March 7, 2024
World Netball (WN) today announced new members joining the Officiating Advisory Panel (OAP).
Garratt Williamson will continue to chair the group and will be joined by Alan Anderson, Gareth Fowler, Josh Bowling, Dr Carmeta Daglin and Joanne Yuliani, who have been successfully appointed as OAP members.
Christina Barrow, WN's international general manager, will also remain on the panel.
The OAP advises the WN CEO and Board and supports the development and implementation of the agreed priorities in the World Netball Strategic Plan, in particular policy development and ratification, and the development of world class agreed priorities. and are responsible for working together to support implementation. Presenter (WCO) and her WCO review results.
There is also an Operations Advisory Committee (OAP) strategic plan that aligns with the responsibilities listed above, and those appointed will continue related activities within the scope of this strategic plan.
Commenting on this exciting news, Mr Williamson said: “This is an important time for referees as the OAP looks to further operationalize the World Netball Refereeing Strategy.
“A lot of work has gone into this strategy, and there will be a lot of work to come.
“It’s an exciting time to be a netball official.”
World Netball would like to take this opportunity to thank Gary Burgess, Lisa Douglas and Stacey Campton for their decision to step down from their roles as OAP members.
Their voluntary efforts and contributions were invaluable, especially in developing the OAP Strategic Plan.
To find out more about the OAP and its role, please read its terms of reference here.