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By Neto Baptiste
The Antigua and Barbuda Netball Association has named a 13-member senior women’s team to fly the country’s flag at the upcoming Battle of the Isles Tournament, as they seek to defend the title they captured last year.
The tournament is scheduled for October 28 to November 1 at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium in St Maarten.
The selected squad comprises Tanya Green, Charmaine Weatherill, Erverdine Parker-Barnarde, Shozuan George, Kizzy Hughes, Xandea Hobson, Anayjah Anthony, Shi-anna Payne, Juvan Richards, Joy Shaw, Jonelly Encarnacion, Tashana Bloomfield and Krizia Duncan.
The team will be led by head coach Jamila Fitz, who will be assisted by Akiel Hazelwood. Sanchez Martin has been appointed team manager, while Durand Meade will serve as the team’s primary care provider.
The tournament will mark its 10th anniversary, bringing together teams from across the region for a celebration of competition, unity and netball. The Battle of the Isles tournament will honour the legacy of the competition while looking ahead to its future.
Regional teams including Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis and hosts St. Maarten will compete in the tournament.