New Zealand -v- England Netball World Cup semi final at the AMI Fan zone, National Netball Centre. Photo / Michael Craig
New Zealand -v- England Netball World Cup semi final at the AMI Fan zone, National Netball Centre. Photo / Michael Craig
Excited fans have poured into the AMI Auckland Netball Centre in preparation for the semifinal between New Zealand and England.
Over in the VIP area, the wine and juice is flowing, and supporters are enjoying free quiche on the comfy white couches.
New Zealand -v- England Netball World Cup semi final. Photo / Michael Craig
Netball girls and their mums are everywhere. One family has three generations on their couch, all avid players.
Three generations of netball fans - Dianne Duffy, 68, her daughter Vicky Chua, 39, and her daughter, Chloe - were at the venue from "just up the road" in Kohimarama.
The Silver Ferns are going head-to-head with England at the Allphones Arena in Sydney.
The official fanzone is at AMI Auckland Netball centre in St Johns and Marketing Manager, Elsa Waldin said they had a great set-up awaiting Ferns' supporters.
"We have two big TV screens on our indoor courts, an indoor grandstand pulled out, carpet, bean bags and coffee tables.
"There's a kidzone with face-painters, balloon-makers, learn-to-draw a netballer and other games."
The free event will take up to 600 people and include spot prizes and free posters for the first 200 fans to arrive.
Former Silver Ferns players, April Ieremia, Leonie Leaver and Te Aroha Keenan will also be on site to deliver their expert opinion as the finals unfold.
Waldin said the fanzone would be open until 6pm after the second semifinal wraps but the cafe will remain open for supporters who want to stay and watch the Bledisloe Cup on the big screen.
The details:
Where: AMI Auckland Netball Centre, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St Johns, Auckland.
