Nelson Bay Netball Association (NBNA) NEWSLETTER May 2015 nelsonbaynetball@hotmail.com www.nelsonbayna.nsw.netball.com.au www.facebook.com/nelsonbaynetballassoc What’s happening…       The barbeque area has been painted and the new NBNA sign erected. NBNA were successful in receiving a grant for our recent Netball NSW beginners umpiring course which was held at our netball courts. The 26 members who participated were able to do so at no cost. Senior B Grade teams Port Smashers and Hornets showed the ultimate in dedication to their sport by playing in driving rain last Saturday. Both teams were given the option to stop playing at half time, however, they decided to continue playing and both umpires showed no objection. Thank you to all for sharing your dedication with us. Sunday Mother’s Day raffle, Rep players will be selling tickets on Saturday at the courts. Lovely prizes! 12th July—Port Stephens Junior & Intermediate Carnival. See PSNA website for rego information. Sunday 26th July—Maitland Carnival, all ages (Netta, Juniors, Intermediate & Seniors). See MNA website for rego information. Net, Set, Go... We have a very enthusiastic group of young girls having lots of fun and learning the basic skills of netball. Thank you to Judy Calder for your help each week. Deb Bradley (Co-ordinator) Disco Saturday 30th May, 6 - 8pm Elizabeth Waring Room $5 per ticket Prizes Purchase tickets on the night. More information to come via Facebook & webpage . Canteen and Goal Post Duty Date Goal Post Canteen 9/5 Tutti Fruttis Beach Blazers 16/5 Pixies Dynomites 23/5 Venus Dixie Chicks 30/5 Posiedon Jnrs Nice Goal rings: lower at 9:15am, raise at 10:15am. Canteen: 9:30 - 12:30, 2 people over 16 years. MEET THE TEAMS ‘Diamonds’ 10 years WET WEATHER In the event of rain on game days, please check the NBNA web or Facebook pages. Game status will be updated half an hour before every designated timeslot. www.nelsonbayna.nsw.netball.com.au www.facebook.com/nelsonbaynetballassoc ‘Port Smashers’ & ‘Hornets’ Senior B Ladies SAFETY For the safety of our competitors and spectators there are to be NO bikes, scooters, skateboards etc on the courts on game days. Thank you for your support. REPRESENTATIVE NEWS 13’S The 13 year reps played at Singleton on Sunday, 3rd May, under grey skies and some rain. We played six games, and won 5 and drew 1. This was a great result as we only had seven players on the day. We would like to thank Hayley O'Toole who umpired for us all day. On Sunday, 26th April, we played at the Westlakes carnival at Wangi Wangi. The courts were very wet and it rained on and off all day but it was a great start to our season. We played 7 games and won 6 and drew 1. The 13’s have been working hard on strong leads, purposefully using space across the court and defending tightly in all positions. We are looking forward to a very successful season. Thanks to Abby Holloway who umpired for us all day. Sue Holloway (Coach) 14’S On Sunday, 3rd May, the 14’s representative team played 5 games and were very competitive in all games. Rep carnivals allow a perfect opportunity to trial player positions and team combinations. All our players are a happy, cohesive team of young ladies who showed touches of brilliance many times throughout the day. Helen Scott (Coach)