Sunshine Girl Beckford re-signs with Fever for 2025 season

MELBOURNE, Australia (CMC):

Jamaican goal-shoot Shanice Beckford will again suit up for West Coast Fever in the 2025 season of the Suncorp Super Netball League after having her contract extended with the Western Australia side.

The 29-year-old Beckford, who plays alongside fellow Jamaican star Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard, enjoyed an outstanding debut season for the Fever when she finished with 94 goals, including 26 super shots.

The signing completes Fever’s contracted 10 players for 2025.

“I had the most incredible debut experience in the Suncorp Super Netball League with West Coast Fever,” Beckford said. “Being part of the West Coast Fever environment was truly amazing. I had a fantastic time building long-lasting relationships with my teammates and the coaching staff, while simultaneously learning and growing in my netball skills.

“The whole experience of being in Western Australian has been absolutely extraordinary.

“I am eagerly anticipating the upcoming 2025 season and can’t wait to see what it has in store, especially playing alongside my teammates in front of the passionate and supportive Green Army. I am genuinely thrilled to be back and looking forward to the exciting journey ahead,” she added.

General manager of the West Coast Fever, Sue Gaudion, said the club was excited to have extended Beckford’s contract.

“We are really excited to have Shanice Beckford back in Green for 2025 and we cannot wait to see her take her game to the next level as she becomes more familiar with the Fever environment and system.

“Shanice has shown she has what it takes to compete and her blistering start to her SSN career and the 2024 season is a prime example of what she can deliver,” Gaudion said.

“This year saw Shanice step into a full-time, professional environment for the first time in her career and we know she will continue to thrive as she benefits from the experiences she has at West Coast Fever. Her team first attitude, drive to improve and her strong connection with Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard make her a vital component of our contracted 10 for 2025.”