At Wales Netball, we are committed to raising the profile of all our Academies across Wales and to recognise the hard work of athletes and coaches put into their weekly training. With a focus on developing individual skills and promoting positive unit play, the Regional Academies are dedicated to helping young athletes reach their full […]
Category: Academies
Wales U19 and U21 Squad Announcements
Exciting news for netball fans! We are excited to announce that Wales U19 and U21 teams will be playing against Scotland U19 and U21 in Cardiff, ahead of the LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons’ game against Surrey Storm on the 19th of April. The match timings are below: The matches will feature some of the most talented […]
Coleg Cambria Regional Academy Spotlight
The Coleg Cambria Regional Academy aims to develop young athletes into successful netball players while fostering a love for the game. The Regional Academy is located at Coleg Cambria’s Yale site in Wrexham and provides an excellent opportunity for passionate netball athletes to excel. This month, the focus has been on defensive principles, with the […]
University of South Wales/Coleg y Cymoedd Regional Academy Spotlight
The University of South Wales/Coleg y Cymoedd Regional Academy has been providing a comprehensive athlete development program for individuals interested in netball throughout the month. The University of South Wales/Coleg y Cymoedd Regional Academy, located at the University of South Wales Sport Park in Pontypridd, is dedicated to instilling positive values and character traits across […]
Wales U17 Europe Netball Championship Event
From the 8th until the 10th of March, our U17 Wales squad competed in the Europe Netball Championship Event, taking on United Arab Emirates, Scotland, England, and Republic of Ireland. Outstanding performances and exciting netball throughout the competition, successfully winning two out of their four matches, the U17’s placed third overall at the competition. Our U17s delivering […]
Regional Academy Spotlight – Cardiff University
This week, our focus is on the Cardiff University Regional Academy, which has been working tirelessly on implementing highly effective Defensive Principles aiming to limit the space and opportunities available to their opponents, making it more challenging for them to score. According to Head Coach Fiona Sheppard, the Cardiff University Regional Academy has had an […]
Regional Academy Spotlight – Bridgend College
Last week, we began to raise the profiles of our Regional Academies by highlighting Bangor University Regional Academy. This week, we take an in-depth look at Bridgend College Regional Academy to understand its training methodology and overall focus. The Regional Academies’ monthly focus for this month are Defensive Principles, with the aim of enabling players […]
Regional Academy Spotlight – Bangor University
In 2024, our aim is to increase awareness of our Regional Academies across Wales and acknowledge the commitment and hard work of the athletes and coaches involved in their weekly training. We currently have eight Regional Academies across Wales, which cater to over 400 talented athletes from the U15 & U17 age groups. The Regional […]
2023/24 Regional Academy Announcements
We are excited to reveal the coaching team and athletes for all of our Regional Academy Squads for the 2023/24 season. We have eight Regional Academies across Wales, each of which has an U15 and U17 squad. Check back for the reveal of each Regional Academy’s coaching team and squad lists. Congratulations to all athletes […]
Wales U17 Europe Netball Squad Announcement
Wales Netball are delighted to announce the selection of our Wales U17 Squad that will represent Wales at the upcoming Europe Netball U17 Championships. The squad features bright prospects from our National Academy Programme, led by a strong management team. The competition will take place in Gibraltar between 7th-10th March 2024 and will provide match […]