Netball

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Make friends

For life

Netball at our university is hugely popular at both a competitive and recreational level. With weekly intramural fixtures held at the sports centre, the campus sport programme allows students to have a team made up of their friends, and compete against other student teams throughout the year.

Girls playing netball on an indoor court

Netball at Leeds Beckett University

Strength and Conditioning at Leeds Beckett University

Did you know?

A number of alumni currently compete in the Vitality Netball Superleague and Suncorp Super Netball League:

Natalie Metcalfe (England Roses / Manchester Thunder)
Natalie Panagarry (England Roses / Loughborough Lightning)
Jess Shaw (Severn Stars)
Brie Grierson (London Pulse)
Rhea Dixon (Nottingham Forest / Jamaica)

Plus many more in our Performance Pathway...

What equipment will I need?

Due to the level of competition within the club, all trialists should have a good knowledge of the sport and previous playing experience.

All equipment is provided. Players need to bring non-marking indoor shoes for court sessions.

Everything you need to know

You can improve your netball skills and enjoy playing at a high level with other students who are likely to become friends for life.

Training schedule

Training takes place weekly on:

Monday: 7.30am-9am – Arena 1 (HC)
Monday: 6pm-9pm – Sports Hall (HC)
Tuesday: 7.30am-9am – Arena 1 (HC)
Tuesday: 7.30am-9am – Arena 1 (HC)
Friday: 7.30am-9am – Arena 1 (HC)

Training times may vary dependent on the team players are selected for.

Gold club mark — **The netball team has been awarded the Gold LBU Club Mark for 2025/26**

We have been supporting students to reach their potential through the scheme since 2002. Famous alumni that have benefitted from the scheme include Lucy Bronze, Alistair Brownlee, Alex Yee, Emily Scarratt, Vicky Fleetwood, Laura Weightman and Tom Bosworth.

Leeds Beckett awards a number of sports scholarships to high performing athletes each year who are committed to upholding the values of the university and willing to represent Leeds Beckett in BUCS events. Scholarships are also awarded to those who demonstrate the ability to progress and achieve high levels of success in their chosen sports.

Sports Scholarships