| West Yorkshire Officiating is proud to recognise the incredible work of its assessor and mentor group, whose collaborative approach has played a key role in developing umpires across the county during the 2024 to 2025 season. Thanks to their dedication, West Yorkshire collectively achieved the highest number of qualified umpires this season, with an impressive 63 umpires qualifying across all awards:
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This success reflects a clear and well-supported development pathway, with umpires progressing through the West Yorkshire Junior League and Huddersfield League, before moving into the West Yorkshire Senior League. Throughout this journey, mentors work closely with umpires to provide consistent guidance, support and confidence as they develop their officiating skills. :: READ MORE ::
Huddersfield Netball League announces historic move to centralised venue in partnership with KALThe Huddersfield Netball League, founded in the 1960s by a dedicated group of young women eager to play competitive netball more regularly, is marking a significant milestone in its long and proud history. What began with local youth club players seeking sponsorship and court space from Huddersfield businesses has since grown into a thriving community league.
Today, the league comprises around 15 clubs, 33 teams and approximately 350 players, reflecting the remarkable passion for netball across the Huddersfield area. After decades of clubs hosting matches at individual home venues, they are preparing for one of its most transformative developments to date. The league is delighted to announce a new partnership with Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL), which will see all its fixtures played at a single central venue for the first time. Beginning this year, matches will take place at the Huddersfield Leisure Centre, an outstanding facility that offers two adjacent netball courts. This new arrangement will allow for an extensive schedule of matches throughout their summer and winter netball seasons. Thank you to everyone who turned out to support yet again another successful Huddersfield netball tournament, in memory of Maureen Kelly. We can’t hold these events without our fantastic umpires and volunteers, and despite the intermittent rain during the day, we had some wonderful feedback and great to see everyone together as always celebrating netball in our local area.
You can see some brilliant photographs taken by West Yorkshire’s official photographer in our photo gallery, it is great to see so many team photos and action shots, both in the rain and the sunshine! We managed to raise an amazing £700 for Cancer Research and our sincere thanks go out to Adam Kelly, Maureen’s son who donated a super prize of a four night holiday at a luxury eco lodge in Wales http://www.northwalesecolodges.co..uk This prize was won by Stacey, a Genies player. :: READ MORE :: The Rules of Netball 2024 edition rules forum, led by none other than Sarah Watts, A Award assessor and ex-International umpire.
This is your chance to get ahead of the game with the latest rule adaptations. Sarahs expertise guarantees an enlightening and enriching experience. Attendance is compulsory for all registered umpires within West Yorkshire's senior, junior, and Huddersfield leagues. Trainee umpires, coaches, and players are also warmly welcome to join. Best of all, these forums are completely free for affiliated members, please mark your calendars and secure your place now! https://webservices11.wufoo.com/forms/wycna-netball-rules-forum-2024 We also have 100, 2024 edition rule books for purchase at £3 each (1pp only), which is cheaper than the price you would pay if you purchase them individually. Additionally, please remember to bring all your own snacks and refreshments. Dates are: Saturday 3rd August – 9:00-13:00 Saturday 31st August - 9:00-13:00 Sunday 8th September – 9:00-13:00 Sunday 15th September - 9:00-13:00 All at Cedar Court Hotel (top of M606) Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8HW A massive thank you to everyone that came along and supported our annual tournament in Greenhead Park. We had four seasons all in one day with sun, wind, rain, and cooler periods but as always brilliant to see so many people supporting this event. Thank you to all the umpires who make this event possible and thank you to the volunteers who help arrange the event, and those table officials and everyone who helps make this successful event possible.
Congratulations to the eight teams that made it through to the Quarter Finals. The Quarter Final matches were:
The winning teams that then went onto the Semi Final were:
And finally, the last two teams standing, in the Final were Hepworth A v Hi Tech A. A very exciting and fast paced match ensued with the final score ending at 12-8 with Hepworth A being crowned worthy winners on the day. Well done to all the players who played their hardest right to the end. We also raised £322 on the raffle and from team donations which will go to Cancer Relief in memory of our beloved netballers, Click the images below for more photographs When: Tuesday, 2nd May 2023
Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm Registration from 6.15pm Where: Bradford College, Trinity Road, Bradford BD5 0BE Cost: £20.00 Apply today at www.westyorkshirenetball.co..uk Please complete the Entry Form to enter your team into the West Yorkshire Pre-Season Tournament on the 11th September 2022.
Prior to completing the form please send your entry money to the Shipley Swifts NC account with your team name as the reference. Account Name: Shipley NC Sort code: 05 02 42 Account Number: 32567124 Please note that each club can only enter one team into the tournament, unless advised otherwise. |
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