Nelson Netball Centre have confirmed an ongoing partnership with NBS into the 2022 netball season and beyond.

Nelson Netball and NBS have been partners for many years and both organisations say they are excited to grow and develop the relationship as Nelson Netball look for more ways to increase exposure of the sport across the region.

Nelson Netball general manager, Ani-Marie Waitai, says their partnership allows them to put their netball community first. “Our partnership agreement allows us to put the needs of our netball community at the forefront so that we are able to continue to offer opportunities, while growing our lifelong love of netball.”

As well as extending their naming rights partnership of the NBS Premier Netball Competition, NBS are also supporting both the junior and senior umpiring squads with brand new t-shirts and a long-term investment, and have provided brand-new post pads for Saxton Stadium.

Over the last year, NBS has invested a record $1 million back into the communities that it serves. NBS general manager commercial Howie Timms says investing in the region at a grassroots level is a core part of their role in the community. “We are committed to making a positive difference to the health and well-being of the people in our communities. Our sponsorship of Nelson Netball is a fantastic way of making this happen on the ground.” The 2022 Nelson Netball Season has just passed the halfway point.

The NBS Premier Competition has already provided some exciting contests, with the FCL Nelson Men remaining unbeaten after being pushed to the wire by Jacks OPD in Round 1 and introduction of promotion/ relegation between all grades at the end of round 2.