The Manly Warringah Sapphires Opens team has emerged victorious in the 2025 HeartKids Cup, setting an exceptional standard for the upcoming Netball NSW Premier League season. Their thrilling grand final victory, secured by just one goal on the whistle, was a testament to their resilience and skill.
Netball NSW proudly hosted the 2025 HeartKids Cup, an event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for HeartKids, a non-profit organization supporting those affected by childhood heart disease in Australia. Held on the 1st and 2nd of March at Sydney Olympic Park’s Netball Central, the tournament featured all 10 Netball NSW Premier League franchises in a highly competitive preseason event.
The HeartKids Cup was founded by Netball NSW Performance and Pathways General Manager Mardi Aplin, whose son Carter was born with a rare and complex heart condition. In 2012, Mardi channelled her passion for netball and her family's journey, including significant financial and emotional challenges, into a meaningful initiative to raise awareness and funds. Since then, The HeartKids Cup has raised thousands and grown significantly from its inaugural match between Orange and Baulkham Hills.
2025 marked the first year The HeartKids Cup partnered with Premier League as the official preseason tournament.
Both of our Sapphires teams were thrilled to participate in and contribute to such an important initiative and both teams delivered strong performances, over two intense days of competition in challenging conditions, gaining valuable confidence heading into Round 1.
Congratulations to the Sapphires, and all participating teams for their outstanding efforts, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making the 2025 HeartKids Cup a resounding success.
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