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Level 1 Umpiring Course

Headline: Level 1 Umpiring Course

News:

Level 1 Umpiring Course Saturday September 11th 10 til 4 Penarth Leisure Centre, Cogan Cost £35 Contact either Kate Donnelly or Lyanne Fairclough at W.N.A. to register.

Date: 02/09/2010

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Cardiff & District Netball Summer League 2010

Headline: Cardiff & District Netball Summer League 2010

News:

CARDIFF & DISTRICT NETBALL SUMMER LEAGUE PRESENTATION 2010

SUMMER VERSATILITY TOURNAMENT

POOL 1

WINNERS Old Illtydians

RUNNER-UP Llandaff A

POOL 2

WINNERS Amersham

RUNNER-UP Leckwith B

Cardiff & District Netball Summer League 2010

POOL1

Winners Heath Angels A

Runner-up Llandaff A

POOL2

Winners Leckwith B

Runner-up Cardiff Bay

Summer League Umpire Award

Club teams from each pool were asked to nominate an Umpire for an award.

POOL 1 Summer League Umpire:

Heather Lewis – Spears Netball Club

POOL 2 Summer League Umpire:

Mary Wilcox – Heath Angels Netball Club

Summer League Club Players of the season – 2010

Each week opposition teams voted a team player of the match.

The following players received the most opposition team nominations:

POOL 1

Llantrisant	HARRIET WAITE
Llandaff A	HOLLY OAKS
Creigiau A	CLAIRE JONES
Leckwith A	CARYS GRIFFIN
Old Illts	CLAIRE JOLL
Llandaff B	JO STIMPSON
CTK	HARRIET SKINNER
Heath Angels	KYLIE PAYNTER
Penarth	MARIE LIGHT
Spears	RHIANYDD HAMPTON

POOL 2

Barry	ABI DENTON
Leckwith B	CHARLOTTE PHILIPS
Heath Angels B	EMILY KNIGHT
Treharris	LAURA REES
Finance Wales	KATE PUCKNELL
Amersham	CINDY DUONG
Llanrumney	LAURA NUTTALL
Creigiau B	HELEN JONES
MJ Movers	ESTHER HUNTING
Cardiff Bay	LUCY MILLS

Many thanks to summer league venue providers WIS & Talybont Leisure Centres and all Cardiff & District summer league officers, club teams, players & umpires for their support and commitment that has contributed to a very successful inaugural summer league 2010.

See everyone at WIS September for Cardiff & District Netball pre season ‘Autumn Tournament 2010’

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High Performance Workshop & HUBS

Headline: High Performance Workshop & HUBS

News:

Thank you to everyone that has replied to the office in regards to being involved with the HUBS this coming season, however, I still have not had replies from you all and the close off date is getting very near and I would hate for you to miss out. I really need to have all the names by the 18th August as I need to be ordering Tee Shirts and Booklets for the upcoming season. Also please have a look at the Wales Emerging Pool list and ensure your players within your area are aware of the final date to contact the office or they will miss out on being part of the High Performance Pathway Hubs this season. We MUST have there player forms and money back into Welsh Netball by the 18th August. Please ensure all players within your area know and are aware as they could be on holidays. Also please note that if you are involved in Coach, Manager or Umpire capacity that you MUST attend the High Performance workshop on the 21st August at 10 till 4pm at Sport Wales in Cardiff in Bute Suite. We have changed it to one full day instead of 2 days now to accommodate everyone, so look forward to seeing you all on the day. Please respond to all three of us Melissahyndman@welshnetball.com katedonnelly@welshnetball.com & Lyannefairclough@welshnetball.com as we are in the office at different times and will all be collating this information. In addition, please FORWARD this email on to others who you think would like to be involved in Welsh Netball High performance hubs as we may not currently have their up-to-date email address Melissa Hyndman BSR High Performance Head Coach Welsh Netball The Welsh Institute of Sport Sophia Gardens Cardiff CF11 9SW Tel: 029 2033 4954

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Versatility Tournament

Headline: Versatility Tournament

News:

Visit the Tournament Page of CardiffNetball.co.uk to find out about the latest C&D netball tournament!

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Summer League Pool Leagues

Headline: Summer League Pool Leagues

News:

Congratulations to all the teams and officials who took part in a successful Summer League this year. Well done, Heath Angels A who won Pool 1 and Leckwith B for winning Pool 2!

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Pool 1 & 2 Summer League

Headline: Pool 1 & 2 Summer League

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Pool 1:

Team	P	W	L	D	GD	Pts
Heath Angels A	7	7	0	0	108	35
Llandaff A	7	6	1	0	76	32
Creigiau A	7	5	2	0	21	26
Old Illtydians	7	4	3	0	26	21
Penarth	7	3	4	0	-10	21
Leckwith A	7	3	4	0	-10	19
Llandaff B	7	3	4	0	-1	17
Spear	7	2	5	0	-36	15
Llantrisant	7	1	6	0	-85	10
CTK	7	1	6	0	-76	9

Pool 2:

Team	P	W	L	D	GD	Pts
Leckwith B	7	7	0	0	117	35
Cardiff Bay	7	6	1	0	83	31
Heath Angels B	7	6	1	0	75	31
Creigiau B	7	5	2	0	37	28
MJ Movers	7	4	3	0	62	25
Amersham	7	2	5	0	-25	17
Barry	7	2	5	0	-52	15
Finance Wales	7	2	5	0	-45	14
Treharris	7	1	6	0	-118	6
Llanrumney Inc	7	0	7	0	-143	2

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Car parking at Sophia Gardens

Headline: Car parking at Sophia Gardens

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For Info, From Monday the 5th of July Cardiff Council are employing additional parking wardens to work around the city centre, and Sophia gardens area. Fines will be issued if cars are not parked in designated bays, have parked on double lines or have parked on any grass areas.

Date: 06/07/2010

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welsh Netball AGM

Headline: welsh Netball AGM

News:

Welsh Netball are pleased to confirm the details of the AGM, as follows:

Date: Saturday 22 May 2010

Venue:

New Taff Suite

Sport Wales National Centre

(formerly known as the Welsh Institute of Spot)

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SW

Time: 11 am

Please would all Area Secretaries (adult and school) ensure that their reports are emailed to welshnetball@welshnetball.com by Wednesday 20 May to ensure sufficient time for printing to be tabled at the meeting.

Date: 06/05/2010

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Umpiring News

Headline: Umpiring News

News:

Congratulations to Beth Cole, Amersham, on passing her C test.

At the League presentations on Thursday April 29th awards were given to the outstanding umpire in each division.

Gradings given by teams were used to decide who deserved the award in divisions 1-3. In divisions 4-6 the umpiring secretary liaised with the divisional umpiring secretary to choose the recipient.

The following received awards:

Div 1 Maria Webber, Barnettes

Div 2 Debbie Stott, Heath Angels

Div 3 Rhiannon Williams, Penarth

Div 4 Veronica Meddick, Leckwith Ladies

Div 5 Beth Cole, Amersham

Div 6 Mary Wilcox, Heath Angels

Further congratulations go to Debbie Stott on her selection to umpire at the forth coming European Youth Netball Tournament in Malta.

A special award was made to Denise Roberts, Heath Angels:

Denise has given support and encouragement to a large number of her players and club members to set them on the umpiring route.

She has been responsible for Heath Angels producing a number of promising umpires, Debbie Stott, Mary Wilcox and her son James, to name a few. Two of those have received awards tonight. Heath also have the highest number of approved league umpires than any other club (10).

With a few more ‘Denises’ all of you who are responsible for putting an umpire on court on behalf of your clubs, would find things a little easier!

Date: 03/05/2010

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Playoffs

Headline: Playoffs

News:

Dear all

Well we are reaching the end of the season and just a few things to be done to complete the winter programme. The play off positions are not finalised but I thought I would send you out the latest situation. I will confirm the programme to the relevant teams following completion of fixtures on Wed 21st April.

Just for clarification, the teams who are taking part in the play off matches must field the players who have regularly played in matches for that team in the season. Please take account of league rules which state:

4.14 Players will only be eligible to play in a play off match if they have played at least 6 matches for that team in the league campaign.

The playing up rule can be applied in case of injury but only if that player has complied with rule 4.14 in their registered team.

Umpires will be allocated for each match. Duty will be managed by the division secretaries.


Thursday	29th April	Promotion Relegation Play offs

MH1	8.30pm	Canton Utd vs Barnettes A

MH2	7.30pm	Llandaff B vs Central B

MH1	7.30pm	Cowbridge B vs Treharris B or Central C

MH2	6.30pm	Creigiau C vs Amersham C or CTK or Barry A

MH1	6.30pm	J&J D vs Cardiff Bay B

The league presentations will take place in the Main Hall at 9.45pm on 29th April following the last play-off match. As well as the division winners cups, we will be presenting the fair play awards and umpire of the year for each division.

Date: 17/04/2010

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New Division 4 Fixtures on our fixtures page now.

Headline: New Division 4 Fixtures on our fixtures page now.

News:

Due to the withdrawal of Central D from Division 4, please find the new fixture list at the top of the Division 4 Fixtures page.

Date: 23/02/2010

Story: 36

Website hits 1000 visits in January 2010

Headline: Website hits 1000 visits in January 2010

News:

In January 2010 cardiffnetball.co.uk had 1066 visits from nearly 500 visitors. This is the biggest number of hits to date and it shows how successful the site has become. It also proves how big netball is in Cardiff.

So, thank you everyone who is visiting the site, we are glad to see you! Keep on coming!

Date: 19/02/2010

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Welsh Inter-Counties Championships

Headline: Welsh Inter-Counties Championships

News:

Season 2009/2010

Welsh Inter-Counties Championships

The following players have been selected to represent Cardiff & District at the Inter-Counties on 22/23/24 January 2010 in Deeside, North Wales:

Open Squad
Cheryl Henson Karen Wheadon
Jo Allan Emma Lloyd
Phillipa Turner Jessica Zajac
Sarah Johnson Anne Hamilton
Jamilla Harris Lynda Hughes
Jocelyn Brown Rachael Neate
Vikki Healan Emma Bradshaw
Kelly Toshack Sarah Todd Kirsty Evans Sian Hellerman
Melanie Hellerman Gina Edwards

Under 21
Katy Smith Carys Griffin
Rhian Griffin Louise Badham
Jodie Hamer Hannah Gunning
Jessica Sutton Abi Denton
Lauren Rothery Becci Farr

Congratulations to those players who have been selected

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the players who have committed to the training and have been extremely impressed with the enthusiasm and dedication shown.

Date: 22/01/2010

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Under Umpiring Forum Update

Headline: Under Umpiring Forum Update

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Under Umpiring Forum:

Could all umpires be aware that league rules prevent them from umpiring two consecutive matches, other than in exceptional circumstances.

There must be one 'rest' game between matches. This cannot be a game in which they participate as a player.

If this rule is ignored the club to which they are attached could have points deducted.

Date: 23/01/2010

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Umpires List

Headline: Umpires List

News:

The league has an approved umpires list. It's purpose is to try and improve the standard of umpiring by constant monitoring, mentoring and assessment and to prevent clubs from using umpires who fall below the expected standard.

We are not trying to reduce the number of umpires available to clubs. If a club has a suitably qualified, able umpire who isn't on the list, but they would like to umpire in the Cardiff and District league on their behalf, could they do the following:
•inform either their divisional umpiring secretary or the league umpiring secretary of their wish.
•arrange an assessment for the first game the umpire officiates in.

Failure to do this may result in a points penalty for the club/team.

Date: 23/01/2010

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Revised fixture lists out

Headline: Revised fixture lists out

News:

Due to the recent weather conditions and the number of postponed matches, a revised fixture list has been published.

Please visit out fixture pages and open the new fixture list documents. They are linked to on each page at the top of the page.

Date: 23/01/2010

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Tonight's Matches are Cancelled

Headline: Tonight's Matches are Cancelled

News:

Given the weather conditions today and no immediate sign of a thaw we have decided to cancel tonights programme of games.

Hopefully, weather will improve for Thurs but will confirm if fixtures are to run by 2pm Thurs.

Date: 13/01/2010

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11th January Matches are on!

Headline: 11th January Matches are on!

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Games will play in Div 6 as scheduled tonight. We will review position for Wed/Thurs depending on the impact of the snow that is forecast for Tues/Wed of this week. I will contact you by 2pm on Wed to confirm league position.

We are reviewing the fixtures to fit in games missed so far and adjust duty rotas/ teams clashes within same clubs and will publish shortly but fixtures for this week will be as per schedule you have received to date.

Date: 11/01/2010

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Thursday 7th January

Headline: Thursday 7th January

News:

We have been advised that tonights schedule will go on as per normal.

Date: 07/01/2010

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Matches Postponed

Headline: Matches Postponed

News:

"Due to adverse weather conditions, C&D Officers have decided to postpone matches due to play on Wed, 6th Jan. The officers will review the situation for Thurs, 7th Jan during the day"

Date: 06/01/2010

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BBC's Eggheads looking for Team Auditionees

Headline: BBC's Eggheads looking for Team Auditionees

News:

I am writing from 12 Yard television productions with regards to the BBC2 quiz show ‘Eggheads’ which is now filmed in Glasgow . We are currently looking for new teams to take on ‘The Eggheads’ and as part of our casting process we like to track down teams who we feel would make interesting viewing and that is why I am contacting you. I think having a team of Rugby players on the show would be fantastic and was hoping you’d be able to forward the details on to anyone that may be interested. Auditions in the area begin next week!

I’m not sure if you are familiar with the show so I’ve broken it down for you below. If you do fancy getting a team together please do fill in the attached application and get it back to me asap.

What’s it all about?

Eggheads is hosted by Dermot Murnaghan and Jeremy Vine and everyday, a new team of challengers take on our team of general knowledge geniuses – The Eggheads.

How does it work?

In every show there are 4 individual question rounds, in which a player is asked up to 3 multiple choice questions each on subjects such as Sport, Music, Food and Drink, Arts and Books, Politics, History, Geography & Science and Film & TV.

The winner of each round secures themselves as an extra brain to play for their team in the final General Knowledge Round! The more category rounds a team wins the more players to confer with in the final round.

In each show there’s a minimum of ONE THOUSAND pounds up for grabs but if the Eggheads win then this money rolls over to the next show.

Who can apply as a team?

We are looking for fun and enthusiastic teams of 6 that would like to give it a go.

Anyone and everyone can apply for the show - You don’t even need to be an existing quiz team, why not create a team of friends, family or workmates? The only rule is that you know one another.

What happens next?

We will be speaking to teams over the next few weeks, and we are already auditioning. Selected teams will be invited to an audition where we will play the game and explain the casting process etc…

Contact:

From: Mark James
Phone: 01414273094
E-mail: mark.james@12yard.com

Date: 24/11/2009

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Congratulations to Vikki Healan of Heath Angels

Headline: Congratulations to Vikki Healan of Heath Angels

News:

Vikki Healan (Heath Angels) is now a C umpire.

Congratulations for passing her C test on Wednesday Oct 28th.

Well done Vikki!

Date: 16/11/2009

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Level 1 Umpiring Course

Headline: Level 1 Umpiring Course

News:

Level 1 Umpiring Course

December 6th 2009

Cardiff (awaiting confirmation of venue and time)

£25 for affiliated members of C & D netball league, £35 for non members

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Level 1 Umpiring Course Planned

Headline: Level 1 Umpiring Course Planned

News:

Cardiff and District Netball Association intend to run a Level 1 umpiring course before Christmas. If anyone in your club is interested in attending could they contact Jan Williams, umpiring secretary.

Date, time, venue and cost are all still to be decided, but we need a rough idea of numbers before we proceed.

Date: 11/10/2009

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Congratulations Heath Angels - Autumn Tropy Champions 2009

Headline: Congratulations Heath Angels - Autumn Tropy Champions 2009

News:

- Semi finals:
Leckwith B 17 v Cowbridge B 38
Heath Angels 26 v CTK 18

-Final:
Heath Angels B 24 v Cowbridge B 18

Massive congratulations to Heath Angels who were the winners of the Autumn Trophy 2009.

Date: 09/10/2009

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Coaching Courses

Headline: Coaching Courses

News:

Coaching Courses have been added to the Umpiring and Coaching page of the website. Check them out now.

Date: 29/09/2009

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Team Registration

Headline: Team Registration

News:

Arrangements for Registration Night on Wed, 7th Oct in Bute Suite. In completing your registration documentation, can I please remind you of the key rule changes made in the exec meetings,

•all teams must name a minimum of 9 players and
•teams are responsible for providing an appropriately qualified and assessed umpire for the division they play in according to the cross-over rota noted on the fixtures.

Between 6.30 and 7.30pm, fees, registration info is to be presented to officers. This includes the div 6 teams who will have already played their first matches on 5th Oct. Lyanne Fairclough from WNA will be there to collect WNA fees.

From 7.30-8.30pm there will be an open forum with Kate Donnelly the new WNA Education and Events Coordinator who is in our area to meet with you and to talk about events that could be possibly being held in our area, coach education and umpire education.

Visit http://cardiffnetball.co.uk/NewSeason.aspx for more details.

Date: 29/09/2009

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Website Updates

Headline: Website Updates

News:

Our umpiring page has been updated with course dates for the Q Award and Level 1 training days.

Our Teams page has been updated with blurbs about more teams (thanks Clare Tyler).

And Finally.....the Tournaments page has been updated with the current results for the Autumn Tournament.

Date: 22/09/2009

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Autumn Trophy: Thursday Cup Competition

Headline: Autumn Trophy: Thursday Cup Competition

News:

This year’s Thursday Cup Competition (teams in division 1, 2 and 3) is split into 4 pools (3 pools of 4 and 1 pool of 5)

The matches will take place on Thursday evening throughout September (10th – 1st) in the Main Hall and the Jubilee Hall at WIS Sophia Gardens. PLEASE NOTE YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PLAY ON DIFFERENT COURTS DURING THE SAME NIGHT. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK ALL FIXTURES

Each match is 4 x 10mins, 1 minute between quarters and 2 minutes at half time. Teams are responsible for umpiring their own game throughout the competition.
Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and Finals for the Cup Competition will be as follows:

Winners of each pool will go through to the quarter finals, as will the 3 highest runners up (If there is a tie on points, situation runners up will be decided on goal difference)

Date: 31/08/2009

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Leckwith Ladies Looking for Coach

Headline: Leckwith Ladies Looking for Coach

News:

Leckwith Ladies have 3 teams, in division 2,4 and 5of the Cardiff and District League.
They are currently looking for a coach to help them train when the new season starts in Sept/Oct.

The training sessions are a Monday evening 7.45pm-9pm, held in St Illtyds High School on Newport Road.

If anyone is interested in coaching Leckwith Ladies please contact Kelly Andrews at andrewsk@btopenworld.com.

This is a paid position, please contact Kelly for more details.

Date: 18/06/2009

Story: 17

League Results Are In

Headline: League Results Are In

News:

The end of the season is finally upon us and the results are in.

Division 1 Champions: Dinas

Runners Up: Cowbridge

Division 2 Champions: UWIC A

Runners Up: Treharris A

Division 3 Champions: Harriers B

Runners Up: Creigiau A

Division 4 Champions: Pentwyn Jets A

Runners Up: Heath B

Division 5 Champions: Creigiau B

Runners Up: Amersham C

Date: 29/04/2009

Story: 16

Your Input Wanted

Headline: Your Input Wanted

News:

As regular visitors will know, this website was set up at the beginning of the season to help promote netball in the Cardiff area. I am glad to say that it has proved hugely popular with between 200 and 300 (and often more) visitors a month. So firstly I would like to thank everyone for providing the content - results, fixtures and tables - and therefore making the core of the site viable. We've also had a huge response from new players looking for teams and I hope we have been able to help most of these queries.

However, I want to get YOUR input on what you want to see on the site next season. I am personally keen to get more match reports, player profiles and lots more pictures, but I can't do this without YOU. So if you want to contribute anything, or suggest another feature of the site, please use the contact us page to let us know.

Please remember that the site is run by a volunteer (me) so don't suggest anything overtly technical as it may not be possible.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Date: 17/04/2009

Story: 15

Uwic 1st Team versus Ex-Internationals

Headline: Uwic 1st Team versus Ex-Internationals

News:

UWIC is the top University Netball team in the British University & Colleges Sport Southern Division (2008-09). To celebrate this we invite you to come and see UWIC take on some of the most experienced players in Wales...

UWIC 1st Team

Ex INTERNATIONALS

Warm up Match

UWIC SELECT V UWIC LECTURERS

Wed 25th March 2009

7.00pm start – 9.00pm (UWIC Sports Hall, Cyncoed Campus).

Tickets: £5.00 Adults/ £3.00 Students/ Children/ OAPs

Ticket price includes…. Celebrity Guest/ Auction & Raffle with exclusive prizes.

Contact Sara Hale (07525 377180) or the Welsh Netball Association 02920 237048 for tickets & further information

Date: 09/03/2009

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Latest Standings

Headline: Latest Standings

News:

Dinas A are flying high at the top of Division 1 with a 100% record so far this year. Their closest rivals for the title are Cowbridge A, with 9 victories from 11, shortly followed by Llandaff with 8 victories from 11. Two teams have a game in hand but neither Central A or J&J A are in the running for a top spot this year.

In Division 4 Pentwyn Jets A are leading the table ahead of Heath B and Cowbridge B. Cowbridge are 4 points behind Heath B but with a game in hand they are certainly keeping the pressure on their rivals.

In Division 5 Creigiau B are in a commanding position with 12 victories from 13, a cool 7 points ahead of closest team Leckwith C. Amersham C are a point behing Leckwith but have played one more game.

Things certainly seem to be hotting up in this years Cardiff and District League.

Date: 22/02/2009

Story: 13

Umpires Wanted!

Headline: Umpires Wanted!

News:

The U14/U16/U18 Inter Area Championships will be held on Saturday/Sunday 21/22 February 2009 at Bangor University/Coleg Menai.

If anyone can umpire, could they please contact Julie Tristrum 07824 660496 or Sarah Hockney 07779 886535 who will give you information on what support is given for you attending.

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Coach Wanted

Headline: Coach Wanted

News:

The South Wales Trainee Solicitor’s Group Netball Team is looking for a coach to come in on a monthly basis to coach the team. We are a group of young professionals who train once a week at Howells School in Llandaff. We do not play in a league but play informal games once a month against local teams. We play to a high standard even though we don’t play in a league and are looking for a coach to improve our play.

We train at Howells School in Llandaff on a Wednesday between 7pm and 8pm. We can offer £20 to the coach for an hour and a half session.

If you are interested in the position please call Sian Thomas on 07976 727686.

Date: 10/02/2009

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Central C currently top of the Division 4 table

Headline: Central C currently top of the Division 4 table

News:

Central C are narrowly ahead at the top of the division 4 table, but only goal difference seperates them from closest rivals Pentwyn Jets A. Both teams have 36 points, with Cowbridge B hot on their heals on 33!

Date: 21/01/2009

Story: 10

Current Leaders - Div 5 & 6

Headline: Current Leaders - Div 5 & 6

News:

Well done to Leckwith C and Cardiff Bay who are currently leading Divisions 5 and 6 respectively.

In Division 5, Leckwith C are only narrowly ahead of Creigau B, just a point between them with the same number of games played. Both teams are well clear of their closest rival, Amersham C, who are 9 points behind second placed Creigau!

In Division 6, Cardiff Bay lead CTK by 2 points but CTK, and Amersham in current third place, both have a game in hand. It will be a struggle for the rest of the group to catch up - but by no means impossible!

Date: 18/01/2009

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C&D Members Discount for Dragons Match

Headline: C&D Members Discount for Dragons Match

News:

Don't miss the next Celtic Dragons home game against Loughborough Lightning in the Co-operative Netball Superleague - this is a LIVE TV match for Sky Sports - Thursday, 8th January at WIS doors open 7pm, match starts at 8pm.

Cardiff & District members are being offered a discounted rate of £3 for adults if tickets are pre-ordered through WNA office. So why not welcome in 2009 and set yourselves up for the second half of the season by showing support for our team in the Co-operative Superleague - should be an exciting match! Log onto www.welshnetball.co.uk for fixtures, match reports and tickets.

Date: 29/12/2008

Story: 8

Dragons to take on Wildcats

Headline: Dragons to take on Wildcats

News:

Don't miss the next Celtic Dragons home game against Glasgow Wildcats - the newest team in the Co-operative Netball Superleague - (highlights to be shown on Sky Sports) - Sat. 13 December - W I S, 2 p.m. Log onto www.welshnetball.co.uk for fixtures & match reports.

Date: 10/12/2008

Story: 7

Celtic Dragons Lose

Headline: Celtic Dragons Lose

News:

Dec 3 2008 by Anthony Woolford, South Wales Echo

CELTIC Dragons failed to weather a lightning strike on Monday night from Northern Thunder losing their Co-operative Netball Superleague clash at the Welsh Institute of Sport 41-30.

The game was vital for both teams, as Thunder were able to haul themselves off the bottom of the table to be replaced by the Dragons and Glasgow Wildcats.

A low-scoring first quarter set the tone for the match as Northern Thunder took an 8-5 lead into the break.

Charlotte Beenham entered the fray in the second quarter for Thunder and her appearance gave the Bury-based outfit new impetus.

Celtic Dragons dominated possession, but not working hard enough on court lost them the ball on too many occasions.

It meant opportunities to equalise and break away from Thunder came and went with the visitors stretching their lead to 21-16 at half-time.

The third and fourth quarters continued with sluggish play from both sides.

For Celtic Dragons, Stephanie Essex was sound in mid-court, holding the fort for her team when they patiently found their shooters.

Dragons skipper Sara Hale was a stand-out defender for her side sending the ball up continuously to her attack.

A disappointed Celtic Dragons coach Sue Gaudion said: “Both teams made similar errors, the shooting needs to improve and we need to learn critical timing and get into a good position to take a shot at goal.

“It was two teams with skills to work on.”

Hale added: “'I'm disappointed for the loss. We have a lot of work to do coming through the mid-court, attack around our shooting circle.

“If you want to play at this level an improvement in shooting statistics needs to be made.

“Defensively we did well and we want to carry that into next week. We need to carry on the hard work ethic at training to the full 60 minutes on court.”

Date: 04/12/2008

Story: 6

Co-operative Netball Superleague 2008/09

Headline: Co-operative Netball Superleague 2008/09

News:

Why not take your club to see....

CELTIC DRAGONS v Northern Thunder
on

Monday 1st December 2008 at 7.30 pm

at the Welsh Institute of Sport, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Ticket Prices: Adults - £5 Children - £3

This is a LIVE Televised Game, so now is your chance to get your club noticed!!!

No league games will be scheduled on this evening.

Tickets will be available on the duty tables until 27th November.

Date: 21/11/2008

Story: 5

Results In

Headline: Results In

News:

We have results in from half the divisions, so check out our Results section. We also have the first league table populated, thank you to Lauren who sent through the table standings after the first round of fixtures.

Date: 16/10/2008

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Dinas B Crowned Champs

Headline: Dinas B Crowned Champs

News:

Dinas B beat Llandaff A 34 to 24 in Thursday night's Final, while Heath Angels B beat Llandaff C 27, 15 in the Final of the Wednesday Competition.

The results from Thursday night were as follows:

Q/F: DINAS A (36) bt (20) TREHARRIS A

Q/F: DINAS B (30) bt (14) J&J C

S/F Thursday Comp:

DINAS A (22) bt (31) DINAS B

Q/F: LLANDAFF A (24) bt (14) LLANDAFF B

Q/F: COWBRIDGE A (33) bt (19) LLANISHEN

S/F Thursday Comp:

COWBRIDGE A (16) bt (24) LLANDAFF A

Final Wednesday Plate Comp:
RED DRAGONS (29) bt (27) FIERCE WOMEN

Final Wednesday Comp:

HEATH ANGELS B (27) bt (15) LLANDAFF C

Final Thursday Comp:

DINAS B (34) bt (24) LLANDAFF A

Date: 03/10/2008

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Autumn Tournament

Headline: Autumn Tournament

News:

Tonight is the final of the Autumn Tournament held at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.

The remaining teams who could still go on to win it are:

Dinas A

Dinas B

Treharris A

J&J C

Llandaff A

Llandaff B

Cowbridge A

Llanishen

Good luck to everyone playing tonight and we will announce the winner tomorrow, and hopefully we will have some photos to show you too.

Date: 02/10/2008

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Cardiff Netball Site Launching Soon

Headline: Cardiff Netball Site Launching Soon

News:

The Cardiff netball website will be launching this Autumn. Watch this space for more details!

Date: 22/08/2008

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