The Aucklander 16 July 2009 15 SPORT Turbo-charged andreadyto go

This Kumeu sportswoman is fired up over anew sport that’s about to take the city by storm. She tells Andrea Warmington why it’s so much fun

ewa Ross is kicking off asporting use the whole court, rather than the line forma- revolution. tion of traditional touch. Well, perhapsnot kicking off. In contrast to the outdoor version, in which R The Kumeu sportswoman is one of the only the fastest players usually score tries, any- first to sign up for turbo touch —anew one can reach turbo’s end-zone. sport that combines rugby, netball and basket- Netball, rugby, American football and Aussie ball. Rules-style passing helps get anyone over the It begins, officially, in on July 17. line for atouchdown. ‘‘I had to have ago,’’ she says, ‘‘and once I’d Like touch —played by 317,000 New Zea- had ago, Ihad to have anothergo.’’ landers —turbo touch is fast-paced and all over Touch is promoting turbo in just 40 minutes. touch as awinter, indoor version of its outdoor ‘‘My husband doesn’t like netball, but he game and has held trial nights around the likes touch. He came along and really enjoyed region. it,’’ says Mrs Ross. Played on abasketball court rather than on a The first Auckland turbo touch tournament rugby field, turbo touch allows players to pass will be played at the Trusts Stadium Arena on the oval ball sideways, backwards and forwards. July 17. ‘‘It’s all about positioning, teamwork and On July 24, turbo touch will hold another TURBO TOUCH FAN REWA ROSS strategy,’’ says Mrs Ross. ‘‘It’s like netball or ‘‘Try It’’ night at the Auckland Netball Centre, IS SO KEEN ON THE GAME SHE’S basketball with atouch ball —without the ASB Stadium, St Johns. HELPINGTOPROMOTEITIN hoops.’’ AUCKLAND MICHELLE HYSLOP As in basketball, players are encouraged to ■ Information: www.turbotouch.org.nz

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