Netball Samoa marks a major milestone in 2025 with the formal establishment of its first-ever local development team, Fetu ole Moana. The initiative is led entirely by Samoan coaches and management, underscoring Netball Samoa’s commitment to homegrown leadership and player development.
𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Head Coach: Tanuvasa Joanne Iosefo and Assistant Coach: Tafaoga Tavae. Team Manager: Ngaire Ioane Ah Ching.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 took place this week at the SASNOC Conference Room, Tuanaʻimato.
The event was opened by Reverend Siaosi Salesulu (EFKS Vailele).
The keynote address was delivered by Fiapaʻipaʻi Laumea, Treasurer of the Samoa Netball Association, on behalf of President Afioga Peseta Noumea Simi.
Netball Samoa CEO Justine Samu Wilson Ata acknowledged the special guests ans thanked them for their support and also thanked partners and families present.
𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬
The CEO and staff of SASNOC as well as representatives from the Australian High Commission, supporting the initiative through PacificAus Sports and Netball Australia
Local sponsors include Pure Pacific Water, local media, and the families of the players who play a huge role in funding player needs and support.
𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥: 𝙁𝙚𝙩𝙪 𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙖𝙣𝙖 departed Samoa this morning? Thursday 11 December to compete in the Pasefika Communities Showdown at the 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐩.
This will be the team’s first campaign as a complete unit and the first time our local players represent this segment overseas.
Follow their journey and celebrate this historic step for netball in Samoa on their socials.
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