The University of Portsmouth Netball Club is the largest University Netball club in the country, entering 6 teams into the British Universities and College Sport (BUCS) South Eastern Conference. The Netball Club is comprised of a group of fun and friendly girls who highly promote the social side of the club as well as a successful performance on court.
The Club’s Committee members organise socials fortnightly, which always include an exciting dress up and usually a bar crawl around Portsmouth with a few games along the way!! Members of the club also go on Sports Tour annually playing Netball against other Universities as well as interacting with other sports clubs from Portsmouth. If drinking isn’t your thing then the club also organise trips to watch an England or Superleague Netball match annually, they host a 'Question of Sport' night aa well as offering other activities including Rounders on the common and Tournaments for all abilities.
E-mail: netball@upsu.net
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=106470325627
Training Times, Venues and Team League Info
1st - 3rd teams- Monday 5.30pm till 7.30 pm- St Paul’s Gym
4th – 6th teams- Monday 5.30pm till 7.30pm- Langstone Courts
(Teams alternate location weekly)Intramural teams- All teams- Tuesday – 5.00 till 7.00pm St Paul’s Gym
Over 120 girls joined the Netball Club last year (08/09) and they could accommodate for an even larger number of girls due to a strong Intra-mural program. This program is for girls who may not have taken part in competitive Netball in a while, or for girls who may want to join purely for the social aspects that our club offers. If this is the case the Netball Club’s sound Intra-mural program is perfect for you!
Coach Information
Judy Yoxall . Judy has been coaching for nearly 20 years and gained her level 3 Netball Coaching qualification in December 2006. She is actively involved in the community, volunteering for many hours working with schools, borough councils, development officers including coaching at Hampshire Youth Games and Hampshire Academies. She has also helped a number of players reach national standard at under 17 and under 19. Judy coaches 6 teams on a Thursday night and her input has allowed the club to have its most successful year to date, with 50% of teams being promoted and winning the SESSA Cup. Creating a great bond with the club, Judy is continuing to coach for the Netball Club during the academic year 09/10 in hope to continue the club’s success.
The Netball Club are looking for a second coach (Fitness coach or Netball specific). If you are interested please contact Gaby Johnson (netball@upsu.net).
Members of the club coach and teach in local primary and secondary schools, which include Portsmouth High School and St. Edmunds Junior School.
The Netball Club has liaised with the Sport and Recreation department, setting up a University of Portsmouth Staff Netball Club.
The Club’s Committee recently organised a Junior May-day Netball Festival for local schools, promoting netball into the community, liaising with the Hampshire Sport Development Officer and Up for Sport. This is going to become an annual event.
Members of the club are frequently provided with Coaching/Umpiring/First Aid courses/testing. Umpiring and Coaching experience is available to all AU Members during training sessions at no extra cost.
The Netball Club currently has an umpiring position available. Matches are on Wednesday afternoons between 12pm and 4pm. Please email Gaby Johnson for more information concerning time and rate of pay.
Club Committee
Gaby Johnson
President
Rachel Clarkson
Vice President
Becky Dines
Club Captain
Sponsors
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