State Open Team, 1997
1997Original and official coloured photograph of the 1997 WANA State Open Team in Canberra, ACT. Laminated. Team members wear their travelling/warmup uniform of a black tracksuit pant and a black and yellow star-patterned jumper/windbreaker featuring the WANA logo and the WA coat of arms. Back row (L to R): Andrew Thompson (Physio), Dianne McDonald (Coach), Peppa Nielsen, Jennie Lewis, Roxanne Edwards (V/Capt), Dale Nielsen (Apprentice Coach), Louise Pilling (Manager). Middle row (L to R): Diane Ring, Kristen Garnaut, Kerri Duff, Joanne Morgan, Kathleen Smart. Front row (L to R): Waveney Seinor (Capt), Peta Waterman.
In 1997, the National League was introduced, and thus the Orioles became the representative team in the top elite competition. WA and other State Teams played at Nationals, which was now considered second tier to the National League. The National Championships were held in Canerra, ACT for 1997.
