MEDIA RELEASE 28 MARCH 2017
TACTICAL MOVE BY SILVERMOON
Players from Canterbury’s top netball team will now be sparkling on and off the court, thanks to a new sponsorship from
New Zealand jewellery retailer Silvermoon.
The newly named Silvermoon Tactix will have the company’s sponsorship and support for two years, including this year’s
netball season, which kicked off on Sunday 26th March.
Silvermoon is no stranger to talented New Zealand sportswomen, having also sponsored gold medalist Paralympic swimmer
Sophie Pascoe since 2014. Now the brand has included a sponsorship for a team in its home region.
“Canterbury is where Silvermoon is based, it’s our home,” says Simon Thwaites, Silvermoon founder.
“A lot of our success has been driven from this region, and Cantabrian women have been huge supporters of Silvermoon
from the get-go. We are thrilled to have an opportunity to give back to our local community and get behind our regional
team!”
“The Silvermoon Tactix needed assistance to continue to play, inspire young women, and represent Canterbury, so we were
happy to step up and show our support.”
Despite the team having a tough couple of years with only a few wins, Thwaites still believes the sponsorship is
worthwhile.
“It’s easy to jump on board when a team is at the top, but there’s something nice about supporting the underdog.
Canterbury is a large and proud sporting region, and the only way from here is up so we’re happy to be a part of that
journey.”
Captain of the Silvermoon Tactix, Jess Moulds, says Silvermoon is the perfect partner for their team.
“We’re so happy to have a local company on board to support our team as we head into the 2017 season. Better yet,
Silvermoon is a brand that we already know and love! Many of the team have purchased beautiful pieces from there in the
past and we’ll all be proud to wear and represent Silvermoon off the court. It will be lovely to have another side of
our personalities and style represented – we’re not just netball players, we’re also women and we love their beautiful
jewellery just as much as the next woman does!”
Silvermoon was started in 2000 and now has 13 stores around New Zealand.
www.silvermoon.co.nz
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Note to editor:
Silvermoon is a New Zealand owned and operated jewellery business. The company opened its first outlet in 2000. Today
there are 13 Silvermoon outlets throughout the country ranging from Dunedin to Auckland, with our head office situated
in Christchurch. We are known for our world renowned brands, our quality and our affordability. The majority of our
jewellery is priced between $20 and $200 and for this reason we are often chosen by customers looking for a gift for
family or friends.