Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) has been awarded the Suncorp Super Netball League\u2019s newest team.<\/p>\n
SEN was granted the licence after a competitive tender process run by Netball Australia, overseen by a sub-committee including consultants Colin Smith and David Gallop. In granting the licence, Netball Australia will operate the team throughout 2023, before fully transitioning to SEN in 2024.<\/p>\n
The team will be based in Melbourne\u2019s south-east, with a name to be unveiled ahead of the upcoming season.<\/p>\n
The group already owns four sports teams, all in basketball. Chief executive Craig Hutchison said acquiring this team was the first of many steps into netball, a sport the business believes in.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe see an opportunity here to step up and ensure the Victorian netball community gets the second team it deserves,\u201d Mr Hutchison said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe firmly in the direction of the Netball Australia Board, its Chief Executive Kelly Ryan and the leadership team. \u201cThe Suncorp Super Netball standard is the best in the world and inspires so many young Australians. \u201cIt is an outstanding entertainment product and continues to grow on the back of a fantastic season.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can\u2019t wait to play our role running the new team and supporting Netball Australia\u2019s overall vision.\u201d Netball Australia CEO Kelly Ryan congratulated SEN on joining the Suncorp Super Netball League family. \u201cThis is an exciting development for the competition and shows the future of Suncorp Super Netball league is bright as a successful tier one sport,\u201d Ms Ryan said. \u201cWe know Victoria has a passionate netball community and we look forward to seeing that translate into support and success for our newest team.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a successful club owner, national broadcaster and publisher, SEN has a proven track record in the sporting landscape of enhancing sporting coverage and connecting brands to fans. We are excited by Craig Hutchison\u2019s vision and can\u2019t wait to see the new side in action next year.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe thank Netball Victoria for the support it has provided through this process and we look forward to working with all eight Suncorp Super Netball teams to make next season the biggest and best yet.\u201d<\/p>\n
Netball Victoria CEO Andrea Pearman welcomed Netball Australia\u2019s decision to retain a second Victorian team.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is important for the health of the game and the strength of the Suncorp Super Netball competition in our state,\u201d Ms Pearman said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe extend our support to SEN and look forward to working with them to ensure both Victorian teams are success on and off the court.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Scene Super Netball licence granted to media company Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) has been awarded the Suncorp Super Netball League\u2019s newest team. SEN was granted the licence after a competitive tender process run by Netball Australia, overseen by a sub-committee including consultants Colin Smith and David Gallop. In granting the licence, Netball Australia will operate […]<\/p>\n