Teams lined up for the official opening.

Sunrise Coast Netball Union President Pat Tamatea welcoming players & officials to Gisborne.

An exciting moment for these young netballers who acted as flagbearers

Well known faces from PB netball are these former umpires (L to R) Annette McLeod, Hazel McLeod MBE (Life Member of Umpires Association of which she was president for 12 years and foundation member of PB Netball Association), Kath Thomas and Betty Irving.

Two sisters, both PB Netball Association foundation members, were present for the opening of the tournament. They are Clara Williamson (Left), past president and Life Member and NZ Service Award recipient and Zita Carr, also a Life Member and past treasurer

The Sunrise Coast team who took part in the 3A Grade of the under 21 championships finishing 5th in the grade. The team coached by Marjorie Ruru and managed by Lovey Maxwell is (L to R) Lois Kara, Wendy Ruru, Michelle Kerekere, Heather Biddle, Jenny Rangihuna, Vanessa Carmichael, Melissa Brown, Francis Te Pania, Marianne Katae and Myra Williams.

Sunrise Coast's goal shooter Lois Kara has her eyes firmly on the ball

Sunrise Coast GD Heather Biddle leans well against Manukau's GS Annabel Roper. This first game resulted in a draw.

Wendy Ruru prepares to leap for an intercept for Sunrise Coast.

Michelle Kerekere is all defence for Sunrise Coast.

Dawn Williams of Te Runanga O Ngati Porou presented Lisa Bogiwalu from the Wellington U19 team with a T-shirt for fairplay and general excellence. Dawn and Lisa are pictured with Lisa's coach and former Silver Fern Waimarama Taumaunu (Right)

It was a busy week with plenty of preparation before hand for Sandra Elsmore and Annette Kingi who were in charge of the scorers and timekeepers.

Catherine Witana and Georgie Osborne (Right) ready and waiting to timekeep and score for the opening game Sunrise Coast against Manukau.

Ezibuy Manawatu GA Carol Gardiner at full stretch to prevent the Canterbury defence passing the ball back down their end.

Past Silver Ferns coach Lois Muir (Centre) presented Doris Sadlier Horomia and Ronnie Martin with their Level 2 coaching certificates during the championships. These two are the only holders of this certficate and are to be congratulated for their efforts.

A break in play during the Otago Auckland game. Auckland won the U21 first grade.

An aerial Katrina Lye from the Ezibuy Manawatu side which finished 4th equal in 1st grade.