Help Me Represent NZ Indoor Netball on the World Stage - Caleb Johns

Hi, my name is Caleb, and sport has been a huge part of my life since I was five years old. Experiences in competitive sport shaped who I am today and instilled a lifelong passion for sport, teamwork, and representing something bigger than myself.

Like many people, life took me in other directions. But more recently, at the age of 37, I returned to the sporting world now playing basketball and indoor netball.

I have recently been given the tremendous honour of being selected to representing my country at the Tri Nations Indoor Netball Series in South Africa this 15-22 August 2026 . https://www.facebook.com/IndoorNetballNewZealand

This opportunity is something I am incredibly proud of and grateful for. Wearing the silver fern is a dream come true.

Indoor netball is a minority sport in New Zealand, and unfortunately, this means international representation is completely self‑funded. All expenses must be covered by the players.

I currently work as an apprentice electrician at TEL (Taranaki Electronics Limited), and I am extremely grateful for the support of my employer, Peter Walsh, who has been very encouraging of this opportunity. Despite contributing as much as I can personally, the total cost of international travel and competition is significant, which is why I am reaching out to my community for support.

If you’re unable to donate, sharing this page and cheering me on means just as much.