We are recruiting a volunteer to undertake the role of Regional Performance Programme Coordinator. For more information about the role, see the advert and job description. For further information contact eastmidlands@englandnetball.co.uk or if interested, complete the application form below


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The Regional U14 Tournament ran smoothly in the first glorious sunshine of the year with some excellent netball from ten competitive teams. Futureprint were the clear winners with 8 victories out of 9 matches, only losing to their county compatriots, Northants JMs. The battle  for second place was only settled in the last round but one, when Northants JMs and Cliftonettes finished level with 7 wins each, with Northants JMs joining Futureprint at the National Finals on goal average. Final placings were:

The University of Leicester Netball Club are looking for a Level 2 qualified netball coach for the 2014/2015 season. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in County or Regional coaching. Some fitness and/or strength and conditioning qualification would be beneficial. The club currently trains around 7-8 hours per week and you will be required at all sessions. The successful candidate will also be required to attend some home matches (these take place on Wednesday afternoons/evening); Pay level will be dependent on qualification and past experience.

As the club's training runs in relation to the university term times, the coach will be required from September 2014 to May 2015, which we would be happy to look at extending into the following season. Coaches will be classified as Self Employed.

Club Details- The club's 1st team are currently looking at a promotion where they will be moving into BUCS Division 2A/B. The 2nd team are currently in 2nd place in BUCs Division 5B; and the 3rd team are also looking at a promotion from BUCS Division 6B into BUCS Division 5A/B. There is also a Development squad which currently trains separately and is also involved with the university's intramural sessions. If interested, please contact Ian Thursfield (University of Leicester Students Union Administrator) by email at it68@le.ac.uk, outlining what qualification(s) you hold and any past coaching experience.

Women and Girls from Back to Netball programmes across the county took part in the Northamptonshire Back to Netball Festival at Moulton Sports Complex on Saturday 22nd February. Over 60 ladies took to the court and played a round robin tournament to compete for winners and runners up places. Volunteer umpires, coaches and table officials assisted on the day and Bev Burnham, Vice Chair from Northants County Netball Association presented the awards. 

The top four places were all to play for and it came down to the last match which determined the final placing’s. Runners up were Manor Red’s from a back to Netball programme run by Karen Tofte at Manor Sports Centre and the winning team playing their first ever netball match was ‘Raven’s A from Wellingborough. Kelly Walker Netball Development Officer for Northamptonshire said ‘It was a fabulous day. Many of the ladies were playing their first competitive match and the standard of netball was high, especially with some of  the ladies having not played since they were at school. The festival is a great way of bringing together players, volunteers coaches and officials to showcase the fantastic work everyone is doing.’  

For more information on netball opportunities contact Kelly Walker kelly.walker@englandnetball.co.uk or 07545 924954.