Few people in life have the ability to impact you in a way that stays with you and working with Jo has been an absolute pleasure. Check out when you can catch Loughborough Lightning in action below. In 2005-06 they were founder members of the league. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/SkySportsSubLive coverage as Celtic Dragons take on Loughborough Lightning in the Netball Super League!MORE FROM SKY SPORTS ON YOUT. Having first been selected to represent England in 2007, Jos final appearance wearing the famous red dress came at the Vitality Netball International Series against Jamaica in January 2023. Loughborough Lightning (1st in regular season) Having topped the table in the regular season, Loughborough now have a bigger point to prove - that they can win a Grand Final. For more information on the our complaints and feedback policy, click here. Despite losing to Thunder in the final round, Sirens have provided a welcome disruption to the usual top-four battle, and although they ultimately finished sixth it marked a vast improvement on ninth in 2019, when they recorded just nine points. Each camp and course is designed for a particular age group, ability or discipline allowing the attendees to benefit from exclusive tips, skills and activities from within a top Superleague club. Nicholls departed Lightning in 2022 to join fellow midlands side Wasps Netball, however, in November 2022, Wasps Holdings Ltd entered administration which was followed with confirmation that Wasps Netball would no longer be eligible to compete in the Netball Super League. Ella Clark scored 91 goals over round 16, against Rhinos and Mavericks. Please select the programme you are interested in trialling for below to find out more. With a final score of 48 - 65. Loughborough Lightning will defend their Superleague title against three-time champions Manchester Thunder . Netball Superleague: Manchester Thunder stay top with win over Leeds Fill in the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/Hay4LvPvbW. For further information about the England Netball Player Pathway visit - https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/the-roses-development-framework/player-pathway/. Manchester Thunder 64-37 Strathclyde Sirens, The story of how the Hollywood icon was released back into the wild, Michael Mosley chews over the surprising benefits of these nutrient powerhouses, Dr Matthew Walker shares his tips for getting more sleep. They also enter under-19 and under-21 teams in the National Performance League. On behalf of everyone across the Netball Family, wed like to extend our massive thanks to Jo for everything she has done for the game, for always representing her country so impeccably and for being an incredible role model for everyone watching on. Her devotion to the teams she plays with and represents combined with her sheer curiosity about how to constantly challenge the status quo as to how the game can be played is inspiring. They will join Team Bath Netball, Manchester Thunder and Leeds Rhinos Netball when four top-class sides descend on the Copper Box Arena this weekend. PREPARING FOR TRIALS:We suggest athletes undertake ball skills, speed and agility and stability work and a good understanding of the role of their preferred court position in preparation for the intensity of trials. Mavericks, who had lost four of their last five games, benefitted from their unexpected rest last week after their game against Bath was postponed. Loughborough Lightning won both their games in round 11 to close the gap on league leaders Manchester Thunder to three points. Signing off from international duty, its been an honour. The league was commenced playing at the 2005-06season, replacing the Super Cupas the elite netball competition in England. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. Manchester Thunder thrashed Leeds Rhinos 69-45 at Manchester's AO Arena on a double-header weekend in the netball Superleague. 3 June 2022 Netball. All training will take place at one of our geographic hub locations. As one of the most influential players within English netball, 34-year-old Harten achieved 117 caps for England and will be celebrated as one of the countrys most successful ever players. Loughborough Lightning is the no.1 Netball Super League side in the East Midlands and has been competing in the Netball Super League since its inception eighteen years ago. Our Academy The Player Pathway Below is our current performance pathway structure: Eligibility Criteria Under-15 selection process Safeguarding Selection Lightning, who had lost to Thunder in round 19, were in control from the start and head coach Sara Francis-Bayman said it felt "surreal" to finish the season at the top of the league. Lightning have made the Grand Final on five occasions and won their first title in 2021. There will be some centralised educational activity taking place during the season on campus at Loughborough University. Loughborough Lightning will face Team Bath in the Netball Superleague Grand Final on Sunday at London's Copper Box. | Loughborough Lightning v Strathclyde Sirens | Netball Super League - YouTube Video unavailable The uploader has not made this video available in your country What's Going On. Player Pathway Programme operate over 2 age groups (e.g. [5][6], In 2017 Loughborough Lightning won the inaugural British Fast5 Netball All-Stars Championship. Trial dates for the upcoming 2022-2023 season for our U17, U19 and U21 NPL squads. Thunder showed title-winning form in a ruthless 64-37 win over Sirens, who had been fighting for a play-off spot until Rhinos were given fourth place. COMING SOON! To have had the privilege to have coached Jo at England age groups, U21 World Youth Cup in 2009 and again in these recent years, almost 15 years later, is something I will cherish. We wish Jo all the very best for the next part of her journey.. Lightning Netball confirm two training partner additions to 2023 squad Loughborough Sport Oct 2021 Assist with the set up and running of sporting events and help with spectator services such as ticketing and merchandising. Below is our current performance pathway structure: The Under-15 selection process which leads to the Under-15 Acadamies National Finals 2023. Lightning Netball Academy Trials Academy Trials Here you can find all the latest information regarding upcoming trials for the Lightning Academy and how to sign up. Loughborough Lightning is an English netball team based at Loughborough University. Loughborough Lightning | Loughborough - Facebook The Lightning Academys aim is to find and grow competitive players and coaches with the aspirations and ability to compete at an elite level. Read about our approach to external linking. Whilst it is sad to know that we wont get to see Jo pull on the red dress again I urge us all to celebrate the commitment, loyalty and love that Jo has shown to the Roses over decades of service. As part of this commitment staff, coaches and volunteers coming into contact with our athletes will meet the following criteria: If you have any safeguarding concerns please contact our Safeguarding Officer, Josie Pointon. Below you can find a full calendar of upcoming sessions, camps, classes and trials. England Netball | NPL U19 Last updated on 4 April 20224 April 2022.From the section Netball. Season Memberships are now on sale for 2023! Children can contact ChildLine for free on 0800 1111 or visit childline.org.uk and speak to a counsellor about a worry or concern they may have 365-days-a-year. Selection is done in line with England Netball guidelines and our Loughborough Lightning Selection Policy which you can view here. Loughborough Lightning Netball are pleased to reveal that Lightning stalwart Lauren Nicholls and rising academy talent Alex Johnson will join the squad for 2023 as additional training partners. However, any athlete trialling maybe asked to attend a different age group for final trials IF at open trials selectors feel it is necessary. Fixtures for the 2023 Netball Super League have now been revealed. NVH Holywell Fitness Centre, Loughborough University, Sir David Wallace, Loughborough University, Meet all performance characteristics defined in the Roses Development Framework athlete profile, If the athlete is no longer eligible by age for Under-15 programmes - Approved by the relevant Franchise Pathway Lead, Exceptions need to be approved by the athlete or their parents where they are under the age of 18. We would expect athletes to be competing at a minimum of County level. If you have any queries regarding trials, please contact the relevant staff member for assistance: Josie Pointon - Franchise Pathway Head Coach, U15 & U17 Lightning Experience Hub Trials, Fiona Madeley - Lightning Experience Hub Officer, U15 Futures School Games Open Trials - Now closed for School Games 2022, U15 Loughborough Lightning Experience Hub Trials - Now closed for 22/23 Season, **We are now closed for Hub trial applications**, U17 Loughborough Lightning Experience Hub Trials - Now closed for 22/23 Season, NPL U17 Loughborough Lightning Academy Trials - Closed for 22/23 season, NPL U19 Loughborough Lightning Academy Trials - Now Closed for 22/23 Season, NPL U21 Loughborough Lightning Academy Trials - Closed for 22/23 Season. Harten will continue to play domestic netball for GIANTS Netball in the Suncorp Super Netball league in Australia, a team she has captained for three seasons. There are many people to thank, none more so than my family near and far, especially my dedicated parents, supporting me every step of the way. Netball Superleague: Wins for Bath, Lightning & Wasps but Thunder Loughborough Lightning offers a wide range of courses and camps for both players and coaches. Cycling Football Netball Rugby Wheelchair Basketball Book tickets. 349 talking about this. Loughborough Lightning is the no.1 Netball Super League side in the East Midlands and has been competing in the Netball Super League since its inception eighteen years ago. Athletes can join the Pathway in four different age categories from the Under-15 age group to Under-21s. Concerns can be raised by sending an email tobesafe@englandnetball.co.ukor using and completing the concern report form found through the link above. [15][16], In February 2023, clothing retailer Long Tall Sally were confirmed as the team's headline sponsor for the 2023 Netball Super League season.[27]. Learn with Lightning. London Pulse v Loughborough Lightning | Vitality Netball Superleague - YouTube 0:00 / 2:00:34 Video unavailable The uploader has not made this video available in your. Details of how to book can be found next to each session - please book early to avoid disappointment. Please see link to our selection policy, Trials will be held on: 24th September 2022, Venue: NVH Holywell Fitness Centre, Loughborough University, Trials will be held on 29th September 2022, Venue: Sir David Wallace, Loughborough University. Catch up with round 19 of the Netball Superleague. Athletes will be required to stay overnight for the duration of the Games on campus at Loughborough University, under the supervision of the coaching team. The famous Loughborough Lightning franchise bring world class female sport to campus with its six sports all competing at the highest level. I'm really proud of them for bouncing back because they were terrible last week so to come out like that takes a lot of guts.". Mavericks won their final match against Storm 48-35, but a lack of consistency has made for a rocky season and their fifth place represents frustration for a side who have been unable to crack the top four since 2016. The league is organised by England Netballbut features teams based in England, Walesand Scotland. Find out more about our wide range of courses below and check out all the upcoming dates. Alumna Jo Harten announces retirement from international netball 2023 NSL Season Below are the 2023 NSL fixtures and pre-season matches. Lightning Netball confirm two training partner additions to 2023 squad. There is a section on the England Netball website dedicated to reporting safeguarding concerns. Thunder head coach Karen Greig said she was pleased with the performance, and the determination her side have shown to recover from losses to Bath and Wasps as well as laboured displays earlier in the season, uncharacteristic of Thunder, against lower league opposition. We are so thankful to Jo and her family, mum Christine and Dad Barry and all the clubs and respective Coaches who will have helped Jo to become the player she is, not least her GIANTS family for whom we know Jo has such a strong connection having made Australia her home over recent years. Take a look at our upcoming children's training camps and sessions. The School Games Finals are held from 1/9/22 - 4/9/22. Loughborough Lightning is the number one Netball Super League side in the East Midlands and were crowned NSL champions in 2021. Netball Superleague 2021: Four teams battle for title on finals weekend [3], In 2005 Loughborough Lightning were named as the East Midlands franchise in the new Netball Superleague. Their senior team plays in the Netball Superleague. after a positive Covid test meant they could not play their final two matches. Information and contact details for the Loughborough Lightning Staff. Athletes need to have been 12, 13 or 14 years old on 31st August 2021. Loughborough Lightning are part of the wider elite sport franchises based at Loughborough University. Thanks for the memories!. I am so grateful for the experience and will cherish the memories made with teammates and management that have become family over the last 16 years. Saracens Mavericks and Surrey Storm also secured impressive victories. Improving your fitness, make friends and play with or against all ages and genders - netball has it all. 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Commenting on Jos retirement,Vitality Roses Head Coach Jess Thirlbyadded: Jo is not only one of the most loved and revered Roses players of all time but will go down as one of the worlds best netballers and what she has done for the global game is undeniable. Making the move to the East Midlands-based pathway from Manchester Thunder, Johnson is currently balancing her studies alongside training for both the NPL (National Performance League) U21 side and her University BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) team. Boasting over 75 appearances for Lightning, including being a part of the championship winning side in 2021, Head Coach Vic Burgess said it was an easy decision to welcome Lauren back to Loughborough: Lauren has been part of the Lightning family for a long time. Each season we host open trial opportunities for athletes to be selected into our Loughborough Lightning Pathway. Please select the programme you are interested in trialling for below to find out more. The pure joy of her winning the 2018 Commonwealth Games will live long in our memories, as will all the other major contributions she has made to England at the many major championships throughout her stellar career. Also joining Nicholls and earning her spot with the Netball Super League side for the first time is current Loughborough student and Lightning U21 player Alex Johnson. A special mention also to my junior coaches Carol Bull and Jean Cant from Harlow for their continued support. Loughborough Lightning is the number one Netball Super League side in the East Midlands and were crowned NSL champions in 2021. I know Jo will continue to be a huge source of support for the team as we head towards Cape Town and her leadership and professionalism will live on through the team for whom she has inspired along her Roses journey.. Netball Academy The Lightning Academy The Lightning Academy's aim is to find and grow competitive players and coaches with the aspirations and ability to compete at an elite level. We have a wide range of exciting job opportunities available within our Lightning teams. What commitment is necessary if selected? Ive come to this decision with both myself and my Roses family in mind leading into the World Cup campaign. Weekly on court technical training and match play take place on a Friday evening, between 6pm and 9pm from late September 2022 to March 2023. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. What age is my child eligible for selection? Speaking about her announcement, the former Lightning star said: Playing for England has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. England netball players Kadeen and Sasha Corbin have launched NetBallers - a BBC Radio 5 Live podcast. With some of the worlds best players having represented them, they continue to inspire and develop talent through their pathway and Netball Super League activity. [1][2] Together with the women's cricket team and the women's rugby union team, the netball team is one of three women's sports teams based at Loughborough University that use the Loughborough Lightning name. It took her season's tally to 476, the second highest behind Lightning's Mary Cholhok. It wasn't pretty netball." Loughborough Lightning are top, having played two games more than Bath. If you require any further information please contact : Loughborough Lightning Academy: Data Protection Policy, School Years 11 - 12 - Those athletes who are under 17yrs at the start of school in September 2022 for the 22/23 season, Trials will be held on 25th September 2022, Venue - NVH Holywell Fitness Centre, Loughborough University, Learn with Lightning | Sport | Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk), Please see further information on the England Netball Player Pathway for 2022-23, England Netball | England Netball Player Pathway, Under-21 as of 23.59 on 31st December 2022, Under-19 as of 23:59 on 31stDecember 2022, Under-17 as of 23.59 on 31st December 2022. Thunder have won all three of their previous meetings with Rhinos. England Netball | NPL WE HAVE NOW REACHED CAPACITY AND ARE CLOSED TO ENTRIES. Loughborough Lightning | Loughborough From this a squad of 12 will be taken to the Games to represent the Loughborough Lightning Franchise. In the past five seasons Lightning have made it to the final four of each year, including two consecutive Grand Finals, and were crowned Netball Super League Champions for the first time in 2021. Results will be updated throughout the season. Check out the BBC Sport Live Guide for details of all the forthcoming live sport on the BBC. Pre-season 29 January 2023 Loughborough Lightning 11:00 65 58 Strathclyde Sirens I know what it takes to compete against the best in the world, but I feel I cant give 100% of myself both physically and mentally at this stage. Athletes are asked to trial in their respective age-groups. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. Round 1 will see Lightning take on Team Bath in the opening match of the Season Opener event. Athlete Development Centres - Team Bath Netball Storm continued to impress, recording their fourth successive victory - a 68-52 win over Severn Stars, with star shooter Proscovia Peace scoring 45. Under-19 serving athletes under 18 and 19) but age range is kept flexible to cater for individual needs and maturation. Bath, who have lost their last two matches, returned to winning ways and secured a much-needed three points as the race for a place in the top-four gets more crowded. Read More NPL U19 A Lightning Hub Coach will supervise the athlete warm up, athletes will then beassessed over a series of skills, groups practices and inmatchplay. Netball Superleague 2022: Loughborough Lightning to face Manchester But a blistering start from Lightning proved the difference between the two sides. Get the lowdown on Loughborough Lightning ahead of their semi-final encounter with Leeds Rhinos on June 26: Coach: Sara Francis-Bayman Captain: Natalie Panagarry Nickname: Lightning With the squad complete and the fixtures released, you can also join the Lightning Family for the whole of 2023 as a dedicatedSeason Member. Having undergone a knee arthroscope at the end of January to repair ongoing issues in her left knee, unfortunately, injuries have significantly impacted Jos availability for international duty of late. What is the standard of netball required? Here you can find all the latest information regarding upcoming trials for the Lightning Academy and how to sign up. The U19 Netball Performance League (NPL) consists of ten English teams competing for the trophy. Make sure you look the part whilst watching Loughborough Lightning this season in our brand new merchandise range. Bath will face Manchester Thunder in the second semi-final. Vitality Rose Jo Harten has announced her retirement from international netball with immediate effect. Team Bath earned a much-needed confidence boost with a 57-40 victory over Strathclyde Sirens. Packages are on sale now. Netball Superleague 2022: Two wins for Loughborough Lightning in - BBC Working together with amazing athletes to achieve a common goal is what its always been about for me. With vibrant coloured hoodies and replica tops, you will feel part of the Lightning family instantly. Last updated on 21 June 202121 June 2021.From the section Netball. Awarded an MBE for services to netball in 2020, the Essex-born player represented the Vitality Roses at four Netball World Cups (2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019) and at four Commonwealth Games (2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022), including the historic triumph on the Gold Coast in 2018. Loughborough Lightning are delighted to welcome Lightning Cycling to the #LightningFamily - a brand new team for 2021! Paying tribute to Jo,England Netball Chief Executive Fran Connollysaid: Today the curtain comes down on the international career of one of our most celebrated players. If selected, training fees will be 150 for the long squad, with an additional 50 payable upon selection for the final Schools Games Squad. What Jo has done for our sport in terms of the commitment, dedication and leadership that she has bought to the Vitality Roses squad has undoubtedly helped take the sport to new heights on the world stage. Using the name Loughborough Students, Loughborough University also enter teams in intervarsity leagues organised by British Universities and Colleges Sport. Loughborough Lightning deliver the Performance Pathway in the East Midlands for England Netball. Lightning also earned two wins in as many days as they convincingly beat Surrey Storm. The semi-finals will take place on Saturday, 26 June at the Copperbox with the final the following day. Jo Harten in action for Loughborough Lightning. Lightning also topped the table in 2017 and were crowned British Fast5 All Stars Champions in both 2017 and 2019. LIVE NETBALL! Netball | Sport | Loughborough University Each camp and course is designed for a particular age group, ability or discipline allowing the . Thunder and Lightning have never faced each other in a Grand Final. "We faced some criticism in those early rounds, but we believed in what we were trying to achieve and we have seen that come to fruition.". They also enter under-19 and under-21 teams in the National Performance League. Dates will be shared in advance . Loughborough Lightning Tickets: CLICK HERE, 2023 Content Copyright Netball Super League, Loughborough University Sir David Wallace Sports Centre. For further advice contact the Franchise Pathway Lead: Exceptions could be made for athletes who meet following criteria: U21, U19, U17 trials are open trials. The Team Bath Futures Pathway is made up of Athlete Development Centres (ADC) that run across the South West, allowing nearly 200 aspiring netballers - aged from 14 to 18 - to benefit from top-class coaching plus lifestyle and sports science support. Alumna Jo Harten announces retirement from international netball. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. She graduated from Loughborough University in 2011 . Loughborough Lightning is committed to ensuring your child plays netball in a safe environment. They followed that with a 62-54 victory over Leeds Rhinos - a game which should have been played on the opening weekend, but was postponed after a Covid-19 outbreak in the Rhinos camp. [1][4], Loughborough Lightning made their Netball Superleague Grand Final debut in 200708. In 200506 they were founder members of the league. Having won the title in 2021, Victoria Burgess' side made it all the way to the Grand Final again last year but were beaten by Manchester Thunder.

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