Quote for the week. “You don't always get what you wish for; you get what you work for”. Let’s go Fever, Let’s go! West Coast Fever hopes all supporters will help break the record for a crowd at an ANZ Championship netball game when West Coast Fever meets the Melbourne Vixens at the state of the art Perth Arena this Saturday, April 27. They want to hear a loud and proud Fever crowd at the Arena as they try to break the current record of 8,478 fans at an ANZ Championship game. That record was set back in Round 12, 2010 at Hisense Arena when the Vixens took on the Adelaide Thunderbirds. They want to gather the biggest netball crowd in Perth since 2011 when the Australian Diamonds played an international fixture against arch-rivals New Zealand at Burswood Dome in 2011. That crowd was 6768 and they believe they can better that this Saturday. (Courtesy of the Netball WA website) On Tuesday 23rd all of the Falcons teams played at The Arena Joondalup Scores for the Games were; WC Falcons 18U 18 vs. Coastal Sharks 46 WC Falcons Reserves 54 vs. Coastal Sharks 40 WC Falcons League 50 vs. Coastal Sharks 71 Come along and support the West Coast Falcon League Team as they play at the Arena Joondalup against the Lions on Tuesday 30th April at 7.20pm (Reserves and 18U have a bye). Games the following week; • 7th May - 5.45pm 18U vs. Demons at Arena Joondalup • 7th May - 5.45pm Reserves vs. Demons at Arena Joondalup • 7th May – 8.55pm League vs. Flames at Arena Joondalup Entry to the games is $7 for adults and 17 and under are Free 18U vs. Sharks Reserves vs. Sharks League vs. Sharks League Reserves 18U West Coast Falcons League vs. Coastal Sharks Joondalup Arena 23rd April 2013 Coastal Sharks defeated West Coast Falcons 71-50 on Tuesday night at Arena Joondalup. During the first quarter Coastal went on a run of 8 unanswered goals which hurt. From then on we were trying to play catch up netball. Numi Tupaea worked hard in attack, being creative, had great vision sending some excellent balls into the shooting circle. Next week we take on Perth Lions at Arena Joondalup at 7:20pm. Jo Smith – League Coach West Coast Falcons Reserves vs. Coastal Sharks at Joondalup Arena 23rd April 2013 A fine performance by the Falcons Reserves this week saw their training focus brought onto the court and play a fine game with a 14 goal win against 2nd placed Coastal Sharks. A 14 goal victory is excellent and even more so, taking into account that Coastal Sharks convincingly beat us in the first round by 27 goals. So in fact we had a 41 goal turn around. A tremendous display of strength by the defenders overpowered the Coastal Sharks shooters, forcing a number of positional changes. Calm patience by the Centre Courters to take the ball to the shooters was a pleasure to watch. All three girls played consistently throughout the four quarters. Very fine shooting accuracy, movement skills in and around the circle saw a number of lovely shooter to shooter links that out foxed the Coastal Sharks Defenders. Lyn Pemberton -Reserves Coach West Coast Falcons Reserves vs. Coastal Sharks at Joondalup Arena 23rd April 2013 Falcons 18 lost to Coastal Sharks 46 The defence line of Kennedy, Johnson, Haywood, and Helen continually worked 1 on 1 and attempted first ball to gain turn overs and possession of the ball until the final whistle. Well done to Mel on her efforts for 2 continuous quarters in centre. Mel’s read of the play in this position is developing and as this occurs so too does her confidence. This game saw a great intensity and decisiveness of her drives into space. Great Job Mel! Calandra Smith – 18U Coach Tickets are now available for the West Coast Falcons Bingo Night Friday 7th June @ Beaumaris Sporting Complex, Iluka 7.30pm Start It’s sure to be a fun, entertaining and competitive evening with a variety of games, auctions and raffles. Tickets are $10 which includes one Bingo game booklet. Increase your chances by purchasing more Booklets on the night for just $3 Why not get a table together, bring a plate of pickies and come along for a great night! Bar facilities available (no BYO drinks please) Tickets may be purchased through West Coast Netball Region – 9409 9705 [email protected] Adopt a Falcon ADOPT A WEST COAST FALCON The West Coast Netball Region are giving primary schools and club teams with players aged from 7 to 12 the opportunity to adopt a West Coast Falcons player or players. The cost of “adoption” is $200.00 per Falcons player. For this your team will receive: A West Coast Falcons player to attend 2 x 45 minute training sessions at either the team’s school training venue or their training venue at WDNA or JNA. The Falcons will deliver two training sessions that will be suitable for the age of the team. Your team is to supply the training equipment (balls, cones and bibs etc) Your “adopted” Falcons player will attend either JNA or WDNA to watch a full game played by the team – as a supporter and mentor to the players. The West Coast Netball Region will arrange for the team to attend a Smarter Than Smoking State Netball League game (either at Arena or Challenge Stadium). The team will sit with the Falcons players and have their photo taken with the players. The team will also receive an autographed laminated team poster. This is a unique opportunity to have up close interaction between West Coast Falcons Players and grass roots netball. For further information please contact WCNR Administrator Tricia Anderson on 94099705 or [email protected] Please note that the cost is $200.00 for one team (i.e. up to 10 players). On Saturday 27th April, WEST COAST FEVER vs. MELBOURNE VIXENS at the new Perth Arena. Come along and support the Fever at their first game at this new and exciting state of the art sporting complex. Tickets to this game are available from www.ticketek.com.au Group Tickets for the Perth Arena match are available by calling 1300 364 001. Clubs – Please encourage your teams to go along as a group. Coaches as well as players will benefit from watching this high level game. Perth Arena Group Tickets Receive 1 free ticket for every 11 tickets purchased PLUS all tickets are priced at the junior rate. Name: Jane Ridley . Nickname: Janio Insanio, nah mostly just plain Jane . Occupation: Teacher . Team: League . Position: Manager . Years with WCF: 2 . Most memorable WCF moment: League Grand Final Win 2012 and …….. Ama’s face when I had nothing else but the scissors out of the medical kit to cut Kate’s 175 game cake; I did give them a good wipe! . Greatest achievement: My three girls . Favourite colour: Purple . Favourite food: Cake and coffee . Favourite movie: Little Miss Sunshine . Favourite music/band: All the Aussie rockers . Sporting Idol: Layne Beachley . Hobbies/Favourite pastimes: Pretty much anything that involves the beach; swimming, fishing. Watching netball and catching up with friends. Name: Trish Robinson Position on Committee: President Time on Committee: Four years Netball History: Played for over 40 years. Ex-President and Life Member of Venetians Netball Club, Ex-President and Life Member of Wanneroo Districts Netball Association. Best thing about being involved in netball: The enjoyment of watching players of all ages and all abilities playing the game (especially love the joy and enthusiasm of the very young kids) Family: Married for 35 years, with one son Best personal achievement: Being tested emotionally and physically by doing a four day hike on the Inca Trail in Peru two years ago. Climbing passes in excess of 4000 meters, feeling the effects of altitude, walking along narrow paths with sheer drops down a mountain side (a challenge when I am scared of heights), and camping on what felt like the top of the world. To finish the trek at Machu Picchu was the icing on the cake. Game Dates for April and May 30th April – 7.20pm League vs. Lions at Arena Joondalup 7th May - 5.45pm 18U vs. Demons at Arena Joondalup 7th May - 5.45pm Reserves vs. Demons at Arena Joondalup 7th May – 8.55pm League vs. Flames at Arena Joondalup 11th May – 3.30pm 18U vs. Tigers at Challenge Stadium 14th May – 5.45pm 18U vs. Rangers at Challenge Stadium 14th May – 5.45pm Reserves vs. Rangers at Challenge Stadium * 14th May – 7.20pm League vs. Rangers at Challenge Stadium * 19th May – 11.05am 18U vs. Jets at Challenge Stadium * 19th May – 12.40pm Reserves vs. Jets at Challenge Stadium * 21st May – 5.45pm 18U vs. Sharks at Challenge Stadium * 21st May – 7.20pm League vs. Sharks at Challenge Stadium * 21st May – 8.55pm Reserves vs. Sharks at Challenge Stadium * 28th May - 5.45pm 18U vs. Lions at Arena Joondalup 28th May – 7.20pm Reserves vs. Lions at Arena Joondalup 28th May – 8.55pm 18U vs. Demons at Arena Joondalup * Please note venue change for these games Mark in Your Diary Liz Ellis Players’ Clinics – 1st and 2nd of May th BINGO NIGHT, Friday 7 June Falcon’s Cup, Sunday 23rd June WCNR Awards Dinner, 13th August venue TBA Netball WA Awards Night, 20th September. The West Coast Netball Region would like to congratulate Warwick Senior High School on their endorsement as a Netball WA endorsed Specialist Netball School.