Tickets are now on sale to see the top six netball nations perform to a brand new set of rules in the World Netball Series.

Teams from Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Samoa and Malawi will join their English hosts at the M.E.N Arena for three days of international sporting action from the 9th-11th October 2009.

With a number of innovative rule changes officially announced this week, spectators will experience some of the world’s greatest netball under one roof. Each match promises to be fast and ferocious, raising the profile of netball and attracting new spectators to the sport. With children’s tickets as low as £5, this is an unmissable family event!

To add to the event’s vibrant and exciting atmosphere spectators will have the option of buying tickets for general seating areas, and a unique opportunity to sit in designated areas to support their home teams. With the England Enclosure, Aussie Posse, Kiwi Corner, Jamaica Jamboree, Malawi Mezzanine and the Samoa Sector available to choose from the atmosphere will be electric.

Event organiser Nicola Moloney, said: “The World Netball Series promises three days packed with action, excitement and drama. We envisage that everybody who experiences a match at the M.E.N Arena will be truly entertained and will love this new international competition. So now is the time to support your home team by purchasing your tickets to ensure that you will be seated with your fellow supporters in your team’s designated areas!”

Councillor Mike Amesbury, Executive Member for Culture and Leisure at Manchester City Council, said: “We are delighted to be hosting this world class event in our city, and are committed to ensuring that the people of Manchester and residents throughout the North West can benefit from the event’s reduced price tickets, ensuring that the World Netball Series is accessible for families especially during the current economic climate.” The World Netball Series is supported by the International Federation of Netball Associations (IFNA), the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), Manchester City Council, England Netball and UK Sport.

Friday 9th October - Adult £15/ Adult day ticket £24. Concession £5/ Concession day ticket £8. Family £35/ Family day ticket £56. Saturday 10th October - Adult £15/ Adult day ticket £24. Concession £5/ Concession day ticket £8. Family £35/ Family day ticket £56. Sunday 11th October - Adult £20. Concession £7.50. Family £47.50. Concession - Under 16’s, OAP & Registered disabled Family - 2 adults & 2 children Group Discount - Buy 10 get 11th free