Australian Diamonds set to host community activations this month ahead of two matches at MyState Bank Arena

The Australian Diamonds netball team will play two games in Hobart later this month with a number of community activations right across Tasmania also locked in. See the details.

Netball fans across the state will have the chance to get up close and personal with a number of Australian Diamonds later this month.

Ahead of the World Champions’ two games at MyState Bank Arena against South Africa on Sunday October 29 and Tuesday October 31, players will partake in community engagement activates across Tasmania.

L-R: Ash Turner, Australian Diamonds player Tilly Garrett, Millie Turner and Bella Turner at MyState Bank Arena. Picture: Richard J. Ho.

That kicks off with netball clinics in Launceston on Saturday October 28 from 11am and Ulverstone on Wednesday November 1 from 3:30pm.

These all-ages clinics will provide skills and drills opportunities featuring meet and greets with Diamond squad members.

Hobart fans won’t miss out with an open training session to be held at the South East Stadium in Sorell on Saturday October 28 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

Player signings and photo opportunities will be available at the conclusion of this.

Further information regarding which Diamonds athletes will be attending the skills sessions will be announced later this month.

Minister for Sport and Recreation Nic Street, said the community opportunities will be a wonderful edition to the Diamonds’ Tasmanian visit.

“I’m thrilled that Netball Australia will partner with Netball Tasmania to deliver community outreach programs that connect local and regional players of all levels with our international stars,” Minister Street said.

Netball Tasmania CEO Mitch Coulson, Netball Australia CEO Kelly Ryan, Minister for Stadia and Events Nic Street and Australian Diamonds player Tilly Garrett at MyState Bank Arena to announce the Diamonds games later this year. Picture: Richard J. Ho – Minch Media.

“We hope this opportunity will inspire more young netballers to achieve their dreams of representing their country.

“This is a clear demonstration of our commitment to making elite sport accessible to Tasmanians, as well as providing young netballers with a pathway towards the top level and showcasing our state as a premier events and tourism destination.”

Fans can sign up for the clinics and open training sessions from Tuesday at 10:30am via PlayHQ at the link: https://www.playhq.com/netball-australia/org/netball-tasmania/35787890/register.