Shooting Stars showcased their culture on the national netball stage this week as West Coast Fever stepped out onto the court in game day shoes painted by the Narrogin Shooting Stars participants and staff for the Suncorp Super Netball Indigenous Round.
West Coast Fever Athlete Stacey Francis-Bayman had her shoes painted by Sharicka Lynch, from Kalgoorlie.
“My inspiration for my design on the shoes came from a photo that I took of artwork that was made inside a rock,” said Sharicka.
“This artwork was done by my ancestors who were Kapurn people. The artwork is of handprints over the walls of the rock made with what looks like red ochre and with white curved markings underneath.”
“My people have worked so hard in protecting our country and keeping our culture alive. This is so the future generations to come can have the same privilege as myself, in being able to witness such beautiful untouched artwork.”
One of the league’s best defenders, Stacey Francis-Bayman, said she felt blessed to have the opportunity to learn more about one of the oldest cultures in the world and to have Sharicka share her story with her.
Shooting Stars was the Official Match Day Partner for West Coast Fever’s game on Monday night and the participants had the opportunity to chat to West Coast Fever’s top tier members and partners in the pre-game function and stand alongside Dr Richard Walley OAM for the Welcome to Country.
