Nancy King (netball)
Nancy King was a netball player from New Zealand who played for her country on 12 occasions, including in the 1971 World Netball Championships. More recently, she has worked in New Zealand and Australia, and has been a human rights and social justice advocate.
Early life
Nancy King (née Carroll) came from Makarewa, a small community north of Invercargill in the south of New Zealand's South Island. She attended Makarewa School from 1949 until 1955 before moving to Southland Girls' High School in Invercargill until 1958.[1]
Netball career
King played netball for her school but was allowed to reserve Saturdays to play for the Makarewa Club. She was selected to play for the
Later life
King worked in both New Zealand and Australia as a communications training expert. She worked for the
Personal life
King married Terry King. They had three children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Makarewa Wall of Fame". Makarewa School. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ "Nancy King deserved selection in New Zealand Netball team 1970". Yacck. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ "History of the Netball World Cup". Netball Scoop. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ "Tears, triumphs, and tribulations: How the Silver Ferns have fared at Netball World Cup". Stuff. 21 July 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ "Nancy Carroll King". LinkedIn. Retrieved 3 December 2021.