Tamworth’s Sarah McIlveen, Gunnedah’s Eliza Perkins and Glen Innes’ Emily Burton have received an early Christmas present with the news that they have been selected in Netball NSW’s 2019 NSW Regional Talent Squad.
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The regional squad, and NSW Talent Squad, were named following the recent trials for the 17 and under, and 19 and under state teams to contest next April’s National Championships.
All three made it deep into the selection process with Burton and Perkins shooting for a spot in the 19\U team and McIlveen the 17/U.
The regional squad focuses solely on regional athletes, with a number identified by selectors as showing great potential during the state team trials.
It encompasses athletes from the seven regional areas in NSW; Hunter, West/Central West, Far North Coast, South Coast, Northern Inland, North Coast, Riverina.
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The aim of the program is to provide the selected athletes with more opportunity to excel in netball, and access to specialist coaching and strength and conditioning sessions.
