Grasp Netball
Magazine
History
Grasp Netball Magazine was founded in 1999. It was published by Images & Visual Solutions and printed by longstanding printing firm, Foot & Playsted Pty Ltd in Launceston. The first issue was sixteen pages and covered the TGIO League which had been successfully run by the Southern Tasmanian Netball Association in Hobart.
It was not long after publishing the first issue of 'Grasp', that Images & Visual Solutions relocated to Hobart to make the most of corporate opportunities.
In the following year, 'Grasp' continued to grow and attracted more interest as the magazine was circulated to more members.Taking this all into account, 'Grasp' was at an important stage and consolidated its progress, to become a fully statewide magazine.
By the third Issue, it was decided to distribute 'Grasp' statewide and this was very well received by the netball community, and members of the Tasmanian Netball Association. During the first three years, advertisers were keen to advertise in the magazine and to receive the increased exposure for their products and services. By the fifth issue 'Grasp' was produced twice yearly creating a reliable netball source for the eager public.
Scope for another issue was certainly there, as the sport continued to grow as netball developed nationally and locally
'Grasp' continued a healthy growth period and so the need for more pages was evident, to allow for mor vital content. At one stage 'Grasp' grew to fifty two pages then fifty six pages and did not look back.
In 2008, 'Grasp' was still distributed statewide but as it became more well known on the national scene, other States and International countries were eager to obtain copies of 'Grasp'.Copies continued to be circulated to the market place, Government and Non Government schools. Government Departments, National Life Members, Tasmanian Life Members, Sports Centres, Libraries and by subscription.
Over the years the magazine has attracted corporate, national, local and international advertisers. It is the only 'boutique' netball magazine in Australia and during its time of production, the growth rate was outstanding with continued enquiries for more editorial content and advertising space. It was also eagerly sort after by printing firms in both Hobart and Melbourne.
For back issues: Contact graspnetball@bigpond.com
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Box 1778, Hobart Tasmania 7001
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