In the early hours of Saturday 18th September there certainly were a few nerves to be seen around the courts as teams prepared for the first round of games being played at NIST.   Teams were clearly ‘sussing’ out the competition on court during round one but once the tournament was underway, those nerves were quickly replaced with adrenalin – energy levels started running at a high as the competition got off to a magnificent start!

With seven teams battling it out for the trophy, the games were fast and the standard certainly high – definitely keeping umpires busy trying to keep up with the pace of the games but all done in fairness and high spirits!

With each team prepared to play six games throughout the day, fitness and energy levels were being tested through to the end, with Singapore NZCC Wahines coming out with top points and winning a well played tournament for 2010!

Special thanks to all umpires, Shivy for controlling the officials desk and Southerners for organising yet another awesome tournament!

Until next year…

Participating teams & places for 2010

Unfortunately one of those wins involved our two Division 1 teams having to play against each other…but all said and done, it was an awesome game with strong defence, awesome shooting from both teams and nothing but speed through the midcourt!

This year Southerners have entered three netball teams into the BNL – two playing competitive level in Division 1 and one team playing social level in Division 2.

With strength in all three teams I see yet another strong season ahead for the Southo girls – got to be in to win!

Southerners Gold 30 def. Tigers White 5
Southerners Black 28 def. Southerners White 11

I would like to congratulate three awesome ladies for their contribution to Southerners and performance on court – a bottle of bubbles well deserved and coming your way!

Southerners Gold – Cat Beach
Southerners White – Sally Johnson
Southerners Black – Justine Smyth

Well I’m happy to say that things seem to have largely calmed down in Bangkok since the unrest earlier in the year.  I’m also pleased to confirm that the Southerners S.E.A. Invitational is now locked in for the weekend of Saturday 18th September.

The courts are booked and a new venue for the after-function has been organized (clearly prioritizing!) – so all we need now is for teams to RSVP to hold your spot in the tournament!

As team numbers are limited and we have had an overwhelming amount of interest, places will be available on a first in-first served basis!  (Registration forms due by 1 September…book your place now!)

Teams already confirmed

• Southerners Bangkok
• NZCC Singapore (2 teams)
• Singapore Bedok
• Miri Crocs, Borneo
• Vietnam Vixens – Hanoi/Saigon combined

General details

Where: NIST International School (Click here for a map of the school if you’re looking to find accommodation nearby)
When: 18-19 September 2010

Team registration form & further information

Download the Southerners netball tournament registration 2010 document for a team registration form, or to read detailed information about fees, format, rules, first aid, refreshments, the Saturday night tournament function and a great hotel discount offer with DREAM Hotel.

If you have any questions regarding the tourney, accommodation or general details on where to find good handbags or manicures about Bangkok…just shout!  You can contact me here.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

- Dana Piggott

Cheers
Dana Piggott
Southerners Netball Co-ordinator