By Tatiana Mhararira
High-Flyers, a local netball team in Masvingo is appealing for sponsorship from local businesses and individuals to support the team to participate in the national netball league and other big tournaments.
The team, which has been competing in local tournaments, has set its sight on joining the top flight league but the dream is yet to become a reality because of financial challenges.
The club is a community-based team founded in 2017 by three passionate sisters Racy, Ranee and Rachel Tonono at Vurombo Primary School netball grounds with the aim to create a platform for local girls to develop their netball skills, promote positive values and empower them to become confident leaders as they grow.
Speaking to TellZim News, Rachel who is a team board member said the sponsorship they sought will assist the team in a number of ways.
“With improved funding and sponsorship we are planning to intensify training and coaching programmes, enhance our fitness and conditioning programs, increase community outreach and engagement initiatives as well as developing a strong support network of mentors, coaches and volunteers,” said Rachel.
She said despite facing challenges due to limited resources and sponsorship the team achieved some notable milestones.
“Three of our former players were picked from our training sessions and are now serving as Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services officers.
“Two of our talented players currently play for Tenax Queens while another player play for Correctional Queens showcasing our team’s ability to nurture and develop skilled netball players,” she said.
In an interview with TellZim News, Ranee who is the team manager said sponsors should choose to partner with High-Flyers Netball Club because of a number of reasons.
“Sponsors should choose to partner with High-Flyers netball club because we offer a unique opportunity to support a community-focused organization. Our team is passionate, dedicated and committed to making a positive impact.
“As a team we provide a platform for sponsors to increase their brand visibility through developing a newsletter to share news and sponsor recognition as well as displaying sponsor logos and branding on our team jerseys and our community outreach initiatives align with corporate social responsibility goals,” said Ranee.
She said by partnering with the team, it would mean empowering girls and developing future leaders.
“To our potential sponsors I say join us in empowering young girls and promoting positive values. By partnering with High-Flyers Netball Club, you will support a talented team and contribute to developing future leaders. Together we will make a lasting impact,” said Ranee.
High-Flyers Netball Club has previously demonstrated outstanding performance by winning the Vendors Netball Tournament in 2021 and recently they won the Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day Netball Trophy in August 2024.
In the upcoming 2025 netball season, the club aims to compete at national level in the Rainbow Netball League and achieve better results as they increase their chances of having players nominated for the national team.
For sponsorship, interested persons can get in touch through the following numbers: 0719131711, 0782074227 and 0779623672
