The Berger Elite League is the premier domestic

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league in

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. Inaugurated in 2013, the league is contested by 6 teams (two under 21 teams were added in 2017 in preparation for the

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). The new domestic league was launched by

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in 2013, making it the first professional netball league within the

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region.

Teams

The Berger Elite League consist of six teams from different parishes within

. In the 2016/2017 season, two Under 21 teams, the U21 Suns and U21 Shiners were added to the league in preparation for the

Current teams

:1.Two under 21 teams were added to the league in 2016/2017 season in preparation for the

but won't compete in the 2017/2018 season.

Format

The Berger Elite League takes place from early December to late January to avoid interruption among international netball events such as test matches,

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, Caribbean Championship. The Grand Finale is determined by a three-game series and all games take place at one venue per round, either outdoor at the Leila Robinson Courts or indoor at the National Indoor Sports Complex.

Media coverage

has partnered with SportsMax TV in broadcasting selected matches within

and the

region. Also, all elimination rounds and finals are televised live on SportsMax TV.

Winners

*2014/2015 - Kingston Hummingbirds *2015/2016 - Clarendon Gaters *2016/2017 - St. Ann Orchids *2017/2018 - Kingston Hummingbirds *2018/2019 - Manchester Spurs

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