Haier 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!
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You can check out the Haier Pulse website and facebook for updates and info on the team.
Pulse Guide
| Round | Date & Time | Opposition | Location | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday 24th March | Thunderbirds | Adelaide, Australia | Netball South Australia Stadium | Haier Pulse 42 - Thunderbirds 49 |
| 2 | Monday 1st April - 7:40pm | Firebirds | Porirua, Wellington | Te Rauparaha Arena | Haier Pulse 56 - Firebirds 58 |
| 3 | Monday 8th April - 7:40pm | Swifts | Wellington | TSB Bank Arena | Haier Pulse 55 v Swifts 49 |
| 4 | Sunday 14th April - 7:20pm | Steel | Palmerston North | Arena Manawatu | Haier Pulse 59 v 56 Steel |
| 5 | Sunday 21st April | Mystics | Auckland | The Trusts Stadium | Haier Pulse 68 v Mystics 69 |
| 6 | Sunday 28th April - 7:20pm | Magic | Wellington | TSB Bank Arena | Haier Pulse 53 v Magic 52 |
| 7 | Sunday 5th May | Vixens | Melbourne, Australia | Hisense Arena | |
| 8 | Monday 13th May | Magic | Hamilton | Claudelands Arena | |
| 9 | Monday 20th May - 7:40pm | Mystics | Porirua, Wellington | Te Rauparaha Arena | |
| 10 | Sunday 26th May - 7:20pm | Fever | Wellington | TSB Bank Arena | |
| 11 | Monday 3rd June | Tactix | Christchurch | CBS Canterbury Arena | |
| 12 | BYE | ||||
| 13 | Monday 17th June - 7:40pm | Tactix | Porirua, Wellington | Te Rauparaha Arena | |
| 14 | Sunday 23rd June | Steel | Invercargill | Stadium Southland |
Pulse Gallery
These are a selection of photos from our games. Visit our facebook page for the full gallery of photos.
Haier Pulse 2013 Squad
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Players | Katrina Grant (c) |
| Joline Henry (VC) | |
| Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit | |
| Victoria Smith | |
| Caitlin Thwaites | |
| Donna Wilkins | |
| Paula Griffin | |
| Amber Bellringer | |
| Camilla Lees | |
| Daya Wiffen | |
| Liana Leota | |
| Claire Kersten |
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The Name
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.