At Netball Northern, we're proud to stand behind Love Their Game; a Kaupapa led by Aktive Sport and Recreation Auckland, embraced by sports across our Zone. At its heart, Love Their Game is all about creating positive, enjoyable sports experiences for everyone involved players, coaches, umpires, whānau, and fans alike.
Whether you're cheering from the sideline or lacing up your netball shoes, Love Their Game encourages respectful, uplifting behaviour that makes our sport more fun and inclusive, and keeps us all coming back season after season.
Netball isn’t just about the scoreboard. It’s about fun, fairness, development, and respect. A sideline cheer, a coach’s encouragement, or a simple “thank you” to an umpire can go a long way toward shaping a great day on court.
Love Their Game in Action Across the Zone:
We’ve seen some amazing examples of the kaupapa being brought to life:
- Waiuku and Papakura Netball Centres kicked off their seasons in style, spreading the Love Their Game message loud and proud at their Opening Days. From volunteers to players to whānau, the vibe was positive – and the Love Their Game photo frame was a crowd favourite!
- Auckland Netball Centre launched a strong social media campaign featuring familiar local faces to amplify the message and keep it front-of-mind all season long.
- Our very own Northern Mystics are proudly wearing the Love Their Game logo on their dresses this season – taking the message to the elite level. Plus, they helped spark the excitement with giveaways at their SkyCity Meet and Greet!
- We’re sharing Love Their Game videos on Facebook every fortnight, be sure to give them a watch and share the love!
Keeping the Momentum Going
We love seeing how our netball community is bringing this kaupapa to life, and we encourage everyone to keep the positive vibes flowing right through to finals. Let’s keep supporting each other – on and off the court.
And stay tuned – we’ll be sharing full-season highlights a little later!
Big Thanks
A massive thank you to our dedicated Love Their Game Working Group – Kylie, Stan, Ari, Sasha, and Karyne. Your energy, insights, and passion continue to guide and grow this kaupapa.
