Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures is the third and final official sponsor of San Remo NetSetGO! and will provide support with special offers and merchandise giveaways to the children and families involved in the program.

Kate Palmer, CEO of Netball Australia, said she was thrilled with the new partnership.

“Netball Australia is delighted to be joining forces with such an iconic brand as Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.”

“This is a perfect brand fit for us, bringing the magic of Disney Motion Pictures to the fun and friendly environment of our San Remo NetSetGO! program. We see this sponsorship as a fantastic opportunity for both partners to build their businesses in a very positive way.”

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures is an industry leader in providing quality family entertainment and over the last 70 years and consumers have grown up with Disney feature films that have developed an unprecedented heritage and trust amongst families worldwide. Disney films have a magic that evokes memories of ‘favourite Disney moments’ with adults and children alike and is definitely the Disney difference.

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Managing Director & Vice President Alan Finney said that Disney and netball were a great fit.

“As a brand that is instantly recognisable we are extremely keen to work with partners that share similar values. Netball Australia’s San Remo NetSetGO! junior netball program is a unique avenue to not only align ourselves with Netball’s sporting heritage, but to connect with a new generation through positive and fun experience.,”

Palmer said that the future of netball was extremely bright, with more than 350,000 registered members, one million active participants nationally and a thriving trans-Tasman competition that has experienced significant growth in crowds and television audiences throughout 2009.