Congratulations to Patricia Mann on being awarded the Waratah Service Award, Recognising, her outstanding and sustained contribution to netball across the state and beyond.
Patricia began her officiating journey by achieving her Development Coach Accreditation in 2009, followed by her National Bench Accreditation in 2012. She quickly established herself within the sport, contributing to Netball NSW competitions including the Netball NSW Premier League and Metro League from 2016, officiating in more than 170 Premier League matches.
In 2016, Patricia was awarded the Lynn Quinn OAM Bench Official of the Year, highlighting her early impact. Around this time, she also gained experience across national competitions, including the Netball National Championships, Australian Netball League and ANZ Championship.
From 2017, Patricia has formed part of the NSW Bench Official Panel appointed to the Suncorp Super Netball, where she is regularly appointed to officiate including as Bench Manager, this has further built her reputation at the elite level, contributing to more than 65 National League fixtures.
Her expertise also extended internationally, officiating at major events such as the Constellation Cup and Trans-Tasman League, as well as the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. More recently, she has been involved in international test matches between when held in NSW.
Netball NSW Chair Sallianne Faulkner commended Patricia’s enduring contribution to the netball community.
“Patricia has given so much to netball over many years, not only through her excellence as an official but through the way she supports and mentors others.
“She has not only performed at the highest level, including on the international stage, but has also shown a genuine passion for mentoring and developing the next generation.
“Patricia is a highly respected member of our community and a very deserving recipient of the Waratah Service Award.”
Alongside her officiating career, Patricia has remained committed to developing others, supporting Junior and Senior State Titles and mentoring emerging bench officials.
Netball NSW thanks Patricia for her ongoing service to netball and congratulates her on this well-deserved recognition.
