paton-Young
Waitakere Y9
Natasha Tipelu
Waiuku U15
Imogen Wright
Shooter of the Tournament
Waitakere U15/1
Eternal Stewart
Mid Court of the Tournament
Auckland U15/1
Killarney Morey
Defender of the Tournament
Wellington Black
Paris Lokotui
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U17 Results
The National U17 tournament in Rangiora had 5 Northern Zone teams (Auckland 1 2nd, Auckland 2 6th, Howick Pakuranga
7th, North Harbour 9th and Waitakere 10th) finishing in the top 10 including Auckland competing in the final with eventual
winners Wellington.
We had 2 players selected in the U17 tournament selection:
Jess Allan
Christchurch A
Jadyi Chaffey-Taylor
Hawkes Bay
Tayla Earle
Auckland 1
Lyanne Eukaliti
Hamilton City A
Lyric Faleafaga
Wellington A Black
Julia Law
Wellington A Black
Chynna Leota-Ah-him
Wellington A Black
Tiana Metarau
Wellington A Black
Brooke Neilson
Taranaki
Jessica Pease
Manawatu
Ainsleyana Puleiata
Wellington A Black
Renee Savai'inaea
Wellington A Black
Greer Sinclair
Auckland 1
Ruby Stirling
Wellington A Black
Tali Uia
Nelson
Emily Ussher
Eastern Waikato
Grace Watson
Hamilton City A
Sydney Fraser Selected in U21’s Squad to Canberra
Sydney Fraser the talented young athlete from St Kentigern College has been named in the NZ U21 squad who will travel to
Canberra, Australia to compete in the International Tournament from August 11-14, 2016.
Sydney was selected in the Northern Zone Beko squad for the 2016 season and has made huge progress this year changing
from a shooter to the mid-court. Sydney, who is Head Girl at St Kentigern College has come through a multi-sport background which includes touch rugby and athletics and only this year has decided to dedicate more time to her netball. Along
with Sydney there are 4 other athletes from Netball Northern named in the squad with Holly Folwer, Fa’amu Ioane, Grace
Kukutai and Michaela Socolich-Beatson also selected.
The Squad isCharlotte Elley - Mainland Tactix
Monica Falkner - WBOP Beko Netball League team
Abby Erwood - South Beko Netball League team
Sydney Fraser - Northern Beko Netball League team
Jamie Hume - Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel
Fa’amu Ioane - SKYCITY Mystics
Kelly Jury - Cold Power Magic
Grace Kukutai - Northern Beko Netball League team
Holly Fowler - SKYCITY Mystics
Tiana Metuarau - Central Beko Netball League team
Jamie-Lee Price - Cold Power Magic
Mila Reuelu-Buchanan - Central Beko Netball League team
Michaela Sokolich-Beatson - SKYCITY Mystics
Maia Wilson - Central Pulse
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SKYCITY Mystics Update
The SKYCITY Mystics netball season came to an end on 10th July when we lost our ANZ Championship NZ Elimination Final
against the WBOP Magic at Claudelands Arena, Hamilton. Sadly, this meant we said farewell to Head Coach, Debbie Fuller
who has been with the team since 2009 as Assistant Coach before moving on to become Head Coach in 2011 to 2016
(taking a sabbatical year from coaching in 2013).
The 2016 ANZ Championship season got off to a promising start with the SKYCITY Mystics winning the ANZ Championship
Pre Season Shootout at The Trusts Arena in March. However, the team were quickly plagued with injuries at the outset of
the season, with a number of starting players sustaining injuries in pre-season matches and having to sit out several games
or be restricted to playing only one or two quarters for some time. However, this gave coach Debbie Fuller the opportunity
to play some of the newbies in the team and when these players got the opportunity, they certainly took to the court with
the energy and determination of a seasoned player. The SKYCITY Mystics are proud to say that every player in the 2016
team had an opportunity to take to the court this year!
Congratulations to three of our youngest players, Holly Fowler, Fa’amu Ioane and Michaela Sokolich-Beatson – who have
been selected in the NZU21 team tour to Australia beginning 7th August. We hope to see these players progress with the
NZU21 team and be selected for the NZU21 team to participate in the Netball World Youth Championships Gaborone 2017
(Botswana) which will be held 8 – 16 July 2017.
The attention for many of the players now turns to national selection ahead of the 2016 Quad Series with the first event
taking place at Vector Arena on Saturday 27th August. Five members of the current SKYCITY Mystics team have been
named to trial for the Silver Ferns later this month – Kayla Cullen, Maria Tutaia, Cathrine Tuivaiti, Anna Harrison & Fa’amu
Ioane.
The SKYCITY Mystics celebrated the end of season in style last Friday night at SKYCITY’s Bar TwentyOne and what a great
night it was. We were pleased to present the following awards:
SKYCITY MVP Award:
Cathrine Tuivaiti
Barfoot & Thompson People’s Choice Award:
Anna Harrison
Hira Bhana Team Personality Award:
Serena Guthrie