Welcome to UEA Netball 24/25 :) 

Whether you are joining us with a background of high level netball, played a little bit in school and want to get back into it or you have never touched a netball before, we have the perfect team for you. We are one of the biggest clubs on campus with 9 amazing teams, a mix of all ages and genders and over 170 members. We currently have 3 teams competing in BUCS and 6 teams competeting in either a Local League or an Intramural Sports League. We also have a social membership too, for those who just want to get involved with our socials and meet new people!

Being a part of UEANC means to be a part of a huge family, you can ask any member and they will agree. We have all met lifelong friends through this club and we know you will too. As-well as the performance side of netball, we also have an incredible array of socials too that allow us all to have fun and bond in our teams and also as a club! From team sleepovers and takeaway nights to tshirt decorating, sports night socials and so much more, UEANC is a club you want to be a part of! 

Meet the Committee!

Below is the amazing group of girls who help keep this club running smoothly and who organise everything behind the scenes of UEANC. These girls, alongside every other member in the club, will always be here to answer any questions or queries you may have and will always look out for you, so please dont hesitate to message or speak to any of us!  

President: Kaitlin Yardley-Turpin

Vice President: Gemma Welsh 

Treasurer: Keira Jones

Club Captain: Isabel O'Connor 

Media Secretaries: Charlotte Kirkham and Sacha Van De Crommert 

Social Secretaries: Annabelle Matthews and Martha Treston

Wellbeing and Equality and Diversity officer: Arrabella Darnell-Green

Fundraising and sponsorship officer: Natasha Rothwell  

Union Council Rep and Health and Safety Officer: Ameera Sadiq

Coaching Development Officer: Abi Baker  

First Year Rep: TBC

And our amazing coaches who always put 110% into every single training session and game, we couldn't ask for more dedicated coaches. 

Coaches: 

Head Coach: Sophie Thomas

BUCS Coach: Lois Millican

5s coach: Isabel O'Connor

6s Coach: Ellie Glennon

7s Coach: Emily Kemp

8s Coach: Mia Pepperdine

Development Team Coaches: Charlotte Kirkham & Maddy Fulton 

Step up coaches: (our new development league coaches)

Panthers: Ellie Richardson

Ocelots: Vannah Collis 

Leopards: Amy Forteath 

Snow leopards: Mia Hartie

Tigers: Cassie Giles 

Lions: Abby Wakelin 

Cheetas: Charlotte Roberts

Jaguars: Lydia Christofi-Wells

Get In Contact with us!

The best way to keep up to date with everything UEANC is to follow our instagram page! @ueanetball 

Please feel free to also contact us by email - uea.netball@uea.ac.uk

Facebook  - UEA Netball Freshers 24/25

Performance side of Netball

Our club is made up of 9 competitive teams! Our BUCS Squad (1st, 2nd and 3rd team) are entered into the BUCS league and compete every Wednesday against other Universities and in the Conference Cup. They also play in a local league every other tuesday, where they have just had a promotion into division 2! Our 4s also play in an indoor local league every other tuesday. The 5th team play in a new exciting feeder league on Tuesdays, the 6th teams play outside in another local league every Monday night and the 7th and 8th teams play in turn, outdoors, on a Thursday night! Our Development Squad members have the choice to either play competitively, by entering themselves into the Development League, or to choose to join socially and just have fun at training each week. Those who choose to join the Development League will be placed in a team and will play every other thursday night, outdoors, in a Intramural Sports League! There truely is a place for everyone.  

Membership Costs

The cost of joining netball can sometimes be a shock to those who are new but we are very transparent with where the money goes and exactly what you are spending your fees on. If you have any questions on where the money is spent or why something costs what it does, please dont hesitate to ask us and we will happily explain it! The cost at the start of the year is a fixed cost and after making that payment, your membership will last for the entire year.  

The Real Cost of Sport

The 'Real Cost of Sport' initiative, a project reviewed and rebranded by the Students' Union in partnership with uea+sport, aims to provide prospective members with a comprehensive overview of the potential costs of joining their chosen sports club. This year, I have worked closely with the clubs to ensure these tables are as accurate and up-to-date as possible.

This guide is intended to serve as a general reference. The compulsory cost includes the uea+sport membership fee of £55, which is a one-time payment that covers membership across all clubs.

When considering additional expenses, it is important to note that some clubs may not have any extra costs, while others might incur additional fees. These costs often depend on the level of competitiveness within the sport; recreational or social participation is generally less expensive. Additionally, some equipment, such as shoes or gum shields, may be used across multiple sports, potentially reducing overall expenses.

For any specific questions or further information about a particular club, please contact the club directly or contact us at union.opportunities@uea.ac.uk for more details about the project.

All the best,

Olivia Hunt

Your Activities & Opportunities Officer 24/25

Our Code of Practice and Risk Assesment

Please feel free to read both our Code of Practice and our Risk Assesment which we have linked below.  

Netball Code of Practice 2022-23.docx   Netball Risk Assessment 2024-25.docx

Thank you for taking the time to visit our page and learn about our amazing family here at UEANC, we can't wait for you to join us. Please don't hesitate to get in contact with us over on our Instagram @UEANetball if you have any questions and I cant wait to meet you all.

Kaitlin Yardley-Turpin - President  x