The idea
🎯 Objectives
• Launch in a minimum of 20 schools in the first academic year
• Provide quality netball coaching and games to 500+ children
• Promote active lifestyles and build confidence among students
• Establish strong links with local councils and school sports partnerships
• Develop progression pathways into wider competition
👥 Target Audience
• Primary schools (Years 3–6)
• PE coordinators and headteachers
• Parents seeking structured after-school activity
• Local authorities and youth-focused organisations
🏫 Program Offerings
• In-curriculum and after-school coaching sessions
• Affiliation to Netball Future Stars League (Years 3/4 & 5/6)
• Inter-school competitions and end-of-season Finals Day
• Recognition and rewards (badges, certificates)
• Branded support materials and optional tournament t-shirts
What we'll deliver
- Weekly netball fixtures for children in years 3-6.
- End of year tournament to showcase skills developed.
- Medals and Certificates to all participants
- Netball link for schools within Cheshire West & Chester
- Deliver England netballs new Bee Netball initiative to children in the area
- Back to netball sessions for people who want to play netball that haven't since school
- walking netball session for older people who still want to play netball at a slower pace.
Why it's a great idea
• Encourages teamwork and leadership skills through structured netball activities.
• Fosters community engagement by linking with local councils and sports partnerships.
• Offers a structured pathway for young players to progress into wider competitive formats.
• Enhances the physical and mental well-being of children by promoting active, healthy lifestyles.
• Builds confidence and social skills among participants in a supportive group environment.
• Provides educational value by integrating sportsmanship and discipline into daily interactions.
• Strengthens connections between schools, parents, and local stakeholders through collaborative initiatives.
• Creates opportunities for recognition and celebration, motivating children to achieve their best.
Steps to get it done
- Signing up the first schools in September 2025
- Purchase new equipment (balls, posts) for schools
- Plan new League and provide schools with fixtures
- If successful in first year - widen area in year 2.
