Passing of a Club Player and Supporter
L to R: Manawa, Fiona and Leana
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eana Taputoro
1st December 2024 (pictured here L to R: Manawa (Fiona's grand-daughter), Fiona (mum) and Leana (Daughter) In 2010 Leana joined HNC as a player in the Branston Intermediate School Team. After that first year Leana then went on to played for the club, here are the many teams she played in. 2011 - U13K 2012 - U14I 2013 - U19C 2014 - U17G 2015 - U19C 2018 - Social D Leana was one of those players who played well beyond her years. She always read the game well and her ability to put the ball through the goal was second to none. A strong shooter, plus a strong defender as well, while on court, Leana sure was an asset to any team she made. Coached by her mum in 2012 and playing in a team with her friends, which was important for Leana. This was where she played her best netball and was the happiest playing. In 2014, the team finished 1st in Div 1 Sect 1 at the end of the 15 week Competition. However in the last 5 games they were unbeaten and played their semi final, which they unfortunately lost. 2015 back playing U19 with more friends and ended the season well in Div 2. Leana then turned her netball knowledge to supporting her whanau when they also played for the Club. Leana your support on the sideline at Hagley will not be forgotten and you sure will be missed by your much loved family and the many friends you made playing in the Red and White for HNC. In our hearts and thoughts forever. |
Passing of a larger than life Club Member
2019 - Lorraine receives the Founders Trophy.
Awarded in the Spirit of Community, Dedication and Encouragement
Lorraine Salter
14th January 2020
(written by Krissy Newton - Halswell Club and Lynlea Willan - HNC)
Halswell Netball Club, in conjunction with Hornby Netball Club, applied for a plaque to be placed at the memorial garden at the Christchurch Netball Centre in recognition of Lorraine Salter who passed away January 21st 2020.
Lorraine, along with her daughter Aimee, joined the Halswell Netball Club in 2008 – Aimee as a player and Lorraine as a Manager (2010-2017 Manager of Aimee’s team). In 2014, Lorraine (along with Aimee) took over the organising of the clubs’ uniforms and equipment and she officially joined the committee in 2014 where she took over as treasurer of the club where she remained until her departure in 2017.
During Lorraine’s time at Halswell, whether it was supporting the various teams or organising social events, everyone knew who she was. She was a force to be reckoned with and always told you how it was and she was such an asset to us on the committee, as both a committee member and valued member of the club.
In 2018, Lorraine and Aimee left Halswell and moved to Hornby Netball Club where Lorraine again took up the Managers’ role of Aimee’s team (Senior B team) and she continued in this role in 2019. Lorraine took over the two major fundraisers for the club in organising the quiz night and cheese roll fundraiser. We nic named her the "Cheese Roll Queen" as she did such an awesome job at this.
We have fond memories of Lorraine bringing us coffee early every Saturday morning and making sure that we were set for the day and always asking if there was anything that she could help with. She would stay at the courts all day supporting Aimee and the various club teams. Lorraine not only was a huge support on a Saturday to all teams but when Halswell A made the premier grade, she would attend the Tuesday night games as well.
The majority of Lorraine’s life was spent down at the Hagley Netball Courts, so we are pleased that Lorraine will be remembered down at the courts where she was always supporting the many teams and clubs she had been involved with.
As netball was her and Aimee's passion, we know that one day Lorraine will be looking down on Aimee playing on Centre Court.
Lorraine from our heart to yours - you sure will be missed.
14th January 2020
(written by Krissy Newton - Halswell Club and Lynlea Willan - HNC)
Halswell Netball Club, in conjunction with Hornby Netball Club, applied for a plaque to be placed at the memorial garden at the Christchurch Netball Centre in recognition of Lorraine Salter who passed away January 21st 2020.
Lorraine, along with her daughter Aimee, joined the Halswell Netball Club in 2008 – Aimee as a player and Lorraine as a Manager (2010-2017 Manager of Aimee’s team). In 2014, Lorraine (along with Aimee) took over the organising of the clubs’ uniforms and equipment and she officially joined the committee in 2014 where she took over as treasurer of the club where she remained until her departure in 2017.
During Lorraine’s time at Halswell, whether it was supporting the various teams or organising social events, everyone knew who she was. She was a force to be reckoned with and always told you how it was and she was such an asset to us on the committee, as both a committee member and valued member of the club.
In 2018, Lorraine and Aimee left Halswell and moved to Hornby Netball Club where Lorraine again took up the Managers’ role of Aimee’s team (Senior B team) and she continued in this role in 2019. Lorraine took over the two major fundraisers for the club in organising the quiz night and cheese roll fundraiser. We nic named her the "Cheese Roll Queen" as she did such an awesome job at this.
We have fond memories of Lorraine bringing us coffee early every Saturday morning and making sure that we were set for the day and always asking if there was anything that she could help with. She would stay at the courts all day supporting Aimee and the various club teams. Lorraine not only was a huge support on a Saturday to all teams but when Halswell A made the premier grade, she would attend the Tuesday night games as well.
The majority of Lorraine’s life was spent down at the Hagley Netball Courts, so we are pleased that Lorraine will be remembered down at the courts where she was always supporting the many teams and clubs she had been involved with.
As netball was her and Aimee's passion, we know that one day Lorraine will be looking down on Aimee playing on Centre Court.
Lorraine from our heart to yours - you sure will be missed.