IN THE HOOP
EDITION 1
Hobart Welcomes Golden Oldies Netballers
With a lot of humour some brilliant Casino Royale costumes and a minimum of formalities the 16th Golden Oldies World Netball Festival in Hobart began in sensational style. The 53 teams brought Salamanca Market to a standstill in warm sunny conditions as they marched to Parliament Gardens for the official opening. Led by the Derwent Pipe Band G.O. players, partners and supporters paraded through the tree lined streets to hear welcomes from Festival Director, Christine Augusto,
Alderman Helen Burnet and Bobby Dillon. Bobby a Tasmanian Elder has a long association with the Netball community in Hobart and is playing for the Wrest Point Warriors. Following the speeches the festivities started in earnest at the Wrest Point Casino where teams concentrated on hydrating properly for the first round of games. If the opening is anything to go by the week is already an outstanding success.
Take home all the Photos and Festival videos! Come and see us at the finale dinner where you can buy your USB Stick with every single photo taken and the videos from this fantastic festival
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TRANSFERS All departure transfers must be advised to the Festival desk by Wednesday afternoon.
STRUT YOUR STUFF If you haven’t already entered it’s not too late to enter Netball’s Got Talent. Let us know and have your act together for 12.30 on Friday. Register at the Frestival desk.
MERCHANDISE All merchandise that has been ordered will be available on Wednesday afternoon.
CAMERA CREW The young men you see during the week are capturing the highlights of the week and creating a video of great memories for you. The video will be loaded on to a USB stick with all the still photos and on sale on Saturday night.
Two Old Friends Meet Again
Tangi Teau from the Cook Islands Golden Girls and Sandra Arnold with the Shore Ravers first met at the inaugural GO Netball Festival held in Auckland in 1986. Their delight in catching up again was very obvious and warmed a chilly day. It’s what we are all about - Fun, Friendship and Fraternity!
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