2nd OECS-ECCB International Netball Series begins in Dominica

The final stage for the 2nd OECS-ECCB International Netball Series from 12-18 February 2022 has been set at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium, Commonwealth of Dominica.

Five ECCB member countries will compete for the Gloria Ballantyne Championship Trophy: Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Saint Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis and Saint Vincent and Grenadines. This year's series will feature a visiting team from Barbados, which will not compete for the championship trophy but will play the teams for ranking.

President of the Caribbean Netball Association (CNA), Rufina Paul and President of the Dominica Netball Association (DNA), Regina Walsh, are guests on this week's episode of ECCB Connects.

According to Paul, the OECS-ECCB International Netball Series plays a significant role in elevating regional netball on the world stage since teams are afforded the opportunity to improve their rankings based on the number of matches played and won.

Meanwhile, President of the Dominica Netball Association, Regina Walsh, said, "Alongside the matches, the activities will feature a Welcome Reception and Candle Light Ceremony, opening ceremony, and a Development Session."

The ECCB hosts the Development Session as a part of its idea to promote the personal development of the young women who participated in the tournament.

At the same time, Walsh has ensured that all the COVID-19 protocols would be in place to assure that all participants must remain safe against contagious COVID-19 mutant. She further said that there was strong advocacy for 100 percent vaccination of players and that patrons attending the games would be required to bring along their proof of vaccination.

She has further ensured the proper execution of COVID-19 protocols by stating that the patrons must get vaccinated and turn out in their numbers to enjoy the game's matches. The matches would also be streamed on the ECCB and the Facebook pages of the Government of Dominica Information Service.