GLASGOW, Scotland (CMC) — President of the Jamaica Netball Association (JNA), Marva Bernard, has received a service award from the International Federation of Netball Associations (IFNA).
Bernard was presented with the IFNA award at its annual congress in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday.
President of the Jamaica Netball Association Marva Bernard (2nd right) poses with her award for service to the sport after it was presented to her by IFNA president Jamaican Molly Rhone (right) in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday. Also pictured are another awardee Australian coach Jill Patterson (left) and first vice-president of IFNA Sue Taylor. (PHOTO: COLLIN REID courtsey SUPREME VENTURES, COURTS and SCOTIABANK)
"It's a good feeling to be recognised for what we love to do," said Bernard.
"It's not like work, it's fun. It's a lot of work, but you enjoy it. I am happy that this award has been bestowed on me, and I will just continue working."
Former Sunshine Girls' technical director Australian Gill McIntosh was also presented with a similar award for her contribution to the sport.
"I didn't know how many awards were going to be presented, and when Jill got it (award), I thought it was one," said Bernard.
Bernard is in Scotland as well for the 7th World Youth Netball Championships which was due to open in Glasgow, yesterday.
Five countries from the region — Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Bermuda, and Cayman Islands — are among 20 countries from around the world taking part in the 10-day tournament which runs until August 31.
Bernard was presented with the IFNA award at its annual congress in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday.
President of the Jamaica Netball Association Marva Bernard (2nd right) poses with her award for service to the sport after it was presented to her by IFNA president Jamaican Molly Rhone (right) in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday. Also pictured are another awardee Australian coach Jill Patterson (left) and first vice-president of IFNA Sue Taylor. (PHOTO: COLLIN REID courtsey SUPREME VENTURES, COURTS and SCOTIABANK)
   President of the Jamaica Netball Association Marva Bernard (2nd right) poses with her award for service to the sport after it was presented to her by IFNA president Jamaican Molly Rhone (right) in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday. Also pictured are another awardee Australian coach Jill Patterson (left) and first vice-president of IFNA Sue Taylor. (PHOTO: COLLIN REID courtsey SUPREME VENTURES, COURTS and SCOTIABANK) #slideshowtoggler, #slideshowtoggler a, #slideshowtoggler img {filter:none !important;zoom:normal !important}  1/1  |
"It's a good feeling to be recognised for what we love to do," said Bernard.
"It's not like work, it's fun. It's a lot of work, but you enjoy it. I am happy that this award has been bestowed on me, and I will just continue working."
Former Sunshine Girls' technical director Australian Gill McIntosh was also presented with a similar award for her contribution to the sport.
"I didn't know how many awards were going to be presented, and when Jill got it (award), I thought it was one," said Bernard.
Bernard is in Scotland as well for the 7th World Youth Netball Championships which was due to open in Glasgow, yesterday.
Five countries from the region — Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Bermuda, and Cayman Islands — are among 20 countries from around the world taking part in the 10-day tournament which runs until August 31.