Don’t miss the premier netball competition in Asia with 12 teams competing for glory and a spot in the 2015 World Cup
The Mission Foods Asian Netball Championships is almost here, with the most number of competing teams in the history of the competition.
At least 12 teams will be battling it out from Sep 7 to 14 at the new Sports Hub’s OCBC Arena. They include Brunei, Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and host Singapore, the defending champion.
Most Important Tournament in Asia
The Asian Netball Championships is the premier netball championships in Asia. The 2014 edition is set to be the most competitive yet as it is also the qualifiers for the 2015 Netball World Cup.
Singapore won its first-ever Gold in 2005, thanks in part to excellent spectator support. This year’s tournament will also be a great platform to build interest and engagement in the lead-up to the SEA Games in 2015.
Involving the Community
Netball is still the sport with the highest female participation in Singapore, with over 300 schools and 60 clubs involved in the sport. The Mission Foods Asian Netball Championships also provides an opportunity for Netball Singapore to further engage schools and the community.
Netball Singapore has been operating a Schools Outreach Programme, which consists of ten clinics at selected primary and secondary schools across the island. Led by members of our National Opens Squad, it aims to educate and inspire the next generation of players.
Special Offers
- Local students (aged under 23) and senior citizens (aged 60 & above) enjoy concession rates of up to 50% off.
- Schools who register for the Schools Incentive Programme can get free entry to specific matches.
For more information or enquiries, E-mail enquiries@netball.org.sg
The Mission Foods Asian Netball Championships takes place from Sep 7 to 14 at the Sports Hub. Tickets can be purchased from Netball Singapore office at 6 Stadium Boulevard, Singapore 397797 during office hours or online at www.netball.org.sg.
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