The second round of play in the Sapphire Cup netball challenge was held in Bombala on Sunday.
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The Sapphire Cup Challenge is a netball competition that was run successfully in the past involving all clubs of the Sapphire Coast.
The inter-club challenge used to be a regular feature on the netball calendar until around 10 years ago when it was left by the wayside.
But thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers including members from the Bega, Merimbula and Bombala netball clubs the competition is back up and running.
The Sapphire Cup Challenge is a competition that was run successfully in the past involving all clubs of Sapphire Coast.
Bombala, Bega and Merimbula have one team each entered into age groups – 9/10’s, 11/12’s and Open sections.
Unfortunately Eden had to fold this year but Sapphire Cup coordinator Michelle Kelly said she hopes Eden will be able to participate in the challenge in the upcoming years.
“There are exciting times ahead for the local netball community, we are doing everything we can to see the sport we love grow and to see more and more young girls sign up to play,” Ms Kelly said.
“It’s all about getting netball in the area to grow and to hopefully attract new players.”
In the first round of the Sapphire Club Challenge held in Merimbula on Sunday, June 19 the Bega open and 11/12’s teams remained undefeated while Merimbula was undefeated in the 9-10’s.
Bombala did not record a win in the first round, but managed to come away with points on Sunday.
Bombala District Netball Association president, Marni Moreing said they couldn’t have asked for better weather for the second round on Sunday.
“It was a lovely sunny day and there was hardly any wind,” she said.
Merimbula came away with four wins after winning two games in the 9/10’s and two games in the Open.
Bombala won one game in each of the 9/10s and 11/12s games and Bega won two games in the 11/12’s and one game in the Open.
“It was a tough competition and all of the Bombala players who showed great improvement in all of their skills throughout their games,” Ms Moreing said. “We want our players to have more experience and the opportunity to enjoy playing netball.
“I’d like to say a special thank you to all the people who helped out throughout the day and to everyone that helped with the cooking and running of the canteen.”
“We are looking forward to the final day of the competition in Bega on August 14.”