Chester Netball Juniors

Helping Girls Thrive in Team Sports

Chester Netball Club have a large and thriving Junior Section. We welcome athletes of all abilities to take part and enjoy netball. We even have options for girls as young as 4!

Throughout the season, Chester coaches will be working with players in the Junior section in their normal training sessions with additional specialised workshops that will take place on a regular basis to help to develop our young athletes.



CNC are committed to developing the right programmes and the correct level of coaching, training, and challenge to ensure that our young netballers achieve their potential. Our teams in the Junior section compete in local leagues, regional leagues, and national competitions.

Our Core Values

We believe in inspiring our netballers to make positive change. That’s why everyone from parent to umpire is expected to hold our core values of:



Teamwork. Respect. Enjoyment. Discipline. Sportsmanship.

As part of our core values, we encourage every person at CNC to:

• Play to win – but not at all cost.
• Win with dignity, lose with grace.
• Observe the rules and regulations of the game.
• Respect opponents, umpires, and all participants.
• Reject cheating, racism, and violence.
• Value volunteers and paid officials alike.
• Enjoy the game. 

Chester Buds 

This group is for our youngest ‘budding’ netballers. Girls as young as 4 years old attend these fun filled sessions where the emphasis is on enjoyment and learning some of the basic skills of netball and team sports. Junior leaders who play for the older age groups are involved in helping to coach these young players. New players are always welcome.

Training Times

Our U7s and U8s sessions are focused on developing basic netball skills, learning the rules and playing the game. We are keen that the players enjoy the sessions and learn the skills through fun drills. Older members of the team will start to play competitive netball in local leagues when they are ready.

Training Times

Our U9s and U10s sessions are focused on continuing to develop basic netball skills and understanding of the rules. Teams play matches in local leagues in Deeside and Warrington. The girls gain the experience of playing the game, but the emphasis remains on all players participating, trying all netball positions and enjoying the experience.

Training Times

The U11s and U12s play in local leagues in Deeside and Warrington as well as the Cheshire, ENG and Greater Manchester Junior leagues. They will experience challenging competition and play the full 7 a-side version of the game at all competitions. Some players may trial for the Cheshire County Academy, Manchester Thunder Junior Development squads and Satellite Programmes. Training sessions will be focused on further developing skills and knowledge and understanding of the full game.

Training Times

Academy

Day: Tuesday

Time: 5pm - 6:30pm

Venue: EPCHS, CH65 7AQ

Coach: Sue Begley, Lynsey Gilleece

Satellite

Group 1 :

Day: Thursday

Time: 5pm - 6:30pm

Venue: The Cheshire, CH2 1PR

Coach: Lynsey Gilleece

Satellite

Group 2 :

Day: Thursday

Time: 6:30pm - 8pm

Venue: The Cheshire, CH2 1PR

Coach: Lynsey Gilleece

U13s and U14s

U13s and U14s compete in many leagues including the Regional (National Clubs) competition which some players will be selected to play in. They will also compete in local leagues at Deeside and Warrington as well as the Cheshire, ENG and Greater Manchester Junior Leagues. Some players may be scouted for the Cheshire County Academy and Satellite Programmes and some will trial and be selected for some of the Franchise Junior Programmes. Training will be more intense and focus on developing tactics and skills.

Training Times

The U15 & U16s compete in several leagues including ENG, Cheshire and Greater Manchester Junior Leagues. Some players will be selected to compete in the Regional (National Clubs) competition and some players may be selected to train with the Futures and Senior squads with a view to playing in Regional and National League competitions. Training will focus on more advanced skills and tactics used in the game. 

Training Times

Satellite

Day: Tuesday

Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Venue: The Cheshire, CH2 1PR

Coach: Kath Talbot, Millie Rafferty, Stacey Warren

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