Introduction: The U11 Netball Development Hubs are designed to provide a supportive, engaging environment where athletes can build confidence, improve fundamental netball skills through game sense coaching and develop teamwork. Athletes do not need to have an understanding of how to play netball, but must possess some sporting talent and ability. 

Each athlete will experience both training and an inter-hub competition at the end of the programme. Following the programme, athletes have an opportunity to trial for either the U12 hub, or the U13 County Player Development Programme.

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Eligibility: Athletes must be in attendance at a state school. Applicants from fee paying, private schools will not be accepted. 

 

Duration and structure of training programme: October 2026 - May 2027, followed by an inter-hub tournament match in June.

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Venues and timings: 

North Hub: Heyford Park School Sports Hall, Saturday afternoons (once a month), 1pm to 3pm.

South Hub: Cothill School Sports Hall, Saturday afternoons (once a month), 1pm to 3pm.

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Approximate Programme cost: £80

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Number of athletes: 20 in each hub

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Age of athletes: 

School year 5 as of 1 September 2026

School year 6 as of 1 September 2026

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Athlete progression: U12 Oxfordshire Hub or U13 County PDP Trials

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Coaching: Each training session will be led by an experienced Level 2 netball coach who will be supported by an assistant.