THE CENTER COURT COURIER

It’s really official now. It’s Day TWO at St. Thomas University, and

the competing players armed with their managers and coaches,

our FISU officials, and more than 100+ volunteers from all over

the world, are here! By now, everyone should be settled in and

ready to get started. We have a busy week ahead of us! In this

daily newsletter, you’ll find a small selection of the most pertinent

information, updates, and news. You’ll also be able to learn more

about some of the people you’ll be seeing over the next few days.

We hope you find it interesting and informative.

RESERVE YOUR ICE BATH NOW!

Starting Wednesday, ice baths will be available at the Fernandez Family Center

gymnasium. Reservations are to be made at the Concierge Desk in the gym. Priority will be given to teams immediately after their

game. Cost—$50 for 45 minutes.

Swimming Pool—open dawn to dusk

Fitness Center @ Fernandez Family Center — now open

Free wifi (no password needed) & a computer in concierge center “Cashia Hall” to check emails

Forget your toiletries? Stop by the concierge desk in “Cashia Hall” to purchase!

Laundry: Washing machines available in every building. You can contact concierge for change and detergent.

ATHLETES VILLAGE FACILITIES

Day 2: July 12, 2016

Morning Teams Training on Competition Court (see schedule)

10 am Mandatory Team Manager’s Meeting at The Fernandez Family Center Netball Stadium

2pm - 3pm Opening Ceremony at The Fernandez Family Center Gym 3:15pm Buses depart for Welcome Reception from Registration and Accreditation Center 4pm - 6pm Welcome Reception at DoubleTree Oceanfront Resort & Spa, Beach

ICEBAGS - 3 FOR $5

Ice bags can be delivered directly to your locker room after the game or to your room. Simply leave a deposit in the amount of $50 or $100 with the concierge. Each time a member of your team requests an ice bag, the cost will be deducted from your deposit. Let your Attaché coordinate this service with your team.

TRAINING SCHEDULE Location: Fernandez Family Center Netball Stadium

Time Team______________ 7:00 - 7:45 University of Worcester 7:45 - 8:30 Jamaica 8:30 - 9:15 Uganda 9:15 - 10:00 Australia 10:00 - 10:45 USA 10:45 - 11:30 Namibia 11:30 - 12:15 South Africa

TODAY’S AGENDA

MEET THE ATTACHÉS

Marva Jackson Attaché for Jamaica Marva has played Netball for Jamaica for 12 years and started the Tampa Bay Sparks Netball Team.

Nthabiseng Mushi Attaché for U.S.A. “Thabi” is a native South African who's been involved in netball for over 20 years. She is also the social media community manager for netball America and the FISU WUNC2016.

Julene Meyer Attaché for Uganda Julene is a Namibian who has played netball all her life and represented South Africa as a Protea Player. She now coaches a university team.

Shaheen Lodhi Attaché for Namibia Shaheen is from the United King-dom and has been involved in playing, umpiring and coaching net-ball for over 10 years.

Kat Dooley Attaché for Australia Kat is a Brit who's played and umpired netball since she was 10 years old. For the last 10 years, her focus has been on umpiring in the UK. She moved to New Jersey a year ago and is keen to help develop netball in the USA any way she can.

Cloud Bell Attaché for South Africa Cloud is a South African who now resides in the USA. She played Netball in high school and has loved the sport ever since. She competes with the Emerald City Netball Club.

As you might've guessed from the name, Attachés are “attached” to their teams. They ensure that all team needs are taken care of and liase between the concierge and the players. Please refer to the list below for all Attachés.

Tricia Kilczynski Attaché for University of Worcester Tricia has played netball for 25 years in the UK and coaches the Super League and at the Regional Performance Academy. She is also a bench official.

Coreen Cecelia Attaché for Trinidad & Tobago Coreen has played netball for years and has served as an Advanced Umpire. Recently, Coreen was appointed Manager of the Trinidad and Tobago Under 19 Netball Team.

MEAL TIMES

(Individual team meal times will be

coordinated with Attachés) Breakfast: 7:00am - 8:15am Lunch: 11:30am - 2:15pm Dinner: 5:00pm - 8:30pm

OFFICIAL SECURITY PROCEDURES:

There are no guarantees of personal safety in any environment. It is incumbent upon each individual to safeguard him/herself against becoming the victim of a crime. Please follow these security measures: Walk with a friend whenever possible or request an escort from

Security when you leave. Be aware of your surroundings — whether it is day or night. Avoid dark, vacant or deserted areas. Use well-traveled routes. Walk with confidence. Show that you are aware and in control. Trust your instincts. If you feel uneasy, get away. If you feel you are being followed, move to a well-lighted and

populated area or building and call for assistance. If you are on campus after hours, stay alert. Lock office or lab doors. Call Security if you see or hear anything suspicious. Tell a friend, colleague or Security where you are and when you

plan to leave. When you are out by car, park in well-lighted areas. Avoid park-

ing in secluded parts of a parking lot. Stick to high traffic areas. When out shopping, don’t carry large bundles or packages. It

can make you a potential target fora thief. You have to get permission from your chaperone or Security

before leaving - and you should sign in and sign out. However, it is recommended that guests don’t leave campus.

ACCREDITATION AND CREDENTIALS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN THE VILLAGE. LACK OF CREDENTIALS WILL RESULT IN POSSIBLE EJECTION FROM THE VILLAGE.

FISU TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Helene +1 (714)316-4553 ACCOMMODATIONS/TRANSPORTATION: Ros +1 (734)794-3742 TOURNAMENT COORDINATOR: Steve +1 (714)272-2271

SECURITY ASSISTANCE: Chris +1(919)601-7534 MEDIA: Josh +1(443)465-7033 EVENT CONCIERGE: Sarah +1(512)826-7709

KEY CONTACTS:

It was a short and sweet hour and a half ride from

Jamaica, West Indies to Miami, U.S.A. for the World

University Netball Championship for the Jamaica netball

team, formed through the Jamaica Inter-Collegiate

Sports Association. The only problem they bumped into

was at immigration, at the airport, at Burger King (!); no

one knew what netball was! The team took joy in

explaining the game with Americans they encountered

during their journey and now team captain, Malysha

Kelly, takes some time to share her love for netball with

us here at The Center Court Courier.

Center Court Courier: Have you ever had a serious injury? How did you deal with that while playing netball?

Malysha: I actually had tendonitis in both knees for two years. I played on it for a while but then it got worse. I actually

didn’t plan on stopping, but when I didn’t make a major team because of my injury, I realized I set myself back. So I took a

year off to do some recovery work and then got back in the game. I’ve been playing again for the last year.

Center Court Courier: How has playing netball impacted your life, and shaped your character?

Malysha: Netball and injury had a big impact on who I am today. I was indecisive before but when I had to make a

decision and look out for my health, I had a shift in character. I became determined to make the team, and focused

on getting good grades to keep my scholarship, ensured I was eating properly, and did everything else it takes to be

a good player. I can really say that Netball has been a positive addition to my life and has made me better.

Center Court Courier: How did you all start playing netball?

Malysha: My sisters played netball and I grew up watching them play when I was younger. There weren’t enough players

on the team so I started to play with them for fun. When I went to University and all my friends were playing, I decided to

join a team and I got good at it.

Center Court Courier: How do you feel about playing in America?

Malysha: It is very exciting! I haven’t seen the U.S. really involved in netball so I now see it as a sport that is developing

here. Plus, I love Miami right now because it is the same temperature it is at home!

Center Court Courier: How do you balance netball and school?

Malysha: It can be difficult to balance if you don’t have good time management. But really, Netball actually helped me!

Because I want to play the game yet still do well in school, it forced me to balance my schoolwork and still be on time to

practices, and engage in training. Netball has given me a more balanced and disciplined life.

BALANCING THE “BALL” An interview with Jamaica's Captain

Malysha Kelly

By: Shaloma Logan

What makes the Jamaica team special? “Well, people say that our team is witty and that we play with flare.” She laughs. “They’ve called us the “crowd-pleasers” or “entertainers.” - Malysha Kelly