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 […]
Category: Academies
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 […]
Neath Port Talbot Regional Academy Spotlight
In 2024, the spotlight shines brightly on the dedication and talent emanating from the Regional Academies across Wales. These academies, nestled in communities and institutions, serve as the nurturing grounds for the future stars of Welsh netball in the performance environment. Among them, the Neath Port Talbot College (NPTC) Regional Academy stands tall, a beacon […]
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. With a focus on developing individual skills and promoting positive unit play, the Regional Academies are dedicated to helping young athletes reach their full […]
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 […]