Margaret Forsyth

Margaret Hine Forsyth ONZM is a New Zealand netball coach and former international netball player. Born in Hamilton, she was selected for the New Zealand national netball team, the Silver Ferns, in 1979 at the age of 17. During the 1980s, Forsyth formed a notable shooting partnership with fellow Silver Ferns shooter Margharet Matenga, known together as the "two Margs". She continued with the team until 1987, competing at three World Netball Tournaments.[1]

Margaret Forsyth
ONZM
Forsyth in 2020
Personal information
Full name Margaret Hine Forsyth
Born Hamilton, New Zealand
Netball career
Playing position(s): GA
Years National team(s) Caps
1979–87  New Zealand
Coaching career
Years Team(s)
2017–present Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
Netball World Cup
1979 Port of SpainNetball
1987 GlasgowNetball
1983 SingaporeNetball
Last updated: 31 December 2019

Forsyth later became a Hamilton city councillor,[1] and in 2014 was appointed assistant coach of the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic competing in the ANZ Championship.[2] In 2017 the Magic joined the new ANZ Premiership competition, and Forsyth was promoted to head coach of the team.[3]

In the 2020 New Year Honours, she was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to netball and the community.[4]

References
  1. McFadden, Suzanne (10 May 2017). "No boring stories of glory days for Magic's boss". Newsroom. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  2. "Forsyth delighted to join Magic staff". The New Zealand Herald. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  3. "Margaret Forsyth named new Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic netball franchise coach". Stuff.co.nz. 19 August 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  4. "New Year Honours 2020: The full list". The New Zealand Herald. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2019.


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