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We welcome athletes of all abilities to our netball camps. For younger players, whether they’ve played netball before or not, our Mini Netball Camps are great fun. We’ll jump, run, catch and throw our way through the day with fun games and play opportunities that inspire children to develop teamwork, and communication skills. Training days and other one-day camps provide a unique opportunity for players to develop their netball at pace with quality coaching. Learn from a variety of coaches and build on your current understanding of the game. Training Days and camps include skills, drills, attack, defence and match play scenarios. When we advertise camps and Training Days we’ll advise on the target age group for the camp and level of experience.
We’re one of the UK’s leading Residential Netball Camp providers. For full Residential Camp FAQs and dates, please click here.
Absolutely not, we welcome players from outside of Elite Netball Academy too.
For classes we require one month’s notice in writing (via email). For camps, if a player cannot attend a netball camp, a refund is at the discretion of Elite Netball Academy and we look at each situation individually, for example if the player is injured. If a netball camp is cancelled by Elite due to unforeseen circumstances a credit note will be provided for future camps or Training Days.
Player injuries affecting participation in class or camps will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. In the unfortunate event a player is injured we ask to be informed at the earliest possible opportunity.
Yes if the coaches feel your child is ready to move up an age group they will make the recommendation and the parent will be informed by email.
Occasionally, and we hold Play Days throughout the year so athletes can show their development from the weekly classes. We are not a netball club, we are a training academy that supplements your school or club netball.
We do offer 1:2:1 coaching at various locations across the UK. Please click here to find out more.
No, the Elite Netball Academy operates independently and is not affiliated with any official pathways. For comprehensive details regarding the official England Netball pathway, please visit the England Netball website, which clearly outlines the various components of the official pathway. Anything not in that official pathway is a community-based activity.
For the academy, we are looking for players who are motivated to improve, have good basic skills and an understanding of netball. Players who stay positive and can communicate with those around them. For more about the type of players we are looking for please click here. For our Mini netball classes, no understanding of the game is needed, we welcome complete beginners through to those who have played a little at lub or school.
Players can apply for a trial at any time and to trial they would join one of our weekly academy classes (subject to available space in their nearest academy). If the desired academy class is full players will be added to our waiting list and contacted when an opening becomes available.
The cost of each academy varies based on several factors, including training hours, the academy program and associated expenses. Fees start at £40 per month. For more information on the cost of your nearest academy, please email us.
Elite Netball Ltd does not sell places for individual sessions and requires full season sign up (September to August) for classes with payment by monthly Direct Debit. Dates typically align with local council term times.
By agreeing to the Direct Debit, you are entering a 12-month agreement of 12 monthly payments. If you join part-way through, you will pay the remaining months of the term. Should you default on a payment there is a £5.00 administration charge to re-process the Direct Debit.
Upon accepting your child’s place, you will be required to enrol on the automatic Direct Debit system.
Direct debit is the only form of payment accepted. For full terms and conditions please click here.
We offer mini netball sessions for children starting from age 5, and progressing through various age groups including U12s, U13s, U15s, and U18s, depending on the academy location. More information on our classes can be found here.
While we cannot guarantee entry into the NSL or official franchise pathways, we provide an environment conducive to player development. Our focus is on personalized coaching, experienced mentorship, and skill enhancement, ensuring each athlete receives the support necessary to pursue their netball journey.
We celebrate our players’ accomplishments annually! If your child secures a position in one of the main squads, we will guide you through the subsequent steps. We regularly liaise with parents to formulate a plan unique to every player to establish where they will receive the best support to nurture their journey. We encourage sensible decision-making regarding travel and overall workload management; in some cases, the best advice may be to forgo Elite commitments to ensure optimal balance. Every player is dealt with on a case-by-case situation, please contact us if load management is something you’d like to discuss.
Our coaches are highly experienced, having played and coached at various levels, from club to international. They adhere to a syllabus developed by NSL Grand Final winner Natalie Panagarry and Anna Carter, a former international player and coach with extensive expertise in the field. Importantly, all our coaches hold Level 2 qualifications, are first aid trained, and possess the necessary certifications and DBS checks. If you want more information about an academy coach, please let us know and we can send you their bio.
Over the years, Anna Carter has had the privilege of coaching and developing some of the world’s best players. In recognition of this, several of these players, having benefited from Anna’s coaching and environment, are eager to lend their support in various capacities. Currently, Natalie Panagarry oversees the syllabus delivered by our coaches, while current international player Berri Neil makes guest appearances at the academies. Additionally, other players and coaches within our performance network contribute to enhancing the program in numerous ways. We take pride in these connections, which drive us to excel and provide credible continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities for the entire netball community.
We offer a diverse range of programs for players and coaches. We partner with various providers, businesses, schools, universities, and clubs. This includes regular training days, masterclasses where we deliver an elite experience, and more. For additional information on our residential camps, coach education sessions, coaching conferences, pre-season events, play days, and booking masterclasses, please visit the What’s On section of the website.
All netball equipment is provided so you only need a water bottle, your kit and plenty of enthusiasm.
Activewear and court trainers, if you have Elite Netball Academy kit we encourage you to wear it at netball classes and camps.
