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The Hibiscus Coast Netball Centre in Edith Hopper Park, Manly, wrapped up its season on August 28 and 28, with its primary school aged players excitedly playing their final games.
The Year 6 finals, on Wednesday, August 28 were won by Red Beach’s 6/1 team.
Primary games administrator, Teresa Smeed, of North Harbour Netball was courtside that day, taking photos and encouraging the teams. The Hibiscus Netball Centre has been a satellite of North Harbour Netball since 2021, although day to day operations are run by local volunteers.
Smeed says the junior game is currently the strength of the Hibiscus centre, which is well supported by local primary schools.
This season, that included Year 1 and 2 teams for the first time. A total of around 50 teams took part, up to Year 6.
Smeed would like to see the intermediate students (Years 7 and 8) return to the local courts – she says many of the schools now opt to send them to North Harbour to play, which is of course a lot further for local parents and caregivers to travel.
After a short break, the courts will soon be in use again – the centre starts up its six-week social spring netball league next month. To register, visit www.netballnorthharbour.co.nz
