Wales Netball is today calling on its members to step forward and help shape the future of the sport, as nominations open for the newly established Members Council -a milestone moment in the organisation’s Ymladd 2030 transformation. The Members Council was voted into existence by Wales Netball members at an Extraordinary General Meeting on 27 […]
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Wales Netball celebrates outgoing Head Coach Emily Handyside as Ymladd 2030 programme enters new era
Wales Netball today pays tribute to Welsh Feathers Head Coach Emily Handyside, who has made the decision to step down from her role following the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, as the organisation prepares to recruit a full-time national Head Coach as part of its Ymladd 2030 strategy. Emily has overseen one of the most significant […]
Wales Netball Seeking Three Non-Executive Directors To Join Its Board
Wales Netball is looking to appoint three enthusiastic and forward-thinking people with specific skills, experience and knowledge to join its Board of Directors. These independent non‑executive directors will bring expertise in either safeguarding, performance or external affairs and will help strengthen the Board’s skills, perspectives and diversity. Their contribution will support delivery of our Ymladd […]
Wales Netball Seeking Two Non-Executive Directors To Join Its Board
Wales Netball is looking to appoint two enthusiastic and forward-thinking people with specific skills, experience and knowledge to join its Board of Directors. These independent non‑executive directors will bring expertise in either finance or commercial development and will help strengthen the Board’s skills, perspectives and diversity. Their contribution will support delivery of our Ymladd 2030 […]
Wales Netball Christmas Opening Hours 2025
The Wales Netball Office and Sport:80 support portal will be closed for the holidays and office hours can be seen below. The main Wales Netball inbox and phone line will not be monitored during this time. CLOSED – 22nd December 2025 to the 2nd January 2026 OPEN – 5th January 2026
A Farewell to International Umpire Icon, Rhian Edwards
Today we announce the retirement of one of our most accomplished and respected officials, Rhian Edwards, who steps away from performance and international umpiring after a distinguished career. Rhian, an International Umpire Awardee (IUA), has decided to conclude her commitment to the international stage following another successful year marked by major appointments. Rhian’s journey as […]
Forward Futures Collective Spotlight – Aimee Edwards (Vice-Chair)
My name is Aimee Edwards and I am privileged to be Vice Chair of the Wales Netball Forward Futures Collective. I started playing aged seven at Rhosnesni Netball Club in Wrexham, unaware that the game would become the foundation for my confidence, drive and perseverance, not to mention a source of community and lifelong friendships. […]
Forward Futures Collective Spotlight – Leah O’Sullivan (Chair)
My name is Leah O’Sullivan, and I am proud to be the Chair for the Forward Futures Collective (FFC) Group. I’m 24 years old and live in Caerphilly, where I run my own netball club and dedicate much of my time to helping others enjoy sport. My netball journey began back in Year 7, inspired […]
AGM 2025: Jean Foster named interim President as Sheila Cooksley Presidency finishes
We are pleased to share the news that Jean Foster has been named as the interim President of the National Governing Body, following the retirement of previous President, Sheila Cooksley. At the recent Annual General Meeting of Wales Netball, our President, Sheila Cooksley’s, third and final term was completed. Whilst we are currently undergoing a governance […]
Wales Netball members back bold vision for the future
Wales Netball members have voted in favour of the most ambitious membership fee increase option at the organisation’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), held on 30 July 2025 – a decision that provides the momentum to accelerate delivery of its long-term strategy, Ymladd 2030. The vote, which followed the first proposed membership fee increase in four […]