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Avon
Netball in Avon is ran by a group of Volunteers. The volunteers are supported by a England Netball, Netball Development Officer.
Please look below for more information about each volunteer and the NDO.
Avon Chair: Jude Groves
Hi, I'm Jude, Avon Netball Chair.
I’ve played and umpired in the Avon league for many years and joined the committee over 20 years ago as County Secretary.
Since then I’ve been vice Chair before becoming Chair about 9 years ago.
During this time I’ve been an International umpire and I now assess, mentor and test at International level.
Please get in contact for any Avon Netball related questions.
Avon Vice Chair: Jennie Burton
Avon Vice Chair: Chris Green
Avon Treasurer: Catherine Hassall
Avon County Secretary: Justine Welch
Senior League Secretary: Julie Dyer
Avon Junior League Secretary: Sue Price (Nee Anderson)
Avon County Officiating Lead: Denise Snow
Avon County Officiating Lead: Gemma Cowen
Avon Coaching Secretary: Frankie Nutt
Avon Schools’ Officer: Chani Wopara
Avon Safeguarding Officer: Julie Dyer
Avon Affiliation & Booking Officer: Adele Tredoux
Avon Media Officer: Jacqui Page
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Avon Honorary Life Members Award
Avon have recently introduce a new award, the Honorary Life Member Award.
This award was recognised and given to the very first recipient at the 24/25 AGM.
It was awarded to both Julie Dyer and Denise Snow, both so well deserved and awarded to outstanding volunteers who have dedicated over 40+ years of volunteering to Avon and nationally between them.
Congratulation Julie and Denise.
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Avon NDO - Maternity Cover
Hi, Emily Lemoir, I’m the current Netball Development Officer for Avon, I am covering the role for Kerry whilst she enjoys her maternity leave. Avon covers down to Weston-super- Mare, over to Bath and up to Thornbury in South Gloucestershire.
I joined England Netball in April 2024 working full time as the South West Regional Officer.
What do you enjoy most about your role:
I am really excited to step into the NDO role, I am passionate about providing an exceptional experience for our members and have seen first hand the positive effect our sport can have on people. I am excited to see the variety of projects and meet as many people in Avon as possible.
What would you like people to know about your role:
It is so varied! I'm open to any project or partnership work that may be out there. Please feel free to get in contact to talk all things netball.
What is the best way for people to get in contact with you:
emily.lemoir@englandnetball.co.uk
07540126813
https://www.facebook.com/NetballinAvon https://www.instagram.com/netballavon/
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Avon NDO
Hi, I'm Kerry Brooks, I’m the Netball Development Officer for Avon which covers down to Weston-super- Mare, over to Bath and up to Thornbury in South Gloucestershire. I joined England Netball in April 2019 working full time but returned from maternity leave in January 2022, part time, working Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
What do you enjoy most about your role:
Over the last 5 years I’ve really gotten to know my patch and meet the volunteers, coaches and umpires that make netball happen in Avon. I enjoy knowing and celebrating how much netball happens in the county and being able to contribute towards that. I love working with new partners to identify where more netball opportunities can happen and making that a reality.
What would you like people to know about your role:
Although my main role is to develop netball in the county, my focus can shift daily. Sometimes I am supporting leagues and counties with governance and safeguarding, other times I’m working with School Games Officers to offer primary aged children their first chance of netball and other times I’m running events such as Walking Netball Festivals, Netball Youth Camps or Mixed Netball Tournaments. It feels good to be able to develop the sport from lots of different angles.
What is the best way for people to get in contact with you:
Kerry.brooks@englandnetball.co.uk
07540126813
https://www.facebook.com/NetballinAvon https://www.instagram.com/netballavon/