E DI TOR’S NOTE
HELLO
Sophie - far left at ANZA Singapore Nippers and right at ANZA Netball.
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y family’s first foray into ANZA Sports came a few weeks after our arrival on the island in 2016. My husband joined the ANZA Cycling induction ride to check it out. A few kms into the ride, his tyre blew. Never fear, one of the friendly cycling crew stayed behind to help patch it up. This is typical of the ANZA Cycling contingent, who go out of their way to offer a warm welcome to newcomers. My second encounter was signing my then eight-year-old daughter Sophie up for ANZA Nippers with her BFF from New York. Both girls loved the water and at the end of the season they won shiny trophies for ‘Most Improved’ and ‘Nippers Spirit’. As a parent, I couldn’t have been more proud of both their individual efforts and the collective efforts of dozens of parent volunteers. During our two seasons on the beach our family was embraced by the Nippers community. We cherished our Sunday’s hanging out at Sentosa, helping to carry equipment, set up games, or share a coffee and breakfast with other Nippers folk at Tanjong Beach Club. After retiring from her surf lifesaving career at 9, Sophie was told in no uncertain terms she needed another weekend activity, and she chose ANZA Netball. She loved it instantly, quickly finding her place among the enthusiastic, cartwheeling girls and engaged coaches. Being one of the
tallest players on the court for her age-group didn’t hurt either. Often, she just had to casually raise her hands to block a goal! She’s been part of the ANZA Netball community for three seasons now, growing from a complete beginner who would run the wrong way on the court, to a confident GK and GD who wears her red and blue uniform with pride. Whether you’ve joined us on a footy field, cricket pitch, bike path, beach, tennis court, netball court, athletics stadium, soccer field, golf course, or running path …you’ll know ANZA Sports are welcoming, friendly, safe and fun. Enjoy this issue and if you’re considering joining our sporting community, there’s no better time.
Pip Harry, Editor editor@anza.org.sg
GENERAL MANAGER & SPONSORSHIP Kerry Low gm@anza.org.sg
ADVERTISING Deborah Gillies marketing@anza.org.sg
WEBSITE Geoff King web@anza.org.sg
THE ANZA TEAM AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION 261A Beach Road, Singapore 199541 Hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm +65 6291 6301
ACCOUNTS Ellie Mills accounts@anza.org.sg MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Mandy Reinders-Hall info@anza.org.sg
www.anza.org.sg facebook.com/anzasingapore @anzasg @anzasingapore linkedin.com/groups/ANZA-Singapore
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COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP Brinta Nandy comms@anza.org.sg
DESIGN Christina Lim design@anza.org.sg
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