Netball at Wellington is available in the Michaelmas Term (Tier 2) and Lent Term (Tier 1), with regular mid-week and Saturday block fixtures. A specialist Netball offering runs in the Summer Term. All abilities are welcomed within the College’s programme. Students benefit immensely from our onsite facilities and expertise, training weekly in our Indoor Netball Centre, supported by lead Level 2-qualified coaches. All pupils follow our Netball Curriculum, developing their core and game-specific skills across their journey through Wellington and School Sport.
We compete in the National Schools competition alongside selected Cups, regularly reaching the final stages of these competitions. Our programme supports players to pursue Netball at club and beyond, developing their individual technical and tactical abilities and execution within their unit and team. We are home to the Berkshire County PDP programme and maintain strong links with the Netball Performance Pathway, with multiple staff coaching within these organisations alongside their College roles.
22
teams playing regular fixtures
3rd
place finish for U19s at National Schools 2024
RDC
provides indoor sessions for all players
Coaches
Scarlett Williams
Head of Netball Development
Scarlett is an experienced netball coach with a deep-rooted passion for developing players. She is currently Head Coach of the U17 Pulse Power NPL team and Assistant Coach for the U19s, playing an active role in England Netball’s performance pathway. At Wellington, her expertise and player-first mindset is very much shaped by her own journey through the game. A former England age-group international, Scarlett played semi-professionally for Team Bath, Surrey Storm and Mavericks, and continues to compete in the Netball Premier League for Weston Park Blades. Her coaching is driven by a love for the game and a commitment to helping players grow both on and off the court.
Contact: srwilliams@wellingtoncollege.org.uk
Amy Hepworth Wain
Head of Netball
Amy began teaching Art at Wellington in 2016 and in her time here has been a Deputy HM and is currently also the Assistant Director of Sport. Away from College Amy has played in the Netball Superleague for 13 seasons, representing 3 different clubs and winning 4 titles across her career. She is also involved in coaching on the junior Pathway, working with young athletes at London Mavericks. Amy is dedicated to helping players of all ability improve and have a rewarding experience of the game. With her cross-curricular background and experience, nurturing the athlete as a ‘whole person’ and not simply a Netballer is central to her coaching ethos.
AHF@wellingtoncollege.org.uk
Beyond Wellington
Hannah Joseph (Ap 13)
Represents Loughborough Lightning in the NSL and a member of the England Roses Squad
Amelie Smith (W 25)
Attended the Youth Commonwealth Games in 2023, Captain of Scotland U17 and Scotland U19 Squad Member
Zara Anichebe (W 18)
Senior international for Ireland
What you need
Essential Kit:
- Netball Shoes: Good quality shoes with proper grip and ankle support.
- Netball Dress/Uniform: Team Kit
- Socks: Comfortable, breathable, and supportive.
Protective Gear:
- Ankle Braces: To prevent injuries.
- Knee Pads: For additional knee protection.
- Mouthguard: Optional, but good for protection, especially if you have braces.
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