Author Archives: Zoe Barrett

  1. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Netball South West!

    We would like to wish all our members a joyful festive season filled with laughter, love and a well-deserved rest!

    Thank you to all our volunteers, coaches, umpires, officials, players, members and supporters for making 2025 an incredible year for netball across the region. We can’t wait to see you back on or around a court in the new year and wish you all the best for 2026.

    Please note, England Netball and the South West Regional Office will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday 24th December and will re-open at 9am on Monday 5th January 2026.

  2. Walking Netball Host Event

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    We are excited to announce the upcoming Walking Netball Host Event, taking place on 23rd January 2026.

    If you’re a Walking Netball Host, we’d love for you to join us and our panel of experts where you’ll get the opportunity to ask questions, meet other Walking Netball hosts, network and talk all things Walking Netball, Umpiring and NETBALLHer, before watching the season opener Team Bath NXTGen vs London Pulse.

    If you’re interested in attending the Walking Netball Host Event, please contact Emily.Lemoir@englandnetball.co.uk for more information or to register your interest and book your place.

    Please note, places are limited and we recommend you book as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment.

  3. NSW X WN Festival

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    We’re excited to announce that the NSW X WN Festival is back for 2026 and we’d love for as many Walking Netball teams as possible to join us!

    Find out all the details below.

    📅Sunday 1st February 2026

    📍Bath University Sports Training Village, Bath, BA2 7AY (Indoor courts)

    ⏰10am-3pm

    💰£10 per person standard rate, £9 if you have an England Netball Walking Netball Subscription or £5 if you are a member of England Netball and Netball South West.

    ℹ Supported by Netball South West, the festival will provide a fabulous experience with everything organised for you so all you have to do is turn up, play and enjoy.

    • Indoor Venue

    • A chance to play other teams and meet new people

    • Umpires provided

    • In it to win it (scored) or Wiggle & Giggle (not scored) – where numbers permit

    • Medals

    • First Aid trained staff

    • The festival will be Over 50’s focused and although younger players are welcome to join us too, there will be a limit of 2 under 50s on court in a team at any one time.

    If you’re interested in taking part, make sure you book your team space now by completing the Walking Netball Festival Form via the link below.

    NSW X WN Festival Booking Form

    Important Booking Information:

    • Please complete the form for each team you are entering if you plan to enter more than one.

    • Booking closes on Monday 12th January 2026 (or before if we reach capacity)

    • After you’ve registered you will receive an email with details on how to pay by BACS and a team sheet to complete and send back to confirm your space. Your team space isn’t secured until payment has been made.

    • If you have any questions, please contact Anna Young anna.young@englandnetball.co.uk.

    We hope to see you there!

  4. National ONE Awards 2025

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    On Saturday 18 October, hosted by Katharine Merry at the National Motorcycle Museum & National Conference Centre in Solihull, over 230 guests gathered to recognise and celebrate the contributions and achievements of some of England Netball’s incredible volunteers.

    The ONE Awards recognise the amazing people who volunteer and make netball happen with each winner of the regional ONE Awards progressing to become a National ONE Awards nominee.

    A huge congratulations to the following regional winners who represented the South West as nominees at the National ONE Awards:

    • Coach of the Year (Children and Young People) – Petra Finkenzeller
    • Coach of the Year (Adults) – Julie Dolling
    • Community Official of the Year – Sarah Lewis
    • Pioneer of the Year – Lesley Thomas
    • Inclusion Award – Trailblazers Walking Netball Club
    • Young Volunteer of the Year – Phoebe Lewis
    • Teacher of the Year – Hope Lushington
    • Contribution of the Year – Melanie Ayres
    • Unsung Hero of the Year – Denise Sell
    • Community Club of the Year – Tiverton Titans Netball Club

    Many congratulations to Linda Dyer, Gilly Salter and Lesley Thomas from the South West who were awarded England Netball Long Service Awards.

    Long Service Awards are awarded to individuals who have contributed 25 years of service at county, regional, national and international level, dedicating significant time across varying roles to improves the lives of netballers around them.

    Congratulations to all on an incredible and well deserved achievement.

  6. NetballHer – ‘I wish I knew…’

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    Designed to spark curiosity, break down stigmas and empower women and girls to ask questions about their female health and wellbeing openly and confidently, the I Wish I Knew campaign marks a new chapter in England Netball’s commitment through NETBALLHer to tackle the female health knowledge gap that impacts participation, performance and long-term engagement in sport.

    By sharing authentic stories from across the netball community, from grassroots to elite level, the campaign gives voice to the things women and girls wish they’d known sooner, opening conversations that are too often left unspoken.

    That’s why we’re asking you, what you wish you knew?

    We’d love to feature your ‘I wish I knew…’ story on our regional social media channels and website news spotlight. If you’d like to get involved, please email southwest@englandnetball.co.uk for more information.

    Find out more about the NetballHer campaign here – England Netball launches I Wish I Knew campaign to tackle the female health knowledge gap impacting participation in sport | England Netball.

  7. 2025 – 26 Membership Season

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    Get ready! The 2025 – 26 Netball season is nearly here, and with England Netball membership now available, it’s the perfect time to get involved. Whether you’re a seasoned player, official, coach, volunteer or a complete newcomer, there’s a place for you in our netball community!

    Welcome to the Netball South West Family

    The Netball South West region is a thriving netball community encompassing Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Avon and Jersey. We’re a huge community with over 17,000 members including players, dedicated coaches, officials and volunteers. To find out more about Netball South West check out our full website and follow along on social media!

    How to Get Involved?

    Whether you’re starting your netball journey or returning for another season, we can’t wait to see you as part of the Netball South West community on or beyond a court this season!

    From playing to coaching or officiating, there’s plenty of ways to get involved with the game. To find a way that suits you best, visit:

    Ways to Play – Adult | England Netball

    Ways to Play – Junior | England Netball

    Coaching | England Netball

    Officiate | England Netball

    Run a club, league, county or region | England Netball.

    If you have any questions about starting your netball journey, we’re happy to help. Please reach out to southwest@englandnetball.co.uk or your local Netball Development Officer.

    Ready to become a member or renew your membership for 25-26?

    Now you’ve found how you’d like to be involved, visit Membership | England Netball to compare available memberships and find which membership suits you best.

    For more information on 25-26 Membership and to renew, visit – EN launches 2025-2026 Membership campaign and exclusive prize draw | England Netball.

    Top Tips for the 25/26 Membership Season:

    Let’s make your 2025 – 2026 season the best yet! Check out some of our top tips below:

    As we head into the 25 -26 season, we would like to say a huge thank you to the players, officials, coaches, supporters and volunteers for all you do for our sport, we can’t wait for what’s to come over the next year.

  8. Netball South West ONE Awards 2025

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    The Netball South West ONE Awards hosted by Claire Carter took place at Rumwell Farm Shop, Taunton on Saturday 28th June 2025.

    The annual event is a true highlight in the regional netball calendar, shining a well-deserved spotlight on the incredible individuals who make our beloved sport thrive across the South West.

    130 people attended to recognise and celebrate the achievements of over 80 volunteers who were nominated for this year’s awards. The celebratory afternoon consisted of a complimentary two-course meal for nominees and their guest, awards ceremony, guest speakers and fun photo booth!

    Netball South West ONE Awards 2025, Taunton.

    The ONE Awards were presented throughout the afternoon and the winners of each category were:

    • Coach of the Year (Children and Young People) – Petra Finkenzeller
    • Coach of the Year (Adults) – Julie Dolling
    • Community Official of the Year – Sarah Lewis
    • Pioneer of the Year – Lesley Thomas
    • Inclusion Award – Trailblazers Walking Netball Club
    • Young Volunteer of the Year – Phoebe Lewis
    • Teacher of the Year – Hope Lushington
    • Contribution of the Year – Melanie Ayres
    • Unsung Hero of the Year – Denise Sell
    • Community Club of the Year – Tiverton Titans Netball Club

    Netball South West also proudly presented regional specific awards to:

    • Julie Dyer – Netball South West Long Service Award.
    • Lesley Thomas – Heather Crouch Award presented by Netball South West President Linda Dyer.

    Many congratulations to all of the nominees, regional specific award winners and to the ONE Awards winners who will represent the South West at the upcoming National ONE Awards.