Swifts Insider - Vol 9, Issue 3

NSW Swifts v Adelaide Thunderbirds ANZ Championship - Round 3 Sunday 17 April, 2016 Volume 9, Issue 3

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CAITLIN THWAITES A HELPING HAND

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Welcome ROB WRIGHT

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Caitlin tells us all about her passions off the court – helping kids reach their potential.

Welcome NSW Swifts members and guests to Round 3 of the 2016 Championship. What a ride it has been so far! It’s been really great that in the first two rounds, each of the 12 NSW Swifts players have had the opportunity to take the court.

Last week’s match against the WBOP Magic broke a number of Swifts records and while it’s nice to enjoy the results of a game well-played, it’s important to keep our eye on the upcoming games and the opponents ahead that we will face.

This week we will be looking to consolidate our performances so far and building on our successes as the season progresses.

As we take the court for our third home game against the Adelaide Thunderbirds we know that they have a strong away record against us – which is something we will be sure to not underestimate.

Round up of all the latest ANZ Championship and NSW Swifts news.

The rivalry between the Swifts and Thunderbirds go back many years, and beyond my time, and even this league – so we look forward to putting our best forward in what should be another tough 60 minutes.

Rob Wright Head Coach

MEMBERS’ ROUND Round 3 is a celebration of our members – Members’ Round! We love our Red Zone and the passion and cracking atmosphere you bring to every game. We play harder and run faster with every cheer! You are everything to us and we will put on an amazing 60 minutes of netball for you. There is going to be heaps of Member fun…so get ready!

MATCH CENTRE

All the NSW Swifts and Adelaide Thunderbirds statistics and facts

The next home game is Round 6, NSW Swifts v Central Pulse on Sunday, 8 May at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre. Whilst it is Mother’s Day and we will be taking the time to celebrate our great netball mums, we are also pleased for the game to be our official Charity Game – with our Charity Partner The Kids’ Cancer Project!

BEHIND THE SCENES Our Members are our Club.

IN THE KITCHEN

Lauren Moore shares her healthy and amazing Green Prawns with Vermicelli Noodles recipe.

SELF CERTIFIED

Abbey McCulloch tells us all about herself.

KAITLYN BRYCE

From the South Coast to centre court, we learn what brought Kaitlyn to the Swifts.

STATS PACK

The best fun facts for netball fans!

2016 SEASON FIXTURE RND

TIME

OPPOSITION

VENUE

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LOCATION DATE HOME

Sun, 3 Apr

12:00pm

Melbourne Vixens

Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre

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HOME

Sat, 9 Apr

5:00pm

Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre

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HOME

Sun, 17 Apr

12:00pm

Adelaide Thunderbirds

Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre

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AWAY

Sun, 24 Apr

10:00am

West Coast Fever

HBF Stadium, Perth

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AWAY

Sat, 30 Apr

5:00pm

Queensland Firebirds

Brisbane Entertainment Centre

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HOME

Sun, 8 May

12:00pm

Central Pulse

Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre

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AWAY

Sun, 15 May 12:00pm

Melbourne Vixens

Hisense Arena, Melbourne

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AWAY

Sun, 22 May 4:00pm

Mainland Tactix

Horncastle Arena, Christchurch

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HOME

Sun, 29 May 12:00pm

Queensland Firebirds

Qudos Bank Arena, *Formerly known as Allphones Arena

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HOME

Sat, 11 Jun

5:30pm

West Coast Fever

Newcastle Entertainment Centre

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AWAY

Sat, 18 Jun

4:30pm

Adelaide Thunderbirds

Titanium Security Arena, Adelaide

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AWAY

Sun, 26 Jun

4:00pm

Northern Mystics

Trusts Arena, Auckland

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Sat, 2 Jul

5:00pm

Southern Steel

Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre

BYE

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Finals Series: 9 July - 30 July, 2016

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The Team EDITOR Veronica Miller WRITERS Veronica Miller and Kath Tetley DESIGNER Michael Costa ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Avanti Mutumudalige PHOTOGRAPHY Narelle Spangher, Murray Wilkinson, SMP Images STATISTICS Todd Miller Contact us PHONE +61 2 9951 5000 EMAIL nswswifts@netballnsw.com WEBSITE nswswifts.com.au TWITTER @nswswifts FACEBOOK nswswifts YOUTUBE nswswiftstv INSTAGRAM @nswswifts Your 2016 NSW Swifts

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FEATURE

Caitlin Thwaites A helping hand “I’ve been working in the NNSW Community Engagement department for a couple of years now, so that’s been really good. When I left school I went on to do a psychology degree at university. I’ve still got a few units of that left but I plan to finish and with that degree I want to get into helping young kids develop coping skills for the things that life throws at them.”

“I’m trying to help them with their life skills.

When I started, I wasn’t aware of the kind of issues they were dealing with but as I got to know them a little bit better, we were able to tailor the program. At first, the program dealt with the general Aussie kid issues, bullying and body image, but for these kids, identity is a big issue. They are trying to figure out where they fit into the community, where their values align with a different culture.”

It’s a challenging job to take on, but Caitlin knows that these are issues that affect children the world over – no matter where they were born.

“I think for me, this is a bit of wellness journey. I’ve learnt coping skills and various thing like that, which I’ve had to discover on my own journey what works for me.”

Caitlin herself has dealt with anxiety and depression over the years and she really wants to help young people who are faced with mental health or general wellbeing issues.

“We are still looking at body image and bullying but we looking at it from a different perspective. They have similar issues but from a different viewpoint.”

Off the court, Caitlin spends a lot of time in classrooms talking to children from all backgrounds.

At the end of the day, Caitlin wants to ensure that the children she works with are given the tools to deal with whatever life throws at them and the work is important to her.

“I’m running classroom sessions with kids in a couple of high schools in Sydney. The kids have generally just arrived in Australia in the last couple of months, and there are a lot migrants from Iraq and Syria.

“It’s been incredibly rewarding for me to know how grateful these kids are to be here to have a fresh start. I’ve had a couple of teary moments – as an exercise I asked them to tell me their

favourite place. One just said Australia. I asked where in Australia. She said ‘just Australia because the air is clean and I can drink the water’. It’s really powerful to hear.”

Looking forward to life after the Swifts, Caitlin has ambitions to work in a field that inspires here.

“I want to have a job that can help inspire, where that may be in terms of a mental health or organising youth workshops. That’s the space I really enjoy. I feel I’m getting really great experience [with Netball NSW].”

For Caitlin, it’s a holistic approach to life that gives her the balance she’s looking for.

“I think for me, this is a bit of wellness journey.

I’ve learnt coping skills and various thing like that, which I’ve had to discover on my own journey what works for me. I’ve had some real moments of clarity, and I wish I had of known this five years ago but I think because I have struggled a bit, kids can potentially relate to me as opposed to seeing a netballer who just plays with the Swifts and the Diamonds.”

“One of the barriers around the depression is that for a long time people didn’t talk about it.

I want to be part of removing stigma around it. Maybe I can be that little gem of hope for someone else going through this.”

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NSW Swift stalwart Caitlin Thwaites is a legend on the court for many fans and young players, but she is also a dedicated member of Netball NSW’s Community Engagement team. Caitlin is passionate about her work and the difference she is making to children’s lives.

NEWS SWIFT GOALS IN SIXTY – MAKING HISTORY

The NSW Swifts broke two of their own records in last week’s game against the WBOP Magic. The team posted their highest goal tally in 60 minutes with 78 goals. They smashed their previous 70-goal record which they achieved against the West Coast Fever in Round 6, 2011.

The Swifts also posted their biggest winning margin against WBOP Magic, defeating the Kiwis 78 – 50. The previous record was the 17-goal win in Round 12 in 2010, 60-43. The win against the visitors makes it three consecutive wins for the NSW Swifts.

The highest recorded score by a team in the ANZ Championship is held by Southern Steel when they scored 80 goals against the Mainland Tactix last season. We were only two goals off that record too! Wowzers.

MEMBERS’ DRAW

Every week all of our members go into the draw to win: • The Kids’ Cancer Project Teddy Bear • Bosco Bear $50 Online Voucher • BBX Hamper • Coast 2 Coast $50 Merchandise Voucher • Darrel Lea Hamper So keep an eye and ear out to see if you are one of tonight’s lucky members!

MESSAGE FOR OUR MEMBERS

The support we’ve received from our members has been outstanding and five of our seven 2016 home games have reached capacity crowds!

Did you know that as a member, if you are unable to use your seat for a home game, you are able to transfer your seat to a friend. Spread the love and encourage your friends, family or work colleagues to enjoy the very best netball in the world! Thank you everyone for helping 2016 to be the best year yet.

ACADEMY GAMES

The 2016 ClubsNSW Academy Games was hosted by the Central Coast Academy of Sport from 8 - 10 April on the Central Coast and participants were treated to a few player and coach appearances from the NSW Swifts team.

NSW Swifts players Paige Hadley and Laura Langman attended the event, along with NSW Swifts coach Rob Wright providing coach mentoring opportunities.

Hadley and Langman’s NSW Swifts teammate Lauren Moore is an 18 year old Central Coast netballer herself, who only three seasons ago was competing in the Academy Games, and only days ago made her NSW Swifts debut in Round 1 of the 2016 ANZ Championship.

Lauren fondly remembers the Academy games experience and believes that the Academy pathway through to the State teams and now the NSW Swifts was critical to her success.

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“Some of my best mates and I had the chance to play Academy Games together after coming up through the reps together. The Academy Games really steps up the level of competition from representative and has definitely led to more opportunities for me…but also given me friendships that really matter which is important.”

The NSW Regional Academy coaches participating in the Games had additional support from NSW Swifts Head Coach Rob Wright, who was on hand to offer advice and mentoring to coaches.

Plus, regional umpires were given the chance to work with experiences umpires Chris Hall, Stewart Ting, Lauren Hill and Kate Thornborough all weekend offering support, coaching and development.

The 2016 ClubsNSW Academy Games showcases the state’s best athletes in basketball, golf, hockey, netball, triathlon and surfing. The Netball Academies are a key part of the high performance pathway for regional players, coaches and umpires and are an opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and personal attributes.

NEWS A HUGE THANK YOU FROM ABBEY MCCULLOCH

A big shout out to all the fans, members and spectators who have messaged me via Facebook or Twitter to wish me a speedy recovery from my injury. Your support and kind words meant the world to me…NSW Swifts fans are the best!

PRIZES FROM OUR PARTNERS

A big thank you to the NSW Swifts partners that have provided us with some great prizes for the Swifts Half Time Shoot Out. Last round member Halle had the opportunity to win the following prizes from our partners; Taronga Zoo passes thanks to QBE, $150 shopping voucher from Winston Hills Mall, Bosco Bear voucher worth $150, a Pamper Hamper from BBX and our merchandise Partner Coast 2 Coast always give us a great $150 voucher for some merch spending!

FIRST 500

For Round 3 the NSW Swifts First 500 fans through the doors at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre today will receive their very own NSW Swifts Lip Gloss! This is just a little thank you from the Club to our early arrival fans.

SUPPORT OUR CHARITY PARTNER!

Please note that each edition of SWIFTS INSIDER goes to print three to four days prior to the NSW Swifts game day. We apologise if details within the magazine have been amended or shifted slightly from the time of publishing to the game day itself. We ask for your patience if this occurs. We hope that you enjoy SWIFTS INSIDER and welcome feedback; nswswifts@netballnsw.com

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The Kids’ Cancer Project are with us today selling raffles tickets, you may have seen them on the way in. For your chance to WIN a VIP experience for 4 people at the Swifts Blockbuster Match on 29th May be sure to purchase your tickets. They are available from The Kids’ Cancer Project representatives in the foyer for $2 per ticket or 3 for $5. The VIP Experience includes pre-match function access, hospitality and box seating.

MATCH CENTRE

Adelaide Thunderbirds Date of Birth: 9 Apr 1987 Height: 180cm Position/Role: WA/C ANZ Championship Caps: 94

Date of Birth: 30 Apr 1987 Height: 187cm Position/Role: GS/GA/WA ANZ Championship Caps: 88 International Caps: 30

Date of Birth: 11 Nov 1983 Height: 193cm Position/Role: GS/GA ANZ Championship Caps: 85 International Caps: 1

Date of Birth: 17 Oct 1983 Height: 174cm Position/Role: WD/C ANZ Championship Caps: 66 International Caps: 126

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Emily Beaton

Erin Bell

Date of Birth: 30 Sep 1994 Height: 190cm Position/Role: GK/GS ANZ Championship Caps: 2

Sarah Klau

Hannah Petty

Michelle Den Dekker

Sam Poolman

Date of Birth: 4 Dec 1993 Height: 174cm Position/Role: C/WA ANZ Championship Caps: 34

Madeleine Proud

Date of Birth: 18 Oct 1988 Height: 170cm Position/Role: WA/C/WD ANZ Championship Caps: 59

Date of Birth: 7 Apr 1989 Height: 190cm Position/Role: GD/GK/WD ANZ Championship Caps: 55 International Caps: 6

Amy Steel

Jade Clarke

Date of Birth: 4 Mar 1991 Height: 189cm Position/Role: GK/GD ANZ Championship Caps: 17

Date of Birth: 17 May 1997 Height: 177cm Position/Role: C/WA ANZ Championship Caps: 2

Date of Birth: 13 Feb 1992 Height: 186cm Position/Role: GK/GD ANZ Championship Caps: 35

Kate Shimmin

Carla Borrego

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Season Results in the ANZ Championship 2015 – 5th in Australian Conference 2014 – 8th 2013 – Premiers 2012 – 4th 2011 – 6th 2010 – Premiers 2009 – 2nd 2008 – 3rd

Head Coach

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THE LAST TIME WE MET

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The NSW Swifts and the Adelaide Thunderbirds last met in Round 11, 2015 when the the Swifts defeated the Thunderbirds 65-54 in Sydney.

The 65-goal win was the NSW Swifts’ highest ever score against the Thunderbirds. The 119-goal match total was also the highest combined goals (most goals scored total in 60 minutes of netball) in the 17 previous ANZ Championship meetings between the sides.

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OUR TEAM NSWSwifts

Date of Birth: 7 July 1995 Height: 170cm Position/Role: WA/C ANZ Championship Caps: 1 Netball Career facts • 2015 Australian 21/U Team • 2015 Netball Centre of Excellence Residential Program • 2015 NSW 21/U Captain • 2013-2015 Netball NSW Waratahs ANL Team • 2014-2015 Nance Kenny OAM Medal – DOOLEYS State League Player of the Year • 2013 NSW Swifts replacement player • 2013 AIS Scholarship Holder • 2012 National 17/U MVP and Champion with NSW • 2012 NSW 17/U Captain •

Kaitlyn Bryce

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Date of Birth: 26 August 1992 Height: 173cm Position/Role: C/WA ANZ Championship Caps: 40 International Caps: 15

Netball Career facts • 2014-2016 NSW Swifts Captain • 2015 NSW Athlete of the Year • 2015 Australian Diamonds Netball World Cup Team – World Champions • 2015 Aus Diamonds Vice-Captain • 2014 Comm. Games Gold Medal • 2013 Diamonds Vice-Captain in twotest Malawi Queens series • 2012-2013 NSW Swifts co-Captain • 2011 World Championship gold medal (extra-time) • 2008 ANZ Championship victory with the NSW Swifts (inaugural season) • 2006-2007 CBT Champions

Netball Career facts • 2015 Australian Diamonds Netball World Cup Team – World Champions • 2013 Australian Fast5 Flyers – Silver Medallists • 2013 Netball Australia 21U Player of the Year • 2013 Australian 21/U World Youth Championship silver medal • 2011-2012 NSW 21/U team – National Champions & 2012 Vice-Captain • 2011 Netball NSW Waratahs ANL team – undefeated premiers

Paige Hadley

Date of Birth: 16 April 1986 Height: 173cm Position/Role: WD/C ANZ Championship Caps: 122 International Caps: 131

Date of Birth: 6 January 1988 Height: 187cm Position/Role: GK/GD/WD ANZ Championship Caps: 86 International Caps: 36

Netball Career facts • 2015 Dame Lois Muir Supreme Award recipient • 2015 New Zealand ANZ Championship Player of the Year • 2015 Silver Ferns Player of the Year • 2015 New Zealand Silver Ferns Vice Captain • 2006, 2010 Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist • 2012, 2013, 2014 Fast5 Netball World Series Gold Medallist • 2009 FastNet World Netball Series Gold Medallist

Netball Career facts • 2016 Vitality International Netball Series – Player of the Series (AUS) • 2016 Australian Diamonds tour of England, co-vice-captain • 2015 Australian Diamonds Netball World Cup Team – World Champions • 2015 NSW Swifts Vice-Captain • 2014 Australian Commonwealth Games Netball Team (Gold) • 2014 NSW Swifts Leadership Group • 2011 World Champion with Australian Diamonds

Sharni Layton

Date of Birth: 30 January 1998 Height: 184cm Position/Role: GK/GD ANZ Championship Caps: 2

Lauren Moore

Netball Career facts • 2015 NSW Swifts co-Vice Captain • 2014 Australian Diamonds selection camp invitee • 2013 ANZ Championship debut with QLD Firebirds • 2012 Netball NSW Waratahs ANL team – Vice Captain • 2010-2011 Netball NSW Blues ANL team • 2010-2011 NSW 21/U Team – National Champions • 2008-2009 NSW 19/U Team – National Champions • 2006-2007 NSW 17/U Team – National Champions

Abbey McCulloch Date of Birth: 21/03/1993 Height: 180cm Position/Role: GS/GA ANZ Championship Caps: 2 Netball Career facts • 2015 NSW Swifts replacement player • 2013-2015 Netball NSW Waratahs ANL Team • 2014 NSW 21/U Captain • 2013 Australian 21/U Squad • 2012-2013 AIS Scholarship Holder • 2011-2012 National 21/U Champion • 2011 National 19/U Champion

Netball Career facts • 2014 NSW Swifts Leadership Group • 2013 Australian Fast5 Flyers – Silver Medallists • 2012-2013 NSW Swifts vice-captain • 2010 Commonwealth Games Silver Medal (double extra-time) • 2008 ANZ Championship premiers • 2006 Commonwealth Games Silver Medal • 2007 World Netball Championships gold medal

Susan Pettitt

Nickname: Caity Date of Birth: 29 December 1986 Height: 188cm Position/Role: GS ANZ Championship Caps: 112 International Caps: 20 Netball Career facts • 2015 Australian Diamonds Netball World Cup Team – World Champions • 2014 Commonwealth Games Gold Medal • 2012 ANZ Championship MVP nominee • 2011 Central Pulse MVP • 2009 ANZ Championship Premiers with Melbourne Vixens

Caitlin Thwaites

Date of Birth: 12 February 1990 Height: 178cm Position/Role: GD/WD ANZ Championship Caps: 41

Date of Birth: 23 March 1984 Height: 180cm Position/Role: GA/GS ANZ Championship Caps: 116 International Caps: 54

Netball Career facts • 2015 NSW Swifts replacement player • 2015 Netball NSW Waratahs ANL Team • 2014-2015 Australian 17/U Squad • 2014-2015 NSW 17/U Team (co-Vice Captain 2015) • 2014 Netball NSW Blues ANL Team

Amy Sommerville Date of Birth: 17 December 1995 Height: 183cm Position/Role: GD/WD ANZ Championship Caps: 2

Date of Birth: 28 November 1991 Height: 175cm Position/Role: GA/WA ANZ Championship Caps: 12

Netball Career facts • 2015 National 21/U Championships MVP • 2015 Netball Centre of Excellence Residential Program • 2014-2015 National 21/U Champion (SA) • 2014 Australian 21/U Squad • 2013-2014 South Australian Premier Netball Competition Team of the Year • 2013 Australian 19/U Squad • 2012 Australian 17/U Squad

Netball Career facts • 2016 Australian Diamonds tour of England Training Partner • 2015 ‘Future Diamonds Focus’ Camp invitee • 2014 QLD Fusion MVP • 2011 Australian 21/U Team • 2011 Gweneth Benzie Award • 2010-2011 Australian Institute of Sport scholarship recipient • 2010 Australian 19/U Team • 2010 Australian 19/U Champion with Queensland, Tournament MVP

Maddy Turner

Stephanie Wood

Coaching & Support Staff Megan Anderson

Paula Peralta

Anita Keelan

Daniel Vukovic

Gail Eckert

Jason Howell

Assistant Coach

Assistant Coach

Rob Wright Head Coach

Team Manager

@NSWSwifts

Date of Birth: 5 March 1986 Height: 176cm Position/Role: WA/C ANZ Championship Caps: 111 International Caps: 74

Kimberlee Green

Laura Langman

NSWSwiftsTV

Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Bjorn Maddern Performance Analyst

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NSW Swifts

BEHIND THE SCENES

We love our Members!

No words can describe how much we appreciate the unconditional support and passion of our NSW Swifts Members. So rather than using our words, we thought that these images would say more! #ThanksMembers #MembersRound

Here’s to the start of something special.

More than proud to sponsor Netball in Australia.

IN THE KITCHEN

GREEN PRAWNS

LAUR

WITH VERMICELLI NOODLES < 30 mins | Noodles | Makes 2 Ingredients • 100g green beans • 250 green prawns • 1 green/red capsicum • 1.5 tbsp curry powder • 300g vermicelli noodles • ¼ cup soy sauce • 1 tbsp of freshly grated ginger Method 1. Peel the prawns leaving the tails on.

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dad to help with this one). Separate the noodles and drain the remaining water.

3. Transfer noodles to a bowl, add the curry powder, soy sauce and ginger. Combine well and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.

4. Heat a wok over the stove and stir-fry the prawns for 1-2 minutes or until cooked

5. Add the capsicum and beans to the wok for another 1-2 2. Soak the noodles in boiling water for minutes.

10 minutes or until soft. (Ask mum and 6. Put noodles in the middle of plate and place prawns and other ingredients on top, serve and enjoy!

Colour the court from your head to your toes Encourage your netball Club or Association to host a Crazy Hair & Sock Day this season!

MUST SEE NETBALL BLOCKBUSTER

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12pm, Sunday 29 May 2016 Qudos Bank Arena*, Sydney Olympic Park *Formerly known as Allphones Arena

TICKETS NOW ON SALE -- GROUP OFFER AVAILABLE

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FEATURE

Kaitlyn Bryce

From the South Coast to Centre Court Growing up in Shoalhaven on the NSW South Coast, Kaitlyn Bryce started playing netball to be just like her big sister, well…better than her big sister!

“My reason for starting was because my older sister played at the local Association and local club team at Shoalhaven and I wanted to be better than her,” says Kaitlyn. “I did a lot of other sports growing up but it was when I started to play in the NSW PSSA [Primary Schools Sports Association) competitions at the age of twelve that I really started my connection with netball.

The tournament was in Nowra and it was through that tournament that I came into contact with people from Sydney – the PSSA coach was from Sydney, and I became involved in Sydney netball.”

From the age of 13 years, Kaitlyn started playing netball with Fairfield Netball Association for two years. The two years of travelling from Shoalhaven was dedication by Kaitlyn and her parents, but was only the start of the commitment and focus.

“Travelling back and forth from Shoalhaven, it was a six-hour round trip. We would spend thirty-

all the home games and be part of the Swifts family environment!

“I was an usher and helped people with directions.

I also remember walking the Swifts mascot around as well – which is all about the Club, the people and the fans,” Kaitlyn says.

In 2013, Kaitlyn had the opportunity to be a training partner for the NSW Swifts – and, she says, it all took off from there.

“I spent six months in 2013 with the Australian Institute of Sport. And in 2014 and 2015, I played in the State League with St George and in the Australian Netball League with the NSW Waratahs.”

Kaitlyn has gone from strength to strength, and she spent last year in the Netball Centre of Excellence program in Canberra.

In July last year, Kaitlyn received “the call” from NSW Swifts Head Coach Rob Wright. From there, it’s been lots and lots of Swifts training before launching into the ANZ Championship. Kaitlyn is excited to have had an extensive pre-season but

five hours a week driving and I was in school for twenty hours a week,” Kaitlyn explains.

even more pleased to be into the competition proper.

By the time she was 16 years old, Kaitlyn had moved to Sydney to play more netball and be part of the NSW high performance pathway.

“We are two rounds down, and it is nice to be in the main season. It’s nice to know that at the end of every week we are working towards a common goal – the game on the weekend. There is focus motivation and determination for whoever we are playing next. It’s a new challenge every week and for me, that is really exciting.”

“When I was sixteen I moved from Fairfield Netball Association across to Sutherland Shire, as they were closest Association geographically to the South Coast and it was with them that I started playing Division 2 State League in 2012 and 2013.”

Kaitlyn credits her start with the school netball system for her ability to move up and into the NSW High Performance Pathway.

“It was going through the school system, starting there – learning from the All-Schools Team at 15 and moving up into the NSW 17 & Under State and Australian teams.

In 2012, all the while, starting Year 11 at school, Kaitlyn started volunteering at NSW Swifts games – which gave her the opportunity to watch

Kaitlyn Bryce received her NSW Swifts official player number last Saturday 9 April when she made her ANZ Championship and Club debut in the further quarter against the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic. Kaitlyn Bryce – NSW Swifts Player 45 – joins an Alumni of some of the worlds’ best netballers to proudly wear the Swifts red dress.

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“We are two rounds down, and it is nice to be in the main season. It’s nice to know that at the end of every week we are working towards a common goal”

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Official Charity Partner

Official NSW Swifts Merchandising Partner

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Team Partners

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ASSOCIATE PARTNERS

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MATCH STATISTICS

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The THUNDERBIRDS have four internationally capped players from three different countries; Bell (Australia), Borrego (Jamaica), Clarke (England) and Steel (Australia).

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LAST TIME THEY MET

In the first 120 MINUTES of the 2016 ANZ Championship ALL 12 NSW SWIFTS have taken the court, resulting in five incredible NSW Swifts Club debuts.

The Swifts are coming off a 78-50 victory over the Magic in Round 2 to sit ON TOP OF THE AUSTRALIAN CONFERENCE LADDER with two wins from two matches.

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The SWIFTS 65-goals scored against the THUNDERBIRDS when they last met is their highest score against the Thunderbirds. The 119-goal match total was also the HIGHEST COMBINED GOALS in the 17 previous ANZ Championship meetings between the sides.

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SWIFTS 43 T’BIRDS 46

SWIFTS 49 T’BIRDS 50

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Magic

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Thunderbirds

44

Vixens

59

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C/M/Y/K 0/83/17/0 0/59/5/0 0/28/2/0 100/0/0/100

Team

P

NEW ZEALAND W

L

D

GF

GA

GD

%

Pts

Southern Steel

2

1

1

0

116

115

1

100.90%

3

Central Pulse

2

1

0

1

102

117

-15

87.20%

2

Mainland Tactix

2

0

1

1

113

128

-15

88.30%

1

Nothern Mystics

2

0

0

2

101

112

-11

90.20%

0

Waikato BOP Magic

2

0

0

2

106

135

-29

78.50%

0

*Arrows indicate positional changes within the 2016 ANZ Championship Ladders from Rd 1 to the conclusion of Rd 2. Ladders does not include any results from Rd 3.

as at 12/4/2016

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