What is the name of the South African netball team?

What is the name of the South African netball team?

the SPAR Proteas
The South Africa national netball team, nicknamed the SPAR Proteas, represents South Africa in women’s international netball. The SPAR Proteas are coached by Dorette Badenhorst, and are captained by Bongiwe Msomi.

What are the names of the Sunshine Girls?

The Jamaica squad for the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series is as follows:

  • Gezelle Allison (Wasps)
  • Shanice Beckford.
  • Paula Ann Burton.
  • Kadie-Ann Dehaney.
  • Nicola Dixon.
  • Jhaniele Fowler.
  • Shadian Hemmings.
  • Shannika Johnson.

Who brought netball to Jamaica?

Ultimately, the YWCA’s impetus led to the establishment of one of the first competitive netball leagues in Jamaica in 1935 – the Kingston and St Andrew Net Ball League.

Who is the best netball player in SA?

Bongiwe Msomi (born 19 January 1988) is a South African netball player.

Who is the most famous netball player in South Africa?

Irene van Dyk MNZM
Irene van Dyk MNZM (née Viljoen; born 21 June 1972) is a South African-born New Zealand netball player. A goal-shooter, van Dyk is one of the world’s best-known netballers and is the most capped international player of all time: in every game she consistently attained over 90%.

Who is the current president of Netball Jamaica?

Netball Jamaica
Region Americas Federation of Netball Associations (AFNA)
President Dr. Paula Daley Morris
Men’s coach Marvette Anderson & Sasher-Gaye Henry
Official website

What is the current world ranking to the Jamaican netball team?

Jamaica’s Current Netball Ranking Based on matches up to June 30, 2019 2018, Jamaica’s netball team is presently ranked 2nd 4th in the world and has held the 1st position 10 times since 1988 in the Caribbean!

Which country has the best netball team?

The ranking is currently led by Australia with 3,698 points and a rating of 195, New Zealand is in second with 4,553 at 190, followed by England in third on 4,556 and a rating of 182.

What does NJ mean in netball?

PreviousNext. Jamaica Gleaner. President of Netball Jamaica (NJ), Dr Paula Daley-Morris, said her association is deeply hurt and shocked by the Sunshine Girls’ poor performances at the ongoing Vitality Netball World Cup here.

How was netball introduced to Jamaica?

Netball was introduced to Jamaica by English women who came to teach in our girls secondary schools. The game became apart of the physical education programme since 1909. Netball’s popularity among Jamaicans began to grow as it was introduced to various clubs, schools, churches and businesses island wide.

  • July 29, 2022