🏆 Proud moment at Ripley Netball Club! 🏆 ✨ 2 × U16 C Awards ✨ 1 × U16 INTO Award A fantastic achievement- well done you make us proud 🥹

📣 OFFICIATING UPDATE📣 We’re delighted to share that we have two new C award umpires in the county 🎉 Alongside this, the Into Officiating course saw 5 passes! With some ladies already gone on to attend the C Award course, showing a real commitment to developing their officiating journey. 💙 This is a brilliant result and highlights the dedication, hard work and enthusiasm of everyone involved. Congratulations to all our officials, and good luck to those continuing their qualification over the summer! And thank you to Derbyshire netball for all your support 🌟🏐

🌈 Happy Pride Month from Derbyshire Netball! 🌈 Sorry to post a day late but we’re proud to celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month and beyond. Everyone deserves to feel welcome, valued and able to be themselves both on and off the court. More love, always. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

**deadline extended until June 3rd** 🏆 DERBYSHIRE NETBALL AWARDS 2025–2026 🏆 Nominations are now OPEN! 🎉 Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for netball in Derbyshire? Now’s your chance to recognise their hard work and dedication 💙 ✨ Award Categories ✨ 🏅 Vera Critchlow – Service to Netball Award 🙌 Jean Staley – Volunteer of the Year 🌟 Janice Ruddle – Young Volunteer of the Year 📋 Coach of the Year 💫 Young Coach of the Year 🧑‍⚖️ Official of the Year ⭐ Young Official of the Year For more information and to complete the nomination form see link in bio Let’s celebrate the amazing people who make our netball community so special 💙

🏐✨ BIG NEWS ✨🏐 Massive congratulations to Amy Griffiths on achieving the Europe Netball Advanced Coaching Award (Level 3)🎉👏 An incredible achievement and even more special as Amy is now officially only the 10th coach in Europe to ever pass this qualification🙌🔥 Amy would also like to say a huge thank you to Derbyshire CMB and PDP for providing opportunities over the last year to help complete practical assignments and support the journey along the way 💙 A fantastic achievement and very well deserved 👏

A great evening at Woodlands last night hosting an umpires workshop for those working towards their INTO and C Award umpiring qualifications 🏐 The session was led by Dawn Heron and Jayne Bell, with 15 attendees taking part in a really valuable and engaging workshop. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the evening! 👏

Still buzzing from the East Midlands U11 Tournament last Sunday? ✨ Huge shoutout to every single team that came through and absolutely smashed it, the talent, teamwork and vibes all day were unreal. Big congrats to @charnwood_rutland_netball for taking home the gold 🥇 And shoutout to @srj_netball_club_ for securing second place 🥈 From all of us at Derbyshire Netball, a massive THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers, organisers, officials and everyone behind the scenes who helped make the day run so smoothly. Events like this take so much teamwork and we’re so grateful to everyone who gave up their time and energy to make it happen 🫶

And just like that… goodbye to our amazing Year 10s 🥹💙 What a season it’s been, so many memories, laughs, wins, journeys, and moments we’ll never forget ✨ Thank you girls for everything you’ve brought this year. The energy, commitment, support for each other, and constant hard work has been unreal 👏 Not quite the end though… We can’t wait to celebrate everyone properly at our Presentation of Season Awards on 4th July 🏆✨ One last get together pending 💃💙

Big energy at the PDP Tournament at Denston 💙🔥 Our squads absolutely showed up on Sunday and we’re SO proud of the girls 💪 🏆 U15A — CUP WINNERS 🥈 U15B — PLATE RUNNERS UP 🥉 U13 — THIRD PLACE Special shoutout to the U13B squad 👏 A lot of our Year 7s stepped up to represent the team and had to move up from Plate into Cup competition, and they still battled hard all day 🫶 Massive effort, massive potential.

🌟 Today is all about the PDP U15s 🌟 A very competitive day of netball but our U15s rose to the challenge. After narrowly missing out on top 4, they finished in 8th place 👏🏻

💙Let’s celebrate our PDP U13s ❤️ On Saturday our U13s competed in the PDP tournament in Bedford. This group of wonderful players came 11th, which is a huge improvement from last year. Coming next U15 update…. We have so much to celebrate at the moment. Netball in Derby is thriving 💙❤️

🏆 DERBYSHIRE NETBALL AWARDS 2025–2026 🏆 Nominations are now OPEN! 🎉 Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for netball in Derbyshire? Now’s your chance to recognise their hard work and dedication 💙 ✨ Award Categories ✨ 🏅 Vera Critchlow – Service to Netball Award 🙌 Jean Staley – Volunteer of the Year 🌟 Janice Ruddle – Young Volunteer of the Year 📋 Coach of the Year 💫 Young Coach of the Year 🧑‍⚖️ Official of the Year ⭐ Young Official of the Year For more information and to complete the nomination form see link in bio Let’s celebrate the amazing people who make our netball community so special 💙

🌟 Thank you @jcgibsonx 🌟 Last weekend our PDP players had the amazing opportunity to attend a netball masterclass from Jodie Gibson. Jodie, thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with Derbyshire. Our teams will compete in a tournament this weekend… and then relax ☺️😆. Good luck everyone ❤️💙

Nottingham Netball hosted a fantastic PDP tournament at Trent College last Saturday 🏐✨ An amazing day of netball with outstanding performances from all our teams, the coaches were so proud of everyone involved! A huge thank you to Claire and her team for organising, and to Trent College for being such a great venue 🙌 👏 Results: U15 – Runners-up U13A – Runners-up U13B – Third place Well done to all players! 💙❤️ @official_notts_netball

Unsure what award category to use- check out this guide! DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING ⚠️ Submit your application today. Form link in bio @netballineastmidlands

❤️💙 NETBALL IS FOR EVERYONE ❤️💙 On Saturday our Derbyshire Walking Netballers were the showcase match at the motorpoint arena. Amazing to see these ladies staying active and having fun as friends. Hope you took on board all the tips from @garyburgessiua Thanks @nfnetball for this opportunity- forever grateful ❤️💙

💙❤️Derbyshire takes over NSL⚡️🌳 Last Saturday netballers from Derby were centre stage during the @lborolightning vs @nfnetball match. First up, our U13 PDP players who had the very important job of being ball girls. Well done girls you smashed it, and you even made it on TV. Thank you @nfnetball for this opportunity and for the Forest merch. Coming next…. Derbyshire’s Walking netballers

🎉What a way to finish the season 🎉 Derby Roses you have had an amazing season in @netballineastmidlands Regional Division 2. We have loved following your journey and couldn’t be prouder. And not forgetting everyone who has been involved in your success; coaches, officials, team organisers, parents, guardians - you all make up the team! ❤️💙

Yesterday saw Derby’s own Julie and Rachel umpire the first Men’s Superleague Netball match between @lborolightning and @london_giants. Congratulations ladies 💙❤️

Want to boost your safeguarding knowledge? Attend this UK Coaching Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop 🗓 Date: Tuesday 12th May ⏰ Time: 6pm – 9pm 💷 Cost: £10 for anyone involved in East Midlands clubs 🏡 Online This is a brilliant opportunity to upskill, stay compliant, and ensure your club is a safe space for all young athletes. 🔗 Register here: https://www.northamptonshiresport.org/type/events/uk-coaching-safeguarding-and-protecting-children-workshop-online-may/

🌟 Derby Regional Team Results 🌟 The regional teams are shortly coming to an end. Allestree finished their season on Sunday, and Derby Roses have one more game to go! 💙❤️

We’re recruiting a Chair for Derbyshire Netball CMB Are you passionate about netball and strong governance? We’re looking for an experienced leader to guide Derbyshire Netball CMB, support our volunteers, and help shape the future of the game across the county. As Chair, you’ll lead the County Management Board, represent Derbyshire at regional and national forums, and ensure the county is well‑governed, inclusive, and forward‑looking. ✅ Strong leadership & communication skills ✅ Confidence in governance and decision‑making ✅ A passion for supporting netball at all levels Interested? See the link in our bio and story

Derby Roses were back in action today, and they came away with a well fought win! With one more game to go this season, we want you to know how proud we are of you all! You have stepped up your game in Division 2 ❤️💙

🥳 U14 NATIONAL SCHOOL CHAMPIONS🥳 Congratulations to @silverdale_school @silverdalepe1 from everyone in Derbyshire 💙❤️

✨ Centenary One Awards 2026 ✨ In 2026, East Midlands Netball will be celebrating a very special milestone with the Centenary One Awards, taking place on Saturday 4 July at the Derbyshire County Cricket Ground Following the success of the 2025 Derbyshire Awards Festival, this event will be an even bigger celebration. The evening will bring together Derbyshire County Awards, PDP Awards, and Yardley League Awards - all in one unforgettable afternoon 🎉 We want your input to help shape this landmark event. Have your say by completing our short survey and let us know what would make this celebration truly special for you. 📝 Complete the survey in our bio / story by 22nd March Let’s celebrate 100 years of netball together 💙🏐

🎉U15 PDP RESULTS 🎉 On Saturday our U15a and U15b played against Nottingham. A great showcase of competitive netball, and two really close games. Congratulations to both teams and well done to the U15b on the win 🌟

Two great wins for our Derbyshire teams yesterday in the Regional League 👏🏻

This year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Give To Gain,” reflects the spirit of netball. Just like on the court, progress comes through teamwork and contributions from everyone. When we invest in opportunity, safety and leadership across the game, we build stronger teams, supportive communities and a sport where everyone can thrive. In netball, when we give more to the game and to each other, we all gain. 🏐 #givetogain #iwd2026

🌟 AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OUR TEAM 🌟 Looking for a new opportunity in netball? Do you have a passion for increasing netball competition in our county? The Derbyshire CMB is looking for a new Competition lead See link in story and in our bio

U15 PDP East Midlands Tournament Our U15 PDP teams competed in the East Midlands Tournament on Saturday Check out the photos to see all the results — every team played brilliantly and showed great commitment and teamwork 👏 A big thank you to Leicestershire for hosting a fantastic event 🙌

I’m tired just reading all of these scores 😮‍💨 It was a busy day for our Derbyshire regional teams yesterday ❤️💙

❤️2025 an amazing year for Derbyshire netball! 💙 Everyone on the county management board is so proud of what our county achieves. To all the volunteers, you are the backbone of netball- we are grateful to you everyday. The players, seeing you enjoy netball and develop is why we do what we do! Officiators, safeguarding officers, thank you for keeping us safe on court. And to all the supporters, guardians and parents, we thank you! Hope everyone have a happy, healthy and safe Christmas ❤️💙

🏆 And not forgetting the Derbyshire PDP Awards 2025 – Year 7 & 8 🏆 What a year for this group, who have trained, competed, and grown through every session and match – and their commitment has truly paid off. Here are our well-deserved award winners for 2025 👇 ⭐Most Effective Defender – Ella Jones A dominant defender across two seasons, now training with the U15s and shining at regional tournaments. ⭐Most Effective Attacker – Annie Dickson Annie’s attacking speed and sharp court awareness helped drive the team’s unbeaten run in regional matches. A key leader and consistent threat in any position. ⭐Most Improved – Ava Barbour Ava’s first season has been a standout success! Spotted at a Derbyshire netball camp, she earned her spot in the A team and has shown consistent growth and confidence in defence throughout the season. ⭐S&C Top Performer – Polly Iliffe In her first year and playing up against older athletes, Polly showed serious determination – completing 300% of her S&C home sessions. Her dedication and attitude have been next level! ⭐Super Shooter Award – Orla Hague Just in Year 7, Orla’s goal-scoring skills were unmatched this season. A rising star and top scorer! ⭐Most Effective Centre Court – Chloe Wilson A central figure on court, Chloe’s impact and leadership have earned her U15 training and tournament standout roles. ⭐Most Outstanding Player of the Season – Esme Rea Her confidence and skills have gone from strength to strength, she has been a key asset to the A team this season. ⭐Most Versatile Player – Jess Wilson Jess plays it all, from centre court to defence or shooter, always with total commitment. Her adaptability and team-first mindset make her a true all-rounder! ⭐ Top Interceptor – Esme Rea Esme played all matches throughout the season and her interception stats don’t lie – she came out on top. ⭐Coaches Player of the Season – Rosie Bennet Rosie has grown massively in confidence and has been an all-round asset in a variety of roles. Her commitment to matches and extra U15 training show her dedication to development. 💙 Your passion, progress and teamwork have made this season one to remember. The future of Derbyshire Netball is bright!

✨ Derbyshire PDP Awards 2025 – Year 9 & 10 Superstars ✨ Huge congratulations to our players who have shown amazing talent, progress, and dedication throughout this season. We’re so proud of every player in the programme, and these award winners truly stood out 👇 Year 9 Awards ✨ Most Improved – Sophia Szabo Sophia’s growth has been outstanding. Her adaptability and defensive strength earned her a place in the starting seven – a fantastic journey this season! ✨ Coach’s Player – Livi Vickers Livi has risen to every challenge, showing leadership, determination, and resilience. A future role model in the making. ✨ Outstanding Player – Annie Niven Annie’s athleticism and relentless work rate are second to none. Whether in attack or defence, she consistently delivers. ✨ Special Recognition – Phoebe Loftas Originally a training partner, Phoebe’s courage, resilience, and versatility made a huge impact. A standout on and off the court. ✨ Players’ Player – Deena Kalinins Voted by her teammates for her positivity, support, and all-round impact. A true team player. Year 10 Awards ✨Outstanding Player – Heidi Sumner A calm, consistent, and commanding defender. Heidi led by example all season ✨Most Improved – Alice Vaughan Alice’s development this year has been incredible. Her impact across the mid-court shows how far she’s come. ✨ Coach’s Player – Lauren Tuhme Lauren’s vision, precision, and leadership in the attacking end created countless opportunities. ✨ Special Recognition – Mollie Cooling & Kessie Webster Selected for Loughborough Lightning during the season 👏 Their growth, grit, and performance were exceptional. Bittersweet to see them move on, but we’re so proud! ✨ Players’ Player – Heidi Sumner A double award winner – clearly admired by teammates A big thank you to every athlete for your energy, commitment, and love for the game. Derbyshire’s future is bright! 🌟 @debbiehopkinson @coachingwithkell @netballineastmidlands @steady_sports_netball @thenetballlab

Derbyshire Netball Awards 2025 – Celebrating Our Community Champions 🥇Young Umpire of the Year – Holly Smith Already making her mark, Holly has umpired at Regional Schools, supported Derbyshire U15s, and even officiated as a pre-match to a Superleague game. 🥇Umpire of the Year – Barbara Smith Over 30 years of dedicated umpiring across Derbyshire leagues, giving her time freely and generously. A selfless volunteer. 🥇Young Coach of the Year – Blossom Diffin Blossom is a trusted role model and brings positivity, leadership, and smiles to every session. Her calm energy uplifts everyone she coaches. 🥇Coach of the Year – Kelly Hopkinson A committed PDP coach who’s shaped teams and shared her knowledge across regions. Her drive, collaboration, and success with the Derby Roses speaks volumes. 🥇Young Volunteer of the Year – Abigail Young Abigail wears many hats - umpiring, coaching, team managing – and handles every role with reliability and enthusiasm. 🥇Volunteer of the Year (Jean Staley Award) – Rebecca Randell The digital force behind Derbyshire Netball’s transformation — Rebecca’s creative, consistent content and communication has taken us to new heights. 🥇Long Service Recognition – Denise Howard, Tracey Mellor, Janie Pearson, Anne Sparkes Over 10 years each of unwavering support, leadership, and behind-the-scenes commitment to Derbyshire Netball. Your service doesn’t go unnoticed 💐 🏅Critchlow Service to Netball Award – Barbara Smith A double-award winner this year! With decades of service across umpiring, organising, and supporting grassroots netball, Barbara is the definition of a lifelong volunteer. 🏅 Chair’s Special Recognition Award – Anne Sparkes Anne has been quietly shaping and supporting county netball for over 25 years – from team managing to first aid, warmups to tournaments – always there when needed. 💙 To every volunteer, coach, umpire, parent and supporter – we thank you. You are what keeps our netball community thriving, connected, and growing stronger every season. @coachingwithkell @netballineastmidlands @holly.xsm1th @englandnetball @steady_sports_netball @thenetballlab

It’s Monday, but we are still on a high from the Derbyshire Netball festival. Over the next week we will sharing all the presentations and awards winners, starting with the Yardley League! Congratulations to the following; Winter league Div 1 Cup 1st - Allestree Starlings 2nd - Pennine Tigers Div 1 Plate 1st - Allestree Swallows 2nd - Ashbourne Mars Div 2 Cup 1st - Allestree Kestrels 2nd - Belper Comets Div 2 Plate 1st - Pennine Pumas 2nd - Ripley Hurricanes Div 3 Cup 1st - Belper Sparkles 2nd - Allestree Kites Div 3 Plate 1st - Ashbourne Pluto 2nd - Allestree Doves Summer League Div 1 Cup 1st - Allestree Starlings 2nd - Belper Phoenix Div 1 Plate 1st - Allestree Kestrels 2nd - Ripley Cyclones Div 2 Cup 1st - Stapleford 2nd - Belper Rockets Div 2 Plate 1st - Belper Sparkles 2nd - Ashbourne Neptune Div 3 Cup 1st - Allestree Kites 2nd - Long Eaton Bears Div 3 Plate 1st - Allestree Doves 2nd - Belper Dazzlers

Wow wow wow what a fantastic day at the Derbyshire Netball Festival. Thank you to everyone who attended it was great to see so many people. And the biggest thank you to our organising committee! We will be celebrating our award winners soon but here is a short video of today! Please share and tag us in your pictures 💙❤️ @belpernetballclub @bramcote_netballclub @steady_sports_netball @steaders_1 @amy.braithwaite @ashbournenetballclub @netballineastmidlands

It’s here!!! ❤️💙

Our Walking Netballers smashed it at Derby Arena on Monday! 🏐 Brasher’s Babes played brilliantly and came 2nd out of 7 teams — only missing the top spot on goal difference! 👏 Amazing effort, team! #walkingnetball #team #netballteam @netballineastmidlands @englandnetball

🌟 What. A. Night. 🌟 Last night, our U15 County athletes had the incredible opportunity to showcase their talent at the Motorpoint Arena court, thanks to an invite from Nottingham Forest Netball! 🙌🔥 They played a pre-match game ahead of the NSL clash with the Panthers – an unforgettable experience 🏐✨ Meanwhile, two of Derbyshire’s rising star umpires were also in action, gaining valuable mentorship from none other than international umpire Kate Mann! 💪👩‍⚖️👏 And let’s not forget our amazing U13 athletes, who were on ball girl duty for the NSL match – another moment to remember! 🤩🏐 Huge shoutout to the Forest players, who took time for photos and autographs – you made some lifelong fans tonight! ❤️ Thank you to @nfnetball for your continued support of our Counties and for making nights like these possible. @debbiehopkinson @coachingwithkell @clairesanders80 @sam_anne12 @coreymcglynn__ @netballineastmidlands @englandnetball

Have you thought about giving walking netball a go? These ladies have built such a community ❤️💙 Join Walking Netball at Derby Arena on Monday from 11am to 12pm. For more information, please contact vicechair@derbynetball.co.uk

Amazing season for Derby Roses 🌹

Who is at the National schools tournament? Tag @derbyshire_netball_official in your posts 💙❤️

🏐 Derbyshire Netball Has a New Home Online!🌟 We’re beyond excited to share our newly launched website with a fresh look, new branding, and our updated logo! Our site is your hub for everything that is happening in Derbyshire. From info on the County Development Program to updates on local leagues and our About Us section, and so much more! Discover what’s new and join us on our mission to keep Derbyshire netball thriving! www.derbyshirenetball.co.uk #DerbyshireNetball #NetballCommunity #NewWebsite #NetballDevelopment #PlayNetball #DerbyshireProud @netballineastmidlands @ashbournenetballclub @swadlincotenetballclub @englandnetball @cliftonettesnetballclub