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August 11, 2020

Netball to Move to Stage 3 of ‘Return to Play’ Roadmap

On Thursday 13 August, Welsh Netball will move to Stage 3 of its ‘Return to Play’ roadmap. This decision has been made following consideration of the latest Welsh Government advice, consultation of community netball stakeholders and with regard to the latest scientific and medical advice relating to netball activity. This development now means that organised…

August 7, 2020

Information Regarding Social Distancing for Under 11s

At last week’s Welsh Government update, it was announced that Under 11s now no longer have to adhere to social distancing restrictions. This week, we have sought clarity on what this unexpected announcement means for participants in the netball environment. Following consultation with Welsh Government and the wider sports sector, it has become clear…

August 5, 2020

Welsh Netball Launches #NetsGetReady COVID-19 Accreditation

On Wednesday 5 August, Welsh Netball launched a new COVID-19 safety accreditation scheme for its affiliated leagues and clubs: #NetsGetReady. The five-stage process is designed to help ensure a safe return to netball training and activity in line with Welsh Netball’s ‘Return to Play’ roadmap. The five steps of #NetsGetReady are: 1. The appointment of a…

August 5, 2020

Wales Netballers to Host Q&A for 2020 Results Day

Welsh Netball is pleased to share the news that several of its senior squad athletes are going to be hosting a digital Question & Answer session ahead of 2020 A-level and GCSE results being released. On Tuesday 11 August at 7pm, Wales’ Suzy Drane, Kyra Jones, Bethan Dyke, Carys Allen and Ella Porter will host…

July 1, 2020

Wales Maintain Position in World’s Top 10

The International Netball Federation has today released the latest INF World Rankings table and Welsh Netball is pleased to share the news that Wales has maintained its position in 9th place. Over the last 12 months, Wales has stormed back into the world’s top 10 after going seven test matches without loss, with several wins…

June 30, 2020

Wales’ Lydia Hitchings to Feature in ‘Transatlanitc Storytelling’ Premiere with Cardiff Met

On Tuesday 30 June, current Welsh international netballer Lydia Hitchings will star in a sports documentary premiere, produced in a collaboration between Cardiff Met University and Ball State University from Indiana, USA. The documentary will then be screened on local and national TV stations in the USA, including ESPN+ and will be featured on Cardiff…

June 25, 2020

Welsh Netball Reaches 10,000 Members as Netball Clubs Across the Country Grow

The latest netball season will always be remembered for Coronavirus and its impact on leagues and clubs. However, the last 12 months has seen plenty to celebrate, not least Welsh Netball reaching over 10,000 members for the first time ever! It is important that the pandemic does not let this massive achievement go unrecognised as…

September 12, 2019

Llantwit Fardre Walking Netball Club Celebrates Its First Year

One year ago, Welsh Netball in partnership with Sport Rhondda Cynon Taff and the Women’s Institute launched some walking netball pilot sessions at Llantwit Fardre Leisure Centre which grew into one of the country’s first walking netball clubs. Now Llantwit Fardre Walking Netball Club is a year old, the walking format of the game has…

April 30, 2019

Success for Sketty Stars in their Maiden Season

It has been quite the year for a brand-new netball club from Swansea Bay who have enjoyed success both on and off the court in their very first season. With well over two dozen players, the club trains out of Gower College on Sundays (4.30pm until 6pm) and competes in Division 2 of the Swansea…