The University of Wales Trinity Saint David Regional Academy is based in Carmarthen and has three age groups, U13, U15 and U17. The U17 and U15 squads are led by Head Coach Nikki Howells with Assistant Coach Angharad Howells. The U13 squad is led by Head Coach Claire Adams. Nikki Howells, U15 and U17 Head […]
Category: Academies
Gower College Regional Academy Spotlight
Next in our series of Regional Academy spotlights, we are looking at Gower College Regional Academy and what they have been up to so far this season! About the Gower College Regional Academy The Gower College Regional Academy has an U15 and U17 squad and is based at Tycoch Campus, Swansea. These squads are led […]
Wales Netball – Ann Smart Trophy & President Cup 2025
On Saturday 15th March Wales Netball hosted the National Schools competitions, Ann Smart Trophy (U16) & President Cup (U19) and what a show it was. An incredible display of talent from the get-go saw a tie of points for Group A in the Ann Smart Trophy with 1st and 2nd place on 11 and 3rd […]
Neath Port Talbot College Regional Academy Spotlight
Continuing with the Regional Academy Spotlights, we next look at Neath Port Talbot College (NPTC) Regional Academy and the work they have been doing in their sessions this season so far. NPTC currently have one squad of U13. About the Neath Port Talbot College Regional Academy Neath Port Talbot College U13 Regional Academy is based […]
Bangor University Regional Academy Spotlight
For our next Regional Academy Spotlight, we are heading up North to our squads based in North West Wales – Bangor University Regional Academy. About Bangor University Regional Academy Bangor University Regional Academy has U13, U15 and U17 squads. The U15 and U17 squads are led by Head Coach, Simone Gould with Assistant Coach, Cara […]
Wales Netball Named National Winner for Wales at the StreetGames Sport for Development Awards 2024
We are incredibly proud to announce that Wales Netball has won the ‘Youth Voice Champion’ award at the 2024 StreetGames Sport for Development Awards! This prestigious recognition celebrates organisations that amplify young voices and ensure their perspectives shape the future of the sport. The award acknowledges our work in developing Blitz Netball®, an innovative initiative […]
Wales Netball Nominated for StreetGames ‘Youth Voice Champion’ Award
We are delighted to announce that Wales Netball has been nominated for the ‘Youth Voice Champion’ award at the 2024 StreetGames Sport for Development Awards. This nomination is a testament to our commitment to empowering young people and ensuring that their voices shape the future of netball in Wales. Championing Youth Leadership At the heart […]
Coleg Gwent Regional Academy Spotlight
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. We currently have 9 Regional Academies across Wales, which are home to over 550 talented athletes from the U13, U15 and U17* age groups. […]
National Academy Tournament ahead of LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons Arena fixtures
The excitement is building as Wales Netball’s National Academy squads prepare to compete in the National Academy Tournament ahead of the upcoming LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons NSL fixtures, at the Utilita Arena, in Cardiff. Fans are in for a treat with a full day of high-performance netball action, starting with the National Academy Tournament which will […]
University of Wales Trinity Saint David Regional Academy Spotlight
In the last of our Regional Academy spotlights, we focus on the University of Wales Trinity Saint David Regional Academy, their motivation, and the skills that Head Coach Nicole Howells is teaching her athletes. In the heart of Carmarthen, at the UWTSD Sports Centre, budding athletes train every Saturday, driven by their passion for sports […]