Report just received from Netball Jamaica
After yesterday’s contest, Day 3
was a rest day for the Girls. With no
training on the schedule, the Girls were able to enjoy some of the other sides
of NWC2015. Though losing the game and
bragging rights to England less than 24 hours earlier, the Girls remained
positive in their outlook for the rest of the tournament.
To kick things off, four of the
players, Sasher-Gaye Henry, Anna Kay Griffiths, Khadijah Williams and Kadie Ann
Dehaney paid a courtesy call at FanFEST – the NWC2015 ultimate fan
experience. Here they took photos with
fans, signed autographs, did interviews, participated in fun-filled netball
related activities and added to the experience of the fans by interacting with
them.
They then joined the rest of the
players, coaching staff and management at a brunch hosted by Jamaican
businessman Brian Johnson, under his brand “Jammin’ Jerk”. The attendees were headlined by Mr Marco
Breakenridge, the Honorary Consul of Jamaica in Australia and Dr Stephanie
Fletcher, President of the Jamaica Association of Australia. Though the numbers were small, the
outpouring of warmth was appreciated by all; it seemed like a real
homecoming! In the words of Dr
Fletcher, “…it come ‘een like Christmus”.
Mr Breakenridge presented tokens to all the players and Sunshine Girls vice-captain
Paula Thompson made a presentation to Mr Breakenridge. President Marva Bernard made a presentation
to Mr Johnson and thanked him for his support to the visiting delegation. Other Jamaicans who attended expressed
appreciation at being able to meet and interact with the girls.
Thereafter, the Girls returned to
their accommodation where they watched the Australia/New Zealand match up on
TV. The tournament form book was ripped
up after New Zealand prevailed 52:47 with their new look team.
This result means the Girls will now
end up in the second round group with New Zealand and not Australia as
previously predicted.
The day ended with a birthday
cake to celebrate Sunshine Girl Stacian Facey’s birthday.
The Girls
play their final preliminary round group game against the Scottish Thistles on
Monday at 7:20pm (Sydney time), before getting ready to play New Zealand on
Tuesday at 8:20pm.
Remember to visit
www.nwc2015.com.au for comprehensive match stats, results, photos, short videos
and other interesting features as well as the Netball Jamaica FB page for great
info.
Going for
Gold!
#GoldRushDownUnder
Respectfully,
Netball Jamaica
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