Last updated on 4 April 20224 April 2022.From the section Netball. Alumna Jo Harten announces retirement from international netball. Information about the Loughborough Lightning academy. [5][6], In 2017 Loughborough Lightning won the inaugural British Fast5 Netball All-Stars Championship. Loughborough Lightning (1st in regular season) Having topped the table in the regular season, Loughborough now have a bigger point to prove - that they can win a Grand Final. Our Academy The Player Pathway Below is our current performance pathway structure: Eligibility Criteria Under-15 selection process Safeguarding Selection The semi-finals will take place on Saturday, 26 June at the Copperbox with the final the following day. Each camp and course is designed for a particular age group, ability or discipline allowing the attendees to benefit from exclusive tips, skills and activities from within a top Superleague club. There are many people to thank, none more so than my family near and far, especially my dedicated parents, supporting me every step of the way. Selection is done in line with England Netball guidelines and our Loughborough Lightning Selection Policy which you can view here. The league is organised by England Netballbut features teams based in England, Walesand Scotland. Thunder head coach Karen Greig said she was pleased with the performance, and the determination her side have shown to recover from losses to Bath and Wasps as well as laboured displays earlier in the season, uncharacteristic of Thunder, against lower league opposition. 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. Ella Clark scored 91 goals over round 16, against Rhinos and Mavericks. Each season we host open trial opportunities for athletes to be selected into our Loughborough Lightning Pathway. If you require any further information please contact : Loughborough Lightning Academy: Data Protection Policy, School Years 11 - 12 - Those athletes who are under 17yrs at the start of school in September 2022 for the 22/23 season, Trials will be held on 25th September 2022, Venue - NVH Holywell Fitness Centre, Loughborough University, Learn with Lightning | Sport | Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk), Please see further information on the England Netball Player Pathway for 2022-23, England Netball | England Netball Player Pathway, Under-21 as of 23.59 on 31st December 2022, Under-19 as of 23:59 on 31stDecember 2022, Under-17 as of 23.59 on 31st December 2022. This page is not available in other languages. Her devotion to the teams she plays with and represents combined with her sheer curiosity about how to constantly challenge the status quo as to how the game can be played is inspiring. Athlete Development Centres - Team Bath Netball Check out when you can catch Loughborough Lightning in action below. They also enter under-19 and under-21 teams in the National Performance League. Netball Superleague 2021: Loughborough Lightning finish top - BBC We would expect athletes to be competing at a minimum of County level. Netball Superleague 2021: Four teams battle for title on finals weekend Loughborough Lightning | Loughborough - Facebook Loughborough Lightning will defend their Superleague title against three-time champions Manchester Thunder . 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. Information and contact details for the Loughborough Lightning Staff. Loughborough Lightning is the number one Netball Super League side in the East Midlands and were crowned NSL champions in 2021. However, any athlete trialling maybe asked to attend a different age group for final trials IF at open trials selectors feel it is necessary. 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. Jo was an integral member of the Vitality Roses. With some of the world's best players having represented them, they continue to inspire and develop talent through their pathway and Netball Super League activity. In 2005-06 they were founder members of the league. England Netball | NPL U19 Using the name Loughborough Students, Loughborough University also enter teams in intervarsity leagues organised by British Universities and Colleges Sport. Photo: Ben Lumley Photography. Saracens Mavericks and Surrey Storm also secured impressive victories. Vitality Rose Jo Harten has announced her retirement from international netball with immediate effect. Team Bath earned a much-needed confidence boost with a 57-40 victory over Strathclyde Sirens. 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. Last updated on 21 June 202121 June 2021.From the section Netball. Trials | Sport | Loughborough University 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. 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. 2023 NSL Season Below are the 2023 NSL fixtures and pre-season matches. 3 June 2022 Netball. The famous Loughborough Lightning franchise bring world class female sport to campus with its six sports all competing at the highest level. 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. 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. Trials for the U15 Futures Squad for the 2022 School Games Finals are to be held on 22 May. Please select the programme you are interested in trialling for below to find out more. Speaking about her announcement, the former Lightning star said: Playing for England has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. 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. Loughborough Lightning will face Team Bath in the Netball Superleague Grand Final on Sunday at London's Copper Box. Become the next netball star player or coach with one of our dedicated sessions all tailored to a wide range of ages and abilities. Together with Brunel Hurricanes, Celtic Dragons, Leeds Carnegie, Galleria Mavericks, Northern Thunder, Team Bath and Team Northumbria, Lightning were founder members of the league. The decision will rule her out of contention for the upcoming Vitality Netball World Cup this summer. The Team Bath Futures Pathway is made up of Athlete Development Centres (ADC) that run across the South West, allowing nearly 200 aspiring netballers - aged from 14 to 18 - to benefit from top-class coaching plus lifestyle and sports science support.