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Netball
Netball is available to everyone at the University of Birmingham. Our highly competitive and successful student club supports and develops over 100 players across it’s eight teams, and even has a Men’s Netball team that is growing every year. With six teams in BUCS and two in BNL, no matter your level of experience, there is an opportunity for you. If you would like to play Netball socially, or are completely new to the sport, we have something for you. Please see the links below to Social Netball and Campus League to find the right Netball opportunity for you!
Student Club
The University of Birmingham’s Netball Club is a highly competitive, supportive and inclusive club that supports over 100 players across the University. Our first team compete in the highest BUCS division (Premier 1 North), closely followed by our seconds in Premier 2 North – these two squads form our performance group. Our four other BUCS teams also compete at a high level in the Midlands leagues (Midlands 1A, 2A, 5A).
We also support a development squad that facilitates more opportunities for athletes to represent our club in friendly fixtures across the season.
The Netball Club is highly valued and respected at UoB. We have access to a wide range of sport support services, high level coaches and a dedicated committee who work tirelessly to grow and develop the players and the club in any way that they can.
UoB Netball is inclusive, welcoming and friendly; supporting one another in and out of netball life and striving to provide a healthy and competitive environment for all members. Alongside training, members come together weekly to have fun away from the court and celebrate game days. The club is also highly involved in fundraising and charity events, where lots of fun can be had taking part in bingo nights, pub quizzes and more!
Head Coach
Key Contacts
President: Evelyn McCagherty
Vice President:Â Sienna Cornes
Facilities
Indoor and outdoor courts
3x indoor courts with one showcourt and bleacher seats as well as 10x outdoor courts.
Gym
Our state-of-the-art gym is available for all your strength and conditioning needs.
Training Times
Training times will depend on your selected squad:
- 1s/2s (Performance): Mondays 6.00pm – 8.00pm, Fridays 4.00pm – 5.30pm
- 3s/4s: Mondays 8.00pm – 9.30pm, Fridays 4.00pm – 6.00pm
- 5s/6s: Fridays 4.00pm – 6.00pm
- Development: Wednesdays 10.00am – 12.00pm
Competition Opportunities
Six teams competing in BUCS leagues with home and away fixtures on Wednesdays. UoB Netball 7s and 8s compete in the Birmingham Netball League, with fixtures taking place on Saturdays.
Performance Netball
At the University of Birmingham Netball Club, we support high performing athletes to continue to excel within the wider netball community. Many of our performance athletes play NPL and NSL, with some also competing in England Netball’s Premier League. The location of the University of Birmingham means that athletes have opportunities to play at several franchises: Birmingham Panthers, Loughborough Lightning and Nottingham Forest.
Our unrivalled performance programme is led by expert coaching staff who are constantly striving to improve and develop both individual and team performances. Our coaches work with a wide range of performance support services (including S&C, physiotherapy, nutrition, performance analysis and psychology) to ensure a well-rounded and holistic approach to athlete development.
Register your interest
Do you currently play competitively and are interested in competing for/training during your time at the University of Birmingham? Register your interest below and your details will be passed on to our performance coach.
Social Netball Club
We are a social sport club at the University with over 400 members enjoying friendly but competitive netball opportunities in our sociable community. The club caters to varying abilities and levels of commitment depending on members experience and preference during the year.
We typically have 10 campus league teams and a Birmingham Friday night league team.
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Additionally, we organise plenty of external fixtures anyone can opt to play for and tournaments within the club! On the social side, we plan weekly sports night pres and host a variety of events, there is something for everyone! Our only commitment expectations from members are that you play a fair share of your team’s weekly matches and anything else depends on how involved you would like to be.
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We have a committee of 17 this year, taking care of training, fixtures, socials, events and so much more that goes on throughout the year (see their names below). We then have co-captains for each team, to handle match day responsibilities, this might be something you would like to try even if you’re new to the club
Training Times
Monday 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Tuesday 6.00pm – 7.00pm, 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Campus League
Campus League Netball is open to all staff and students where you can participate in regular social sport leagues and one-off tournaments throughout the academic year.
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You can enter as part of your existing departmental team, society, halls or simply just as a group of friends.
Social Sport: Netball
If you are interested in recreational Netball, we offer weekly social Netball sessions as part of our Social Sport programme. Sessions will either be coached by a qualified coach, or ‘just play’.
Inclusion, Accessibility and Disability Practices
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The Netball Club demonstrates its commitment to inclusivity by supporting various charities. At the Intercept Showcase event, the club raised funds for CoppaFeel to support breast cancer awareness, with players wearing pink ribbons to show solidarity. Additionally, the club participated in the MoRun to raise awareness for Movember and men’s mental health. The men’s netball team has been integrated into training sessions, and a men’s representative was added to the committee to promote diversity. The club actively works to create an environment where members of all genders, races, and sexualities feel welcome, using open days, social media, and fundraising events to engage new members.
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The club ensures that all players feel comfortable by providing kit sizes that accommodate religious and cultural practices. Members are encouraged to support other sports teams by attending matches and charity events, fostering a broader sense of community. Mental and physical well-being are prioritised, with support for individuals managing anxiety, injuries, and underlying health conditions. While no current members require accessibility accommodations, club leaders and coaches are trained in disability awareness to ensure that any future needs can be met.
Membership
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