Welsh Netball is looking for a passionate and committed individual to lead the senior Wales netball team. We are looking for an inspirational leader with an athlete-centred approach who has previous experience of developing talent. With an open and inclusive leadership style, the role holder will plan and deliver the new 5 Year Performance Plan […]
Category: Highlights
Usk Netball Club Launch New Competitive Team for Primary School Children
It may be the off-season, but netball clubs across Wales are planning for the 2018-19 season and Usk Netball Club is no exception, with ambitious plans to launch a new competitive team for primary school children. The new team will be coached by Usk Netball Club member and Wye Valley Netball League chair, Claire Powell. […]
Splott Superstars: Netball Club for Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Welsh Netball and the Wales Council for Voluntary Action are pleased to share the story of Heather Lewis from Cardiff, who, with support from BME Sport Cymru, founded Spoltt Superstars – a netball club for asylum seekers and refugees. In the video below, Heather shares her story and talks about the incredible impact that Splott […]
Welsh Netball Celebrate #PlayDay2018 in Merthyr Tydfil
On Wednesday 1 August, Welsh Netball took part in National Play Day 2018 by hosting its netball inflatable at Active Merthyr’s sports village in Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil. Active Merthyr, who are responsible for sports development in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, hosted a range of free sports activities for young people enjoying the school holidays. […]
Wales Under 17 Finish 4th at NPL Tournament
Welsh Netball’s Under 17 squad enjoyed an excellent run at this weekend’s England Netball NPL (Netball Performance League) tournament in Nottingham, finishing in 4th place. The squad, sponsored by a number of businesses and fundraising work, travelled to Nottingham to face off against some of the best Under 17s sides in England in the end […]
Welsh Netball Presents: netball tots®
On Wednesday 25 July at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show in Builth Wells, Welsh Netball launched a brand-new programme for children aged 3-6 called ‘netball tots®.’ The programme, aimed at developing the physical literacy of young children, is fronted by a charming netball character called Bib. Bib guides little netball players on their first journey […]
Suzy Drane Awarded Honorary Fellowship from NPTC Group of Colleges
On Friday 13 July, Suzy Drane, Wales & Celtic Dragons netball captain was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from NPTC Group of Colleges at their annual Graduation Ceremony in Swansea University’s Great Hall. Welsh Netball star Suzy Drane shared the stage with more than 200 graduates at the College’s 12th graduation ceremony. Her Fellowship recognised her […]
Update from Welsh Netball AGM
On Saturday 30 June, Welsh Netball held its Annual General Meeting at the Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells. Following the AGM, here are the main changes that will be taking effect for the 2018/19 season. Election of Officers: Mel Hellerman was elected to the Board of Welsh Netball as a non-executive Director with responsibility for […]
West Wales Summer League 2018
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 […]
Wales Under 21 and Under 17 Squads Announced for 2018/19
Following a competitive series of trials in recent weeks, Welsh Netball is pleased to be able to announce its Under 21 and Under 17 long squads for the 2018/19 season. Under 21 Long Squad Elysse Haywood | Megan Baker-Rees | Anna Brindley | Erin Williams | Chloe Dyke | Chloe James | Miquie Walker-Jones | […]