Suncorp Super Netball competition looks to maintain Queensland base

Amid uncertainty over how fixtures for sports currently based in Queensland will proceed during current lockdown measure and with the AFL and NRL looking to move games from the state, Super Netball has committed to continue with its fixtures in the state.

Currently completing fixtures at Brisbane’s Nissan Arena without fans, the Suncorp Super Netball League has committed to enhanced COVIDSafe protocols that include the use of the single venue (Nissan Arena), daily testing of players, compulsory masks for all staff and officials not playing and reduced personnel at games.

Netball Australia Chief Executive, Kelly Ryan said the many changes to the season between state-based hubs will likely see the season play out in Queensland regardless of the lockdown.

Ryan advised “our teams have moved several times this year and we want to provide them with stability as the competition reaches the final rounds.

“We have proven that we can play safely and these additional measures provide further reassurance to the Queensland Government and community.”

Noting that the health and wellbeing of our athletes, coaches, staff, and officials was at the “forefront” of the League’s decision-making process, Ryan added “we feel we have flexibility in our fixture to make adjustments to play out the season.”

Image: Super Netball action at the Nissan Arena.