Vitality Roses VS All Stars will be shown at 5:30 today! ⁣⁣⁣
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All of the Vitality roses will each have the name of an inspirational person to them printed on their kit for the Vitality Netball Legends Series. Players have nominated someone that has had a profound impact on their growth as an athlete⁣⁣
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Serena’s inspirational person is Linda Andrews. Not only has Linda supported Serena throughout her career she has travelled the globe to support her and has always believed Serena would be the star she is. ⁣⁣⁣

​Serena Guthrie - Linda Andrews ⁣
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"Linda was the person who took me up and back from Sheffield...To and from Bath on trains, planes and boats through snow, ice, rain and shine when trialing for England U17 and U19s when my mum had to work and couldn't come with me. She took me for individual sessions. If it wasn't for her support, belief and unwavering love for netball, I wouldn't be where I am today. She was my number one fan from the day I met her. She's more than just a coach; she's my family and I'll never be able to fully repay her for whar she's done for me. Everything I've achieved a big part of it belongs to her."
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Linda Andrews is an exceptional and life changing coach, she has made Jersey Netball what it is today and is an inspiration to many players and coaches. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do, this one’s for you Linda!

A notice from our President Linda Andrews: 

"Following the Government's Covid 19 press conference yesterday, I believe it is in the best interests of all our netball community that we cease all netball activities from today until the New Year.  Our programmes cover so many age groups and so many age groups are being affected at this time.  It is such a difficult decision to make but I think it is the right one!"

Advice will be given once we are able to start again.

A massive congratulations to our superstar and Honorary Life JNA Member Serena Guthrie on become a Vitality Roses centurion. What an incredible achievement, and a fantastic role model. We are all so proud of you!

The JNA's Youth Representative Abbie Thompson has is creating the first ever JNA's Youth Committee. To get involved please contact Abbie direct 

It was great to welcome back our After School Classes which are proudly sponsored by Saltgate. So many happy faces from all those who have been missing their netball. 

As our JNA Awards Dinner sadly had to be cancelled due to Coronavirus, the 2019/2020 Awards were announced tonight at our zoom AGM! A huge congratulations therefore to the following players and clubs:

The Norman Family Shield for her outstanding commitment to training and netball both as a performance player and as a coach and volunteer is this year awarded to U14 Team Jets starting 7 player Hope Jordan

Rosie Tonner was voted as the Team Jets Players Player for the 2019/2020 Season

The JNA Senior Player of the Year is awarded to shooter Leah Griffin

The JNA Junior Player of the Year is awarded to defender Molly Carre

The LinJax Trophy for Sporting Endeavour for a player who has given back to netball coaching and umpiring during the 2019/2020 Season is awarded to Kirsty Ludlam

Umpire of the Year voted for by teams in the Senior Winter League goes to Mollie Luce

Best Attack for the 2019/2020 Season - Convent A
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Best Defence for the 2019/2020 Season - St Saviours B

Please note this important netball update:

The executive committee have been discussing the ongoing corona-virus situation and deciding on the best plan of action. In light of the discussion and following a wealth of advice we have made the difficult decision to cancel all remaining netball. The safety of our participants is our priority and is in the best interest of everyone within our netball family. We will review everything at the end of April and keep you updated.

This includes:

Academy
After School Classes
All club training
The Youth Tournament on Wednesday
Strength and Conditioning
Team Jets training - U14, U16 and Senior
Back to Netball
Easter Holiday Camp
Walking Netball
Primary schools B tournament
All primary schools netball fixtures

Thank you for your understanding. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions on [email protected] 
Look after yourselves and we look forward to netball starting up again in the future.

With teams mostly made up of year 7s in their first year of the Saltgate Youth League there was an impressive display of netball, showing our sport has a bright future ahead of it. The Tournament also invites the Jersey U11 Red and White teams to gain valuable experience playing against other teams ahead of their Interinsular fixture at the end of the month. Matches against the Jersey sides however do not count towards the overall results.

With 9 teams taking to the courts there were some fantastically close run matches. St Clement Cookies and St Lawrence Chipmunks left nothing on the court as the Chipmunks won by just one goal. Each side showed how much they have developed this term with improved movement and higher scoring matches compared to the same tournament before Christmas. 

There were lots of wins for the 2 sides who ultimately finished 1st and 2nd and so the match between Accies Acorns and Convent Robins was always going to be a crucial match. Before Christmas it was Convent Robins who were the victors and consequently the winners of the tournament but after a strong performance in the league Acorns were determined to take the victory this time. Both sides worked very hard showing improved passing and sharper movement. With the Acorns defence piling on the pressure on the Robins shooters, it was Acorns who took the win and therefore the trophy finishing undefeated. 

The Jersey Netball Association would like to thank Saltgate for their sponsorship of the Saltgate Youth League which allows us to offer the opportunity for players in school years 7-9 to develop their match play.