Academy stars headed to Singapore
NETBALL SINGAPORE is now on the horizon for the Kenfrost Homes Vicki Wilson Marlin Coast Netball Academy.
The Australian legend, Wilson, and high-performance coach and former Firebird Tracey Bruce were in the Far North recently as they chose a squad at YMCA Smithfield.
The pair put 42 girls through their paces in hot and humid conditions before cutting down to 12 players.
Marlin Coast Netball president Heather McLaren is pleased with the squad.
“They will work under their local satellite coaches with their home programs and in May Vicki will return to work with the players on their specialist areas,” McLaren said.
“The squad will then travel to Singapore in June for a training camp and match play.
“Vicki and Tracey were busy with the afternoon session with 40 players representing the region’s Junior Marlins program for under-13 players, starting their regional journey.”
Sponsorships were presented to four players, which will be used to further their pathways in their chosen field. Chantelle Tikitau, Tianu Ward, Jakina Ward, Rhyanna YowYeh, Lana Baxter, Tiana Yelland, Paige Dalgety, Reilly Cifuentes, Alessandra Ani, Gemmaly Madrid. Lexi Ford, Georgia Harvey Shadows: Georgia McCarthy, Kyah Francis. Caitlyn Spinella
Michelle Cifuentes