Centre Newsletter March 2015

Annual General Meeting

The 94th Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, 9 March in the Oak Room at the Christchurch Netball Centre from 7pm. Representatives of all Clubs, Life Members, staff and guests are invited to attend.

The Annual Report and AGM Agenda have been posted to Clubs.

**COACHING REMINDER – ACCREDITED COACHES FOR PREMIER TEAMS**

In an effort to improve the quality and knowledge of coaches of Premier grade teams CNC is requesting Clubs appoint coaches to these level teams who hold no less than the Community Coaching Award.

Courses to attain this award are provided at CNC, Selwyn and North Canterbury centres at various times and days. To assist clubs achieve this, CNC is prepared to subsidise appointed coaches at these levels to complete this in 2015 by reimbursement of 50% of total costs – claimable on completion of award. To obtain more information on Community Coach Awards contact Michelle Noonan on [email protected] or 021 226 6375.

SUMMER LEAGUE

The second round of Summer League competition commenced on Wednesday 18 February with all games at 6pm. Full results and points are available from Sportsrunner (http://drawsresults.sportsrunner.net/?org=CNC )

2015 PRESEASON TOURNAMENT

Christchurch Netball Centre is pleased to offer its preseason tournament at Pioneer Stadium again this year. Entry is open to Premier, Senior and Senior Reserve teams. Entry forms and conditions of entry are available from our website.

2015 WINTER COMPETITION REGISTRATION AND DETAILS

A reminder that 2015 Competition entries close on 13 April. Competition dates are located at: http://sportsgroundproduction.azurewebsites.net/asset/downloadasset?id=97edf05f-5bab-4938- b108-458d704c0d08 .

Christchurch Netball Centre |Pūtahi Poitarawhiti ki Ōtautahi 455 Hagley Avenue Christchurch | Ph. 03 379 4486 www.netballchristchurch.org.nz f:/ChristchurchNetballCentre t: @ChCh_Netball

WINTER COMPETITION UPDATES • Senior Reserve grade games will now be 4 x 15 quarters (to align with other closed grade games). • Teams in 3 rd , Under 14,13,12 grades are required to supply their own umpires for the entire game. • Players in closed grade teams, Under 19 and 2 nd grade are required to pass the NNZ on-line Centre umpiring theory test. • New players to CNC are required to obtain transfer/clearance from their old club or centre or zone prior to registering at CNC. • Clubs are reminded to advise CNC of any unfinancial players so that these may be tracked and clearance to new clubs withheld until cleared. • ¼ finals to be implemented in age group grades where applicable.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES

• 9 March – Christchurch Netball Centre AGM, Christchurch Netball Centre, 7pm. • 14/15 March – Super Club, Christchurch. • 21/22 March – Super Club, Nelson. • 23 March – Club Administrators Evening, Christchurch Netball Centre. • 28/29 March - Pre-season tournament for Premier, Senior and Senior Reserve, Pioneer Stadium. • 21 April – Premier Games commence. • 25 April – Senior and Senior Reserve Games commence (pm only). • 25/26 April 2 nd grade tournament, Christchurch Netball Centre.

All dates are accessible via our Google Calendar which displays on our website.

NETBALLCHRISTCHURCH.ORG.NZ

Our website supports a brand new look. The site is mobile compatible, so load to your home screen now! The site will be launched officially at the AGM on Monday, 9 March.

CHILDREN’S DAY

Christchurch Netball Centre was again part of a successful Children’s Day at the Wigram Airforce Base on Sunday, 1 March! Visitors to the stand were able to go into the draw to win a netball signed by the Tactix players.

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NNZ COUNCIL MEETING

The NNZ Council meeting was held over the 28 Feb/1 March weekend. NNZ Strategic’s Plan (Whole of Netball Plan WONP) outlines 4 key areas – as a Centre we will be aligning our focus to these:

1. Grow participation and lifelong involvement 2. Connect more New Zealanders to the passion and excitement of netball 3. WIN – to be the best in world netball 4. Sustain – our game through a strong netball system – people, finances, organisations.

NNZ Service Awards were presented to Margaret Marsh for her work at CNC executive level, centre, national and international level with Bench Officials and service to the game and to Mandy Nottingham for her service to umpiring at centre, national and international levels over many years. Our congratulations go to both of these ladies who have given many hours of time and effort to our Centre and wider afield.

Junior Netball is going to be rebranded, and news will follow next week.

SPORTSRUNNER ON YOUR WEBSITE

Sportsrunner, providers of our Draws and Results, are running a special offer for Christchurch Netball Centre clubs. The service provides a web page which can be inserted into a club’s own website. It automatically shows an abbreviated version of draws and results, this week’s draws, last week’s results and points, just for a club’s own teams.

If you think this may be of interest to you, please email [email protected] and we can send you samples at work as provided by Sportsrunner, or put you in contact with Sportsrunner directly. The cost of the service is $120 per year for small clubs (under 7 teams) or $150 per year for larger clubs (more than 7 teams).

CHARITY OF CHOICE

Netball Manager, Megan McLay, represented the Christchurch Netball Centre during our first visit to our 2015 Charity of Choice, Ronald McDonald House . Megan was impressed with the facilities and staff and saw first hand how worthwhile the organisation is and the importance of the service it provides.

Clubs/organisations are able to volunteer their services to cook dinner for the House. Clubs interested in doing this should email Megan at [email protected] .

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CLUB NOTICES

A reminder that club notices can be posted on our website and our Facebook page. Please send all requests and information to Megan McLay, [email protected] .

Trial dates should also be forwarded as soon as details are available. These are available from the Club Notices page, and from a direct link from the homepage on the new website.

CHANGES TO ROAD CONDITIONS AROUND HAGLEY PARK

Reminder of changed roading conditions in Hagley Avenue – entrance is via Selwyn, Tuam or Riccarton Avenue only. Cars are now required to give way to walkers/cyclists using the new upgraded cycle-walkway around Hagley Avenue side of the park when entering CNC carparking area.

SHOE CLINIC NETBALL PROMOTION

Shoe Clinic Riccarton has a great Silver Ferns Training session promotion on now:

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MAINLAND TACTIX

Support the Tactix this season at their games in Christchurch and Blenheim! And don’t forget to wear your RED & BLACK !

Round Day Date Opposition Location 1 Monday 2 March 2015 Horncastle Arena, Christchurch 3 Monday 16 March 2015 Horncastle Arena, Christchurch 5 BYE 6 Monday 6 April 2015 Horncastle Arena, Christchurch 7 Sunday 12 April 2015 Stadium 2000, Blenheim 8 Monday 20 April 2015 Horncastle Arena, Christchurch 13 Sunday 24 May 2015 Stadium 2000, Blenheim 14 Sunday 31 May 2015 WBOP Magic Horncastle Arena, Christchurch

2015 Team Members: Demelza Fellowes, Keshia Grant, Gemma Hazeldine, Mwai Kumwenda, Chloe Williamson (replacing Nicola Mackle), , Jess Moulds, Erikana Pedersen, , Louise Thayer, Anna Thompson (C), Zoe Walker. Head Coach: Sue Hawkins, Assistant Coach: Marianne Delaney-Hoshek, Manager: Leanne Harris, Physio: Rowan Parsons.

Get your Team Membership today http://www.tactix.org.nz/tickets-memberships

A great range of merchandise is also available (tops, drink bottles, , caps, lipgloss!) – go to http://www.tactix.org.nz/design.resources/pdf/Tactix-Merchandise-Price-List-for-Website.pdf

CNC is sponsored by: New World, Lewthwaite & Associates, Canterbury Community Trust, First Sovereign Trust, NZ Community Trust, Mainland Foundation, Victoria Food Service, Pita Pit, Blackwells Holden, More FM, Health & Sport Central, Honda Cars Please support the sponsors so they can continue to sponsor us.

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