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BIRMINGHAM NETBALL LEAGUE
Pages updated: 18th August 2010
Dudley Road Netball Club
Dudley Road Hospital Netball Club is looking for a club to train with on a Wednesday evening from 7pm - 9pm, at Hillcrest School, Stonehurst Lane,
Bartley Green, Birmingham B32 3AE.
The cost is £4.00 per session.
We have 3 qualified coaches, and there would be opportunites for netball coaching, umpires training and so much more.
Training starts from Wednesday 8 September 2010.
We play in the Birmingham, Walsall and Dudley Leagues between Division 1 & 3.
You can contact either myself on [h] 0121 628 7565 or
mobile 07919 508868 or Diane Thomas on [h] 0121 681 1350 or [m] 07814 018152
Central Venue will take place to end of December as follows:
DIVISIONS 4,5,6,7,8 WILL PLAY AT SHENLEY COURT
THERE WILL BE 3 NEW TIME SLOTS 10.30AM - 12.00NOON - 13.30PM
DIVISIONS 9,10,11,12,13 WILL PLAY AT STOCKLAND GREEN
THERE WILL BE 4 NEW TIMES SLOTS 9.30AM - 11.00AM - 12.30PM AND 14.00PM (with 2 games only at 2pm)
DIVISION 1 TO 3 WILL REMAIN OUTSIDE OF CENTRAL VENUE.
All CV games will be allocated across the time slots and courts and so there is no need to let us know your time preferences.
The changes are due to court availability and the need to balance the number of games each Saturday.We will keep you informed of CV sites for games after January as soon as we have secured venues.
Fixtures will be available mid August
Eternity Netball Girls Summer tournament July 17th.
We wish to thank all them teams who entered and played. It was a superb day of netballing enjoyed by all those involved even the rain could not dampen the atmosphere.
Well done to Sutton Town for winning the GOLD CUP and to Service Master for being worthy runners up.
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Well done to Pavilions {formerley 3cs} for winning the SILVER CUP and to West Mids Deaf for a well deserved runner up.
Also well done to Fiona NG of West Midlands Deaf for winning PLAYER of the TOURNAMENT.
Thanks again to all those involved and we look forward to seeing you in 2011.
Eternity netball are seeking players to join for Winter season Sept 2010. Training starts August so you must be able to attend a session at Bordsley Green School during this month. Players must be over 15 years old and have a knowledge of the game and rules. Please email Eternity.Netball@btinternet.com with your details and we will send you some dates.
Falcons Netball Club We recently participated in the Cancer Research- Race for life event, in association with Solihull Active & WISPA (Women in Sport and Activity). The invited participants had a stall to promote their sport/activity/interest. We wanted a rounded stall to emphasise the importance of exercise as well as healthy lifestyle. We informed people about the netball we're involved in, as well as other leagues and clubs in the region; we promoted our own club with flyers/business cards (for those with no bags while running); gave out leaflets and information sheets- BNL, West Midlands Netball; informed the public about the BNL & England Netball website; demonstrated netball to the public, and helped members of the public learn to shoot with the netball post by our stall. We found the best method of engagement with participants (as only limited numbers visited us before the event), was to offer free fruit as they we running round, and give them information cards/flyers as they flew by.
As we do not have a youth team (yet), we tried to ensure we gave any young people and parents as much information as possible to enable them to contact a club or a league, and offered to be a point of contact if they were struggling. We spoke to a number of interested return to netballers that seemed keen to join us but only time will tell if our sparkling wit, personality, sharp shooting and free fruit won them over.
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, despite being there for 6am and it being rather warm. We now have all the kit, so if you hear of anything else taking place, let us know, we're good to go.
Elmdon Netball Club are looking for new players to join their National
Premier League 3 squad and Regional Division 2 squad.
Open trials are being held 10am-12 noon at Alderbrook Sch, Blossomfield Rd, Solihull on Sat
17th July and Sun 15th Aug.
DATES FOR SEASON 2010 - 2011
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Highers
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Lowers
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4 Sep
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11 Sep
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18 sep
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25 sep
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2 Oct
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9 Oct
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16 Oct
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23 Oct
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30 Oct
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6 Nov
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13 Nov
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20 Nov
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27 Nov
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4 Dec
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11 Dec
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18 Dec
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Lowers
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Highers
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8 jan
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15 Jan
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22 Jan
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29 Jan
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5 Feb
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12 Feb
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19 Feb
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26 Feb
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5 Mar
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12 Mar
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19 Mar
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26 Mar
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2 Apr reserve date
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9 Apr reserve date
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Venues will be advised as soon as they have been decided.
Applications for season 2010 - 2011
Just to put all secretaries minds at ease I have received application forms from all teams that played last year except for those who are not entering this year.
Thanks to you all cheques will be cashed in due course.
Gill
UMPIRING SWEATSHIRTS.
If anyone is interested in ordering a White Umpiring Sweatshirt with the BNL logo etc and personalised name for £13 please email Dayl
  A NEW ERA FOR LINDEN NETBALL
After over 30 years Linden Netball Club are moving venues. The club has trained at Harry Mitchell since before some of our current players were born and was there when Colette Thomson first took over the coaching. It is with regret but also with great anticipation that Linden have decided to move to Nechells Community Centre, Rupert Street, Birmingham. The facility offered at Nechells of 2 courts with sprung wooden floors was too good an opportunity to miss. It will mean more court time for all members of the club during training sessions and the chance to offer a variety of sessions.
Training will take place on Wednesday evenings at Nechells from 8pm until 10pm. Linden run 6 teams from this training session and are keen to encourage any players of any age or standard who wish to play netball to come and have a go.
Training/trials will start on Wednesday 25th August 2010.
If you require any more details please contact
Colette Thomson 0121 430 7046 0121 430 7046
or
Dayl Dufrane 0121 453 1383 0121 453 1383
 BOURNVILLE NETBALL CLUB
Level 2/3 Coach need for Bournville netball club (paid role).
Training on Mondays 7 til 10pm at King Edwards Girls School, Edgbaston.
Also looking for players with experience to strengthen top 3 teams. Trials start 26th June for top teams and July/August for lower teams.
PARKSIDE NETBALL CLUB
We are looking for players to join us next season to strengthen our senior section, currently playing in Regional League Division 1 and Birmingham League Division 1.
Parkside first session of pre-season training and pre-selection for September will be held at the new sports hall at City North Sports, Wellhead Lane, Perry Barr B42 2SY on Saturday, 29th May from 10am - 2pm. Any senior players with ambition and commitment are invited together with present school year 11.
More information available from Ann O’Rourke:
ETERNITY TOURNAMENT
We wish to thank all the teams, umpires and supporters that came and took part Saturday 24th april in the Eternity Netball tournament.
A BIG well done to Sutton Town for winning and Tigers for making it to the finals a very nail biting for all that watched. A very close game and both teams played exceedingly well. Maybe you could give England a run for their money.:)
If any teams wish and entry form for the next event July 17th pls email Eternity.Netball@btinternet.com for an entry form. Remember - First pay first Served.
Information sent by Pauline Knight - Netball Development Officer - Birmingham Updated 28th April 2010
Congratulations Parkside U16
Well done to Parkside U6 squad who secured victory at the National U16 Club Finals in Manchester at the weekend. They beat 17 other teams from around England to secure the title. Good luck to the Parkside U14 squad who are taking part in the National U14 Clubs Finals on 8th/9th May.
Players Wanted for Umpiring Course on Sunday 16th May
I am looking for 16 players to play netball during the Beginners Umpire Course on Sunday 16th May at King Edwards Girls School from 2pm to 3.50pm.
If your club want to send along a team or some individuals, please let me know as soon as possible. It is important the beginner umpires have players to help them with the course.
CAPs Clubs
There are 11 accredited clubs in Birmingham, three of whom were accredited last year - Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham City and South Birmingham. My apologies for not announcing this at the time, but I was new to the post and getting to grips with all the actions!. Submissions for the next CAPS assessment is due mid May. Please call me if you need any help meeting this deadline or are interested in your club being accredited.
Back to Netball for 16-19 year olds.
A netball session for 16-19 year old recreational players starts tonight and every Wednesday night at Colmers Community Leisure Centre, Longbridge. Please let your young non-netballing friends about it.
Versatility Tournament
Birmingham will be represented in the West Midlands Versatility Tournament on 8th May by two U14 and two U16 Academy teams. Many thanks to the four umpires from Birmingham who have come forward to umpire on the day. - John, Lynne, Patricia and Sophie.
The Co-operative Netball Superleague Grand Final
Tickets for this event being held at the Trent FM Arena on Saturday 15th May are now on sale. Call 08444 124 624 08444 124 624 or visit www.trentfmarena.com to book your tickets.
Goalden Globe Nominations
As we only had one nomination put forward by Birmingham for the Goalden Globe Awards, I am starting a file to capture potential nominees for next year. So, during the year, if you think someone would be a worthwhile candidate, please talk to me about it. We want Birmingham candidates in most, if not all, categories next year!!
Safeguarding and Protecting Young People
If you coach young players, please try to get on one of the above courses being held on 16th May, 14th June and 15th July. Details of these courses can be viewed on the Birmingham website - www.birmingham-netball.co.uk. The three hour workshop helps identify good coaching practice to promote a positive relationship with children. Protect yourself and the young people you are coaching. Contact Sue Mellor on susan_mellor@birmingham.gov.uk There is now a second course - Reflecting on Practice which coaches can attend if you have attended the Safegurading Course at least 12 months prior. Dates for this second course can be viewed in the Courses for Coaches section of the Bimingham website - www.birmingham-netball.co.uk
Birmingham Netball League AGM
Don't forget the BNL AGM on Tuesday 11th May. I have been invited to give an update at this meeting. Look forward to meeting you there.
Funding
There is funding available for the next few months from the Mars Refuel Fund. Applications are being sought for clubs or individuals seeking £500. Visit www.marsrefuel.com/refuel-fund for an online application form. This is an easy to apply for funding stream for up to £500 for any project that will help any club or individual play for longer. Other funding opportunities can be viewed on the Birmingham Netball Website www.birmingham-netball.co.uk
Kind regards.
Pauline
Pauline Knight
Netball Development Officer - Birmingham
England Netball
Tel: 07540 126814 07540 126814
Ashanti Juniors
Nita has just set up a junior team 6 - 13 years of age.
She is looking for help with coaching these juniors.
Summerfield Centre
Mondays 6pm - 7pm
If anyone is able to help or wants more information please contact Nita - 0121 689 3306 0121 689 3306 07796 323382 07796 323382
BISHOP WALSH SCHOOL - COURT AVAILABILITY
Bishop Walsh School has available the use of their courts especially during the summer season.
They are in good condition and the caretaker is very helpful.
Contact details are
0121 351 3215
Courses for Umpires and Coaches.
For information on future courses please go to the Birmingham Netball Website
or click on .
This is a scheme open to sports clubs who are looking for a small amount of cash.
Please go to their website for more information.
CAR PARKING AT STOCKLAND GREEN
We regret that the entrance in Slade Rd for parking on the south car park is now unavailable due to building work commencing for the new school.
The only place to park in future will be the Marsh Hill entrance leading to North car park which hopefully will have been enlarged by September.
Some players have been parking their cars at Stockland Green and travelling to other venues.
Stockland Green have asked us to advise you that once their events have finished on a Saturday they will lock the gates to the Centre. Please do not leave your car there unless you know the Centre will be open when you return.
First Aid
All teams should have a simple First Aid Kit eg wipes, plasters, tape, available on the side of the court. Remember there is no injury time at Central Venue but all open wounds with blood mustbe covered.
Refreshments
We would like to see teams offering refreshments at the end of the match once more. It will be the responsibility of the home team [ the team listed on the side next to the date] to provide them.
SKY TV COVERAGE
Don't forget, Netball is now being shown on Sky Soprts. Check tv listings for details.
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