Bedfordshire Netball NewsCounty AwardsBedfordshire County Netball may make specific awards for service to Netball in the County. These Awards are a means of recognising the hard working volunteers who make significant contributions to netball within the County. Our most prestigious Award is the Nancy Morris Trophy which has been a long standing Award we have conferred on a person who epitomises the efforts of Nancy Morris who almost single handedly set the foundation for Bedfordshire County Netball with her tireless and forward thinking determination to make netball within Bedfordshire the best.The Nancy Morris AwardThe recommendation for the Nancy Morris Award is made for a person who has made a significant and valuable contribution to Bedfordshire Netball. This contribution can take any form, the main criteria is that netball within Bedfordshire would not have been so successful without this person’s involvement. The recommendation may be made by the Bedford & District Netball League Committee, the Heritage Netball League Committee, the Luton & Dunstable Netball League Committee, Bedfordshire County Netball Committee, and Bedfordshire Schools Committee. Bedfordshire County Committee, plus the County President will consider the recommendation and where approved confer the award. The closing date for submissions to the County Chairman is 17 March 2010. Presentation of the Award will be made at the County AGM. The Bedfordshire Administrators AwardThe recommendation for the Bedfordshire Administrators Award is made for an Administrator who has made a significant contribution to the County or a League or a Club. Showing a level of commitment, by evidence of the progress and development of a Club, a League or the County by the nominee’s involvement and the length of years involved. The recommendation may be made by Bedfordshire County Committee, an affiliated Club or League. Bedfordshire County Committee will consider the recommendation and where approved confer the award. The closing date for submissions to the County Chairman is 17 March 2010. Presentation of the Award will be made at the County AGM. The Bedfordshire Coaching AwardThe recommendation for the Bedfordshire Coaching Award is made for a person, League or Club who has made a significant contribution in coaching which has benefited a Club, a League or the County. Showing evidence of progress and development of individual coaching skills, commitment, or range of coaching activities carried out during the year. The recommendation may be made by Bedfordshire County Committee, an affiliated Club or League. Bedfordshire County Committee will consider the recommendation and where approved confer the award. The closing date for submissions to the County Chairman is 17 March 2010. Presentation of the Award will be made at the County AGM. The Bedfordshire Umpiring AwardThe recommendation for the Bedfordshire Umpiring Award is made to a person, League, or a Club that has contributed to the improvement of Umpiring in the County. Showing evidence of progress and development of individual umpiring skills, commitment, or range of umpiring activities carried out during the year. The recommendation may be made by Bedfordshire County Committee, an affiliated Club or League. The recommendation is within the remit of the Bedfordshire County Committee who monitors individuals and Leagues’ progress within umpiring and will therefore consider the recommendation. The closing date for submissions to the County Chairman is 17 March 2010. Presentation of the Award will be made at the County AGM. The Bedfordshire Youth AwardThe recommendation for the Bedfordshire County Youth Award is made to a member between the ages of 14 and 18 on 31st August of the year prior to the nomination. The recipient will be someone who has given significant service to Bedfordshire Netball, its Leagues or a Club in an administrative, umpiring or coaching capacity, by showing commitment, achievements and length of time involved. The recommendation may be made by Bedfordshire County Committee, a League or a Club.The closing date for submissions to the County Chairman is 17 March 2010. Presentation of the Award will be made at the County AGM. The Bedfordshire Club of the Year AwardThe recommendation for the Bedfordshire Club of the Year Award is made to a Club who has made an outstanding contribution by developing Netball to a wider audience. Showing they provide a range of activities to members of various ages and abilities within the Club, by the introduction of initiatives which show a continuous development and on-going improvement. The recommendation may be made by Bedfordshire County Committee, a League or Club. Bedfordshire County Committee will consider the recommendation and where approved confer the award. The closing date for submissions to the County Chairman is 17 March 2010. Presentation of the Award will be made at the County AGM. The Bedfordshire Netball Development AwardThe recommendation for the Bedfordshire Netball Development Award is made to a person, League, or a Club that has made a notable contribution to the development of Netball at grassroots level over a significant period of time within the County. The recommendation may be made by Bedfordshire County Committee, an affiliated Club or League. Bedfordshire County Committee will consider the recommendation and where approved confer the award. The closing date for submissions to the County Chairman is 17 March 2010. Presentation of the Award will be made at the County AGM. England Expects!England Expects!Following the tremendous success of Kelsey Nolan last season when she became Bedford’s first Netball Youth International having played for England U17s as part of their championship winning squad, Bedford delivers again.
The high quality of Bedford’s local netball competition, and the excellent local coaching standards and support provided, were demonstrated by events at the Institute of Sport in Sheffield on December 21st 2009.
When All England Netball began their selection process in Easter 2009, thousands of young female athletes hoped for the chance of glory. As the season progressed, and after regular training camps, various squad eliminations took place as their final decisions became clear. Three young Bedford women will get their chance after England announced its U19 and U17 squads to contest the European Netball championships to be held in Belfast in March 2010.
Having missed out last season on U19 selection, Josie Huckle, a student at Harlington School and a local netball player with Team Beds of Bedford and Ampthill Netball club, was given a wild card entry into the final stage after some excellent recent performances. She needed no second invite as she vigorously took her chance during the final selection camp. She was selected as a circle defender for the U19 section.
Shaunagh Craig, a student at Sharnbrook School, and local player with Wyvern in the East of England league and Grangers in the local Bedford league, was unfortunate last season when she made squad reserve. However, it was all smiles this year as Shaunagh was selected as a circle attacker for the U17 section.
Not to be outdone, and following a serious back injury that caused her to withdraw from last season’s trials, Dame Alice Harpur School student Loran Wyatt also had lots to smile about when she was selected as a circle defender for the U17 section. Loran is a team mate of Shaunagh at both Wyvern and Grangers. Both athletes were part of the National Talent Camp run by England following the Easter camp selection. Their continued developed enabled them to avoid the various eliminations.
All three girls also play for Hertfordshire Mavericks Youth squad in the National Talent League where their season has got off to a good start. Bedford can be proud of this new crop of young international athletes as they join their respective squads of 12 players in an attempt to repeat last season’s national success at both age groups. Maggie Jackson HonouredMaggie Jackson, Hertfordshire Mavericks’ Head Coach was recently conferred an Honorary Degree - Masters of Science for her contribution to Coach Education and coaching. The ceremony was held at St Albans Cathedral during which Maggie and another recipient Jean Pickering (husband of the late Ron Pickering) had their citations read by Mr Nick Brooking, the Director of Sport at the University of Hertfordshire. They received their Honorary degree from the Pro Chancellor and Chairman of the Board of the University of Hertfordshire Governors; Josephine Connell.Maggie was delighted and surprised to be awarded this degree and very appreciative of the University and the Sports Village and their support they are giving Hertfordshire Mavericks. She was pleased that her husband and parents attended the Graduation ceremony as without their and her children, Tom and Kari’s support she would not have been able to commit so much time to netball. “It was a great occasion in a fabulous setting and one that I will remember for ever ; super to meet and chat to Jean Pickering who has devoted her life to supporting and fundraising for young talented athletes, great to also see so many young graduated receiving their degrees and my thanks to Hertfordshire Mavericks; particularly Gloria Keech who has enabled me to be part of a great franchise and to the University of Hertfordshire for looking after me and my guests so well on the graduation day” Picture shows Maggie Jackson after the event being photographed with the Pro Chancellor and Chairman of the Board of the University of Hertfordshire Governors ; Josephine Connell .
England V AustraliaThe Co-operative International Netball Series, England v Australia Tickets Now on Sale! Echo Arena Liverpool - 19th February 2010 Trent FM Arena Nottingham - 21st February 2010 The O2 London - 23rd February 2010
Please visit www.englandnetball.co.uk for further details. Umpires NeededThe University of Bedfordshire (Luton) are looking for C award above Umpires to umpire there home matches on a wednesday afternoon. Home fixtures are the 3rd Feb 2010, 17th Feb 2010 and the 17th March 2010. All matches start at 1pm at the Vauxhall Sport Centre. Please contact Katie on 07982729154 or katie.toulson@study.beds.ac.uk Excellence throughout BedfordshireMaggie Jackson Awarded Honorary Life Membership to England Netball. Bedfordshire County would like to offer congratulations to Maggie Jackson who was presented with Honorary Life Membership of England Netball at the Goalden Globes Awards Ceremony in Hinckley on Saturday 19th September – a well deserved award in recognition of Maggie’s past and continued contribution to Netball at all levels of the game.
Bedfordshire would like to say a special well done to Gary Burgess – on gaining his IUA in the Cook Islands at the World Championships. Gary has worked very hard to attain this Award, a fantastic achievement.
MANY CONGRATULATIONS from all in Bedfordshire Netball!
Bedford at the Netball East Golden Globe awardsBedfordshire did themselves proud at the Netball East Golden Globe awards on Saturday. Cranfield Netball club having recently been awarded the Bedfordshire Club of the year and also their Head Coach, Cathie Carter, was awarded the prestigious Nancy Morris trophy for services to netball in Bedfordshire went on to scope the coveted East Regional Club of the year title also. Cranfield were also very proud to have further success with Samantha Brightman winning the East Young Volunteer of the year award in recognition of her tremendous work with the junior and youth players at the club plus the work she does in local schools as part of her Sports Ambassador role at Wootton Upper school. Natalie Carter, also from Cranfield Netball club, was a runner up in the Official of the Year award. Other awards went to Theresa Cusack from Chiltern Netball club for her excellent work as an administrator, both for the County and within her club. Jo Currant of Luton was a runner up in the Coach of the Year contest. All our winners now look forward to the National Golden Globe awards where they will represent the East-of-England. As volunteers, they and so many more individuals keep the sport moving forward for local athletes. Eleanor Durcan, a local Bedford netballer, received a commitment award from the Netball East Excel Academy as she coninues to develop her netball career.
2009/10 Regional League SeasonNetball teams throughout Bedfordshire have started competing in the East Regional Leagues. Keep updated on all games and fixtures! Netball Skills Award
This exciting and progressive award scheme can be used at school or in clubs to motivate players to practice and improve their basic skills and to reward them for their efforts.
The awards scheme consists of six levels of achievement illustrated on user friendly cards and posters, assessment recording sheets and a user manual.
The manual contains all the information you require to run the Award Scheme, including administration guidelines, tips for setting up and assessing performance, performance criteria and details about other resources and courses that are available from England Netball.
The Netball Skills Awards have been kindly sponsored by MB>California Prunes.
The Awards are available from the England Netball Merchandise website or by calling 0870 606 1686. |
