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    November 24, 2022

National Academy Squad Announcement

We are excited to reveal the athletes that have been selected for our 2022/23 U21/U19 and U17 National Academy Squads. 

The athletes that have been selected are as follows:

U21/U19 National Academy Squad

Led by Jo Ricketts (Head Coach), Jen Barett (Assistant Coach) and Cerys Rees (Team Manager).

A. Heath-DruryF. Collier
A. LillieG. Hellerman
A. LeekeG. Lillicrap
C. RoyH. Williams
D. PorterK. Aindow
D. HastingsL. Rowe
D. AgnewL. Broughton
E. HardieM. Evans
E. PorterN. Bullen
E. GallagherN. Jones
E. BlackwellR. Porter
E. VeaterS. Jameson-Boyd
E. Cornelius 

U17 National Academy Squad

Led by Rhian Davies (Head Coach), Sian Ruttley (Assistant Coach) and Ann-Louise Williamson (Team Manager).

A. DaviesH. Wiley
C. BlanksH. Hughes
C. DaviesJ. Strudwick
C. LeworthyL. Boon
EM. ThomasL. Windsor
EJ. JonesM. Harford
E. BaynhamM. Gwyther
E. WallaceM. Cottrell
E. ThomasM. White
E. ParfittO. Brereton
F. EvansR. Prendergast
F. WillisS. Woosey
F. EvansI. Walker
G. Ajerm 

About the selection of the U17 and U19/U21 Squads, Head of Elite, Sara Moore said “It’s really pleasing to see so many talented athletes trialling for and being selected into our National Academy squads.

This season will see both our U17 and U21 Wales squads, compete in Europe Netball competitions as well as a number of friendly fixtures. I am excited to see how this group of athletes progress as they prepare for these competitions.”

Congratulations to all athletes selected for the 2022/23 National Academy Squads!

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