Our Mainland Netball team has had a fantastic time getting out and connecting with our Mainland Centres over this last month, with end of season reviews and planning for 2025 well underway.  Taking the time to reflect on how the 2024 season has been, celebrating our successes both individually and collectively, and then thinking about the progress we are making has been awesome.  It is also always a privilege to be in the same room with you chatting face to face.  A highlight for me personally has been hearing Centre's talk through your goals and aspirations for 2025 and the Mainland team cannot wait to support you achieving them.   You may notice our refreshed logo, this now sits alongside our NNZ logo on our uniforms.  The photo below shows some of our team wearing it in Nelson, looking rather sharp! Left to right, Jacinda, Kelly, Lou and Emma.

Written by Jacinda Valentine

This year, the Mainland Team had the pleasure of bringing together numerous Centres for a day filled with kōrero and mahi. The Mingle was designed to foster connections among Centres, discuss pertinent topics, introduce new tools in the Netball system, and preview what’s on the horizon for 2025.

The atmosphere was incredibly positive, with everyone making the most of the opportunity to engage and converse.

A heartfelt thank you to all the Centre representatives who joined us, especially those who travelled to be there. A special shoutout to Steph from Motueka Netball Centre for her amazing baking – it was a delightful treat for everyone! We loved hosting you and cherished the time spent connecting. Here’s to an exciting 2025 season!

Written by Emma Thorpe