Netball
Netball Wairarapa has announced an 11-player squad to take part in the Wellington super league netball competition, beginning next month. It will involve eight matches, all on Thursday evenings.
Coach Dayle Clarkson is under no illusions about the "tough ask" for her side but believes that with many of them having played for Wairarapa at age group levels, they would respond well to the challenge.
Clarkson sees the entry in the super league as an important step for Wairarapa players as they aspire for higher honours in bigger provinces like Wellington and Manawatu.
"We need regions like them to recognise Wairarapa is a breeding ground for talent and this competition will hopefully help that happen," Clarkson said.