Placing 11th at the 2011 Mission Food World Netball Championships is apparently fodder for the leader of the pack to accept an invitation for Barbados to play against a team ranked more than two places lower than Barbados.
It makes zero sense to even the smallest of brains that something as assinine as this would be considered. Do we stand to gain anything from playing against any team ranked lower than we are?
Clearly this is another attempt to discredit the work of the senior team's management and justify any axing that may happen. It is also the work of a sinister and openly deranged person ( or persons) whose recent public outbursts to vilify and bad talk are showing some cracks in the armour.
It's a NO TO SVG and anything lower !!
This blog has been created with the intention of raising questions about the state of netball in Barbados. Any names mentioned will be of people who are involved in the sport and all situations will be real.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Thanks !!
National shooting ace Lydia Bishop announced her retirement from international netball recently after fourteen ( 14 ) years of sterling service to Barbados.
In doing so, Lydia has created a void in the shooting circle that will be hard to replace for a long time.
Her versatility and no nonsense approach to the game locally,regionally and internationally made the best defenses crumble when opposing her.
As one of her club coaches for the past 11 years, it has been a huge reward watching her play at all levels of the game both locally ( Spooners Hill ) and in Toronto ( Twilight Netball Club).
Many people didn't know the Lydia I did and made unjust assumptions to her character. All this made her stronger in her resolve to be better at what she did. This involved numerous lengthy discussions and countless hours of watching netball games on DVDs.
Thankfully I am glad to have been able work with her prior to the 2011 World Netball Championships as I knew it was going to be her last on the international stage for Barbados. It was also a pleasure reading newspapers from all across the world about the performances of Lydia at this tournament and the terror she was to the defenses.
Thanks Lydia from me to you !!
In doing so, Lydia has created a void in the shooting circle that will be hard to replace for a long time.
Her versatility and no nonsense approach to the game locally,regionally and internationally made the best defenses crumble when opposing her.
As one of her club coaches for the past 11 years, it has been a huge reward watching her play at all levels of the game both locally ( Spooners Hill ) and in Toronto ( Twilight Netball Club).
Many people didn't know the Lydia I did and made unjust assumptions to her character. All this made her stronger in her resolve to be better at what she did. This involved numerous lengthy discussions and countless hours of watching netball games on DVDs.
Thankfully I am glad to have been able work with her prior to the 2011 World Netball Championships as I knew it was going to be her last on the international stage for Barbados. It was also a pleasure reading newspapers from all across the world about the performances of Lydia at this tournament and the terror she was to the defenses.
Thanks Lydia from me to you !!
Not another nightmare !
What started as a dream and became a reality may soon become a nightmare for netball in Barbados all over again.
Word has it that the Board of the Barbados Netball Association is seeking to replace the head coach and ALL his assistants who were instrumental in giving Barbados the recognition it has been receiving recently. Hopefully they will remember that applications have to be submitted and interviews conducted!!
The fact that the national team was able to finish 11th at the 2011 Mission Foods World Netball Championships without any international competition and under dire circumstances speaks of the overall dedication and commitment of Mr Babb and his coaching staff.
In 2010,when Mr Babb took over the mantle as head coach of the senior national team,our global ranking was 13th and heading fast for the doldrums. Players were frustrated and the people ( coaches et al) in charge were devoid of any clear vision as to how they would get us to some level of respectability.
It is therefore ironic that some members of the Board would seek to show the level of ignorance expected of them and destroy what is a successful formula. Or is it??
One more reason why this Board has to go. Do we hear no-confidence ??
Word has it that the Board of the Barbados Netball Association is seeking to replace the head coach and ALL his assistants who were instrumental in giving Barbados the recognition it has been receiving recently. Hopefully they will remember that applications have to be submitted and interviews conducted!!
The fact that the national team was able to finish 11th at the 2011 Mission Foods World Netball Championships without any international competition and under dire circumstances speaks of the overall dedication and commitment of Mr Babb and his coaching staff.
In 2010,when Mr Babb took over the mantle as head coach of the senior national team,our global ranking was 13th and heading fast for the doldrums. Players were frustrated and the people ( coaches et al) in charge were devoid of any clear vision as to how they would get us to some level of respectability.
It is therefore ironic that some members of the Board would seek to show the level of ignorance expected of them and destroy what is a successful formula. Or is it??
One more reason why this Board has to go. Do we hear no-confidence ??
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Burial rites !
The recent special meeting which was summoned by some netball clubs seeking answers did not reveal anything other than the fact that the Board of the Barbados Netball Association is not ready to lead and should exit stage one.
What was bothersome was the continuous answer , " That is not on the agenda and I will get back to you on that" in a voice filled with defiance and anger by the leader of the squadron. HELLOOOO !!!
How can seven individuals come to a meeting of such magnitude and NONE of them seemed ready? HELLOOOO !!!
It is unfortunate that amongst these individuals are true workers who based on the positions held are going to be in the sight of many harsh criticisms. However this is the case of Paul paying for all.
The camel that has seemingly broken the back of the camel or camels is the non-chalant attitude exhibited by the leader of the squadron locally and in Singapore. HELLOOOO !!!
The national team didn't belong to any individual, it was a representation of the entire country of Barbados. It was in poor taste therefore that the head of the BNA, couldn't find it necessary to show some support for the team when she was there. Then the Vice President is showing more STUPIDITY by asking a parent why they would even want to support the team by greeting them. NONSENSE !!!!!
The 2011 netball season has ended for Barbados locally,regionally and internationally. The senior team is now ranked ninth (9th as I write) and have been commended for outstanding performances.
Now is the time to say to the Board of the Barbados Netball Association, your time is up!
The special meeting was phase 1, the no confidence is phase 2 .
What was bothersome was the continuous answer , " That is not on the agenda and I will get back to you on that" in a voice filled with defiance and anger by the leader of the squadron. HELLOOOO !!!
How can seven individuals come to a meeting of such magnitude and NONE of them seemed ready? HELLOOOO !!!
It is unfortunate that amongst these individuals are true workers who based on the positions held are going to be in the sight of many harsh criticisms. However this is the case of Paul paying for all.
The camel that has seemingly broken the back of the camel or camels is the non-chalant attitude exhibited by the leader of the squadron locally and in Singapore. HELLOOOO !!!
The national team didn't belong to any individual, it was a representation of the entire country of Barbados. It was in poor taste therefore that the head of the BNA, couldn't find it necessary to show some support for the team when she was there. Then the Vice President is showing more STUPIDITY by asking a parent why they would even want to support the team by greeting them. NONSENSE !!!!!
The 2011 netball season has ended for Barbados locally,regionally and internationally. The senior team is now ranked ninth (9th as I write) and have been commended for outstanding performances.
Now is the time to say to the Board of the Barbados Netball Association, your time is up!
The special meeting was phase 1, the no confidence is phase 2 .
Congrats Team Barbados!
It wasn't the position expected but it was a major improvement from Auckland 2007. Team Barbados under the guidance of the hugely popular coach Alwyn Babb ( check Netball England website), improved from 13th place in 2007 to 11th in 2011.
Interesting stuff !
CONGRATULATIONS to :
Kizzy Marville - captain
Latonia Blackman - vice captain
Lydia Bishop
Laurel Browne
Sabrina Browne
Samantha Browne
Damishe Croney
Faye Sealy
Lisa Puckerin
Shonette Bruce
Sabreena Smith
Nikita Piggott
Alwyn Babb - Coach
Jackie Forde - Brome - Asst Coach
Marcia Oxley - Manager
Well done !
Interesting stuff !
CONGRATULATIONS to :
Kizzy Marville - captain
Latonia Blackman - vice captain
Lydia Bishop
Laurel Browne
Sabrina Browne
Samantha Browne
Damishe Croney
Faye Sealy
Lisa Puckerin
Shonette Bruce
Sabreena Smith
Nikita Piggott
Alwyn Babb - Coach
Jackie Forde - Brome - Asst Coach
Marcia Oxley - Manager
Well done !