JOIN US SILVER FERNS INTERNATIONAL SEASON MEDIA GUIDE INTERNATIONAL TEST SEASON NETBALL QUAD SERIES CONSTELLATION CUP 15-22 SEPTEMBER 2018 7-18 OCTOBER 2018 V V AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS ENGLAND ROSES SOUTH AFRICAN PROTEAS WELCOME FROM NETBALL NEW ZEALAND CEO It’s been a challenging year for the Silver Ferns in 2018, but also one boosted by the excitement around a new-look squad and the appointment of head coach Noeline Taurua. The Netball Quad Series and Constellation Cup are the first part of the journey for the squad as they look ahead toward a top performance at the Netball World Cup in Liverpool next year. Netball New Zealand extends a warm welcome to the Australian Diamonds, England Roses and South Africa SPAR Proteas who always provide a fantastic spectacle and fierce challenge in the true spirit of the game. The sport of Netball in this country continues to create positive, strong and healthy role models at all levels from grassroots right through to on the world stage. Legacy plays a huge role for the Silver Ferns with our young talent aspiring to wear the black dress and be the next Maria Folau, Samantha Sinclair. Earlier generations have enjoyed the thrill of watching the likes of Dame Lois Muir, Sandra Edge and Irene van Dyk in action. As the Silver Ferns prepare to open a new chapter in that legacy, we look forward to all Netball fans joining us on the journey. One person doesn’t make a team, but a nation can. On behalf of Netball New Zealand, I would like to acknowledge the support we continue to get from the media as well as all our partners and sponsors. We greatly appreciate all you do for our game. Jennie Wyllie NNZ Cheif Executive MEDIA INFORMATION MEDIA INFORMATION MEDIA INFORMATION SILVER FERNS Kerry Manders Head of PR, Media and Government Relations M: +64 21 410 970 E: [email protected] AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS Jenna Handreck Media and Communications Manager M: +61 400 812 196 E: [email protected] ENGLAND ROSES Paul Dring Team Manager M: +44 7540 126601 SPAR PROTEAS Nisha Rupnarain Team Manager M: +64 21 025 56901 MEDIA ACCREDITATION Netball New Zealand manages all media and photographer accreditations for Silver Ferns Test Matches hosted in New Zealand. For those who have applied for accreditation, this will be sent to you prior to the first Test match. For those who wish to still attend but have missed the deadline, please contact Kerry Manders at [email protected]. GUIDELINES FOR ACCREDITED MEDIA Media must wear the appropriate accreditation pass at all times in the match venue. Accreditation is not transferable. Media must conduct their work solely from within the designated areas determined by Netball New Zealand at each venue. Working space on the media bench may be allocated by Netball New Zealand. FOR ACCREDITED PHOTOGRAPHERS Photographers must wear their accreditation pass and official photographer’s vest issued by the Netball New Zealand media team at all times in the venue. Photographers must position themselves behind the court-side A-frame/digital signage for the duration of the match , and must not obstruct the view of any spectators. Photographers are not permitted to enter the field of play. Photographers cannot use flash or strobe lighting during matches. SPECIAL BROADCAST CONDITIONS Only rights holding broadcasters are permitted to film (SKY Sport ONLY) or commentate (SKY Sport and Radio Sport) on Test Matches within official venues. Live streaming and video footage inside official venues (including Snapchat, FB live, Instagram live, Periscope and other social media/online tools) is strictly prohibited. Only digital rights holding broadcasters and Netball New Zealand representatives are permitted to live stream or video at Test Matches within official venues. News crews are permitted to film or live stream the official post match press conference but are not permitted to film anywhere else in the venue, unless permission has been granted prior. KEY STATS AND MILESTONES MOST CAPPED ENG | Jade Clarke (150) RSA | Bongiwe Msomi (89) NZL | Laura Langman (141) AUS | Caitlin Bassett (83) POTENTIAL DEBUTANTS Karin Burger (NZL) Jamie-Lee Price (AUS) Elisapeta Toeava (NZL) Khanyisa Chawane (RSA) Aliyah Dunn (NZL) Romé Dreyer (RSA) Jess Anstiss (AUS) Jessica Khomo (RSA) Megan Sarah Klau (AUS) Roux (RSA) Kelsey Browne (AUS) Monique Reyneke (RSA) 100 TEST CAPS DURING INTERNATIONAL SEASON Ama Agbeze (97) 50 TEST CAPS DURING INTERNATIONAL SEASON Helen Housby (47) YOUNGEST BY COUNTRY ENG | Helen Housby (19/01/95) RSA | Megan Roux (13/09/98) NZL | Aliyah Dunn (19/10/99) AUS | Jess Anstiss (20/11/96) OLDEST BY COUNTRY ENG | Ama Agbeze (12/11/82) RSA | Phumza Maweni (04/09/84) NZL | Casey Kopua (19/06/85) AUS | Caitlin Thwaites (29/12/86) TALLEST BY COUNTRY ENG | Joanne Harten & Geva Mentor (188) RSA | Sigrid Burger (194) NZL | Kelly Jury (192) AUS | Caitlin Bassett (193) SHORTEST BY COUNTRY ENG | Sasha Corbin (168) RSA | Khanyisa Chawane (165) NZL | Elisapeta Toeava (161) AUS | Kelsey Browne (164) QUAD SERIES QUAD SERIES NETBALL QUAD SERIES IS… Netball Quad Series is contested between four of international Netball’s strongest nations, the Silver Ferns, Australian Diamonds, England Roses and South Africa’s SPAR Proteas. ABOUT THE LOGO Fashioned to include a majestic bird featuring the colours of SANZEA’S inaugural four nations, it is a symbol of beauty, flight, power, strength, precision, and movement with grace and breadth (wing span), wisdom and experience (all seeing). Named Victorious, she takes her influence from an eagle - a recognised symbol of vision, leadership and strength. The association with a bird of prey of such power and dominance, beauty and grace; the sleek lines represent Victorious’ intelligence, ability to soar and keen sight. She is seen as a visionary who is willing to push the limits of self and team and is summoned when about to embark on a challenge – the challenge of the Netball Quad Series. HOW THE TROPHY IS DECIDED All matches must play to an outright result. Win: 2 points Draw: 1 point* Loss: 0 points *only if match is unable to be completed If teams are tied on points at the end of the Series, the winner is decided by the greater goal percentage (calculated to two decimal places). Goal % = total goals scored / total goals scored against x 100 If the teams are still tied, then goal difference will decide their ranking. Goal difference = goals for – goals against (from all matches played) After goal difference, the highest number of goals scored for will determine the winner of the Netball Quad Series. In the event that both teams scored an equal number of goals, the series will be declared a draw. SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2018 Venue: Spark Arena, Auckland Broadcaster: SKY Sport Australian Diamonds v South African Proteas @ 2PM NZT Silver Ferns v England Roses @4:30PM NZT TUESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2018 Venue: ASB BayPark, Tauranga Broadcaster: SKY Sport Silver Ferns v South African Proteas @7:30PM NZT SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2018 Venue: Hisense Arena, Melbourne AUS Broadcaster: SKY Sport Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds @ 3pm NZT /SilverFernsNZ @SilverFernsNZ silverferns.co.nz JoinUs @SilverFernsNZ /SilverFernsTV QuadSeries Full steam ahead at Netball Quad Series In a challenging first-up assignment, the Silver Ferns will step into a new era when they meet the En- gland Roses in their Netball Quad Series opener in Auckland on Saturday. Appointed new coach just last week and with a new-look team, there is much anticipation surrounding Noeline Taurua’s entry at international level and with it reviving the Silver Ferns flagging fortunes. “We’ve got to start from somewhere and it just happens to be that our first game’s against England which, personally, I am absolutely excited by. They’re Commonwealth Games gold medallists, so what an amazing way to start our campaign, against the best.” Taurua said. “This is our opportunity to put out a better performance than our last showing which was the Common- wealth Games. We’re only as good as our last outing, so we need to perform and we need to be better than what that was.” An experienced England pipped favourites Australia to win their first Commonwealth Games title while the Silver Ferns were consigned to a fourth-place finish during the tournament in April. The hugely respected and popular Taurua has had to hit the ground running, only formally getting together with her team for the first time earlier this week and formulating her plans for the international season ahead. “It’s all pretty full-on but we’re getting through it. We’re not going to save the world by Saturday but we’ll give it a good crack. “The time frame is very limited but we have made a start and so far, the intention has been really good. I’m really happy with where the team is mentally and I’m very happy with the mix of players that we have. The players are working very, very hard both on and off court so I couldn’t be happier.” For the Netball Quad Series and the Constellation Cup to follow, Taurua’s objectives are to provide oppor- tunities for everybody to get out on court. “We’ve got to be able to test and assess players in real time,” she said. “We do have a game plan for Saturday and firstly, we’ve got to get the understanding of what those strategies are. So, we’re starting not necessarily at ground zero but we’re building a base. By the time we play NZA on Thursday, we will have a good gauge. “We’re also looking at our protocols, our routines and practises off-court, so making sure they’re effec- tive and efficient.” While the other participants in the series, England Roses, the Australian Diamonds and SPAR Proteas also haven’t played since the Commonwealth Games, it is a slightly different scenario for the Silver Ferns with a new coach at the helm.