Fast Five netball breaks stereotypes
Men given chance to play
The Jack Le Roux Fast Five netball competition, which saw the Purple Bullets crowned victorious, was a roaring success.
The Jack Le Roux Fast Five netball tournament strived for inclusivity and gender integration in a sport women traditionally dominate.
Hosted at the Trustco United field in Windhoek on Friday and Saturday, the competition featured 36 matches, with the first beginning at 18:15 on Friday afternoon and the last ending at 16:50 on Saturday.
Men, school players and anyone of any age or gender could participate in the games, which gave everyone exposure while the umpires got a chance to improve on their skills.
United Netball head coach Enrica Farmer said the tournament was a great success and the inclusion of men in the event was due to the fact that there is no netball league for men in Namibia. “Besides that, the aim of the event was also to have fun," she said.
This year, nine teams from all over Namibia competed: Five's Alive, Pasop Broers, Purple Bullets, Supremas, Heavenly Candy, Goal Getters, Hustle, Fun-tastics 11 and Hou by die Blou.
Purple Bullets took first place, with Heavenly Candy and Five's Alive bagged second and third place respectively.
At the closing ceremony, the winners of various prizes were announced. The awards for best male and female players went to Aaron Iipinge and Roline Meyer.
Hosted at the Trustco United field in Windhoek on Friday and Saturday, the competition featured 36 matches, with the first beginning at 18:15 on Friday afternoon and the last ending at 16:50 on Saturday.
Men, school players and anyone of any age or gender could participate in the games, which gave everyone exposure while the umpires got a chance to improve on their skills.
United Netball head coach Enrica Farmer said the tournament was a great success and the inclusion of men in the event was due to the fact that there is no netball league for men in Namibia. “Besides that, the aim of the event was also to have fun," she said.
This year, nine teams from all over Namibia competed: Five's Alive, Pasop Broers, Purple Bullets, Supremas, Heavenly Candy, Goal Getters, Hustle, Fun-tastics 11 and Hou by die Blou.
Purple Bullets took first place, with Heavenly Candy and Five's Alive bagged second and third place respectively.
At the closing ceremony, the winners of various prizes were announced. The awards for best male and female players went to Aaron Iipinge and Roline Meyer.
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