Working together with amazing athletes to achieve a common goal is what its always been about for me. Loughborough Lightning is the number one Netball Super League side in the East Midlands and were crowned NSL champions in 2021. Loughborough Lightning | Loughborough Check out when you can catch Loughborough Lightning in action below. Vitality Rose Jo Harten has announced her retirement from international netball with immediate effect. Loughborough Lightning is an English netball team based at Loughborough University. Please note thatthe Lead Safeguarding Officer may refer the matter to the NGB England Netball, Local Authority Childrens Services Department, the Police, or Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) should the child need immediate attention. Thunder had edged out Celtic Dragons 59-50 in an anxious encounter to make it 11 wins from 11 as they set the pace at the top. TRIALS:Trials are open, therefore athletes DO NOT require a referral or nomination from a club or performance coach to attend. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. Interested in our Little Boltz Programme? The famous Loughborough Lightning franchise bring world class female sport to campus with its six sports all competing at the highest level. The two additions take Lightnings squad to seventeen and rounds off a successful and exiting signing window for the side. COMING SOON! In 2005-06 they were founder members of the league. Netball Super League | Loughborough Lightning Athletes trialling U15 and U17 Lightning Hubs will be invited to attend a selection day, full details of which will be provided after the closing date. Academy | Sport | Loughborough University Thunder showed title-winning form in a ruthless 64-37 win over Sirens, who had been fighting for a play-off spot until Rhinos were given fourth place. It was an easy decision to include her as a training partner for the 2023 season as she is a great team player and the girls love having her back in our environment.. Loughborough Lightning is the no.1 Netball Super League side in the East Midlands and has been competing in the Netball Super League since its inception eighteen years ago. The pure joy of her winning the 2018 Commonwealth Games will live long in our memories, as will all the other major contributions she has made to England at the many major championships throughout her stellar career. Round 1 will see Lightning take on Team Bath in the opening match of the Season Opener event. What Jo has done for our sport in terms of the commitment, dedication and leadership that she has bought to the Vitality Roses squad has undoubtedly helped take the sport to new heights on the world stage. Mavericks, who had lost four of their last five games, benefitted from their unexpected rest last week after their game against Bath was postponed. A real student of our game, Jo is the ultimate role model and I have no doubt will continue to drive the sport forward in the years to come. Boasting over 75 appearances for Lightning, including being a part of the championship winning side in 2021, Head Coach Vic Burgess said it was an easy decision to welcome Lauren back to Loughborough: Lauren has been part of the Lightning family for a long time. Here you can find all the latest information regarding upcoming trials for the Lightning Academy and how to sign up. Emilia Bullock - Sports/Entertainment Journalist - LinkedIn Thunder and Lightning have never faced each other in a Grand Final. Ive come to this decision with both myself and my Roses family in mind leading into the World Cup campaign. Also joining Nicholls and earning her spot with the Netball Super League side for the first time is current Loughborough student and Lightning U21 player Alex Johnson. London Pulse 44-64 Loughborough Lightning, Loughborough Lightning 62-54 Leeds Rhinos, Catch up with round 10 of the Superleague. Loughborough Lightning were one of the founding members of the Netball Super League (NSL) and have featured in every season since 2005. Netball Superleague 2021: Team Bath and Loughborough Lightning reach Loughborough Lightning v Strathclyde Sirens | Vitality Netball Superleague - YouTube Video unavailable 0:00 / 0:15 Video unavailable The uploader has not made this video. The league is organised by England Netballbut features teams based in England, Walesand Scotland. We wish Jo all the very best for the next part of her journey.. In the final round of the Netball Superleague, Loughborough Lightning beat Team Bath to finish on top while Manchester Thunder secure second with a win over Strathclyde Sirens. Few people in life have the ability to impact you in a way that stays with you and working with Jo has been an absolute pleasure. Become the next netball star player or coach with one of our dedicated sessions all tailored to a wide range of ages and abilities. 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Lightning, who had lost to Thunder in round 19, were in control from the start and head coach Sara Francis-Bayman said it felt "surreal" to finish the season at the top of the league. Loughborough Lightning offers a wide range of courses and camps for both players and coaches. See the full list of fixtures and results and buy your tickets here. Defending champions Manchester Thunder fell to Bath for the third time this . [1][2] Together with the women's cricket team and the women's rugby union team, the netball team is one of three women's sports teams based at Loughborough University that use the Loughborough Lightning name. Thunder struggled to settle in a scrappy game against Dragons as head coach Karen Greig rang the changes throughout to get her side over the line. England Netball | NPL Finally, Id like to say thank you to our amazing netball community, fans, supporters and sponsors. Loughborough Lightning will face Team Bath in the Netball Superleague Grand Final on Sunday at London's Copper Box. Loughborough Lightning will defend their Superleague title against three-time champions Manchester Thunder . In 200506 they were founder members of the league. Netball Superleague 2022: Loughborough Lightning secure semi - BBC England Netball Safeguarding Information: England Netball report a safeguarding concern. From this a squad of 12 will be taken to the Games to represent the Loughborough Lightning Franchise. With the squad complete and the fixtures released, you can also join the Lightning Family for the whole of 2023 as a dedicatedSeason Member. Photo: Ben Lumley Photography. Loughborough Lightning won both their games in round 11 to close the gap on league leaders Manchester Thunder to three points. Loughborough Lightning offers a wide range of courses and camps for both players and coaches. "It's necessary to have those bumps, however awful it felt at the time," she said. PREPARING FOR TRIALS:We suggest athletes undertake ball skills, speed and agility and stability work and a good understanding of the role of their preferred court position in preparation for the intensity of trials. Mavericks won their final match against Storm 48-35, but a lack of consistency has made for a rocky season and their fifth place represents frustration for a side who have been unable to crack the top four since 2016. Below you can find a full calendar of upcoming sessions, camps, classes and trials. Read about our approach to external linking. Loughborough Lightning beat Team Bath in the last game of the season to finish top of the Superleague and set up a semi-final against Leeds Rhinos. Manchester Thunder thrashed Leeds Rhinos 69-45 at Manchester's AO Arena on a double-header weekend in the netball Superleague. We have a wide range of exciting job opportunities available within our Lightning teams. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. Netball Superleague 2021: Four teams battle for title on finals weekend Loughborough Lightning confirmed their Netball Superleague semi-final place on Monday as they came from behind to win 59-51 . Awarded an MBE for services to netball in 2020, the Essex-born player represented the Vitality Roses at four Netball World Cups (2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019) and at four Commonwealth Games (2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022), including the historic triumph on the Gold Coast in 2018. Nicholls departed Lightning in 2022 to join fellow midlands side Wasps Netball, however, in November 2022, Wasps Holdings Ltd entered administration which was followed with confirmation that Wasps Netball would no longer be eligible to compete in the Netball Super League. Vitality Rose Jo Harten has announced her retirement from international netball with immediate effect. Loughborough Lightning deliver the Performance Pathway in the East Midlands for England Netball. Take a look at our upcoming children's training camps and sessions. [12], Loughborough Lightning play their home games at the Sir David Wallace Sports Centre at Loughborough University. Loughborough Lightning Netball are pleased to reveal that Lightning stalwart Lauren Nicholls and rising academy talent Alex Johnson will join the squad for 2023 as additional training partners. Loughborough Lightning (netball) - Wikipedia Perhaps the most surprising result of all was Wasps, who finished their campaign with a 39-35 loss to Surrey Storm, ending a disappointing run that sees the two-time champion failing to make the semi-finals for the first time since joining the Superleague in 2017 - they finished seventh, while Storm finish 10th having won three games. The School Games Finals are held from 1/9/22 - 4/9/22. We are so thankful to Jo and her family, mum Christine and Dad Barry and all the clubs and respective Coaches who will have helped Jo to become the player she is, not least her GIANTS family for whom we know Jo has such a strong connection having made Australia her home over recent years. At club level, she began her domestic journey with Saracens Mavericks followed by a five-year stint at Loughborough Lightning in the Netball Super League (NSL), before making the move abroad to ply her trade in New Zealand and then Australia. LIVE NETBALL! They also enter under-19 and under-21 teams in the National Performance League. The fight for the top four places has been exciting across the season, but the decision to give Rhinos the last semi-final spot meant round 20 had a slightly anti-climactic feel. If you have any questions relating to the Lightning Academy, please get in touch with our Franchise Pathway Lead, Josie Pointon - j.pointon@lboro.ac.uk. After a heavy. It wasn't pretty netball." Loughborough Lightning are top, having played two games more than Bath. 2023 NSL Season Below are the 2023 NSL fixtures and pre-season matches. Domestically, she played for Loughborough Lightning for five years in the Netball Super League before moving toNew Zealand and then Australia. Its aim is to provide the game's outstanding youth (U17) players with a performance environment and to organise for them regular, highly disciplined and intense competition. Loughborough Lightning are part of the wider elite sport franchises based at Loughborough University. As one of the most influential players within English netball, 34-year-old Harten achieved 117 caps for England and will be celebrated as one of the countrys most successful ever players. Team Bath earned a much-needed confidence boost with a 57-40 victory over Strathclyde Sirens. Lightning Netball confirm two training partner additions to 2023 squad. [1][4], Loughborough Lightning made their Netball Superleague Grand Final debut in 200708. They will join Team Bath Netball, Manchester Thunder and Leeds Rhinos Netball when four top-class sides descend on the Copper Box Arena this weekend. Learn with Lightning. Their senior team plays in the Netball Superleague. Loughborough Lightning won both their games in round 11 to close the gap on league leaders Manchester Thunder to three points. We would expect athletes to be competing at a minimum of County level. Commenting on Jos retirement,Vitality Roses Head Coach Jess Thirlbyadded: Jo is not only one of the most loved and revered Roses players of all time but will go down as one of the worlds best netballers and what she has done for the global game is undeniable. Netball Superleague: Manchester Thunder stay top with win over Leeds Loughborough Lightning have made a habit of being one of the best teams in the Netball Super League over the last couple of seasons. Loughborough Lightning is the no.1 Netball Super League side in the East Midlands and has been competing in the Netball Super League since its inception eighteen years ago. Rhinos were granted a spot in the semi-final after a positive Covid test meant they could not play their final two matches. As part of this commitment staff, coaches and volunteers coming into contact with our athletes will meet the following criteria: If you have any safeguarding concerns please contact our Safeguarding Officer, Josie Pointon. Learn with Lightning | Sport | Loughborough University LIVE NETBALL! | Loughborough Lightning v Strathclyde Sirens | Netball Its aim is to provide the game's outstanding youth (U19) players with a performance environment and to organise for them regular, highly disciplined and intense competition. I know what it takes to compete against the best in the world, but I feel I cant give 100% of myself both physically and mentally at this stage. Check out the BBC Sport Live Guide for details of all the forthcoming live sport on the BBC. Whilst it is sad to know that we wont get to see Jo pull on the red dress again I urge us all to celebrate the commitment, loyalty and love that Jo has shown to the Roses over decades of service. They also enter under-19 and under-21 teams in the National Performance League. Make sure you look the part whilst watching Loughborough Lightning this season in our brand new merchandise range. Athletes can join the Pathway in four different age categories from the Under-15 age group to Under-21s. The U17 Netball Performance League (NPL) consists of ten English teams competing for the trophy. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. All training will take place at one of our geographic hub locations. Find out more about our wide range of courses below and check out all the upcoming dates. Please select the programme you are interested in trialling for below to find out more. Having won the title in 2021, Victoria Burgess' side made it all the way to the Grand Final again last year but were beaten by Manchester Thunder. If you have any queries regarding trials, please contact the relevant staff member for assistance: Josie Pointon - Franchise Pathway Head Coach, U15 & U17 Lightning Experience Hub Trials, Fiona Madeley - Lightning Experience Hub Officer, U15 Futures School Games Open Trials - Now closed for School Games 2022, U15 Loughborough Lightning Experience Hub Trials - Now closed for 22/23 Season, **We are now closed for Hub trial applications**, U17 Loughborough Lightning Experience Hub Trials - Now closed for 22/23 Season, NPL U17 Loughborough Lightning Academy Trials - Closed for 22/23 season, NPL U19 Loughborough Lightning Academy Trials - Now Closed for 22/23 Season, NPL U21 Loughborough Lightning Academy Trials - Closed for 22/23 Season. Ella Clark scored 91 goals over round 16, against Rhinos and Mavericks. Thunder have won all three of their previous meetings with Rhinos. Athletes are asked to trial in their respective age-groups. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. What is the standard of netball required? Selection is made by the Head of the Pathway (FPC) and Lead Coaches. https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/the-roses-development-framework/player-pathway/, Under 15 players going into Year 9 or Year 10 in September 2022, Under-17 as of 23:59 on 31st December 2022, Development Under-17 as of 23:59 on 31st December 2022 & Under-19 as of 23:59 on 31st December 2022, Under-19 as of 23:59 on 31st December 2022, Under-21 as of 23:59 on 31st December 2022, Valid UKCC Level 1 or 2 (Assistant Coaches). For further advice contact the Franchise Pathway Lead: Exceptions could be made for athletes who meet following criteria: U21, U19, U17 trials are open trials. Thunder had edged out Celtic Dragons 59-50 in an anxious encounter. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. In the past five seasons Lightning have made it to the final four of each year, including two consecutive Grand Finals, and were crowned Netball Super League Champions for the first time in 2021. Season Memberships are now on sale for 2023! Please contactf.madeley@lboro.ac.ukfor further information. Lightning Netball Academy Trials Academy Trials Here you can find all the latest information regarding upcoming trials for the Lightning Academy and how to sign up. Events: - Loughborough Lightning. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. Having first been selected to represent England in 2007, Jos final appearance wearing the famous red dress came at the Vitality Netball International Series against Jamaica in January 2023. The league was commenced playing at the 2005-06season, replacing the Super Cupas the elite netball competition in England. They followed that with a 62-54 victory over Leeds Rhinos - a game which should have been played on the opening weekend, but was postponed after a Covid-19 outbreak in the Rhinos camp. Loughborough Lightning | Loughborough - Facebook Trial dates for the upcoming 2022-2023 season for our U17, U19 and U21 NPL squads. WE HAVE NOW REACHED CAPACITY AND ARE CLOSED TO ENTRIES. Information about the Loughborough Lightning academy. To have had the privilege to have coached Jo at England age groups, U21 World Youth Cup in 2009 and again in these recent years, almost 15 years later, is something I will cherish. Lightning | Sport | Loughborough University Thanks for the memories!. The U19 Netball Performance League (NPL) consists of ten English teams competing for the trophy. Thunder's win over Strathclyde Sirens left the top three teams separated only by goal difference. Trials are 10, payable upon registration online. As one of the most influential players within English netball, 34-year-old Harten achieved 117 caps for England and will be celebrated as one of the country's most successful ever players. The Lightning Academys aim is to find and grow competitive players and coaches with the aspirations and ability to compete at an elite level. Information about the Loughborough Lightning Experience hub programme. Lightning began the weekend with a comfortable 64-44 win over London Pulse, whose performances this season have put them safely inside the top four. You cant help but be drawn in and her passion is palpable. Become the next netball star player or coach with one of our dedicated sessions all tailored to a wide range of ages and abilities. after a positive Covid test meant they could not play their final two matches. The decision will rule her out of contention for the upcoming Vitality Netball World Cup this summer. It took her season's tally to 476, the second highest behind Lightning's Mary Cholhok. Loughborough Lightning are part of the wider elite sport franchises based at Loughborough University. The response from England Netball saw them adapt the rules around squad size to allow clubs the opportunity to provide additional training partner spots and invite Wasps players into their squads for 2023. For more information on the our complaints and feedback policy, click here. Cycling Football Netball Rugby Wheelchair Basketball Book tickets. Athletes need to have been 12, 13 or 14 years old on 31st August 2021. Using the name Loughborough Students, Loughborough University also enter teams in intervarsity leagues organised by British Universities and Colleges Sport. LIVE NETBALL! | Loughborough Lightning vs London Pulse - YouTube Below is our current performance pathway structure: The Under-15 selection process which leads to the Under-15 Acadamies National Finals 2023. Packages are on sale now. All athletes, regardless of selection from previous seasons, must register and attend trials. [5][6], In 2017 Loughborough Lightning won the inaugural British Fast5 Netball All-Stars Championship. Netball Superleague 2021: Loughborough Lightning finish top - BBC Netball Superleague 2022: Loughborough Lightning to face Manchester The semi-finals will take place on Saturday, 26 June at the Copperbox with the final the following day. A long squad of 16 athletes will be selected through trials. Loughborough Lightning is an English netball team based at Loughborough University. The Netball Super Leagueis a top level netballleague featuring teams from the United Kingdom. England netball players Kadeen and Sasha Corbin have launched NetBallers - a BBC Radio 5 Live podcast.