Antigua and Barbuda: Antigua and Barbuda is all set to host “The ECCB International Netball Series 2023” from September 29 to October 7, 2023. The matches will be held at the YMCA Sports Complex. Nine teams will participate in the Netball Series.
The Netball Action will take center stage in Antigua with exciting matches between the nine teams. The hosting of the series will also mark the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the ECCB.
Participating countries:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Barbados
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Montserrat
- St Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
Earlier, St Kitts and Nevis announced the netball team for ECCB International Netball Series. 12-member delegation will participate in the match. The players who have been selected for the series represent various registered netball clubs in St Kitts and Nevis.
The players of St Kitts and Nevis are as follows:
LHD Auqua Ballerz
- Aaliyah Gibson
- Rochella Challenger
- Kalique Challenger
- Vekeech Connor
- Karla Carty
KOSCAB Coca Cola Shamrock
- Shamada Jeffer
- Natalie Sutton
NewTown Netball Club
- Keirish Richardson
- Vanessa Isles
Revivorz
- Dianna Browne
- Shenneth Skeete
- Tasecha Bowen
The nine teams of the Netball series have started their rigorous training since the closing of the First Federal Credit Union Federal Netball League.
The event will also feature numerous activities and events to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the ECCB.
Antigua and Barbuda will host events such as Welcome Reception, Opening Ceremony, ECCB Personal Development Session, Church Service and a Closing Ceremony.
The games will broadcast on several Facebook pages of different Netball Association of the Caribbean countries.
Social Media Flooded with excitement
After the announcement of the ECCB International Netball Series, social media turned into the platform of expressing excitement and fun. The citizens of the Caribbean countries wished blessing to the host country and the participating countries.
Sports in Caribbean is known as one of their favourite elements. Several series and league have been hosted by different countries to attract the tourists and enhance the sporting skills of their citizens.
Netball is also one of the celebrated sports in the Caribbean. Every year, ECCB hosts netball series and chose one country for its staging.
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