Welfare Officer: Rachel Harrington Rachel is responsible for XXXXX

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1 SUFFOLK NETBALL We might be in the first few months of 2018 but the planning and excitement for the Netball World Cup 2019 in Liverpool is certainly ramping up with the launch to the big event taking place in January in Liverpool city centre. At the England Netball staff conference last week we were given some exciting previews into the time line of events and details on ticket sales and packages due to be released very soon. Tickets for England Members, that's you guys, will be released in July so it's worth starting to think about what games and teams you really want to see as well as travel and accommodation. Also, it's vital you ensure all your contact details are up to date on MyNet, your club secretary can help you with this. You can sign up to receive more information and updates at There are plenty of volunteering opportunities available too so sign up today! The dates of the NWC are 12th-21st July 2019 at ACC Liverpool

2 LATEST NEWS Late last year I was contacted by Tony Bass, Strategic Leisure Advisor for Babergh and Mid-Suffolk who had some good news for us - there was a pot of money with our name on it! Tony had identified a lack of Netball courts in the area of Suffolk since the courts at Needham were vandalised and were no longer in use. Due to the redevelopment of the Middle School in Needham Tony was able to access some funding and was delighted to inform me that his first aim was to get the courts redeveloped and playable again. I contacted all the teams who used to play at Needham as well as other local clubs and league and County representatives and we met with Tony and the Community Centre Manager, Louise to discuss the options and what we want going forward. The project is now currently out to tender with various contractors and we hope that work will start in the next few months with the courts ready by September 2018 in time for next season. Whilst we have the majority of the work funded, we are keen to raise some cash to help towards new posts and post protectors and we are holding a Quiz Night on Thursday 12th April - see poster below in the noticeboard section for more information.

3 INTRODUCING YOUR SUFFOLK COUNTY NETBALL ASSOCIATION Chairperson: Teressa Harding Teressa joined the Committee as Chairperson this season and is passionate about netball in Suffolk having played for many years for Orwell Netball Club in the South Suffolk League. Teressa is also an active Umpire and is currently pursuing her B Award Vice-Chairperson: Donna Cooper Donna has been on the County Committee for several seasons and is also a keen player for Finborough Netball Club as well as a Level 2 coach in the Performance Team and Umpire President: Sue Bailey Sue has given many years to Netball in Suffolk both within her own club Christchurch Ladies as well as in the County Committee. Sue is a Level 2 Coach and a B Award Umpire and can often be found at junior and regional fixtures throughout the week and on weekends Honorary Life Member: Gwen Foster A former County Chair and England Player, Gwen has been involved in netball in Suffolk for many years and continues to support the Committee with her knowledge and wisdom as an Honorary Life Member and mentor to Teressa. In her spare time, Gwen likes to play golf but can usually be found courtside at Ipswich Ladies fixtures Vice President: Jane Fison Jane has been involved in Suffolk Netball for many years as a player, teacher and coach. Jane's knowledge and experience makes her a valued member of the Committee Treasurer: Jane James Jane is new to the Committee this year and is a qualified accountant and local Councillor. Jane has undertaken the mammoth task of reconciling the County accounts and has opened a new account, complete with online banking. Jane is a member of Thetford Netball Club

4 Volunteering Lead: Tracey Butcher Tracey has been on the committee for several years as well as being the West Suffolk Secretary and running her own club, Jetts. Tracey is lso a Walking Netball host and runs many sessions around the County Officiating Lead: Jan Hunt All umpires in Suffolk will know Jan as she has had a profound impact on Officiating in Suffolk. She is responsible for organising and running all the Officiating courses as well as mentors and assessments. Welfare Officer: Rachel Harrington Rachel is responsible for XXXXX Communications Lead: Angella Gordon-Scott Angella is a new addition to the Committee and has done some great work already updating our social media presence. Angella is also working on creating a new website for the County. Angella has also recently passed her C Umpiring Award and does a lot of volunteering work for her club, Ipswich Ladies Schools Lead: Beth Walker Beth is relatively new to the committee and is responsible for organising all the School Competitions in Suffolk. Beth also plays for Ipswich Storm in the South Suffolk League and also plays Walking Netball at Rushmere Coaching Lead: Alexa Burlow Alexa is an experienced coach and committee member who runs her own club, Jubilee. Alexa is able to support on advise on all things coaching in Suffolk Performance Lead: Heidi Wyncoll Heidi is responsible for managing the Suffolk Performance team including Satelite and County squads. Heidi is a Level 2 Coach and has lots of experience in this role and has helped to improve the standard of Netball in Suffolk dramatically Affiliations Secretary: Marie Lightbody Marie is responsible for ensuring the correct County fee is attached to the affiliations each season and reporting affiliation figures to the committee. Marie also plays and umpires for Orwell Netball Club The Suffolk Netball Association Committee are given guidelines to help encourage the development and standard of netball in the County and all of the Committee members do this on a voluntary basis. The Committee meets quarterly as well has holding an AGM, which has now been moved forward from September to July. Anyone can attend the AGM and the Committee would actively encourage affiliated members to come along and hear what is going on within the county and where your money is being spent. The Committee is also looking for two new members to fill the positions of Secretary and Competitions Lead. If this is something you would be interested in, please get in touch with Donna Cooper dor@hartismere.com for more information

5 BACK 2 NETBALL FESTIVAL

6 COACHING & OFFICIATING Cup Winners: Kestrel Jades (below top) Plate Winners: Haverhill 2 Bowl Winners: Boxford Reds (below left) To book your place visit: Cup Runners Up: LittleMix

7 SIGNIFICANT DATES Cup Winners: Kestrel Jades (below top) Plate Winners: Haverhill 2 Bowl Winners: Boxford Reds (below left) Cup Runners Up: LittleMix