Junior netball makes an impact in East Staffordshire |
March 2009 saw the first junior netball league for girls aged 11 - 14. The competition included teams from Burton and the local boroughs competing out on the court to become winners of the first ever Burton and District junior netball league. With some intense and highly competitive netball being played, it was a great showcase of local netball talent and a great opportunity for young girls to become involved with netball outside of school.
Junior Netball League Runners-up Belvedere Juniors
Parents, teachers and coaches lined the sports hall to encourage and motivate the young netball athletes. It is hoped that netball clubs involved in the Burton & District adult league will consider the benefits of a junior section and take on board the importance of junior netball in East Staffordshire so that we can inspire more young girls to stay in sport and become inspirational athletes like the local netball star, former England Captain, Olivia Murphy.
Junior Netball League in action
Presenting the awards was Regional Talent Coach, Loughborough Lightning coach and former Scotland International coach, Rosie Port. The Winners were King Eddies Junior Netball Club and Runners-up Belvedere Juniors Netball Club.
Emma Warren, Netball Development Officer for Staffordshire and The Black Country said: "The event was a triumph and I would like to thank East Staffordshire School Sport Partnership, the volunteers and supporters for making it such a success."
For further information about netball in Staffordshire, please visit the following websites -
www.sportacrossstaffordshire.co.uk www.staffordshirenetball.co.uk
Emma Warren
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