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Near the Hoop intends to keep profiles of the former greats of netball in PNG and internationally where they are relevant to the game, on this page. We believe that by maintaining a respect for those that paved the way for netball in PNG and in recognising the efforts of those in the code today who work to foster growth and prosperity for the sport, a network of supporters will grow, built on an appreciation of the work of others and on an appreciation of an extraordinary game called, netball.
We hope to bring this page to life in the next month or so.
Near the Hoop
PNG's only Netball Newspaper
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The History of Netball
How many of you know how the game of netball originated. Click on the image above to find out where and how netball became a sport.
About Us
- Near the Hoop
- Despite all the lip service offered on gender equality and true participation of women in society, there is one area that women have not been admitted and that is in the proliferation of sports. The distribution of funding for sports as well as the marketing of women in sports still remains heavily biased in favour of sports played by men. "Near the Hoop" has been designed to provide some balance to this bias especially by the mainstream media, by providing a conduit for news, views, information, pictures and profiles of the many great people involved in the sport. This conduit is a means by which women, regardless of where they are in the country and indeed the world, can access details of the sport's status in the country. Netball is in itself, an excellent sport but the qualities it helps develop in individuals are values that should be encouraged. Sadly this is totally overlooked by PNG's mainstream media. "Near the Hoop" is intended to bridge that publicity gap, creating a conduit to players, officials and sponsors alike so that they can properly see how a simple sport can influence positive attitudes, good values and marvelous fun.
PNG Netball Federation Official Website
Click on the link to visit the PNGNF Sporting Pulse Website
IFNA World Netball - PNG Page
Click on the link to visit and browse through the IFNA official website
IFNA official world rankings
Click on the link to see where PNG is ranked in the world.
ANZ Championship Website
Keep up to date with what is happening in the Australia New Zealand Championship by visiting their website
POMNA Draws for Saturday - 29th May 2010
POMNA GAMES HELD OVER FOR PCNC GRAND FINALS
PCNC Grand Final Draws for Saturday 29th May 2010
Pictures from the vault
This is one my favourite picture moments. Taken immediately after the 2007 POMNA Grand Final, Raka Nope Telstars Keeper was able to celebrate the win with her mother who had travelled from the village to be with her. It was a special moment for them, and Monte of course.
Pictures from the vault
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"Your clothers say who you are, dont' they". In 2007, we all converged on Lae for the National Championships. Just read whats on the t-shirt!
Pictures from the vault
Hey, can anyone guess who this fresh faced WA is and what year this pic was taken?
Our Paper's Masthead/Logo
When we go back to printing the paper again, keep an eye out for this logo. It is your paper.