New Idea is proud to be the official magazine of Netball Australia and our world champion national team, the Australian Netball Diamonds.

New Idea is also naming rights sponsor of the new Australian Netball League which launched on August 2, 2008.

Netball is the most popular team sport for women in Australia - and the New Idea Australian Netball League is an important step in the development pathway for young talented players.

With netball in this country heading into an exciting new era, Netball Australia Chief Executive Officer Kate Palmer believes the New Idea Australian Netball League is a key ingredient in this transition.

"This league bridges the gap between the level of state and territory competitions and the ANZ Championship, by providing an important step in the pathway for the development and identification of national players, coaches and officials," Palmer said.

"This competition also provides a terrific opportunity to develop Netball in markets such as the Northern Territory, Tasmania and the ACT who will have an opportunity to watch Australia's up and coming stars in action."

The 10 teams competing in the ANL are AIS, Canberra Darters, NSW Blues, NSW Waratahs, NT Storm, Queensland Fusion, South Australia, Tasmania, Victorian Fury and Western Australia.

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For more details visit www.netball.asn.au