Ineedmore
Years ago
I need more Netball
So I went to the netball on Saturday instead of the basketball on the Friday.
Took three kids.
Didn't pay anything for the carpark and only had to walk 25m to the front door.
Outside the stadium there were two netball rings manned by "shooting coaches' and any girl(or boy) could step up and have a few shots a get a pointer or two.
Also before I entered there was Kevin the ANZ netball mascot (the ATM with legs).
The kids could a photo with Kevin or just give him a high five.
Walked in, as soon as my tickets were scanned we were all given two blow up "clappers' to smash together during the game.
Sat down and the announcer starting getting the crowd into it by seeing which section (x3) could cheer the loudest.
There was a glossy double page flyer on every second seat that included a bio on two of the players. (I gather you collect them as the season progresses)
On with the game.
At quarter time they called up two young girls for a shooting competetion on court.
Winner got $100 voucher, runner up got a free netball.
At half time they called out four ticket numbers by random and they won a sizeable prize pack.
Game on, finished.
Walked 60 seconds to my car, got in and drove home.
Didn't see any dunks and wasn't sitting with a 4000 strong crowd but don't feel I missed out. (However, I thought I overheard someone say there wasn't a bar at the venue, ETSA Park)
Would I have preferred to drop around $120-$140 to watch the Sixers play and explain to my kids why the home crowd is booing their own team?
Nope.