The famous Loughborough Lightning franchise bring world class female sport to campus with its six sports all competing at the highest level. Please select the programme you are interested in trialling for below to find out more. [12], Loughborough Lightning play their home games at the Sir David Wallace Sports Centre at Loughborough University. Lightning also topped the table in 2017 and were crowned British Fast5 All Stars Champions in both 2017 and 2019. Select from the following sports to find out more. Fixtures for the 2023 Netball Super League have now been revealed. There will be some centralised educational activity taking place during the season on campus at Loughborough University. Having first been selected to represent England in 2007, Jos final appearance wearing the famous red dress came at the Vitality Netball International Series against Jamaica in January 2023. Athletes will be required to stay overnight for the duration of the Games on campus at Loughborough University, under the supervision of the coaching team. What age is my child eligible for selection? "We faced some criticism in those early rounds, but we believed in what we were trying to achieve and we have seen that come to fruition.". But a blistering start from Lightning proved the difference between the two sides. If you require any further information please contact : Loughborough Lightning Academy: Data Protection Policy, School Years 11 - 12 - Those athletes who are under 17yrs at the start of school in September 2022 for the 22/23 season, Trials will be held on 25th September 2022, Venue - NVH Holywell Fitness Centre, Loughborough University, Learn with Lightning | Sport | Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk), Please see further information on the England Netball Player Pathway for 2022-23, England Netball | England Netball Player Pathway, Under-21 as of 23.59 on 31st December 2022, Under-19 as of 23:59 on 31stDecember 2022, Under-17 as of 23.59 on 31st December 2022. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. Domestically, she played for Loughborough Lightning for five years in the Netball Super League before moving toNew Zealand and then Australia. A real student of our game, Jo is the ultimate role model and I have no doubt will continue to drive the sport forward in the years to come. Thunder have won all three of their previous meetings with Rhinos. Loughborough Lightning are delighted to welcome Lightning Cycling to the #LightningFamily - a brand new team for 2021! Boasting over 75 appearances for Lightning, including being a part of the championship winning side in 2021, Head Coach Vic Burgess said it was an easy decision to welcome Lauren back to Loughborough: Lauren has been part of the Lightning family for a long time. COMING SOON! Selection is made by the Head of the Pathway (FPC) and Lead Coaches. They also enter under-19 and under-21 teams in the National Performance League. Having won the title in 2021, Victoria Burgess' side made it all the way to the Grand Final again last year but were beaten by Manchester Thunder. LIVE NETBALL! Its aim is to provide the game's outstanding youth (U17) players with a performance environment and to organise for them regular, highly disciplined and intense competition. Fill in the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/Hay4LvPvbW. This page is not available in other languages. From this a squad of 12 will be taken to the Games to represent the Loughborough Lightning Franchise. Thunder head coach Karen Greig said she was pleased with the performance, and the determination her side have shown to recover from losses to Bath and Wasps as well as laboured displays earlier in the season, uncharacteristic of Thunder, against lower league opposition. We have a wide range of exciting job opportunities available within our Lightning teams. Signing off from international duty, its been an honour. If you have any questions relating to the Lightning Academy, please get in touch with our Franchise Pathway Lead, Josie Pointon - j.pointon@lboro.ac.uk. Please see link to our selection policy, Trials will be held on: 24th September 2022, Venue: NVH Holywell Fitness Centre, Loughborough University, Trials will be held on 29th September 2022, Venue: Sir David Wallace, Loughborough University. The Team Bath Futures Pathway is made up of Athlete Development Centres (ADC) that run across the South West, allowing nearly 200 aspiring netballers - aged from 14 to 18 - to benefit from top-class coaching plus lifestyle and sports science support. Catch up with round 19 of the Netball Superleague. Round 1 will see Lightning take on Team Bath in the opening match of the Season Opener event. The two additions take Lightnings squad to seventeen and rounds off a successful and exiting signing window for the side. [1][2] Together with the women's cricket team and the women's rugby union team, the netball team is one of three women's sports teams based at Loughborough University that use the Loughborough Lightning name. Loughborough Lightning v Strathclyde Sirens | Vitality Netball Superleague - YouTube Video unavailable 0:00 / 0:15 Video unavailable The uploader has not made this video. The response from England Netball saw them adapt the rules around squad size to allow clubs the opportunity to provide additional training partner spots and invite Wasps players into their squads for 2023. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. The closing date is 10am on Wednesday 18th May 2022, **We are now closed for Hub trial applications**Lightning Academy NOPLightning Academy Risk Assessment, School Years 8 - 10 - Those athletes who areunder15yrs at the start of school in September 2022 for the 22/23 season. What commitment is necessary if selected? SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/SkySportsSubLoughborough Lightning take on the London Pulse in the Vitality Netball Superleague MORE FROM SKY SPORTS ON YOUTUBE: SK. I'm really proud of them for bouncing back because they were terrible last week so to come out like that takes a lot of guts.". 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Vitality Rose Jo Harten has announced her retirement from international netball with immediate effect. [1][4], Loughborough Lightning made their Netball Superleague Grand Final debut in 200708. Trials for the U15 Futures Squad for the 2022 School Games Finals are to be held on 22 May. Loughborough Lightning beat Team Bath in the last game of the season to finish top of the Superleague and set up a semi-final against Leeds Rhinos. Few people in life have the ability to impact you in a way that stays with you and working with Jo has been an absolute pleasure. Netball Superleague: Manchester Thunder stay top with win over Leeds On behalf of everyone across the Netball Family, wed like to extend our massive thanks to Jo for everything she has done for the game, for always representing her country so impeccably and for being an incredible role model for everyone watching on. Loughborough Lightning confirmed their Netball Superleague semi-final place on Monday as they came from behind to win 59-51 . Will have undergone a Disclosure and barring service (DBS) check with Loughborough University to ensure their suitability. Loughborough Lightning will defend their Superleague title against three-time champions Manchester Thunder . It was an easy decision to include her as a training partner for the 2023 season as she is a great team player and the girls love having her back in our environment.. Using the name Loughborough Students, Loughborough University also enter teams in intervarsity leagues organised by British Universities and Colleges Sport. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. Loughborough Lightning are part of the wider elite sport franchises based at Loughborough University. There are many people to thank, none more so than my family near and far, especially my dedicated parents, supporting me every step of the way. Loughborough Lightning Tickets: CLICK HERE, 2023 Content Copyright Netball Super League, Loughborough University Sir David Wallace Sports Centre. Copyright 2023 Loughborough University. Selection is done in line with England Netball guidelines and our Loughborough Lightning Selection Policy which you can view here. | Loughborough Lightning v Strathclyde Sirens | Netball Super League - YouTube Video unavailable The uploader has not made this video available in your country What's Going On. In the past five seasons Lightning have made it to the final four of each year, including two consecutive Grand Finals, and were crowned Netball Super League Champions for the first time in 2021. Get the lowdown on Loughborough Lightning ahead of their semi-final encounter with Leeds Rhinos on June 26: Coach: Sara Francis-Bayman Captain: Natalie Panagarry Nickname: Lightning Bath will face Manchester Thunder in the second semi-final. Loughborough Lightning will face Team Bath in the Netball Superleague Grand Final on Sunday at London's Copper Box. Thunder struggled to settle in a scrappy game against Dragons as head coach Karen Greig rang the changes throughout to get her side over the line. The U19 Netball Performance League (NPL) consists of ten English teams competing for the trophy. LIVE NETBALL! Loughborough Lightning v Strathclyde Sirens - YouTube There is a section on the England Netball website dedicated to reporting safeguarding concerns. Netball Superleague 2022: Loughborough Lightning to face Manchester Loughborough Lightning | Loughborough - Facebook LIVE NETBALL! Commenting on Jos retirement,Vitality Roses Head Coach Jess Thirlbyadded: Jo is not only one of the most loved and revered Roses players of all time but will go down as one of the worlds best netballers and what she has done for the global game is undeniable. Please contactf.madeley@lboro.ac.ukfor further information. Also joining Nicholls and earning her spot with the Netball Super League side for the first time is current Loughborough student and Lightning U21 player Alex Johnson. Thanks for the memories!. Loughborough Sport Oct 2021 Assist with the set up and running of sporting events and help with spectator services such as ticketing and merchandising. Loughborough Lightning offers a wide range of courses and camps for both players and coaches. Emilia Bullock - Sports/Entertainment Journalist - LinkedIn Netball Superleague 2021: Team Bath and Loughborough Lightning reach She graduated from Loughborough University in 2011 with a degree in International Relations. Vitality Rose Jo Harten has announced her retirement from international netball with immediate effect. Netball Superleague 2021: Loughborough Lightning finish top - BBC Together with Brunel Hurricanes, Celtic Dragons, Leeds Carnegie, Galleria Mavericks, Northern Thunder, Team Bath and Team Northumbria, Lightning were founder members of the league. Team Bath earned a much-needed confidence boost with a 57-40 victory over Strathclyde Sirens. It wasn't pretty netball." Loughborough Lightning are top, having played two games more than Bath. Making the move to the East Midlands-based pathway from Manchester Thunder, Johnson is currently balancing her studies alongside training for both the NPL (National Performance League) U21 side and her University BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) team.