Regional Schools 2025

Eleanor Udall • February 12, 2025

What a day of netball! Despite the chilly weather, the courts at Repton School were buzzing with energy on 1st February as 30 school teams battled it out in the fiercely contested Regional Schools Netball Tournament. With skill, determination, and teamwork on full display, the event was a true celebration of school netball at its finest!

The competition was fierce, but in the end, the top teams emerged victorious, securing their place in the upcoming National Schools Competition. Special congratulations to the cup winners and runners-up, who now have the exciting opportunity to compete for the national title! Under 14 cup winners were Branston Community Academy with Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School the runners up. Under 16 winners were Stamford School with Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School also being the runners up. Under 19 winners were Oakham School with Repton School the runners up! More information on the National Schools can be found here.

A huge shoutout to the Derbyshire Netball Association for their incredible efforts in organizing such a fantastic event. From the first whistle to the final goal, the standard of play was outstanding, with every team giving their all. A special thanks to:

Sara Bostock - Results

Pauline Brasher - Court Manager

Sue Connor - Tournament Referee

Paul Hardy - Court Manager

Sarah Hollidge - Registration and Photos

Denise Howard - Results

Caroline Richards - Organiser and Derbyshire Competition TSG Lead

Liz Richards - Court Manager

Jo Sharrock - Umpire Coordinator and Regional Officiating TSG Lead

Carol Spencer - Tournament Referee, Registration and Regional Competition TSG Lead

Janie Wheatley - Timer

Jan Woolley - Results

Mary Yardley - Tournament Referee, Registration and Awards Presentor

Notably, three of the teams earning a spot at Nationals came from Lincolnshire, a first for the county! Well done to all teams involved—it was a brilliant day of netball, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store at the national stage. Best of luck, and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way. Special mention also goes to the teams who also took part in the Plate competition with St Martins winning the U14 Plate with Ecclesbourne as runners up, Nottingham Girls High School the U16 Plate with West Bridgford runners up and Priory LSST the U19 Plate with Sponne School as runners up.

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Ashby Netball Club breaking records for charity!

By Eleanor Udall • March 27, 2025

The Ashby Netball Club has pulled off a truly spectacular feat, combining record-breaking achievements with an awe-inspiring act of charity that has captured hearts far and wide. Their recent Ashby Netball Marathon not only saw players endure a jaw-dropping 75 hours of continuous play, but it also led to the smashing of three Guinness World Records and raising over £57,000 for charity! Determined to leave a lasting impact, multiple teams took on the challenge of breaking the World Record for the most goals scored in 60 minutes and the most goals scored in 3 minutes. The previous record of 1105 goals in an hour, set by Trinity Netball Club in 2021, was absolutely shattered when one of Ashby’s teams netted an incredible 1564 goals in just 60 minutes! If that wasn’t enough, the club also set a brand-new record for the most goals scored in 3 minutes, hitting an impressive 97 goals. But the excitement didn’t stop there!... A standout moment of the marathon came when Imogen Talbot took to the court with a singular mission – to beat the individual record for most goals scored in one minute. The record of 40 goals was held by Suzanne Hobson in North Yorkshire, but Imogen’s lightning-fast shooting saw her land a whopping 49 goals in just 60 seconds! That’s a goal every 1.25 seconds, an astonishing feat of skill and endurance. This incredible effort was more than just a show of athletic excellence. The 75-hour netball marathon was all in the name of charity, with funds raised set to make a real difference in the community. Over an astounding £57,000 was raised for Kids Village, a charity dedicated to providing free, life-enhancing respite holidays for critically ill children and their families. Kids Village is on a mission to build a unique holiday village in the heart of the UK, near Lichfield, Staffordshire. Their goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where families can escape the pressures of daily life, find joy in magical moments, and make lasting memories together. With no cost to the families, this initiative offers a much-needed break from the stress and challenges of ongoing treatments and hospital visits, providing a space of relaxation and happiness. This charity is close to the hearts of the club as Carla Garey (their club development lead) made a pledge to fundraise after seeing her inspirational little girl Evelyn, fight for her life after being born with a rare congenital condition causing a defect of her RET gene and one of the resulting factors was a condition called Hirschsprung's disease, and the amazing players at Ashby Netball stood up and wanted to help. You may remember their 24 hour netball event that raised over £20,400 back in 2023 for the same charity. Even Parliament took notice! The club’s local MP acknowledged their achievements in a House of Commons session, calling it an incredible act of charity and congratulating the players for their relentless dedication. From all of us, congratulations, Ashby Netball Club! You’ve shot your way into the record books and our hearts

Spring Junior Tournament

March 12, 2025

March 9th- Stamford Junior School A beautiful spring day with clear skies and a light breeze was perfect for our inaugural Spring Junior Netball Tournament completing a busy netball weekend following the Super Cup the day before. Throughout the day there was a fantastic display of skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship. With 25 junior teams competing, the courts were alive with energy from the very first whistle to the final goal. The teams were divided into three age groups u11s playing BEE Netball and u12 and u14 teams. Different formats were played in the age groups ensuring fair and exciting matchups, with the top teams progressing to the seeded finals. Spectators, including proud parents and enthusiastic friends, cheered on from the sidelines, creating an electric atmosphere. The day concluded with a heartfelt awards ceremony, where players received medals for the winning and runner up teams. Special thanks to coaches, referees, volunteers, and families for making the event a resounding success. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another fantastic tournament in the summer!