Tickets go on sale for CHOGM 2011 netball international

Tickets go on sale this week to two international netball matches to be held in Perth before the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

The matches will feature some of the world's top players, including current world champions, the Australian Diamonds.

Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron said it was a fantastic opportunity to see the Diamonds take on long-time rivals New Zealand.

"After Sunday's thrilling one goal win to the Australian Diamonds to claim the 2011 World Netball Championships, I'm sure the test match against New Zealand at Burswood Dome on October 23 will be just as hard fought and exciting," Mr Waldron said.

Sixth-ranked South Africa will play seventh-ranked Malawi in a warm up to the test.

"Perth fans may also get to see WA's Susan Fuhrmann and Caitlin Bassett, who shot the winning goal to clinch Australia's 10th world netball title," the Minister said.

Perth would also be hosting the International Super Series (ISS) hockey during CHOGM with teams from Australia, India, Pakistan, Malaysia and New Zealand competing at Perth Hockey Stadium from October 20-23.

The CHOGM 2011 international netball and hockey tournaments are jointly funded by the Western Australian and Federal governments.

ISS tickets are available from Ticketmaster on 13 6100 or http://www.ticketmaster.com.au  

Netball tickets go on sale tomorrow from Ticketek on 132 849 or http://www.ticketek.com 

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