Future Eastern Cape netball stars were treated to instruction from some of the country's top coaches, as the final SPAR netball clinic for the year played out at De Vos Malan Primary School in Port Elizabeth this week. More than 400 players from primary and high schools across the province felt the benefit of the seven coaching clinics that took place as far afield as Middelburg, Graaff-Reinet, George and Grahamstown this year. The two-day sessions, run by the SPAR-NMMU netball club, saw … [Read more...] about De Vos Malan Primary School Netball clinic
Netball
Reigning Champs Diamond Challenge in Port Elizabeth
After a strong showing in last week's Tri-Nations netball series, the SPAR Proteas will have another bite at the cherry when they take on Zambia and Zimbabwe in the Diamond Challenge in Port Elizabeth from Sunday. The reigning African champions will play their two northern neighbours in the second helping of international netball in as many weeks at the NMMU Indoor Sports Centre. PE-based star Zanele Mdodana said her team was on good form after the international series against England and … [Read more...] about Reigning Champs Diamond Challenge in Port Elizabeth
Home ground advantage for tri-nations netball in Port Elizabeth
South Africa will maximise their home ground advantage when they take on England and Trinidad and Tobago in a tri-nations netball series in front of a capacity crowd at the NMMU Indoor Sports Centre in Port Elizabeth from Tuesday - 22 October. SPAR Proteas captain Maryka Holtzhausen said her side were determined to prove themselves in the four-day contest after losing 3-0 to England in a test series on British soil last month. "The tri-nations is definitely an opportunity, I wouldn't say … [Read more...] about Home ground advantage for tri-nations netball in Port Elizabeth
Free entry to Tri Nations Netball tournament
Nelson Mandela Bay will host an action packed week of international netball matches from Tuesday 22 October 2013 until Friday 26 October 2013 as the Tri Nations Netball Series takes place at the NMMU indoor sports centre in Summerstrand. South Africa's very own pride and joy, The SPAR Protea's will host England and Trinidad and Tobago in a thrilling showdown of three of world netball's top 10 teams. Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism CEO, Ms Mandlakazi Skefile said, "It is such a privilege for … [Read more...] about Free entry to Tri Nations Netball tournament
Madibaz stake claim for Varsity Netball title
Hosts NMMU have emerged as strong contenders for the inaugural Varsity Netball crown after romping to a 67-22 victory over the University of Cape Town in Port Elizabeth on Monday night. The televised match saw the SPAR-Madibaz side emerge unbeaten from the opening weekend of the six-week series, following a narrow 57-52 win over the University of Johannesburg and a convincing 51-30 victory against Stellenbosch University. With 15 points, the Eastern Cape outfit now moves into joint first … [Read more...] about Madibaz stake claim for Varsity Netball title
Made for TV Netball
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University has been selected to host the three-day opening leg of the inaugural Varsity Netball series, which starts in Port Elizabeth on September 21. The action-packed series, which draws its inspiration from the popular Varsity Cup rugby, will see eight tertiary institutions competing in a fast-paced, made-for-television format. NMMU journalism student Dumisane Chauke will captain the SPAR-Madibaz side as they take on the University of Johannesburg, … [Read more...] about Made for TV Netball
International netball heads for PE
Port Elizabethans will have a rare opportunity to see some of the world's top netballers in action when the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University hosts an international quadrangular test series in October. South Africa will take to the court against England, Wales and Trinidad & Tobago in the four-nation tournament, which takes place at the university's Missionvale Campus. SPAR-NMMU netball manager Theresa le Roux said it was a real coup for the institution, which had some of the best … [Read more...] about International netball heads for PE
NMMU Netball secures three year sponsorship
SPAR Eastern Cape has reconfirmed its commitment to the development of local women’s sport by extending its sponsorship of the SPAR-NMMU Netball Club for a further three years. This follows the latter’s recognition as Sports Club of the Year at the prestigious Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Achiever Awards last week. The club won the provincial netball league for a seventh consecutive year with several players and management representing South Africa at international … [Read more...] about NMMU Netball secures three year sponsorship
Three SPAR-NMMU netballers get national nod
The depth of netball at the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth was again highlighted when three players were selected for national duty. Vice-captain Zanele Mdodana and Mampho Tsotetsi, who helped the SPAR-NMMU alumni to the local league title last week, have been named in the senior side for the three-test series against Jamaica in June. In addition, Zanele Vimbela, who captains the SPAR-NMMU first team, has been drafted for the South African student team, which … [Read more...] about Three SPAR-NMMU netballers get national nod
NMMU netball coach drafted for national team
Former South African netball player and SPAR Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University head coach Lana Krige has been appointed coach of the senior national Fastnet team. She takes over from Elize Kotze, who has accepted a temporary contract with the SPAR Protea side until after their tour to Jamaica in June. "It's just right for me," said the mother of three who divides her time between the family's Klipplaat farm and Port Elizabeth. "It's not as hectic as coaching the national squad but you … [Read more...] about NMMU netball coach drafted for national team
Vision Girls
If anybody knows what it takes to get to the top in sport it is SA Protea netballer Zanele Mdodana from New Brighton, Port Elizabeth. Having reached the highest level of participation in netball, Zanele decided to share her expertise and experience with her local community. This inspiration gave birth to the Vision Girls Netball Academy, which at present is a group of 25 aspirant netballers from various areas in the Nelson Mandela Metro who are currently receiving comprehensive training in … [Read more...] about Vision Girls
Age Bests Youth in close netball final
Age triumphed over youth as the NMMU 1 alumni beat the NMMU 3 students 14-10 in a closely contested A-section final at the SPAR-NMMU Netball Tournament in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The season-opener, which took place at the university's Second Avenue Campus, attracted a record 53 teams from across the metro. Although the students led by a goal at halftime, it was experience that eventually won the day for a strong senior side, which featured former Protea players Zanele Mdodana and Lana … [Read more...] about Age Bests Youth in close netball final
Half of NMMU Netball Squad Crack National Nod
In an unprecedented move, half of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's netball team have been named in the South African student squad, the academic institution announced on Monday, 18 July 2011. The six Spar-NMMU players were selected on the basis of their individual performances at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) tournament, which took place at North-West University's Potchefstroom campus earlier this month. The team placed fourth overall. "It's obviously a very big … [Read more...] about Half of NMMU Netball Squad Crack National Nod
