Northants JMs reached the National Finals of the U14 Clubs competition and went to Sheffield for the occasion. Coach Kelly Washington tells us how they got on. Well done to the girls, and to Futureprint NC who also took part! Click Here to read all about it!

The satellite and county academies in Derbyshire have been busy raising money for the ‘All4One’ charity. Read about their tournament here and which athletes won this seasons awards.

Congratulations to Corby Netball Club who were crowned winners of the Northampton Junior League 2014!! 

The Regional U16 competition took place on 23rd March and 13th April and the results were:

1st: Charnwood            43 points
2nd: Brigg                        41 points
3rd: Sleaford Barge       35 points
4th: Ripley                       33 points
5th: Clifton Jade             27 points
6th: Rutland                    24 points
7th: Northants JMs        21 points
8th: Futureprint               16 points
9th: Pennine                   9 points
10th: Clifton Gold             3 points           

The winners and runners-up of the Regional U16s will go forward to the National Finals on 24th/25th May in Redbridge.

The Regional League Play offs took place on 6th April and provided some very competitive and skilful games. The first game between Lincoln City and Sleaford Barge was particularly close with Lincoln City just forging ahead in the last few minutes to win 34 - 31. Spectators were treated to six excellent games with Charnwood and  Lincoln City securing places in Division 1 next season, while Falcons and Sleaford Barge will play in Division 2. Click Here to see the Full result table

1st         Charnwood       15 points
2nd       Lincoln City        12 points
3rd        Sleaford Barge    8 points
4th        Falcons                 1 point

Sue Collin was recently awarded a Torch Trophy Award for her service to netball in many voluntary capacities including Officiating tutor and mentor as well as the East Midlands Regional Chair. Sue was presented with her trophy by HRH the Princess Royal in London. Visit their website for further information and a full report. Well done Sue- a great achievement! 

We’re very happy to announce that 6 schools from the East Midlands went to the National School Finals and despite coming up against some tough competition, all performed well and had a great day out! Results for our schools were:

• U14s Loughborough High School = 5th and Uppingham School = 15th
  
• U16s Oundle School and Repton School = joint 15th
  
• U19s Nottingham Girls High School = 15th and Northampton High School =17th
  

Well done to you all for making it to the Finals! 

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: