Geitz sends gift and letter of support to Academy athletes

Queensland Firebirds vice captain Laura Geitz (pictured) knows a thing or two about success and has passed on her knowledge and support to Warwick netballers.
Geitz stood up on court to lead her team to victory after the season-ending injury to captain Lauren Nourse in the 2011 ANZ Championship and is ready to share some of her knowledge with the state’s best up and coming netballers.
Netballers from the Darling Downs Region Ergon Energy Netball Academy recently received a personal letter of encouragement from Geitz along with a towel and ball bag, courtesy of principal sponsor Ergon Energy.
Geitz said it was great to see regional netballers having the chance to compete with their metropolitan neighbours.
“The Ergon Energy Netball Academies are a fantastic initiative that allows netballers in regional Queensland to have access to quality coaching and training facilities,” she said.
“Without the support of Ergon Energy, these netballers wouldn’t ordinarily get the opportunity to be able to trial for the Queensland 17/U team.
“Growing up in a regional area, I know about the difficulties in succeeding in netball and all the travel involved.
“That is why I gladly put my hand up to send a letter of support to these talented young athletes. The packs of towels and ball bags are also a great bonus for these players as well.”
Ergon Energy GM service delivery southern Paul Jordon said the towels and ball bags were just a small token form the company to encourage these talented netballers to follow their dreams.
“This is just one way Ergon Energy is supporting netballers in regional Queensland,” he said.
“Through the Ergon Energy Netball Academies, these young athletes have access to quality coaching and are opened up to Netball Queensland pathways.
“At Ergon Energy we believe, your geographic location shouldn’t be a road block to achieving success in netball.”
The packages arrived as the majority of academies are about to embark on their second training camp for the year.
The 144 netballers from around Queensland in the academy are all working towards the Ergon Energy Netball Academy Screening Weekend to be held in September.