New Zealand to sign on with the Silver Ferns

New Zealand to sign on with the Silver Ferns

In a show of support for the Silver Ferns bid to defend their title at next month’s New World Netball World Champs, Fisher & Paykel are inviting Kiwis to join them in signing on with the Silver Ferns during their ‘Sign On with Fisher & Paykel New Zealand Tour’.

Fisher & Paykel, in association with The Radio Network and TVNZ, have organised for one of their canvas sided trucks to be dressed up with images of the Silver Ferns and then travel the country on a national tour. At each stop, local supporters will have the chance to sign the side of the truck as a means of showing their support for the team. The idea being to gather as many signatures as possible as the roadshow travels the length of the country.

A short flight of stairs and a platform will enable fans to reach the canvas sides of the truck and sign their message of support.

Once the tour is completed the truck will be parked outside the entrance to Waitakere Trusts Stadium where it will greet the Silver Ferns when they arrive for the opening game of the World Champs. The truck will remain on display outside the stadium for the duration of the tournament.

Silver Ferns captain Adine Wilson and Silver Fern Jodi Te Huna will be in Invercargill to see off the truck as it begins its long journey to Auckland. Along the way the tour will be joined by past and present Silver Ferns and a number of local celebrities. At selected locations, the World Championship Cup will be on display to the public.

Overall the tour will cover 30 destinations in 22 days, launching in Invercargill on Labour Day, 22 October and winding up at the Waitakere Trusts Stadium (venue of the 2007 Netball World Champs) on 10 November. The tour will stop at each location for approximately 1-1.5 hours.

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