Merlins Netball

Merlins has a nearly full line-up of enthusiastic coaches for the upcoming 2010 season. Our successful mentoring system continues this year, with younger coaches being supported by older and more experieced club coaches.

Senior A & B teams, 2A Grade: Brian Cowan and Katrina Tillman
Under 19A: Shelley Johnston & Renee Walker
Under 17A & B: Fiona Milner
Under 15A: To be advised
Under 15B: Aroha Jones
Under 14A: Maree Hogg
Under 13A: Julie McGowan
Under 13B: Jessie Fergusson
Under 12A & B: Chanelle Johnston and Hayley Lee (Mentored by Shelley Johnston)
Under 11: Kendra Hogg (mentored by Maree Hogg)

Please note in your diaries the Merlins subs and uniform night, Wednesday 31 March from 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm at the Papanui Club, 302-310 Sawyers Arms Road.
Subscriptions this year are: Seniors, $140; Under 15, U17, U19, $120; Under 11, U12, U13, U14, $100

Prizegiving is booked for:
Sunday 19 September, 5.00 pm to 10.00 pm, at the Papanui Club

For intending Under 17, Under 19 and Senior players especially, now's the time to be in solid pre-season training to get yourselves fit for trials. Here’s a suggested routine for the next three weeks:
 
Sunday: 40-45 minute jog/run, preferably with some hill work involved
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: Easy jog, 20-30 min on the flat
Wednesday: Circuits as below
Thursday: Easy jog
Friday: Circuits
Saturday: Rest
 
If you're currently doing gym work or playing a summer sport, substitute these for the days involved
 
Suggested circuits:

1. Run 200 on spot
2. Burpees x 10, run 20, burpees x 10, run 20
3. Lunge changes x 10, run 20, lunge changes x 10, run 20
4. On a 10 metre square, dodge/jump at each corner, sprinting between, run 20 on spot, repeat
5. Sit-ups x 20
6. Star jumps x 5, run 20, star jumps x 5, run 20
7. Press-ups x 10
8. 20 metre zig-zag runs (five steps to side, turn sharply, five steps back to original line, do three times, run 20, repeat process
9. Bench jumps x 8, run 20, bench jumps x 8 run 20
10. Repeat squares as No. 4

 nd remember, ensure you are properly warmed up before any exercise. See you at the trials! 

Most Valuable Players
Merlins A - Virginia Loughnan
Merlins B - Kirby Hunt
Merlins C - Kiri Armstrong
Merlins D - Renée Mitchell
Merlins E - Chelsea Pauro
Merlins F - U19A Bradi Downes
Merlins G - U19B Ashley Wallace
Merlins H - Barbara Mulholland
Merlins I - Michelle Foster
Merlins J - U17A  Emily Barber
Merlins K - U16/17B  Chelsea Gardiner
Merlins L - U15A Rebecca Drake
Merlins M - U15B Shanay Wineti
Merlins N - U14A Nicole Allcock
Merlins O - U14B Courtney Case
Merlins P - U13A Ashleigh Tyrell
Merlins Q - U13B Imogen Clark
Merlins R - U12A Stella Radburnd
Merlins S - U12B Renae Adams
Merlins T - U12C Caitlin Nolan
Merlins U - U11  Colombia Kennedy

Most Improved Players
Merlins F - U19A Charlotte Price
Merlins G - U19B Ashleigh Neave
Merlins J - U16/17A  Jorgia Whalan
Merlins K - U16/17B  Monica Wilson
Merlins L - U15A Georgia Haines
Merlins M - U15B Alice Watson
Merlins N - U14A Olivia Merrin (Most Consistent Player)
Merlins O - U14B Lauren Varcoe
Merlins P - U13A Rebecca Clare
Merlins Q - U13B Lauren Hinman
Merlins R - U12A Abby McIver
Merlins S - U12B Anna Woods
Merlins T - U12C Nicole Withers
Merlins U - U11  Shania Thompson

Srands Senior Player of the Year   Kate Worner
Winsloe Immediate Player of the Year  Madison Wight
Junior Player of the Year   Nicole Allcock
McAlpine Hussman Ltd Cup Kirsty Ham
Junior Player of Potential   Majenta Kennedy
Senior Coach of the Year   Brian Cowan Katrina Tillman
Junior Coach of the Year   Aroha Jones
Hill Family Cup for Outstanding Leadership   Rowan Aspros
Celeste Stewart Memorial Trophy - Recognising Inspiration  Jimmy Gifford
Club Umpire of the Year  Courtney Case
Junior Umpire of Potential   Nicole Allcock
SPIRIT OF MERLINS – SENIOR PLAYER  Anita Adams
SPIRIT OF MERLINS – JUNIOR PLAYER   Lydia-Jane Strong
Committed and Conscientious Club Member Trophy Shelly Johnstone

Umpires Awards:
Club Umpires 1st year:
Nicole Allcock
Holly Clinton
Imogen Clark
Jessica McGowan
Lydia-Jane Strong

Club Umpire 2nd year:
Chelsea Strong

Club Umpire 3rd year:
Courtney Case

Club Umpire 4th year:
Christopher O’Connor

Every Friday night at The Papanui Club at 6.30pm one very lucky member is drawn. If this member is present they receive the money. Swipe your membership card at reception as you arrive, pay $2.00 for the extra money draw and you are in to win. If the member drawn is not present the money jackpots through to the next Friday. If this happens they draw again and someone present in the bar wins $500.00. Well worth coming down and also support your netball raffles while you are there!