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Round 2

Round 3

Round 4

Round 5

Round 6

Round 7

Elimination Round

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Singapore to be part of the ANL!

The New Idea Australian Netball league (ANL) returns for its second year on July 24 and this year the competition has an international twist.

In 2009, Australia’s up and coming stars will be joined by Singapore, with the Asian nation the 11th team in the league. Singapore’s inclusion comes as a result of a long-standing relationship between Netball Australia and Netball Singapore with teams, coaches and umpires visiting from both countries on a regular basis.

Singapore’s involvement also gives ANL teams the opportunity to compete internationally and play and coach against a different style of netball. Teams that travel to Singapore will experience a different netball culture with different crowds, customs and the rigours of international travel. Matches in Singapore offer emerging athletes a unique experience that will be a significant factor in their netball growth and development.

Kate Palmer, Netball Australia Chief Executive, is thrilled with Singapore’s inclusion.

“Netball Australia is very excited that Netball Singapore is participating in the ANL. It is a wonderful opportunity for Australian and Singapore athletes to test their skills against international competition and is great preparation for the Australian athletes who are aiming to play in the ANZ Championship. It will also expose Singaporean athletes to the Australian ANZ Championship coaches who are always on the lookout for talented athletes,” Palmer said.

Tan Wee Khim, President of Netball Singapore, also welcomes this bi-nation partnership.

Tan said, “It is great for the development of our Singapore athletes to be able to compete in Australia, one of the world’s top netball nations. The ANL gives Singapore the chance to compete at a higher level and against the stronger and more physical Australian opponents.This marks a new chapter in the development of netball in Singapore as we prepare to host the World Netball Championships in 2011. We appreciate Netball Australia’s openness and willingness to include Singapore in the ANL.We also look forward to welcoming the Australian athletes to Singapore in August for the Singapore leg of the competition.”

The New Idea ANL is a key ingredient in the sport’s development, providing a platform for the country’s emerging talent to test their skills and push for further representative honours. The teams will compete for the national title over seven weekends, culminating in the Finals Series from September 12-13.