Schools
The National Schools Competition is the biggest netball competition in England.The National Schools Competition is the biggest netball competition in England. Each year, around 1,500 teams across three age groups (U14, U16 and U19) enter at County level with the hope of progressing through to the Regional and National Rounds to be crowned National School Champions. All school competitions and rallies are held at Mossbourne Portside (Hassenbrook Academy) and are jointly organised by the County and Thurrock Schools Sports Partnership. The competition is open to all schools within Thurrock who are members of England Netball. There was no U19 tournament this year, but hopefully next year.
2024/25 Competition and Results.
Under 16
The Under 16 County round took place on 30 September 2024. St Clere’s were crowned County champions with Harris Chafford taking second place. Both go forward to represent the SETNA at the Regional finals in January 2025 at Stanborough School in Herfordshire. Congratulations to Willian Edwards who finished in third place.
St Clere’s U16 Squad (Winners)
Harris Chafford U16 Squad (Runners-Up)
Under 14
The Under 14 County round took place on 14 November at Hassenbrook Academy. St Clere’s were crowned County champions and Gable Hall were Runners-Up. Both schools go through to the East Regional finals in January 2025. Congratulations to Harris Chafford who finished in third place.
St Clere’s U14 Squad (Winners)
Gable Hall U14 Squad (Runners-Up)
There are also rallies for Year 7 and 8 teams. This year the Year 8 rally took place on 13 March and the Year 7 rally on 17 March.
St Clere’s Year 8 Squad (Winners)
Gateway Academy Year 8 Squad (Runners-Up)
St Clere’s Year 7 Squad (Winners)
