They do at the Masters Games.
Players were decked out in their best costumes to honour the beach theme as the netball — one of the most popular sports on offer across the week — got under way at the Edgar Centre yesterday.
They showed off their unique styles in the opening parade, followed by a riveting skit from one team using a blue tarpaulin as water to dive right in.
Smiles were plastered across everyone’s faces, closely followed by plenty of laughs before they had even stepped on the netball court.
Invercargill netballers — named the Old Tarts — sported seashell bikini tops, lei, sarongs and mermaid tails as they got their weekend under way.
The fun crew had attended most Dunedin Masters Games across the past 26 years — and even attended the South Island even in Timaru.
Player Ann McDonald said it was the camaraderie and friendships that brought them back year after year.
And they always hoped to "go home with no injuries".
Getting to spend a weekend dressing up and catching up with friends — while making new friendships — was priceless.
Through the years, some players had competed in tennis, football and athletics, but they always got together for the netball.
Masters Games ambassador Kate Ivey is also playing in the netball, which concludes tomorrow.
