Netball Update

Following the report in last month’s News, William Farr Yr 9 pupils, Sophie Hotchkin, Mia Sherry and Lily Armstrong played for Lincoln City Netball Club against some strong tough opposition in the Clubs U14s National Finals at EIS Sheffield on 25^th/26^th may finishing in 17^th place – well done girls, an experience to remember!

LCNC U14s dominated the East Mids region this season since qualifying for the East Mids regional league in June 2023, however credit must be given to the girls and coaches from Charnwood NC, who have spent the year closing the gap, going into the National finals as East Mids runners up and finishing in16th place. Overall winners were Leeds Athletic NC with Kingsway Power NC 2^nd.

There was some great news for men’s/boys netball in Lincs with the recently announced line-ups for the England Trailblazers (men’s England Youth squads). Jay and Toby Herbert from Scunthorpe who have played at Brigg NC for approx. 18 months and train with the Aspire Elite Netball performance academy have been selected into the U19/U23 squads. Any boys wishing to pursue netball post U11 age group should contact Vanessa McErlain-Naylor 07836 598027 as this is the nearest Club accepting male members.

Congratulations to the youngsters from the Dunholme & Welton Community netball group, who recently took on a mixed age squad of new players from Brigg NC and took the win 28-26.

Emilija Duncanson, Imogen Fragle, Honey Bell, Ellie-Eve Cook-Bell, Amilia Viscomi, Fleur Patrick, Emily Richardson, Arabella and Amelia relished the opportunity and are looking forward to the re-match

Performance academy trials for Loughborough Lightning U14/u16 hubs for next season were held on June 8^th/9^th

Any local success will be reported next time

Open trials for the Aspire Elite netball academy take place in July. Trial fees £10. Email asp1rebel1eveach1eve111@gmail.com to request a registration form. Open to current Year 5’s – Year 12s