In 2009, the Australian Netball Diamonds will face-off against arch-rival, the New Zealand Silver Ferns in a series of five matches.
Australian fans have their opportunity to support the world number one team this September, when they contest the Holden Netball Test Series in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane before heading across the Tasman to play the Silver Ferns again in the two test New World International Netball Series.
The Diamonds will also play against a World Invitational Team on September 2 at ETSA Park in Adelaide at 7pm.
The game which will pit the Diamonds against some of the best netballers in the world will provide Australia the perfect preparation heading into the series against the Silver Ferns.
Holden Netball Test Series
Australian Netball Diamonds v New Zealand Silver Ferns
Sunday, September 6, 12noon: Acer Arena, Sydney
Australian Netball Diamonds v New Zealand Silver Ferns
Wednesday, September 9, 7.30pm: Hisense Arena, Melbourne
Australian Netball Diamonds v New Zealand Silver Ferns
Sunday, September 13, 3.00pm Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane
New World International Netball Series
Australian Netball Diamonds v New Zealand Silver Ferns
Sunday, September 20, 4.00pm Stadium Southland, Invercargill
Australian Netball Diamonds v New Zealand Silver Ferns
Wednesday, September 23, 7.30pm: Vector Arena, Auckland
NB. Please note that all stated times are local.
Tickets for the Tests against New Zealand go on sale Tuesday, May 12. Tickets are for the Test against the World Team on sale on Monday, May 18.
Netball Australia will have a number of corporate hospitality packages available around the HNTS. If you are interested in receiving further information please contact
marne.fechner@netball.asn.au or keep visiting the
www.netball.asn.au for further information.