Netball enjoys a proud heritage and widespread support from all New Zealanders. It is the number one team sport for women and is played widely by women of all ages and by a growing number of boys and men.

There are over 120,000 registered members and a further 80,000 playing in social competitions for over 1000 clubs in 94 Centres nationwide. Netball is the largest participation sport in Secondary schools and is still growing.

2007 National Bank Cup

Throughout the 10 year history of the competition it has grown more popular every year.

This year was no exception with exciting games keeping fans on the edge of their seats waiting to see where their chosen team would come.

2007 National Bank Cup Results

Congratulations to Southern Sting on winning The National Bank Cup 2007 in a very closely contested final at Auckland’s North Shore Events Centre on Friday 22 June.

You can find the draw and results HERE

The Scoreboard

Final game scores Sting VS Force:

First quarter: Sting 16 - 11 Force
Second quarter: Sting 29 - 25 Force
Third quarter: Sting 38 – 35 Force
Final Score: Sting 50 – 49 Force

Player of the match: Adine Wilson

Overall player of the series: Temepara George.

Congratulations also to the Series trophy winners:

Attacker of the Series: Maria Tutaia (Diamonds)
Defender of the Series: Leana De Bruin (Force)
Midcourter of the Series: Temepara George (Force)
Player of the Series: Temepara George (Force)

This year there were eight franchises competing in The National Bank Cup:

- Fujifilm Force, representing the northern region.
- Trusts Diamonds, representing Waitakere and Manukau regions.
- Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic, representing Waikato and the Bay of Plenty.
- MoreFM Flyers, representing eastern and western regions.
- Genesis Energy Shakers, representing the Wellington region.
- Goldair Flames, representing Canterbury and Tasman regions.
- Otago Rebels, representing Otago.
- Ascot Park Hotel Southern Sting, representing Southland.

Netball Facts:

- Netball is New Zealand's Number 1 Female Sport

- New Zealand's largest overall participation sport.

- New Zealand's largest participation sport in secondary schools and still growing.

- Netball is a Commonwealth Games sport.

- 120,000 registered players.

- A further 80,000 playing in social competitions.

If you'd like to start playing netball there are usually two choices where you can go:
· a school team or
· a club team.

For more info about getting started or playing Netball check out: Netball New Zealand

- You'll also find heaps of info about the history of Netball, the rules, all about the Silver Ferns - including bios and pictures of your favourite netballers, plus all the details for the 2007 National Bank Cup.

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