Netball

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 Sport 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.

Netball player Naomi Neale

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 (Loughborough Lightning / 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)
  • 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 2023/24

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.

Criteria

As a netball player you may be eligible for a scholarship if you meet the following criteria:

  • Home Nation Senior / Age Group International.
  • Super League squad player
  • NPL playing with 80% court time in the last three years

All prospective players should attend trials in September, for full details please visit the club’s social media links below:

For any specific questions regarding the netball programme please contact Head Coach Francine Hall on F.L.Hall@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

Athletic Union Kit

Our 'Clean Sport' commitment

All sporting participants have the right to compete in drug-free sport (Clean Sport). Leeds Beckett University adopts the UK Anti-Doping and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) position that cheating, including doping, is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport, undermining the otherwise positive impact it can have on society.
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Sports treatment centre

Leeds Beckett University has a free Injury Clinic at our Headingley Campus - giving students the experience they need for massage and injury treatment under supervision from qualified staff (only available during term times.)

  • Located at The Trackside Pavilion (Upstairs), Headingley Campus
  • Free treatment clinic when you have a sports membership
  • Injury treatment
  • Sports massage

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Be part of the winning team

Whether you're an elite athlete or just looking to get active or have some fun, we have something for everyone.

Our Athletic Union has 38 sports clubs, and over 80 teams - regardless of your sports interest, the Athletic Union is here to help you have the best student sport experience during your time at Leeds Beckett. We also have affordable gym memberships available, packed with fitness and other great activities you can get involved with.

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Male using gym facilities for a work out

Get in touch with the Carnegie sport team