91色情片 is excited to announce the umpire appointments for the 2026 NetballSmart Netball NZ Open Champs and NZ Secondary Schools Netball Champs.
The NetballSmart Netball NZ Open Champs will take place at Rodney Green Arena in Napier from 10 to 13 September, followed by the NZ Secondary Schools Netball Champs at Auckland Netball Centre from 6 to 9 October.
These appointments are an important recognition of the mahi, commitment and development of umpires across Aotearoa. Those selected have been identified through the umpiring pathway and will have another valuable opportunity to perform, learn and continue developing within the national tournament environment.
National Technical Officials Manager Josh Bowring said the appointments highlighted the exciting depth of umpiring talent coming through across the country.
鈥淲e have such an exciting group of umpires coming together for these tournaments, with so much talent and some really bright futures ahead of them.
鈥淭hese appointments are recognition of the countless hours these umpires put into their craft, their development and their understanding of our great game. National tournaments provide another important opportunity for them to challenge themselves, receive quality coaching and feedback, and take the next step in their umpiring journey.
鈥淲e鈥檙e really looking forward to seeing them out on court and celebrating their achievements.鈥�
NetballSmart Netball NZ Open Champs
Umpires
- Keyle Brown, Northern
- Matt Davis, Northern
- Myron Elkington, Mainland
- Susan Fitzgibbon, South
- Kate Fraser, Mainland
- Donna Graham, Central
- Keni Kingi, Waikato Bay of Plenty
- Lockie McLaren, Central
- Kian Manilal, Northern
- Shannon Michelle, South
- Connor Pascoe, Waikato Bay of Plenty
- Rebecca Reside, Mainland
- Jamie Smith, Mainland
- Hayley Taylor, Central
- Jessica Williams, Central
- Jamie Worthington, Central
Reserves
- Logan Assink, Northern
- Rhys Egan-Reid, Central
- Kyra Tikitiki-Smith, Central
Umpire Coaches
- Pam Clayton, Waikato Bay of Plenty
- Ann Hay, Central
- Sue James, Mainland
- David Pala'amo, South
- Jan Teesdale, Waikato Bay of Plenty
NZ Secondary Schools Netball Champs
Umpires
- Logan Assink, Northern
- Adrian (AJ) Brown, Central
- Keyle Brown, Northern
- Maia Cavanagh, Northern
- Joanie Coles, Waikato Bay of Plenty
- Rhys Egan-Reid, Central
- Caitlyn Forrest, Waikato Bay of Plenty
- Niamh Galligan, Northern
- Amanda Harris, Mainland
- Claudia Hatfield, Central
- Jess Ingham, South
- Natasha Mouat, Northern
- Jasmine Persson, Central
- Desterney Reid, Central
- Emily Stringer, Northern
- Kyra Tikitiki-Smith, Central
Reserves
- Lauren Hingston, Mainland
- William Kopa, Waikato Bay of Plenty
- Olivia Wilson-Sharp, Northern
Umpire Coaches
- Ceri Hills, Waikato Bay of Plenty
- Kirsten Lloyd, Central
- Sasha McLeod, South
- Fay Meiklejohn, Northern
- Sharleen Morrell, Northern
- Col Bond, South
Congratulations to all appointed umpires, reserves and umpire coaches. We look forward to seeing them represent their Zones and contribute to two fantastic national tournaments.