Gilbert to Supply Netball New Zealand

November 23, 2012

Netball New Zealand has signed a new long-term contract with Gilbert Netball as their official and exclusive ball supplier.

Netball New Zealand Chief Executive Raelene Castle, store said: “Netball New Zealand is very proud to announce its long-term renewal of our partnership with Gilbert. I am delighted to emphasize that this new agreement involves not only Netball New Zealand’s national teams, but also the development of the game at all levels throughout New Zealand. Our global partnership with Gilbert draws its strength both from the quality of the products and the trust that has built up over many years between Netball New Zealand and Gilbert.”

Gilbert Brand Manager, Jon Clarke, said “We are delighted to be extending our partnership with Netball New Zealand. The Silver Ferns continue to be a leading force in global netball and we are very proud to be associated with the team and also their inspirational captain, Casey Williams. The fact that Netball New Zealand have chosen to continue to use the Gilbert ball is a testament to the performance of the product and the fact that the players prefer the Gilbert ball. We are now looking forward to continuing our excellent relationship and helping further develop the game of netball in New Zealand. We would like to wish the New Zealand netball teams every success for the future”.

Gilbert, is the official ball of the International Netball Federation, including the Netball World Cup 2015 and Fast5 Netball World Series, Netball Australia and the ANZ Championship.