12/06/2026
πHANMER SPRINGS NETBALL CLUB WEEKEND ROUND-UP π
A massive shout-out to everyone who made this weekend's netball round such a huge success! Our Hanmer teams brought incredible energy, inspiring team spirit, and outstanding sportsmanship to the courts.
Here is how our teams fared:H
Hanmer Senior A v Hawarden B
After a slow start finding our groove, the shooting clicked into gear. Brilliant intercepts right down the court helped us close the gap quickly. Unfortunately, an injury cut the game short, but outstanding sportsmanship was shown by everyone involved.
Monteiths Player of the Day: Madi π (for consistently making space and driving hard in the mid-court, backing her shooting, and supporting the GS beautifully around the circle).
Hanmer U14 v Hawarden
A wet court and new player combinations saw Hawarden take an early lead. The mid-court fought hard against tough defense, completely turning things around in the second half with great link play. The girls did an amazing job keeping their spirits high in the freezing, wet conditions as they continued adjusting to the new hoop height.
The Play: Aaliya had a massive game in GD with endless tips, rebounds, and intercepts. Eloise provided an excellent link transitioning into C, backed by powerful drives from Katie and long-range goal attempts from both Eloise and Bridie.
Fire & Ice Player of the Day: Zara π (for an exceptional defensive display in GK, reading the attacking plays perfectly to secure multiple tips and intercepts).
Future Ferns 5 (FF5) v Cheviot
Braving slick, wet conditions over in Waiau, our FF5 squad brought immense energy to fuel their fire. They looked after the ball beautifully in the damp weather, dominating possession and heavily disrupting Cheviot's attacking line. The highlight of the match was a spectacular long-distance goal that had the freezing sidelines roaring!
The Spirit: Exceptional communication, teamwork, and defensive hunting for loose balls from the first whistle to the last.
Fudgelato & Hanmer Springs Toy Shop Player of the Day: Harper Watene-Wilson π (for outstanding work rate, determination, and an awesome all-game effort).
Future Ferns 6 (FF6) v Cheviot BlueT
Taking the court for game four of their 2026 season, the FF6 crew gave their absolute best efforts against a very tough Cheviot Blue side.
The Spirit: Fantastic positive attitudes and superb teamwork on display as the girls constantly looked out for one another across the court.
Fudgelato & Hanmer Springs Toy Shop Player of the Day: Chloe π (for amazing defending, cleaning up rebounds under the hoop, and showing incredible perseverance to hunt down intercepts on the second attempt).
π SHOUT OUT TO OUR AWESOME SPONSORS! π
A massive thank you to our incredible local businesses who support our junior player awards: Monteiths, Fire and Ice, Fudgelato, Hanmer Springs Toy Shop.
Thank you also to all the coaches, managers, parents, volunteers, and supporters who helped run the day and cheered loudly from the sidelines!
π Monteiths Hanmer Brewery Bar
π Fire & Ice Cafe Restaurant & Bar
π Fudgelato
π The Toy Shop
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