$30k To Boost Suva Netball

Suva Netball would undertake more community outreach programmes, plan for a Central rally tourna­ment and a proposed Pinkto­ber Classic Masters Cup set for October.

Saturday 30 March 2019 | 09:00

From left: Suva Netball president Timaima Vulimailaucala and NEW WORLD IGA head of merchandise Jodie Hart in Suva on March 29,2019. Photo: Anasilini Natoga

From left: Suva Netball president Timaima Vulimailaucala and NEW WORLD IGA head of merchandise Jodie Hart in Suva on March 29,2019. Photo: Anasilini Natoga

NEWWORLD IGA re­newed their sponsor­ship with Suva Net­ball Association for the 2019 season.

NEWWORLD IGA head of merchandise Jodie Hart handed over a cheque of $30,000 to SNA president Timaima Vulimailaucala in Suva yesterday.

Hart acknowledge Suva Netball for their develop­ment programme by involv­ing young girls.

“Starting from young girls, it’s important to involve young women and young girls in the sport from age of nine to open grade,” she said.

“There is also men’s teams and mix teams which will also make things interest­ing, we hope to get in busi­nesses houses.”

Vulimaicala acknowledged NEWWORLD IGA for their support.

“We are extremely grateful and pleased to receive this sponsorship commitment from NEWWORLD IGA for our 2019 season,” the former national netball goal shooter said.

“It speaks volume of the dedication NEWWORLD IGA has for the sport in the country.

“Their combined interest with SNA officials to see the development of netball in Suva central communities.”

FUTURE PLANS

She said Suva Netball would undertake more community outreach programmes, plan for a Central rally tourna­ment and a proposed Pinkto­ber Classic Masters Cup set for October.

Edited by Leone Cabenatabua

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