Netball Prize Giving

We had netball prize giving last night. A lot of parents gathered around in the hall and they brought along some food. It started at 6:00. We had to eat first before the award ceremony. There was heaps of food, more then I was expecting. I was lucky to grab the last sushi on the plate. There were also drinks and the only thing I didn't like about it was that it wasn't sweet.

After everyone ate we went and sat back down for the award ceremony. Each team had to make a chant or just do their cheer they always do on the court. Miss Va'afusuanga started from the Yr 1 teams all the way to the Yr 8 teams. Miss V would say everyone in the team and they would get a certificate and then there are three special certificates for best sportsmanship, most valuable player and most improved player.

As soon as Miss V got to the Yr 7&8's the crowd went louder. I was suprised when Miss said Sela got the best sportsmanship for this year in their team. When the year 7 team one did their chant everyone started laughing because Sela kinda mucked up. For our team Anamei got most improved player, Taamai got best sportsmanship and Sisilia got most valuable player. Our whole team got a chocolate and a certificate.

Playing netball has been a pleasure and I've enjoyed playing this year. I'm really going to miss playing for Point England. Thanks to Miss Paget and Valerie (Anamei's mum) for coaching us and feeding us after every game. You's made us a great team and also thanks for your guys support. I'll always remember our team Yr 8 Soul.

Explanation On How To Play Netball

                  How to play netball.

Netball is a really enjoyable sport to play. It’s a game where only girls play but there can also be a mixed team. It’s also a popular sport.

There are seven positions in netball: Goal keep, Goal shoot, Goal attack, Goal defence, Wing attack, Wing Defence, and Centre.  

In netball there are sevens players on the court and one or two subs. In netball when you have the ball, you’re not allowed to move and you have to pass the ball within three seconds. When you defend your partner you have to be three feet away from her and then put your hands up and defend.

If you’re too close to your partner then that’s called an obstruction and you will have to stand down next to your opponent. If you ever touch your partner when they've got the ball then that is called a contact.

If both teams play fair then it will be a fun game.