Rhinos were granted a spot in the semi-final after a positive Covid test meant they could not play their final two matches. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. Lightning have made the Grand Final on five occasions and won their first title in 2021. 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. 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. Ive come to this decision with both myself and my Roses family in mind leading into the World Cup campaign. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/SkySportsSubLive coverage as Celtic Dragons take on Loughborough Lightning in the Netball Super League!MORE FROM SKY SPORTS ON YOUT. Lightning also topped the table in 2017 and were crowned British Fast5 All Stars Champions in both 2017 and 2019. What age is my child eligible for selection? 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. Loughborough Lightning are delighted to welcome Lightning Cycling to the #LightningFamily - a brand new team for 2021! A real student of our game, Jo is the ultimate role model and I have no doubt will continue to drive the sport forward in the years to come. With some of the world's best players having represented them, they continue to inspire and develop talent through their pathway and Netball Super League activity. [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]. 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. Learn with Lightning. Pre-season 29 January 2023 Loughborough Lightning 11:00 65 58 Strathclyde Sirens Loughborough Lightning Tickets: CLICK HERE, 2023 Content Copyright Netball Super League, Loughborough University Sir David Wallace Sports Centre. Cycling Football Netball Rugby Wheelchair Basketball Book tickets. In 200506 they were founder members of the league. 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. Selection is done in line with England Netball guidelines and our Loughborough Lightning Selection Policy which you can view here. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. Please select the programme you are interested in trialling for below to find out more. 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. Take a look at our upcoming children's training camps and sessions. 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. In the final round of the Netball Superleague, Loughborough Lightning beat Team Bath to finish on top while Manchester Thunder secure second with a win over Strathclyde Sirens. Loughborough Lightning beat Team Bath in the last game of the season to finish top of the Superleague and set up a semi-final against Leeds Rhinos. Its aim is to provide the game's outstanding youth (U19) players with a performance environment and to organise for them regular, highly disciplined and intense competition. Storm continued to impress, recording their fourth successive victory - a 68-52 win over Severn Stars, with star shooter Proscovia Peace scoring 45. Athletes trialling U15 and U17 Lightning Hubs will be invited to attend a selection day, full details of which will be provided after the closing date. A long squad of 16 athletes will be selected through trials. Team Bath earned a much-needed confidence boost with a 57-40 victory over Strathclyde Sirens. A special mention also to my junior coaches Carol Bull and Jean Cant from Harlow for their continued support. Fill in the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/Hay4LvPvbW. Loughborough Lightning is committed to ensuring your child plays netball in a safe environment. The U19 Netball Performance League (NPL) consists of ten English teams competing for the trophy. Trial dates for the upcoming 2022-2023 season for our U17, U19 and U21 NPL squads. Alumna Jo Harten announces retirement from international netball. 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. It was an easy decision to include her as a training partner for the 2023 season as she is a great team player and the girls love having her back in our environment.. The decision will rule her out of contention for the upcoming Vitality Netball World Cup this summer. 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. 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. Loughborough Sport Oct 2021 Assist with the set up and running of sporting events and help with spectator services such as ticketing and merchandising. https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/the-roses-development-framework/player-pathway/, Under 15 players going into Year 9 or Year 10 in September 2022, Under-17 as of 23:59 on 31st December 2022, Development Under-17 as of 23:59 on 31st December 2022 & Under-19 as of 23:59 on 31st December 2022, Under-19 as of 23:59 on 31st December 2022, Under-21 as of 23:59 on 31st December 2022, Valid UKCC Level 1 or 2 (Assistant Coaches). If you have any questions relating to the Lightning Academy, please get in touch with our Franchise Pathway Lead, Josie Pointon - j.pointon@lboro.ac.uk. 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. Severn Stars recorded their fourth victory of the season with a 45-39 win over Celtic Dragons, who won just once all season and now say goodbye to head coach Tania Hoffman, who is returning to her native New Zealand. Athletes can join the Pathway in four different age categories from the Under-15 age group to Under-21s. The closing date is 10am on Wednesday 18th May 2022, **We are now closed for Hub trial applications**Lightning Academy NOPLightning Academy Risk Assessment, School Years 8 - 10 - Those athletes who areunder15yrs at the start of school in September 2022 for the 22/23 season. Selection is made by the Head of the Pathway (FPC) and Lead Coaches. From this a squad of 12 will be taken to the Games to represent the Loughborough Lightning Franchise. [3], In 2005 Loughborough Lightning were named as the East Midlands franchise in the new Netball Superleague. 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.. Loughborough Lightning will face Team Bath in the Netball Superleague Grand Final on Sunday at London's Copper Box. We would expect athletes to be competing at a minimum of County level. COMING SOON! Domestically, she played for Loughborough Lightning for five years in the Netball Super League before moving toNew Zealand and then Australia. 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. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. Finally, Id like to say thank you to our amazing netball community, fans, supporters and sponsors. Catch up with round 19 of the Netball Superleague. Vitality Rose Jo Harten has announced her retirement from international netball with immediate effect. But a blistering start from Lightning proved the difference between the two sides. 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. You are what makes the game great and your support throughout my career has been incredible. 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. The response from England Netball saw them adapt the rules around squad size to allow clubs the opportunity to provide additional training partner spots and invite Wasps players into their squads for 2023. Loughborough Lightning is an English netball team based at Loughborough University. In 2005-06 they were founder members of the league. Loughborough Lightning Netball team are the East Midlands #1 netball side competing in the Vitality Netball Superleague -. The twelfth round of the Netball Super League saw Loughborough Lightning defeat Celtic Dragons at House of Sport, Cardiff. Information about the Loughborough Lightning academy. Lightning began the weekend with a comfortable 64-44 win over London Pulse, whose performances this season have put them safely inside the top four. Manchester Thunder thrashed Leeds Rhinos 69-45 at Manchester's AO Arena on a double-header weekend in the netball Superleague. The School Games Finals are held from 1/9/22 - 4/9/22. Loughborough Lightning | Loughborough Please select the programme you are interested in trialling for below to find out more. Thanks for the memories!. 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. "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.". Thunder had edged out Celtic Dragons 59-50 in an anxious encounter to make it 11 wins from 11 as they set the pace at the top. A Lightning Hub Coach will supervise the athlete warm up, athletes will then beassessed over a series of skills, groups practices and inmatchplay. 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. Dates will be shared in advance . 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. Here you can find all the latest information regarding upcoming trials for the Lightning Academy and how to sign up. Season Memberships are now on sale for 2023! 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. 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. Loughborough Lightning deliver the Performance Pathway in the East Midlands for England Netball. The famous Loughborough Lightning franchise bring world class female sport to campus with its six sports all competing at the highest level. Loughborough Lightning is the number one Netball Super League side in the East Midlands and were crowned NSL champions in 2021. However, any athlete trialling maybe asked to attend a different age group for final trials IF at open trials selectors feel it is necessary. 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.". We wish Jo all the very best for the next part of her journey.. 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. What is the standard of netball required? Please contactf.madeley@lboro.ac.ukfor further information. 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. LIVE NETBALL! Select from the following sports to find out more. Loughborough Lightning v Strathclyde Sirens | Vitality Netball Superleague - YouTube Video unavailable 0:00 / 0:15 Video unavailable The uploader has not made this video. TRIALS:Trials are open, therefore athletes DO NOT require a referral or nomination from a club or performance coach to attend. The semi-finals will take place on Saturday, 26 June at the Copperbox with the final the following day. Results will be updated throughout the season. Will have undergone a Disclosure and barring service (DBS) check with Loughborough University to ensure their suitability. Read More NPL U19 A dedicated O2/NSPCC online safety helpline is available on 0808 800 5002. She graduated from Loughborough University in 2011 . 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. Loughborough Lightning were one of the founding members of the Netball Super League (NSL) and have featured in every season since 2005. Loughborough Lightning is the number one Netball Super League side in the East Midlands and were crowned NSL champions in 2021. 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. Limited tickets are still available for the event and can be purchased here. "It's necessary to have those bumps, however awful it felt at the time," she said. 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 country's most successful ever players. 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. 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 won both their games in round 11 to close the gap on league leaders Manchester Thunder to three points. | 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. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/SkySportsSubLoughborough Lightning take on the London Pulse in the Vitality Netball Superleague MORE FROM SKY SPORTS ON YOUTUBE: SK. Loughborough Lightning offers a wide range of courses and camps for both players and coaches. With the squad complete and the fixtures released, you can also join the Lightning Family for the whole of 2023 as a dedicatedSeason Member. Jo was an integral member of the Vitality Roses. 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. Under-19 serving athletes under 18 and 19) but age range is kept flexible to cater for individual needs and maturation. Loughborough Lightning are part of the wider elite sport franchises based at Loughborough University. 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. England netball players Kadeen and Sasha Corbin have launched NetBallers - a BBC Radio 5 Live podcast. For more information on the our complaints and feedback policy, click here. Read about our approach to external linking. Interested in our Little Boltz Programme? Using the name Loughborough Students, Loughborough University also enter teams in intervarsity leagues organised by British Universities and Colleges Sport. Loughborough Lightning will defend their Superleague title against three-time champions Manchester Thunder . Any adult concerned about the welfare of a child or young person can call theNSPCC on 0808 800 5000 or emailhelp@nspcc.org.uk. 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. Ella Clark scored 91 goals over round 16, against Rhinos and Mavericks. Its aim is to provide the game's outstanding youth (U17) players with a performance environment and to organise for them regular, highly disciplined and intense competition. Their senior team plays in the Netball Superleague. 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. Any adult concerned about the welfare of a child or young person can call the, Selection is done in line with England Netball guidelines and our Loughborough Lightning Selection Policy which you can view. Thunder have won all three of their previous meetings with Rhinos. Vitality Rose Jo Harten has announced her retirement from international netball with immediate effect. 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. 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. Together with Brunel Hurricanes, Celtic Dragons, Leeds Carnegie, Galleria Mavericks, Northern Thunder, Team Bath and Team Northumbria, Lightning were founder members of the league. 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. Information and contact details for the Loughborough Lightning Staff. Lightning also earned two wins in as many days as they convincingly beat Surrey Storm. Trial dates for the upcoming 2022-2023 season for our U17, U19 and U21 NPL squads. WE HAVE NOW REACHED CAPACITY AND ARE CLOSED TO ENTRIES. Thunder had edged out Celtic Dragons 59-50 in an anxious encounter. The fight for the top four places has been exciting across the season, but the decision to give Rhinos the last semi-final spot meant round 20 had a slightly anti-climactic feel. This page is not available in other languages. Loughborough Lightning offers a wide range of courses and camps for both players and coaches. Burgess noted Johnsons development since joining the programme: Alex showed some great performances at U21 NPL and BUCS level and was named as a temporary replacement player in 2022 for the NSL side. 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.
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