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Whats happening??
Hello and welcome to Abbey Netball Club. Our season has started with pre season training (20th August) at Headington Girls School sports hall. The next session is Wednesday 27th same place 8pm.
If this is the first time you have visited the site check out the calender of events to let you know what is happening in the weeks to come...
If you are looking to join a club in the area, come along and give it a go. We look forward to seeing you there.
if you would like any more information please get in touch, our new email address is: abbeynetballoxford@googlemail.com
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Moving on up!
Abbey A have more than proven their worth in the South Regional League this season, gaining promotion at the first attempt. A hesitant start was expected, as they were unaccustomed to the speed and aggression at this level of netball, but they overcame each team in the league on at least one occasion throughout the course of the year, even beating the eventual champions SAS on their home turf in the closing stages of the season. Shorewell were the toughest opponents that the girls had faced up to prior to Christmas, and as the return leg turned out to be the last fixture, it appeared to be a tall order to qualify for play-offs with a win required to secure second or third place. However, the motivation of the Abbey girls was high, and an exceptional performance was turned out by all squad members involved to send Shorewell back to the Isle of Wight have been convincingly beaten by a much stronger and more determined Abbey team.
As this was their debut season at this level, the Abbey A girls were happy to have even qualified for the play-offs which would determine which division they would be competing in next season. A little disappointed to have finished third rather than second, despite a superior goal average and goal difference, Abbey A arrived at the play-off venue feeling fired up and ready for a challenge against the supposedly stronger opposition of Wokingham, a team they had faced in previous seasons playing in the Berkshire Premier League. A nervous start saw a few missed chances, but once the team had settled into their rhythm, the number of goals were matched by turn-overs and Abbey stamped their authority over the game. Throughout the season, the club has been fortunate to have 14 players of a high standard available for selection for the South Regional League, and the strength in depth of the squad played a huge part in the commanding performance that Abbey turned out. Despite finishing the first quarter level at 11-11, the girls rallied and came out tougher in the second, denying the Wokingham shooters any opportunity to score. By half time, Abbey were well ahead and werre able to bring on fresh legs to ensure the momentum remained high throughout. Wokingham employed a defensive zoning tactic which was quickly sussed by Abbey, driving through centrecourt and using the long ball to counter the defence, although the oposition seemed determined to stick with their original tactics, no matter how ineffective they proved. Impressive statistics in the goal circle from the shooters ensured that Abbey maintained the lead from start to finish, with each squad member able to say they played a part in the win which led to an incredibly successful first season in the South Regional League for Abbey Netball Club.
If you are interested in continuing your netball commitment or returning to a sport you enjoyed a while ago as a student, you are still welcome to come and meet us at our training sessions.
The club also has thriving U12, U14 and U16 junior squads, which play in the Oxfordshire Junior League. Abbey are one of the most dominant clubs in the Junior Leagues and bring silverware back to the club every season.
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New Coach wanted
Abbey NC are looking for a coach to support and develop our friendly and commited players! Our 1st team will be playing in the 2nd division of the South Region league, having won promotion in their first year of regional competition. We also have two teams playing in the Oxfordshire Premiership, a further team in division 2, and a friendly squad.
We are ideally looking for someone to lead training sessions on Thursday evenings in Oxford, and attend matches whenever possible, particularly with our South Region squad on Sundays. However, any commitment you could offer would be appreciated, even if it is just the odd session! You'll preferably be an experienced coach, but enthusiastic new/unqualified coaches with experience of a high standard of play are also welcome to apply. We have funding in place to support payment and/or travel expenses, and development of your coaching and gaining qualifications with the club. Please get in touch if you think you could help on abbeynetballoxford@googlemail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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