IOM Netball hosts charity event for Isle Listen
Ten teams braved work party hangovers on Sunday to compete in the Island’s first ever mixed fast five netball tournament.
Fast five is different to standard netball in a few ways; there’s 2 less players on court, teams are allowed rolling subs, and you can score extra points depending on where you shoot from.
At the end of the tournament, Team Mistletoe and Win took home the trophy, living up to their name and remaining unbeaten throughout.
An ‘extreme shoot out’ was held during the mid-tournament interval where players had to try and score from the centre circle. Only one managed it; Gemma Kirkham gained the title of Long Bomb Queen and, in the absence of a brand new Mercedes due to lack of funds, took home the mini competition trophy - a box of Quality Street.
IOM Netball organised the event, which ran smoothly from start to finish and included one of the Island’s youngest umpires stepping up to officiate.
All the money raised from teams entry fees is going to their chosen charity of the year: Isle Listen.
There’s loads of netball to get involved in in the new year, including the Sunday league, back-to-netball fun sessions, men’s netball, and umpire courses to name but a few. If you would like to get involved in netball in any way, either playing, officiating, or volunteering, email development@netball.im
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