Signs of sporting success!

Back from left: Andrew Sherriff (Deloraine Signs), Daniel Wickham (Meander Wilderness Experiences), Robyn Green (British Hotel) and Darren Buffy (Mumma Buzz Cafe). Front from left: Little Devils Cecilia Wickham, Miley Sherriff, Dione Lee, Mary Walters and Sophie Sherriff.

Photo by Hayley Manning

By Hayley Manning

THE MEANDER Valley Netball Association has been granted council approval to mount 1200mm x 900mm corflute signs in 17 spaces around their new netball courts in Deloraine.

Meander father of three, Daniel Wickham, said he started the ‘approval process’ with Meander Valley Council 12 months ago.

‘Devonport Football Club has around 33 sponsors, so I thought why not have a go? Businesses should be falling out of the trees to sign up and associate themselves with our awesome association.’

The two new netball courts were built at the Deloraine Community Complex thanks to a successful Community Infrastructure Fund application by the Deloraine Devils Netball Club. The upgrade to the sporting precinct was designed to keep families together through less travel and ease of access for children after school.

The Devils’ club legend Taneil Bloomfield has been a driving force behind the netball club since its inception nearly 15 years ago.

‘We had around 250 people playing last year and we are growing all the time across all teams from juniors through to seniors, with the mid-week “fast five” mixed games proving to be increasingly popular.’

‘Sponsorship allows our team of volunteers, many of whom work full time and have families, to focus their time and energy into running the netball,’ Taneil said. ‘At the end of the day, we just want kids and adults participating in and enjoying sports.’

Mumma Buzz Café are the first official sponsors followed by the British Hotel and Deloraine Signs.

For more information please contact Daniel Wickham on 0427 731 934.