Netball

Sport and physical activity

Are you a professional netball player? Do you play for fun, or want to pick up a sport you once loved? The University of Central Lancashire delivers high quality netball training, aimed at players of all abilities.

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Open to netball players of all abilities

Our netball programme pushes you mentally and physically. You'll improve your skills, knowledge and capabilities within the sport. You will learn the theory behind netball and apply it to the court. Learning, testing each other, pushing each other and helping each other grow and excel. 

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The program is really good because they offer us different things such as nutrition, extra support, and strength and conditioning sessions. There's always someone there to drop in to.
Abigail Martin womens netball player
Abigail Martin
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching & Performance, UCLan Netball
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UCLan has one of the leading Netball offerings at university
UCLan has one of the leading Netball offerings at university
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Where you'll train

All netball training and matches take place at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre (STFSC) at our Preston Campus. It's a multi-million pound, state-of-the-art, purpose built indoor facility. STFSC offers a range of activities from UCLan Students' Union sports clubs to instructor led classes and individual gym areas. 

Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre

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Monday 5.00 - 7.00pm
Thursday 8.00 -10.00pm

BUCS match on Wednesdays.

Dates and times are subject to change.

Additional training support will be provided with dates and times identified by the coach.

Sports Scholarship

Are you a talented individual competing at high level within your sport? Then you may be eligible for a fantastic scholarship opportunity.

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