What We Offer
Preston Netball Club is a community club ran by former Lancashire and England netballer, Deborah Gardner and her daughter, Nicole, which accepts girls of all ages to both train and play.
Training sessions – which take place on a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings (depending on age) – cover all skill levels; offering first-time netballers the opportunity to learn the basics, intermediate and experts the chance to hone their skills, or to provide a time merely to keep fit while enjoying a fun, comfortable and supportive social surrounding.
For the younger members of Preston Netball Club (over 14's), we offer the chance to feature in one of three development teams; Devils, Saints and Demons, where coaching and advice will be on hand to improve the girls’ game.
Meanwhile, we also run three adult team; Angels, Satans and Spirits, which feature weekly in UCLAN League – allowing the opportunity to both maintain fitness and take part in competitive sport.
Our Mission
Preston Netball Club is a place where girls will learn to love the game of netball, understand team sportsmanship and spirit, keep fit and active, feel part of a club community, and, most of all, have fun. We aim to train our members - of all abilities - either recreationally or up to a standard whereby they will be able to comfortably take part in competitive competitions.
We aim to provide professional coaching for 200 participants by the end of 2019 by adding to our established teams of junior and senior players.
Despite substantial growth over the past 15 years, we are keen to continue progressing, and we are consistently looking to expand our adult and primary school sections. If you would like to get involved; either as a volunteer or within a coaching capacity, please get in touch via our contact page.
We are happy to offer advice to parents of any prospective player who is thinking about joining Preston Netball Club. Our coaches have a wealth of experience at school, club and county level, both as players and coaches.
Code of Conduct
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To treat and be treated fairly.
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Treat all players both on and off the court as you would like to be treated. Preston Netball Club has a zero-tolerance bulling policy.
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To treat my fellow team-mates and coaches equally.
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To respect other team-mates by listening to their opinions and taking their feelings into consideration.
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To respect coaches and volunteers by abiding by the rules and listening to instructions.
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I will not bring sweets or food to training and will pick up my litter to ensure the facilities are as I found them following any session/match.
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I will not interrupt my team-mates or coaches when they are already speaking; I will wait my turn.
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I will help my team-mates be kind and understanding.
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I will take part in all activities that have been set out by the coaches.
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I will behave in a manner that is safe and does not cause danger to fellow team-mates and coaches.
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I will not discriminate my fellow team-mates on their ability to play netball, race, gender, age, sexuality, cultural background or religious beliefs.
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I will wear correct Preston Netball Club training kit during sessions and Preston Netball Club dress during matches (or blue Preston Netball Club t-shirt with dark skort/shorts/gym leggings).
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I will either not bring my phone to training or leave it on the sidelines in case of emergencies. I will not use it during training without prior permission from coaches.
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I will arrive early to training and matches to ensure timely start.
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I will accept victory modestly and defeat graciously.
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I will shake hands with my opponent at the end of each game.
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Team Captains or representatives from the team should always thank the umpires and officials bench for officiating my game.
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I will work hard for my team at all times.
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I will acknowledge good play whether it is by my team or the opposition.
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At training, matches or events, there will be no gum or jewellery, hair will be tied back and my fingernails will be an acceptable length.
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If I am ill or injured, I will inform my coach.
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I understand that if I do not turn up to training, those who do will receive priority in matches and tournaments.