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CoreSportgib Netball Special timed, sequence of exercises, saw the many facets of the game required being practised throughout. This was not just a warm up, it was a routine which showed that the young ladies were acting as a team. Mistakes would be corrected from within their own ranks, encouragement would come from within their own ranks, guidance would come from within their own ranks. The coaches watched closely and only in the rare occasions that required them giving advise would they interrupt. Five months of intensive training had brought the team together as one, and the effects were clear to see at the Tercentenary. Thos who had had the privilege to watch from the sidelines commented, "I have seen 4th February 2016 national teams, and most other sports, but netball seems to have it right. This is probably the best organised, best disciplined team I have seen in many years." The description was echoed not by just the one, but by quite a large number of people who frequent the tercentenary sports hall and have seen the team training. In March the young ladies will come up against Malta, Republic of Ireland and Switzerland in the Challenge section of the Netball Europe 17 Championships, which will be held between the 4th and 6th March at the Tercentenary Sports Hall. The hosts, Gibraltar, will be defending their title, won in Malta in the last Championships, and are going to prove that it was not just a one off. click here to see full gallery collection in our website