Netters meet their idol

Age grade netballers from Aitutaki met their idol Silver Ferns coach Waimarama Taumaunu at the Netball in Paradise wrap up function in Muri on Thursday. The inaugural three day tournament has been hailed a huge success and is expect to double in size next year to include around 60 teams. This year’s tournament included 30 teams in the under 13, 15, and under 17 age grade divisions as well as teams in the mixed, social and open divisions. More photos and story on page 12.

Age grade netballers from Aitutaki met their idol Silver Ferns coach Waimarama Taumaunu at the Netball in Paradise wrap up function in Muri on Thursday. The inaugural three day tournament has been hailed a huge success and is expect to double in size next year to include around 60 teams. This year’s tournament included 30 teams in the under 13, 15, and under 17 age grade divisions as well as teams in the mixed, social and open divisions. More photos and story on page 12.