As we look toward Season 2026, Christchurch Netball is pleased to confirm the appointment of Jess Littler in a new role: Game Officials Coordinator.

Supporting our valued Centre umpires, club umpires and bench officials is a priority for our team.

This support includes creating new opportunities for professional development, providing guidance on the pathway, and helping to encourage connection within our community of officials. Jess will help to ensure support and opportunities are easily accessible and shaped by feedback from our officials themselves.

Jess joined Christchurch Netball in a role supporting netball delivery in May 2025, after graduating from UC with a Bachelor in Sports Management. She has extensive insights across the Game Officials area, through many years of experience as a Challenge grade player, accomplished coach and proven administrator.

Jess is looking forward to growing her focus, improving the opportunities available to our game officials, and working with our community to enhance this pathway in Christchurch.

Please join us in acknowledging Quinn Alexandre, who supported our team with umpire allocations for Season 2025. Quinn is also well-known to our sporting community, as a Premier 1 athlete, inspiring junior coach and netball parent.

Ngā mihi | We have been fortunate in 2025, to benefit from the contributions of both Jess and Quinn as part of our Competitions team. They have both provided sources of support for netball delivery, and genuine positive energy in our community.

Article added: Wednesday 10 September 2025