UNDER 13 PDP

DURATION AND STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMME

The PDP runs annually from October - May (October 6th 2025 - May 11th 2026). There will be weekly 2 hour training sessions (including fitness training) and some occasional weekend county match play. Each year we try and arrange some specialist Strength & Conditioning sessions (S&C) and where possible a guest speaker e.g. sports psychologist or nutritionist or guest coaches. At the end of the programme we have a mixed age PDP mini-tournament and presentation evening.

In accepting a place all players are expected to commit totally to the PDP programme and non-attendance may jeopardise a player’s place in the PDP. We expect all players to:

attend training on a Monday evening and
fulfil elements of the training programme at home during the week e.g. ball and wall work, shooting practise, strength and conditioning fitness.

TRAINING DETAILS

Timings: Mondays, 6.00pm - 8.00pm.

Lead Coach: Caroline McNally.

Assistant Coach: Vicky Topa.

Venue: Biddenham International School and Sports College, Biddenham Turn, Bedford MK40 4AZ.

Please note the venue may change depending on availibility.

PROGRAMME COST

The PDP cost for the 25/26 season is £220. Athletes are also required to be affiliated to England Netball and Bedfordshire County and East Region, and are also required to purchase the following kit:

- Bedfordshire Netball Heritage Hoodie.

- 1 Bedfordshire Netball Training T-shirt or Vest.

Also required but athletes may already have:

- Size 5 netball (named).

- Clothing layers & alternative footwear for before / after sessions.

- Waterbottle.

- Strapping for known injuries.

- Resistance Bands

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

Each year the programme will take 20 Athletes who will be in school years 7 or 8 from September of the year the programme starts. They must be under 13 years of age on 1st September.

BEDS U13 PDP ATHLETES 2025/26

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