Trinidad bound !

The Barbados Netball Association has FINALLY announced the names of the twelve netballers to represent Barbados in a goodwill series against longtime Caribbean rivals Trinidad and Tobago.

Returning to the team after being away for several years is Pine Hill St.Barnabas defender Shonette Bruce nee Azore who brings height and aggression to the defensive circle. The full contingent is :

Kizzy Marville ( captain), Latonia Blackman( vice captain), Lydia Bishop,Laurel Browne,Samantha Browne,Sabrina Browne,Nadia Blackman,Faye Sealy,Sabreena Smith,Nikita Piggott,Chekirah Shepherd and Shonette Bruce.

Head coach Alwyn Babb has a new manager with former Assistant coach Marcia Oxley assuming this role after the recent dismissal of Mrs Maureen Shepherd. Returning to assist is Jackie Forde-Brome. Team physio is Alicia Brewster.

Team Barbados will play three games beginning tomorrow ( June 3), Saturday ( June 4) and concludes with the final game on Sunday ( June 5) at the Jean Pierre Complex against a Trinidad team still smarting from a one goal loss to Barbados at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Let's prove it wasn't a fluke !