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© 2024 The Ealing Trailfinders Foundation | Registered CIO Charity Number: 1191177
Registered Office: The Ealing Trailfinders Foundation, Trailfinders Sports Ground, Vallis Way, Ealing, W13 0DD
Ealing Trailfinders Netball Club
Competitive team for all ages and abilities – new members welcome
Play netball at Ealing Trailfinders
Catch the netball bug this Autumn and join the Ealing Trailfinders Family. Our qualified coaches provide a fun and progressive environment where girls of all ages and abilities are able to make friends, develop skills and flourish.
We have competitive teams playing in the West London Junior Netball League and also provide a fun programme of skills and games for those in year 4 and below. We are always looking for players, no matter their previous experience! And although we are ambitious on the court, we value what sport offers young people off the court.
Through the year, we will also compete in various tournaments, have team socials, and will be organising our first netball tour in 2025.
Want to join or find out more about our netball club? Please fill in our enquiry form and we will get back to you within the next 48 hours.
All of our age groups (Except the U9s) will train every Wednesday during the school term. You will also have a second training session on Sunday morning – when there are no games or tournaments arranged for that week. We will not run training sessions during the school holidays, unless otherwise stated on Spond.
It is important that you arrive at least 10 mins early for every training session and you are prepared to take part in physical activity. This means you must:
- Have your hair tied up
- No jewellery
- Fingernails must be cut
- Water bottle (can buy foundation bottle here)
- Appropriate footwear (netball trainers or running trainers)
- Appropriate clothing (skins to keep warm, jackets will not be allowed on court)
- Mobile phones must be placed in the valuables box for the duration of the lesson
Our coaches reserve the right to stop the child from training if these conditions aren’t met.
Our Teams
Find out about all the teams we have at Ealing Trailfinders FC
When will your age group be training:
U9 (Year 2, 3 & 4)
10-11am Every Sunday
Your coaches: Elly & PD
U10/U11 (Year 5 & 6)
10-11am Every Sunday
Your coaches: Elly, PD, Olga & Sandra
6-7pm Every Wednesday
Your coaches: Elly & Patsy
U12 (Year 7)
10-11am Every Sunday
Your coaches: Olga & Patsy
6-7pm Every Wednesday
Your coaches: Olga & Patsy
U13/U14 (Year 8 & 9)
7-8.30pm every Wednesday
Your coach: Ffion
11-12am Every Sunday (Unless game that week)
Your Coaches: Ffion & PD
U15 (Year 10)
7-8.30pm every Wednesday
Your coach: Patsy
11-12am Every Sunday (unless game that week)
Your coach: Patsy
U16 (Year 11)
7-8.30pm every Wednesday
Your coaches: Olga & Elly
11-12am Every Sunday (unless game that week)
Your coaches: Olga & Elly
Please check Spond, for any changes to the schedule
Fixtures
Fixtures and tournament information for the 2024/2025 season.
We play in the West London Junior Netball League. All matches are played at Will to Win in Pitshanger Park. Street parking is free in the surrounding area, but hard to come by on fixture days – please walk or cycle when you can.
The 2024/2025 season fixture dates for the league are as follows – exact timings for your age groups will be allocated closer to the time:
29th September
13th October
10th November
24th November
15th December
12th of January
26th January (reserve date)
09th February
2nd March
16th March
20th April (reserve date)
You will generally play two games back to back. These will consist of 4 x 8 minute quarters (U11 will pay 4 x 6 minute quarter) with 3 mins break at half time and 1 min break between quarters.
Friendly fixtures
On weeks we do not have league games, we will try to arrange friendly matches. These will generally be at Ealing Trailfinders on Sunday mornings – but can vary depending on which club we are playing. Please keep an eye out on your team’s Spond Group for the latest information on fixtures.
Results
League table’s and match results will be available on a brand new league website closer to the season. We will put the latest link to results when we have them.
Tournaments
Through the season we will take part in various tournaments across London. These are not definitive and more information will be available on your Spond Group:
Blaze netball tournament (Sunday 1 September) 9am-4pm
Bishopshalt School, UB8 3RF
U12, U14, U15 & U16
Evolution Netball Tournament (Saturday 14 September) 12-4.30pm
Newnham Junior School, HA4 9RW
U11, U12, U14, U15, U16
WLJNL Tournament 1 (Sunday 27 April) 10am – 4pm
Will to Win, Pitshanger Park
U14, U15 & U16
WLJNL Tournament 2 (Sunday 11 May) 10am – 4pm
Will to Win, Pitshanger Park
U11, U12 & U13
More tournaments dates will be added as and when we know about them – Please keep an eye out on your Spond group for more details.
Membership
Joining Ealing Trailfinders Netball Club
The 2024/2025 season starts on Wednesday 4th September 2024 and will end on Sunday 29 June 2025. Your annual membership will cover all matches, training sessions and some tournaments (There may be some tournaments we ask for an additional payment to cover costs).
Membership prices are staying the same for the new season:
- U9s: £220
- U10 – U16: £275
This year we will also be offering a sibling discount of 10% for your second child.
Memberships and match availability will be managed through Spond. To sign up, please fill in our form or check out our how to guide.
In addition to membership with Ealing Trailfinders you must also have a current England Netball and Middlesex Netball membership – this can be purchased through England Netball and will be an additional cost depending on your age group:
- U18: £21.70
- U14: £10.45
- U11: £7.70
This will cover your individual player insurance, but you will also have other benefits and access to services through England Netball.
In addition to training and matches you will also get the following benefits:
- 10% discount on holiday camps
- VIP Match day experience (including guard of honour, half time game and meet the players)
- Special ticket offers for all Ealing Trailfinders Men and Women’s rugby games.
Playing and training kit will not be included in your membership. you will be able to purchase this from Juniper Uniform in west Ealing.
Pratyesh Desai
Head of Netball
Name: Pratyesh Desai
Nick Name: PD
Netball Position: GS/GK
Coaching Philosophy: Organisation in Chaos
Favourite Netball Player: Shamera Stirling
What animal would make the best netball player: Kangaroo
Favourite Sport: Cricket
What would be your superpower: Teleportation
Favourite junk food: Cheeto’s Twisted, Flaming Hot
If you were only allowed to have one accessory for the rest of your life: Trailfinders bucket hat
Ffion Bodily
Coach
The Ealing Trailfinders Foundation
Patsy Hudson
Coach
Name: Patsy Hudson
Nick Name: None
Netball Position: GA/GS/WA
Coaching Philosophy: Play hard, but have fun
Favourite Netball Player: Shamera Stirling-Humphries
What animal would make the best netball player: Monkey (agility and quick movement)
Favourite Sport: Netball (Off Course)
What would be your superpower: Invisibility
Favourite junk food: Pizza
If you were only allowed to have one accessory for the rest of your life: Books
Olga Henri
Coach
The Ealing Trailfinders Foundation
Sandra Griffin
Coach
Name: Sandra Griffin
Nick Name: Sandie
Netball Position: WA/C/WD
Coaching Philosophy: Teamwork, togetherness and mutual support. Success is achieved through the collective strength and unity of the team. Every individual brings a different perspective and something unique. By working together we can overcome any challenge and achieve our goal. Supporting each other fosters an environment where everyone can grow, learn and excel.
Favourite Netball Player: Sasha Corbin
What animal would make the best netball player: Wolf
Favourite Sport: Netball
What would be your superpower: Change time
Favourite junk food: Cheeseburger
If you were only allowed to have one accessory for the rest of your life: A huge pillow
Elly Stonebridge
Coach
The Ealing Trailfinders FoundationDocuments
Governing documents and additional information
Ealing Trailfinders Netball Club – Club Constitution
Ealing Trailfinders Netball Club – Junior Player Code of Conduct
Ealing Trailfinders Netball Club – Parent/Carer Code of Conduct
Ealing Trailfinders Netball Club – Volunteer/Committee Member Code of Conduct
Ealing Trailfinders Community and Foundation – Safeguarding Policy
Ealing Trailfinders Community and Foundation – Modern Slavery Policy
Ealing Trailfinders Community and Foundation – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Ealing Trailfinders Community and Foundation – Health and Safety Policy
News and Events
Latest news, events and updates from Ealing Trailfinders Netball Club
Why Ealing Trailfinders?
Ealing Trailfinders is the premier sports facility in west London. Home to Ealing Trailfinders Men’s Rugby Team and The Trailfinders Women’s Team, Vallis Way is a hub of sporting excellence.
Three years ago we set up the netball club through the Ealing Trailfinders Foundation to give young girls more opportunities to be part of a team and enjoy the benefits of sport.
We now have over 70 members wearing the green and white hoops and are playing competitively in leagues and tournaments across west London. Our coaches strive to create a fun and safe environment where every child will get the attention they need to develop their skills and grow as a human being.
Our community coaches are also in over 26 schools across Ealing, delivering not only netball programmes, but a range of different sport to make lives better through sport – make sure you say hello if you see one of us in your school.
Interested in joining us? Fill in our enquiries form and book yourself in for a trial session today!
Any questions? Contact PD on netball@etprm.com