🏐 Birdies Netball Club
2025–2026 Season Newsletter
✨ Welcome Back!
Dear Birdies Family,
Welcome to the new season at Birdies Netball Club! We hope you had a refreshing break and are as excited as we are to be back on court.
This year is set to be full of energy, opportunity, and fun both on and off the court.
👥 Committee News
We’re delighted to introduce our newest Committee members:
• Fundraising Team
o Lisa Benson – General Fundraising
o Katie Reed – Birdies Boutique (look out for her amazing bows and hair accessories!)
• Safeguarding Officers
Your first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns (children & adults).
o Melissa Bowles
o Katherine Feander
Thank you to all of you for stepping into these important roles.
📅 Upcoming Events
This season is bursting with exciting events! Here’s a snapshot:
• 🎃 Halloween Tournament (annual favourite)
• 🏐 Masterclass sessions – including guest coaches!
• 🐣 Easter Tournament – back after last year’s success
• ✈️ UK Tour
• 🏆 End of Season Presentation
Plus even more!
• Watching Super League matches
• Harry’s Rainbow Awareness Day & Muddy Runner fundraiser
• LB Carnival
• OG Match – Coaches vs. Year 11!
• Away tournaments & team-building
• Junior Coaching opportunities
• Scoring workshops for parents
👕 Club Extras
• Free Training T-Shirts! Every registered player receives a blue training shirt this season. Complete the poll to confirm your size.
• Affiliation Reminder
Make sure you’re affiliated to England Netball (Engage) and have completed the Birdies Club form. Without this, players are not covered. Questions? Email info@birdiesnc.co.uk.
• Swap Shop
Have outgrown or unused kit? Contact Lisa Evans (kit@birdiesnc.co.uk) to recycle it within the club.
• Umpiring (14+)
Interested in umpiring? Email info@birdiesnc.co.uk or contact Amy Cobb on Spond.
• Volunteering
From one-off events to bigger projects, your help keeps Birdies flying! Get in touch if you’d like to get involved.
• DofE & Leafletting
Want to complete DofE or help with leaflet drops? Email the club to join in.
📣 Reminders
• All piercings and jewellery must be removed before play (no taping allowed under England Netball rules).
• Keep up to date on Spond and our social channels:
o X (Twitter): @birdies_nc
o Facebook: Birdies NC
o Website: www.birdiesnc.co.uk
💻 Website Refresh
We’re currently updating our website for a fresh new look—launching soon!
💙 Thank You
Your energy, commitment, and passion make Birdies Netball Club what it is. Let’s make the 2025–2026 season one to remember!
With excitement,
Polly
Chairman