Gary Burgess ⒾⓊⒶ
@GaryBurgessIUA
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Husband❤️ Daddy💞💕 International Netball Umpire🏴 14xVNSL Finals, 3xWorld Cup Finals & 2xCWG Finals 144 Int Matches. EN Hall of Fame 2016, HLM 2020
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So after 14 years of solid umpiring in
@NetballSL
its time for a break. Im not necessarily retiring, just checking out what weekends feel like. Lets just call it the end of part one and see what happens!! Thanks to everyone who has supported me over the years. 📷Not a bad haul!!
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I’m not looking for sympathy & I won’t be responding to any replies to this tweet but I think its important to provide a view point. Perhaps I should rise above it & be resilient or act more ‘professionally’ or practice what I preach & keep a thick skin but this got to me today.
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That may well be one of the most important goals scored in Netball of all time. Hard luck of course to the Roses but one hell of a shot of tonic to combat all of the toxicity. 🥹❤️
#AUSvENG
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I’m not posting this for your sympathy, I have developed an incredibly thick skin over the years, I know my own performance and I have trained assessors to provide the feedback that matters. But… I am challenging you to call out this stuff each and every time, to call out the
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A spine chilling cheer as Donnell Wallam enters the match. I first met this outstanding human in the Netball Super League. Full of grace and innocence, focussed solely on being the best version of herself. For her sport and for all Australians. A great day for Netball. 🇦🇺🖤💛❤️
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Im proud of my sport every day but seeing a mother with her very newborn baby strapped to her whilst doing her prep for when she fronts TV coverage/commentary & another in mid term pregnancy leading the way, isn’t that really fantastic!! Good on ya girls &
@SkyNetball
@SkySports
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Just when you thought you couldn’t love this woman any more... Often we never know what sacrifices people are making behind closed doors. Sometimes it’s the ultimate sacrifice. Sending lots of love to you
@traceynev
and best wishes for the months ahead.❤️❤️
Former England netball coach
@traceynev
suffered a miscarriage the day after leading the team to Commonwealth gold.
Now she is expecting a child and has spoken to
@sallynugent
about balancing family and career aspirations
#WomenInSport
#Netball
#Parenting
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I work for the company & support the Roses. Back in the day I never thought in a million years I would class myself as a Netballer but tonight I stand with everyone involved in our fantastic sport. This is an indication of how the British public now views our sport. 😭🌹😭🌹😭🌹
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I’m not a celebrity but get me out of here!!! I really can’t quite believe it but I am at the airport getting ready to fly to South Africa for an International Netball series!!!
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Oh Tyler-Sue!!! I can’t believe you turned me into a gif!!!
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95th International match today and I get to umpire one off of my bucket list, Australia vs New Zealand on English soil. I have Umpired this fixture almost 30 times and it is always a pleasure. An extra special factor today... My girls will all be there. ❤️💝💖
#10yrchallenge
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He who can laugh at himself shall be entertained and smiling all day.
I didn’t realise just how long
@runlikeforrest
legs actually were!!!
#bruisedegoandbackside
#bothlarge
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Had a moment with my daughter today... “Daddy why is the Queen crying” (I had not clocked HM wiping a tear away)... “She is sad about all the soldiers that have died”. “Ah, that’s sad, she is beautiful isn’t she”. Yes sweetheart, she certainly is. ❤️
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I’m not gonna lie, this brought a tear to my eye. Sending huge congratulations to you
@serenabob
on your outstanding career & your special news. I have fond memories that stretch all the way back to the Cook Islands & up to now. They involve a lot of laughs! A true champion. 💪🏽🙌🏽
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The little Burgess’ are here with Mrs B and the MIL!!! ❤️
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The British Press truly are the lowest of the low. Scum does not express how disgusting they have become. I didn’t know Caroline Flack but my immediate response to hearing the news was utter shock. She didn’t deserve to be pushed this far. Such a sad ending that was avoidable. ❤️
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Another legend of our sport retires. In 10 years, never a cross word or disagreement, just that enduring smile. Even when we both knew I might have been wrong on the odd occasion! It will be your on court excellence and professionalism that will be my best memory of you.
Silver Ferns great Maria Folau has retired from all netball, drawing a close to an illustrious career which will see her go down in history as one of the sport’s best ever shooters 🌿🖤
Read more here:
📷
@mbphotonz
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Must be an England Footy match... No it isn’t!!! This is from the
@EnglandNetball
@NetballWorldCup
match against Scotland!!! Fair play to all my friends that have made this possible!!!
#NWC2019
#ThisIsNetball
If you haven’t got tickets get to the Fan Park!!!
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Contact Goal Shooter?... 🙊😂😉
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I'm Gary Burgess and I'm an International Umpire. I've been involved in Netball for 20 years. Cool or not, I love it!!!
#NetballOnTheRise
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When the time comes for us all to take back to the court, our Sport & our fantastic Superleague Teams are going to need your support more than ever. So when it comes let’s make sure every venue is sold out, & for the rest of the season. The netball family needs you!!! ❤️
The Vitality Netball Superleague Board will meet on Tuesday 17th March to consider the position of the 2020 VNSL season. In the interim all VNSL fixtures will be postponed with immediate effect.
Full statement:
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I never take these appointments for granted but I am really looking forward to going to my 4th Commonwealth Games. Huge congratulations to everyone selected both as an Umpire, Technical Official or as a member of the support panels. The next 162 days are going to fly by!!!
World Netball has today announced the Officials selected for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games (
@birminghamcg22
) 🤩
Congratulations to all those selected!
More here👇
#NetballFamily
|
#WeAreWorldNetball
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And so it begins!!! England Roses vs England Thorns run out with these two!!!
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Just when you thought leaving home for 2.5 weeks wasnt bad enough. My 8 year old daughter had clearly tried to stay awake all night so she could come and say goodbye to me at 4.00am… 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
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23/04/09, Scotland vs Wales, my first international match with my endorsement coming 5 months later in the Cook Islands. Today it will be the golden 💯 with Northern Ireland vs Malawi and I join a club of only four other umpires which includes the legend that is Sharon Kelly and
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#Daddancing
Oh the shame!!!
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Looking back on the Quad Series I would just like to thank all of the teams, staff and my co-umpires for making the sacrifices they did to ensure that this spectacle could be brought to the masses at a much needed time. I hope it provide the lift everyone needed and deserved…
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Here we go then!!! Off to
@birminghamcg22
to take part in my 4th CWGs. The past 4 years have gone so quickly but have certainly not been plain sailing for everyone.
Here’s to a great 2 weeks & as always, many thanks to my beautiful wife for holding the fort with the little B’s❤️
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I have this little thing I do with whistle, dressed in white. It takes me round the world you see, hard work with all my might. I call Obstruction, contact and the crowd do often roar, and sometimes it goes really wrong and I end up on the floor!!!
#poetryday
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When you play a great advantage, but the balls slips through the receivers hands and their team mate (usually a WA 😂😂😂) shouts, where was the advantage in that?!... 😂😂😂
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I don’t think anyone will ever know how much work has been put in to get this series ready. Everything that could be done has been & the health&safety of all involved & those they return to after has been taken into account. Now let’s bring it on & get this show back on the road!
🌹 Vitality Roses 🆚 International Vitality
@NetballSL
All Stars 🌟
We are pleased to announce that a three-match Vitality Netball Legends Series will take place behind closed doors on 20, 22 and 24 Jan 🏆
📺 All live on
@SkySports
Mix, Arena and YouTube!
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I am so delighted to be able to witness history being made today!!! Well done Jade Clarke!!! An outstanding ambassador for our sport and a genuinely wonderful human!!! 🎉🥳👏🎊
🌹 Your Vitality Roses starting 7 is here!
It's a 200th - yes, you read that right! - appearance for
@jadeyclarke
🔥
📺 Catch all the action live on
@SkySports
Main Event, Arena or YouTube!
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I think the sentiment can be shared at the mo with one our sports most finest coaches. Funny that it appears that whilst many Netball Dads are like I am going to be for my girls, some just pretend to be interested so they can spout abuse. Bored of abusing footballers perhaps? 🤫
I’m not looking for sympathy & I won’t be responding to any replies to this tweet but I think its important to provide a view point. Perhaps I should rise above it & be resilient or act more ‘professionally’ or practice what I preach & keep a thick skin but this got to me today.
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Fabulous recognition for two of our sports most brightest stars!!! Congratulations
@serenabob
@Jarten
on your MBEs!!! Look forward to your days at the Palace with your families!!!
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In other news… Who says one goal shots aren’t exciting!!! 😏
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Don’t get me wrong, I love the support from
@MitsubishiUK
& my logo’ed
@EnglandNetball
car but managing the disappointment of complete strangers as they pull up next to me expecting
@GevaMentor
or
@ChelseaPitman
etc. and seeing a middle aged bald man is quite hard to take!!! 😂
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Amazing news, a reunion like one you’ve never seen before. A Netball Family reunion. As a member,
@EnglandNetball
thanks so much for everything you’ve done to make this happen. As a colleague, I’m so proud of all of you. That was one hell of a shift. And now for the next one!! ❤️
BREAKING NEWS: Government gives netball the green light to progress to stage 4 of revised community Roadmap 👇
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This child is going to be lucky to reach 2 years old!!!
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Really delighted to announce that Charly, Livvy and I will be welcoming Baby Burge number two in September!!!
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Thanks to those of you who tried to support me by rationalising why this ‘technically’ was a Short Pass… New Rules or Old, it was an error. 1 of 3 from 172 correct ones. Bad positioning, obscured vision or possible sensory overload because the bounces that came before. A bit…
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I am not bald, it’s a lifestyle choice!!! 😉😂😂😂😂
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At breakfast with my daughters & explaining that today is semi finals day. My 6 year old said does that mean Netball is nearly finished? I said yes, it’s the last weekend away for a while. My nearly 4 year old cheered!!! I now just need to work out why my wife started sobbing…😜
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I think the
@EnglandNetball
Roses may well have just pushed a snow ball from the top of a hill that looks likely to gain momentum that takes them all the way to the Commonwealth Games Final.
#championshipquarter
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I know I am beyond privileged to get the opportunity when some many of my grassroots colleagues have been denied it due to the pandemic but I was so lucky to be invited into the Roses Camp yesterday to umpire a full match, my first since January. A very safe & secure environment.
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We are in some serious trouble when Mummy wakes up!!!
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So for the 3rd time this year my social media feeds are busting with love for the ‘new’ beautiful game. What a privilege to be involved in our fantastic sport right now!!!
#TeamWhite
#anhonour
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Today, 394 new learners decided to embark on the wonderful journey that is the umpiring pathway by signing up to the new virtual Into Officiating Award. I am delighted that despite the lows of Covid the Officiating community are still so eager to give back to the sport we love 😭
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If what im hearing is true I am absolutely delighted that
@GevaMentor
career has been recognised with a CBE in the New Years Honours List. Currently scouring for other names!!!
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To all of you heading out back on court today, have the most magical time!!! Enjoy the experience and whilst the modified rules are still required to be in place remember, enjoyment and a safe return to court is the most important factor.
And as an aside, no short passes!!! 😂
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At the ✈️ One World Cup was a privilege, a fourth is an absolute blessing. Thank you to all of you who have supported me over the years and of course to my wonderful wife Charly who effortlessly holds the fort and keeps the girls going. ❤️❤️❤️
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There literally is nothing but Netball on my feed, absolutely nothing but!!! Amazing!!!
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I’ve just been accused of stock piling by a member of staff in a well known Supermarket... I assured her that I do normally buy 12 bottles of the same wine when I go shopping!!!
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Teamwork makes the dream work!!! Mrs B and I were requested by my 5 year old who turns 6 tomorrow to make her a birthday cake with her Guinea Pigs on!!!... Mrs B on cake, Mr B on Guinea Pigs!!! Not bad if I do say so myself!!! 😉
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Well the sun finally made an appearance today! At the airport & ready to go home. It’s been a long slog & as the kids get older, it might be too long. However, great times had in complicated circumstances.
🇦🇺/🖤💛❤️&🇳🇿 your countries remain beautiful & it was lovely to be back.
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Oh wowzers, thank you! Just so grateful to still be part of the fantastic 3rd team out on court, so when things like this happen it’s an unexpected bonus. Thanks to everyone who supported me to get to where I am & to those who keep me true, to be the best version of myself. ❤️
2022's Umpire of the Season goes to
@GaryBurgessIUA
🏆
The
#VNSL
Umpire Appointment Panel have chosen Gary as the league's best official this season 🥳
Congratulations on another fine campaign in white, Gary ⚪️
#VNSLAwards
🏅
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When you wish the small print was as big as the headline!!! 👴🏽
.
@WorldNetball_
have announced a new, voluntary Officiating Advisory Panel (OAP).
The OAP will work with the World Netball CEO and Board in relation to the Strategic Plan and priorities of World Class Officiating.
MORE ➡️
📸 Danny Dalton | Netball Scoop
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Ok so I just met
@eltonofficial
at the
#EltonJohnBook
signing
@Waterstones
To say this rates as one of the best days of my life is an understatement. Was able to speak briefly to David Furnish as well as Sir Elton was a little bit busy! What a fantastically well organised event!
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Privileged to watch
@Sasha_Corbin
take to court one last time. An absolute professional with a beautiful soul. Thank you for all the memories, both at home and abroad. 🏴❤️💙💛🇧🇧
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1/2 And just like that my 4th CWGs is over. Thank you
@birminghamcg22
for an amazing experience, it was awesome. To my co-umpires, thank you for your support and friendship, I think we smashed it!!! To the Umpire Appointments Panel, thank you for your guidance and coaching…
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The ‘perfect’
@NetballSL
match last night. Teams playing their hearts out and showcasing their excellence, 3400 spectators and a one goal thriller.
#supershot
#supernot
it is not required, the excitement already exists without.
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Finally getting round to sorting out some of the lovely gifts I received following Umpiring my 100th International Match. I also had these lovely cuff links made by
@AcmeW
using the very generous donations given by the Umpires, Technical Officials and UAP. I ❤️ Netball Family!! X
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One of my most favourite Netball memories. The making of a champion!!!
Happy
@Helenhousby1
day ✨
#OnThisDay
in 2014,
@thundernetball
won the VNSL title with a last-second winner 🏆
The most epic ending to a season ever?! 🤯
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Absolutely delighted to be back out there tonight and always an honour to wear this badge. For all the accolades and milestones I have achieved in my career, when we wear this kit we are equals, team mates and part of a very special tradition. 🌹❤️
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Great work to the
@EnglandNetball
Roses this morning. The score line shouldn’t be the headline here, the fact that the Roses are back on the International court should be!!! I also think not enough has been said about the match being streamed!!! That magic just doesn’t happen!!!
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Officially punching since 2013!!! Happy 8th Anniversary to my beautiful wife. She does so much and puts up with much more!!! I love you very much and me and the girls are very lucky to have you!!! ❤️😘
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Congratulations to the Events operations team
@EnglandNetball
and all the fantastic volunteers that continue to put on these fabulous events. World class doesn’t do it enough justice but it really is ‘sportainment’ of the highest quality. Well done!!!
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Well done girls a really good game. Without grassroots there’s no elite. Enjoy the rest of the season!!!
So this actually happened 😱😱 massive thank you to
@GaryBurgessIUA
for umpiring us tonight at short notice. Think we were all a bit star struck 😂 and a good 50-48 win!
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Who is ready to
#RiseAgain
?
I have renewed my
@EnglandNetball
Membership!
Your sport needs you more than ever so if you can afford to, dont select the discount. EN cannot accept above the amount donations so I got my 3&5 year olds on the books to give back more than the amount❤️
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I’m not a legend, I only do this once in a while when I’m in the right place at the right time. The real legends are the hundreds of grassroots umpires that go out 2,3,4 times a week and make Netball happen. #❤️TeamWhite
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Sincere thanks to
@thundernetball
for the spectacle created
@AOArena
today. Felt like I was back on the international court & all credit to both Thunder &
@RhinosNetballSL
for bringing their very best & adding to that feeling.
#enjoyabledayattheoffice
#netballatitsbest
#nsl2023
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This has really upset me. For weeks the media have pursued this poor woman and her family spinning endless ridiculous claims. Regardless of their status, they deserve privacy and to be forced into having to do something like this is unforgivable. Get well soon YRH. ❤️
A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales
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The hardest thing about working away and travelling with Umpiring is getting photos like this when you’re not there. My wife is so amazing and my girls are having the best childhood. ❤️❤️❤️
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Well it was such a lovely surprise to take delivery of this lovely bundle today.
To those that have sent best wishes and congratulations, thank you so much. ❤️
I am truly honoured to be invited to become an honorary life member of
@EnglandNetball
❤️
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I’m so glad the pattern (😂) has finally been broken, as the weight of expectation can often be really hard to manage.
Netball is the winner at these most amazing Comm Games
@GC2018
with so many fantastic matches!!
Best of luck to the teams & my umpire buddies tomorrow ❤️❤️
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We have had the most fantastic hosts here in South Africa. A pretty heavy training schedule has created some proper heavy legs so we took advantage of the pool recovery!!! I will always be so thankful to
@EnglandNetball
for always saying yes when an appointed comes through. ❤️
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Stepping In!!! I hear ‘Gary Burgess says’ an awful lot and for the most part it doesn’t turn out to be correct however, on this occasion please feel free to quote me and share this video.
#steppingin
#rollon19thJuly
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Sometimes things may be different the second time you take a look. 😉
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Today marks 10 years as an
@IntNetball
Umpire. This was the moment myself, Josh Bowring and Jono Bredin found out we had been endorsed following a fabulous two weeks in the Cook Islands.
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Great to be back out there today. The ‘year’ off is officially over despite it only turning out to be a break of 3 rounds of Superleague!!! Honestly, you never realise how much you love something until you can’t do it. Not long till all you grassroots umpires will be back. ❤️
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Ordered this yesterday, it arrived today!!! On a Sunday!!! I can’t actually read but you’ve got to support these netballers!!! 😂😉
@GevaMentor
CBE
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Good luck with trying to watch this without 😭😭😭 I have never met a more humble individual in my entire life.
@peace_proscovia
is the epitome of professionalism & encapsulates selflessness.
You heard it here first but I think we are looking @ a future
@IntNetball
President!!
It is with great sadness that we can confirm that
@peace_proscovia
is heading for pastures new. She has been a true pleasure during her 4 years in Loughborough and we wish her all the luck in the world 💜⚡️
#ThankYouPeace
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Here we go again, I have lost count of the times now but Australia and New Zealand bound once again. Currently a 25-30 degree shift in temperatures so now idea what in and heavy my bag actually is!!! 😬
Congratulations and good luck to English umpires
@GaryBurgessIUA
and
@louisetravis21
who have been selected for the Constellation Cup🥳
The first leg of the event will be hosted by
@NetballAust
from 12th - 15th October, and the second leg by
@NetballNZ
from 19th - 23rd October🙌
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Well that’s the
@NetballSL
done & dusted for another year. Before I sign off for a bit, huge thanks to two groups of unsung heroes. Our
@EN_Officiating
Technical Officials & the
@EnglandNetball
events staff who put this all on so we can all do our thing! Thank you to you all. ❤️
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Just spent the most amazing two hours with my 91 year old Great Aunt. She was as sharp as a whistle and enjoyed a ham, cheese and crisp sandwich When you’re 91 you can do anything! There is no better feeling than when a Grand Dame of your family tells you she’s proud of you. ❤️❤️
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Every. Single. Game. Available. Who needs a paid for app when you can get it for free!
The work has been relentless, the hurdles many & the weight of expectation incredibly hard to bear but it’s here!
Well done to all my colleagues
@EnglandNetball
& our friends at
@SkyNetball
🤩 Every. Single. Game. Available.
The Vitality
@NetballSL
returns on Friday 12 February 🙌
📺 Thanks to a new multi-year partnership with
@SkySports
, you've got front row seats for ALL the action!
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Loved wearing this kit today with one of my longest serving/suffering co-umpires Louise!!! Everything is where we left if, one more practice match and we’re Liverpool bound!!!
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Absolutely gutted but the right decision, made by the best people in our sport.
It’s only when you lose something you realise how much you miss it.
So here’s the challenge, when Netball returns we have to make sure every match/venue is sold out!!! 2021 is going to be awesome!!!
We can confirm that a decision has been made to cancel the Vitality
@NetballSL
2020 season due to the continued impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.
Full press release:
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Pretty humbling day today. Best wishes & congrats from national governing bodies, international umpires, coaches & players both current & retired & of course my favourites, grassroots players, colleagues, clubs & volunteers. Thank u for ur kind words, all very much appreciated ❤️
World Netball has announced
@GaryBurgessIUA
as its official Integrity Ambassador 🤩
With over 100 International Umpiring caps to his name Gary is one of the most well-respected International Umpires in the game👏
More here 👉
#NetballFamily
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