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Unison Sponsored Junior Netball Programme the Largest in New Zealand
Thursday 7 May, 2015 -
Hawke’s Bay’s Junior Netball programme has grown to be
the largest of its kind in New Zealand, just one year into a
new structure which has seen Hawke’s Bay Netball bring the
junior levels under its umbrella, with Unison on board as
naming sponsor.
Tina Arlidge, Operations Manager for
Hawke’s Bay Netball said Unison’s sponsorship had really
helped lift the programme in terms of
participation.
“We came on board last year to
further develop netball in our region by ensuring a holistic
programme that would appeal to, and encourage, the junior
levels.
“It’s a great achievement to already have
the largest participation rate of any junior netball
programme in New Zealand, and this can largely be attributed
to Unison’s involvement and support.”
Having been
a major sponsor of junior rugby for five years, helping to
grow the game locally, Unison last year decided to offer
similar support to netball in the region.
Unison Group
Chief Executive, Ken Sutherland, said the results had
already proven it to be a worthwhile decision.
“Our
first year of involvement was very successful. It’s great
to see the programme thriving, and to hear numbers have
grown by around 56% in just one season.
“By
partnering with sports like netball, rugby and hockey at a
junior level, we are reaching thousands of children with
important safety messages, whilst supporting an active and
healthy community at the same time.”
With its
sponsorship activity, Unison strives to support
organisations and groups that are working to grow the
community in a positive way.
“Hawke’s Bay is a
small community in comparison to a lot of New Zealand’s
larger cities, and we are proud to support a programme that
is leading the way in such an important area of focus for
children,” said Mr Sutherland.
“Physically active
lifestyles contribute to a healthier population of children
in our region, and we are therefore looking forward to
another great season encouraging this.”
In 2015, all
primary and intermediate school netballers will again
receive a kit bag and drink bottle from Unison at the
beginning of the season, with each team also getting Player
of the Day certificates and trophies.
The Unison Medal
ceremony will be held at the end of the season, recognising
one player from each primary school team who has shown great
work ethic, discipline and fair play throughout the
season.
“And of course, Unison will be at the courts
again this year with lots of promotions throughout the
season.”
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