Haier Central Pulse
Haier Appliances is delighted to be the naming rights sponsor of the Central Pulse netball team. The "Haier Pulse" is tipped as a team on the rise in the Trans-Tasman ANZ Championship this season and has shown great potential in recent matches. Haier Appliances are right behind the Pulse as they endeavour to climb up the standings in the competition through the season and beyond!
Pulse Guide
| Round | Date & Time | Opposition | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday 1st April | Mystics | Auckland | The Trusts Stadium |
| 2 | Saturday 7th April | Steel | Napier | Pettigrew Green Arena |
| 3 | Sunday 15th April | Firebirds | Brisbane | Convention & Exhibtion Centre |
| 4 | Monday 23rd April | Tactix | Porirua | Te Rauparaha Arena |
| 5 | Sunday 29th April | Mystics | Palmerston North | Arena Manawatu |
| 6 | Sunday 6th May | Swifts | Sydney | Olympic Park Sports Centre |
| 7 | Monday 14th May | WBOP Magic | Porirua | Te Rauparaha Arena |
| 8 | Monday 21st May | Thunderbirds | Wellington | TSB Bank Arena |
| 9 | Monday 28th May | Pulse | Dunedin | Lion Foundation Arena |
| 10 | Sunday 3rd June | Tactix | Christchurch | CBS Arena |
| 11 | Sunday 10th June | WBOP Magic | Tauranga | TECT Arena |
| 13 | Monday 25th June | Vixens | Porirua | Te Rauparaha Arena |
| 14 | Sunday 1st July | Fever | Perth | Challenge Stadium |
Pulse Gallery
These are a selection of photos from each game. Visit our facebook page for the full gallery of photos.
Pulse VS Swifts - 27 March 2011
Pulse VS Tactix - 20 March 2011
Pulse VS Magic - 28 Feb 2011
Pulse VS Steel - 26 Feb 2011
Pulse VS Mystics - 19 Feb 2011
The Team
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Yvette McCausland-Durie |
| Players | Katrina Grant, Captain (returning) |
| Alanah Cassidy (returning) | |
| Amber Bellringer | |
| Caitlin Thwaites | |
| Camilla Lees (returning) | |
| Cushla Lichtwark (returning) | |
| Daya Pritchard (returning) | |
| Jade Topia | |
| Ngarama Milner-Olsen (returning) | |
| Te Amo Amaru-Tibble (returning) | |
| Victoria Smith | |
| Elizabeth Manu (returning) |
Flossy
Melissa from Auckland came up with the winning Haier mascot name "Flossy". Here's a quick Q&A with Melissa on how she came up with the name.
Q&A with Melissa
How did you come up with the winning name?
Coming up with the winning name was definitely a bit of a 'headscratch' as it had to be something unique, likeable and amusing. After seeing the Haier Pulse mascot perform at Te Rauparaha Arena I was convinced that she could be nothing other than a 'Flossy'. 'Flossy' not only rolls off the tongue but portrays the mascot's enthusiasm, energy and livelihood.
How did you get interested in Haier Pulse and Netball?
Like the majority of female athletes - netball was one of the sports I competed in as a young girl and our family in Wellington are extremely passionate about supporting their regional teams. The Haier Pulse always has been and always will be the team behind which our loyalty lays.
If you could say anything to the Haier Pulse and Flossy, what would you say to them?
Spirits high girls! The pendulum is swinging.