Red Stripe Flavours Netball Elite League kicks off with high-energy opening matches
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The five teams competing in the Red Stripe Flavours Netball Elite League (from left to right) The Kingston Hummingbirds, Manchester Spurs, St. Ann Orchids, St. Catherine Racers and the Jamaica U21 JPS Shiners, line up for the opening ceremony and dress parade, just before the first two opening matches of the season on Friday, June 27, 2025.
The 2025 Red Stripe Flavours Netball Jamaica Elite League opened in fine form with a spirited double-header at the National Arena on Friday, June 27, 2025.
The audience was treated to back-to-back matches as the St Catherine Racers faced off against the St Ann Orchids, followed by a high-energy clash between the Kingston Hummingbirds and Jamaica U21. The fixtures marked the start of a five-week competition featuring 14 matches, five teams and 56 of the island’s top domestic players.
Coaches and players of the St. Ann Orchids share a moment after their emphatic 66-31 win against the St. Catherine Racers on Friday, June 27, 2025.
The evening began with a well-executed opening ceremony that brought together team officials, athletes, corporate partners and netball supporters.
The formal programme included a parade of teams and officials, the National Anthem, opening remarks from Netball Jamaica, and pledges from players and coaches. Teams also debuted their uniforms before taking them to the court for the season’s first fixtures, as fans settled in for a night of top-tier local competition.
St. Catherine Racer’s goal attack, Mikala Morrison, warms up and practices her shooting skills as she and her team gear up to go against the St. Ann Orchids in the opening match of the Red Stripe Flavours Netball Jamaica Elite League on Friday, June 27, 2025.
With the opening matches now behind them, teams will return to action on Friday as they look to build momentum early in the season. Games will continue every Friday and Sunday through July 27, 2025, as the Elite League reaffirms its place as the country’s leading domestic platform for netball.
Players of the St. Catherine Racers warm up ahead of their match against the St Ann Orchids in the league’s opening fixture.
St. Ann Orchids and St. Catherine Racers race against time as they go head-to-head in the season opener of the Red Stripe Flavours Netball Elite League on Friday, June 27, 2025.
The St. Ann Orchids cool down and reconvene with their coach at half-time during their first match of the season against the St. Catherine Racers on Friday, June27, 2025.
Players of the St. Catherine Racers warm up ahead of their match against the St. Ann Orchids in the league’s opening fixture on June 27, 2025.
Red Stripe Flavours Brand Manager, Arnaldo Martin, delivers sponsor’s greetings during the opening ceremony and dress parade of the Netball Elite League 2025 on Friday, June 27.
Netball Jamaica President Tricia Robinson welcomes players, fans, and partners at the start of the 2025 season on Friday, June 27.
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