Netball was derived from Basketball and first played in England in 1895. Since then, the popularity has grown (a lot!) and is now played by more than 20 million people in more than 80 countries. If you really get to love the sport there are four major competitions that take place internationally: the quadrennial World Netball Championships, the Commonwealth Games, the yearly Quad Series and Fast5 Series. In 1995, netball became an International Olympic Committee recognised sport, but it has not been played at the Olympics as yet.

A few FACTS about the sport:

• It’s played by two teams of seven players 
• Each player has their own position and can only move in certain areas of the court
• Only two players - the goal shooter and the goal attack - can score and they must be inside the goal semi-circle
• A match is split into four quarters of 15 minutes
• Players are not allowed to run when they have possession of the ball

If you fancy having a go at netball, you’re in luck! You have Ashby Netball Club right on your doorstep. 

Ashby Netball Club originally started as a Back to Netball group but changed their name in 2011 to include everyone, not just people getting back into the sport. They play in the NWL League and in the Loughborough Town Netball League and have a good mixture of players with ages ranging from 16 to 50+. 

So, if you have a passion for netball or just fancy trying something else and are looking to join a successful and competitive local team, please get in touch on ashbynetballclub@hotmail.com

You can come along and join one of the training sessions. Ashby Netball Club train on Fridays 6 - 7.30pm in the Sports Hall at Ashby School, Leicester Road Campus, Ashby-de-la-Zouch (outside courts in the summer).

They would love to attract new people to the sport - so get in touch and see if it’s for you! 

Ashby Sport Funday 

Saturday 3^rd July 2021 10am till 4pm

The Bath Grounds, Ashby de la Zouch

Free entry