At the beginning of this year, World Netball announced significant updates to its rules and regulations, and we are here to provide you with a detailed breakdown of these changes. These changes have been made with the aim of improving player safety and speeding up the game. Key Updates Some of the key updates include […]
Category: Community News
Wales Netball’s National League expands in 2024, with more teams & more matches than ever before!
Earlier in February we announced that two additional teams – Coastal Heat (representing Afan Nedd Tawe) and Powys Sparks have been added to the roster of National League Teams ahead of the 2024 season. These additions complete the National League line-up, and we can’t wait to see the fierce competition between the eight teams play […]
February Organisation of the Month
The Ynys Môn Netball Team that competed in the first Island Invitational Netball Games, is Wales Netball’s Organisation of the Month for February – due to the enormous dedication, commitment, and motivation from all involved! The first ever Island Invitational Netball Games (IING) brought the little island of Ynys Môn (Anglesey) together to compete in […]
Wales Netball search for young members to join their newly created ‘Forward Futures Collective’
A second application window for the Forward Futures Collective has reopened, as we’re still looking for candidates from specific regions: If you’re passionate about netball, have the skills and drive to make a difference, and want to enhance your CV – then read on below, to find out more. The Wales Netball ‘Forward Futures Collective’ […]
More Clubs than Ever Before have been Awarded Grants Through The Be Active Wales Fund
What is it? The Be Active Wales Fund is a fantastic grant opportunity that is funded by the National Lottery. It is designed to support sports clubs and community organisations across Wales. This funding scheme offers grants ranging from £300 to £50,000, for projects that promote equality, sustainability, and innovation in Sport. Whether it’s projects […]
February Volunteer of the Month
Rachel Lewis is Wales Netballs’ well-deserved recipient of our Volunteer of the Month for February, due to her incredible efforts to revive and reenergise her local club! Before Rachel joined Cynon Valley Netball Club last season, the club was struggling to continue. It was due a revamp and unfortunately, was at a precarious stage. Since […]
January Organisation of the Month
Cherubs Angels Netball Club is our first Organisation of the Month for 2024, as they have shown tremendous growth and progress in their delivery of netball, now catering to over 260 netballers of all ages and abilities. Cherubs Angels Netball Club was founded in 2016. They provide netball classes for 2-year-olds to 55-year-olds on a […]
January Volunteer of the Month
Jean Foster, who has been continuously devoting her time to Llantrisant Netball Club for 40 years (amongst many other Netball causes), is Wales Netball’s Volunteer of the Month for the start of 2024! Jean founded Llantrisant Netball Club in 1983, based out of a school. She then went in search of a nearby leisure centre, […]
December Organisation of the Month
The Cardiff & District League is our Organisation of the Month for December, due to their exceptional organisation and growth, which has allowed them to run at a high standard for decades. Established over 30 years ago, the Cardiff & District League has become one of the most competitive, talent flourishing and aspirational leagues in […]
December Volunteer of the Month
Our Wales Netball Volunteer of the Month for December goes to an incredibly passionate individual who is the driving force behind Chepstow Junior Netball Club, and has been for decades! Let’s all applaud the incredible commitment and work carried out by Meryl Slaymaker. Meryl has been the brains and energy behind Chepstow Junior Netball Club […]