On Monday 16 July, the final round of the West Wales Summer League took place. The league featured two divisions: Performance and Development and saw a number of West Wales teams go head-to-head for summer honours. In the Performance division, Tenby Sapphires took first place after a tense final league match against Chaos which they […]
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Welsh Netball at Cardiff Race for Life
On Sunday 15 July, Welsh Netball was pleased to be at Cardiff Race for Life, promoting netball in the Central South region and supporting all the race’s participants. Race for Life is a women only race event, taking in various distances, which raises vital funds for Cancer Research UK. Welsh Netball brought its fun inflatable […]
Wye Valley Netball League Continues to Grow
Netball in Wales continues to grow in popularity, with the Anglo-Welsh Wye Valley Netball League no exception. Next season, there will be three new teams entering the Welsh Netball affiliated league. In September, two additional teams from Usk and Chepstow will join the league as well as a new entrant from Pontypool. They will join […]
Welsh Netball Enters into Partnership with Coleg Sir Gâr Netball Academy
Welsh Netball has entered into partnership with Coleg Sir Gâr in order to improve opportunities for its students to access netball. Welsh Netball will work with the college’s netball coaches, Rhian Davies and Cath Roberts to help players develop and gain experience along the Welsh Netball pathway. This will include collaboration with Welsh Netball coaches and the […]
Welsh Netball Seeks Board Directors
Welsh Netball is looking to recruit several non-executive Board Directors. This is an exciting and revolutionary change for the organisation as it looks to further develop its governance structures. Welsh Netball is looking for individuals that can broaden the skills-base and diversity of the Board and support the next stage of growth and development in […]
Tricia Chapman Named Ceredigion Sports Council Unsung Hero for 2018
Welsh Netball is pleased to share the news that Wales Under 17 Talent Squad Team Manager, Tricia Chapman has won the Ceredigion Sports Council Unsung Hero in Sport Award for 2018. Tricia, who will receive her award on 6 July, impressed the judging panel with her commitment to local netball in Ceredigion. She has been […]
Welsh Netball Hosts University of South Wales Student on Placement
During the last academic year, Welsh Netball hosted Josh Anderson, third year University of South Wales student, on a netball development placement. Here, Josh speaks about his time with Welsh Netball and how the placement has helped him gain skills and experience in sports development at the heart of Wales’ netball community. Josh, tell us […]
LA Hub Season Comes to a Close in North Wales
On Sunday 24 June, the Local Authority (LA) Hub season came to a close with a final LA Hub Showcase taking place in Deeside, Flintshire for teams across North Wales. Dozens of teams, featuring hundreds of players have participated in Welsh Netball’s LA Hub programme this season and showcases have been taking place across Wales […]
Wendy Pressdee Awarded B.E.M. for Services to Netball
Welsh Netball is pleased and proud to share the news that Vice-President, Wendy Pressdee has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for Services to netball in HM the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. The BEM (formally the British Empire Medal for Meritorious Service) recognises those who have made outstanding contributions to the community and in […]
Sêr y Byd Enjoy Another Fantastic Year
Welsh Netball was pleased to share in the fantastic achievements of Sêr y Byd Netball Club over the last year. Wales’ only all-ability netball club have already achieved so much in very little time, including being mascots for the Swansea University Series between Wales and the New Zealand Silver Ferns and competing at last year’s Special […]