Association celebrates netball anniversary

The Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association has held a special gathering to mark 80 years of netball in NSW on July 4.

Junior members took part from across the five clubs under the association - Umina Beach, Empire Bay, Ettalong, TKT Netball Club and Brisbane Water.

Publicity officer Ms Joe-Ann Green said association president Ms Sharon Bailey made mention to the growing numbers in netball over the past 10 years.

Netball NSW has increased significantly in the past 10 years, making netball the number one sport of increased members," Ms Green said.

"Peninsula netball also continues to grow each year which can be seen in the inclusion of Umina Beach Netball Club last year.

"The Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association was first established in 1980.

"We look forward to celebrating our 30 year anniversary next year."

Ms Green said the association also looked forward to the continuing growth of local netball.

"Peninsula Netball only continues to grow," Ms Green said.

"We are trying to establish ongoing connections to ensure the necessary publicity local sports deserve.

"Our representative teams are among some of the best in the state.

"Recent State Age Championships saw our 12s, 14s and 15s all placed within the top five of the state in their group division."

New members can join Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association by contacting the secretary Ms Ellie Hamilton at wwpna@bigpond.com.

Press release, 21 Jul 2009 Joe-Ann Green, Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association