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Twilight Netball is back on in Waiuku.
Until December 8, the Waiuku Netball Centre will be hosting a wide range of games and programmes. These include junior and walking netball, mixed, and women’s games. This year, they have opened Twilight to year four and five players playing six-on-six games.
Twilight Netball coordinator and vice president for junior clubs, Tyler Campbell, said the event was all about the three F’s– fun, fitness, and friendship.
“It’s one of our most popular competitions because it gives people the chance to stay active over summer in a relaxed, social environment.
“You’ll see everyone from families, groups of friends, workmates, and competitive players who just love having a run around. The atmosphere is lighter than winter netball.
“It’s more about enjoying the game, making connections, and having a laugh.”
While many businesses and organisations have struggled post-COVID, interest in Twilight Netball has surged. This year, the centre expanded the competition to cover two nights and has 79 teams registered this season, including walking netball, juniors, senior mixed and senior women grades.
“What really sets Twilight Netball apart from the winter competition is that it’s less formal and more flexible. It doesn’t matter if you’re highly competitive or completely new to netball; there’s a place for everyone.”
This season, the centre has introduced the Whānau Walking Netball programme, designed to be a slower-paced and lower-impact version of the game. It allows people of any age or ability to play in a fun and supportive environment.
“The idea is to bring the whole family together, to reinforce familial bonds while focusing on movement and wellbeing,” Campbell said.
- With funding from Netball Northern, the centre is hosting its second free Whānau Walking Netball night tonight, October 20, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, at the Waiuku Netball Centre.
