Last Wednesday morning Glen Insports Arena welcomed its new proprietors Phil and Jacynta Shannon.
The couple have taken over from Shawn Mepham.
When asked what interested them in running an indoor sports centre especially given that they both have other employment, the couple replied we are here every night of the week playing anyway.
Insports will continue the same basic format with improvements. The indoor arena will introduce a three on three Basketball and soccer competition and will cater for teams in an effort to reduce forfeits by allowing for flexible draws and competition lengths. The centre is also hoping to further develop junior sport in conjunction with local schools.
The Insports Arena will undergo a facelift with new signage out the front and a revamp inside. The centre will introduce a sports software program for umpires and players, which include a touch screen and plasma screen, that will allow for advertisement for sponsors. Insports will also take the competition from indoors to cyberspace with the introduction of a website so players can keep up-to-date with all the latest results.
“It is going to be a challenge to get it up and running back to where it used to be,” Mr Shannon said. “It may take us a few weeks to get it running the way we want it,”
NAOMI DAVIDSON
Glen Insports Arena draws for week beginning Wednesday August 6.
Insurance for players is now due being Adults $10.00 and Juniors $7.00.
For any information, please contact Jacynta on 0431 350 820 or Phil on 0438 323 156.
All games will be commencing on time, penalties will apply if teams are not fully paid and ready to take the court.
Netball
Wednesday August 6
5.30 pm Slushies v Pete’s Girls
5:55 pm Roosters v DX
6:25 pm Bumble Bees v Storm
6:54 pm Rockchukkas v Timeout
7:22 pm Fubar v Jess
7:50 pm Shazza v Senior Champs
8:18 pm Diligaf v Superskirts
Bye Chooks and Yellow Skeletons
Monday August 11
7.30 pm Amcal Topshots v Storm
8.00pm Mad Cow v Senior Champs
Men’s Cricket
Thursday August 7
6.30 pm Diamond Ducks v Wanderers
7.50 pm Raiway Tavern v Woolies Warriors
Bye Wanderers
Monday August 11 Wanderers v Mainsprings
Volleyball draw will be put in Thursday’s paper.