Rita Flynn Netball Centre in Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea:

 Overview

  • Type of venue: Netball and indoor sports facility.

  • Location: Bisini Parade, Boroko area, Port Moresby.

  • The centre is part of the larger Bisini Parade Sports Complex, which also includes other major sports facilities used for rugby, soccer, softball and cricket.

 About the Facility

  • The Rita Flynn Netball Centre is one of the main hubs for netball in PNG and has been used for local, regional, and national netball activities.

  • It includes both indoor and outdoor courts and historically met international standards for netball events, with space for spectators.

 Named After a Netball Pioneer

  • The facility is named in honour of Rita Flynn MBE, an Australian pioneer who played a key role in establishing and growing netball in Papua New Guinea before independence. She was a life member of the PNG Sports Federation & Olympic Committee and the PNG Netball Federation.

 Events and Usage

  • The courts have hosted local competitions such as city league games (e.g., Port Moresby Netball Association and Public Servants Netball Association tournaments) and company/club competitions.

  • It has also served as a venue for indoor netball match play and community events.

 Recent Conditions

  • At times in recent years, parts of the facility — particularly the indoor complex — reportedly faced deterioration issues and maintenance challenges.

  • However, local competitions remain active with games played regularly, and the venue continues to support netball fixtures.

 Hours & Contact

  • Specific opening hours and direct contact details are not widely published online, though it’s commonly active on weekends and during netball seasons.