Leeds Rhinos Netball

DEVELOPMENT CENTRES: 

The Development Centres offer a programme of weekly activity each school term. The curriculum, designed by Franchise Pathway Coach Francine Hall and Netball Development Officer Jade Green and delivered by our qualified community coaches, takes participants through a progressive block of training to improve all aspects of their game. The centres (open to both girls and boys) are targeted at those not currently in regular netball activity and those that are not part of a County or Pathway performance programme.  

We are currently running two centres. One at Woodhouse Grove School on a Monday evening and the other at Wakefield Girls High School on a Wednesday evening. Both centres have the following age groups available: 

• 6-7pm – U9’s (open to those in years 3 and 4) 

• 7-8pm – U11’s (open to those in years 5 and 6) 

• 8-9pm – U14’s (open to those in years 7,8 and 9) 

RHINOS NETBALL CAMPS: 

At our Leeds Rhinos Netball Camps, we ensure that every child is given the opportunity to succeed and develop in a safe and supportive environment. 

We have a number of Netball Camps taking place during February Half-Term, Easter, May Half-term and Summer 2026, catering for children aged 7-16-years-old. To see our current range of camps on sale, please CLICK HERE.

All our camps are coached by our Community Coaches and there will be opportunities to meet NIC Leeds Rhinos Netball first team players and coaches.

RESIDENTIAL CAMP 2026:

The Leeds Rhinos Residential Camp is a 4 day/3 night camp experience for athletes looking to take their netball to the next level. On Residential, players will EAT, SLEEP, and PLAY netball, with all meals and accommodation (2 athletes to 1 room) provided and each participant receiving a t-shirt and hoodie. 

They will have specific netball sessions with high quality coaches that focus on the different elements of the game ranging from the fundamentals, defence, attack and centre pass set ups. Each athlete will also have one session in the fitness studio ran by a qualified gym instructor.  

They will be given active down time doing other sports such as rounders, swimming and volleyball so they can learn skills that they can transfer into netball. In the evenings, the group socialise together, with the opportunity for board games, quizzes and movie nights. 

The 2025 residentials will be at Barnard Castle School from Tuesday 21st July to Friday 24th July and at Woodhouse Grove from Monday 17th August to Thursday 20th August. To secure your place on this years residential please CLICK HERE.

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD NETBALL PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP

We are proud to partner with the University of Huddersfield to support their netball performance program. This collaboration ensures that student-athletes have access to high-level coaching and resources, enabling them to reach their full potential both on and off the court.

As part of the program, athletes will participate in two on-court training sessions, one strength and conditioning session, and a competitive game each week. These sessions will be led by highly skilled coaches from the Leeds Rhinos Foundation, offering expert guidance and training. The strength and conditioning sessions will be delivered by experienced professionals, ensuring that athletes are well-prepared physically for the demands of the game.

For those selected for the first team, additional support will be provided, including a free KAL gym membership, physiotherapy, sports psychology services, performance kit, and lifestyle support. This comprehensive approach helps athletes balance their academic and athletic commitments while optimizing their performance.

Depending on their skill level and experience, athletes may also be eligible for a scholarship ranging from £250 to £1,000, providing further financial assistance for their student-athlete lifestyle. For full details on scholarship criteria, visit the University of Huddersfield’s sport scholarship page here or contact b.severn@hud.ac.uk.

Athletes hoping to join the first team will need to attend trials, where they will be assessed by the head coach and selectors. This ensures that players are placed in the right team, with the goal of competing in the BUCS league and trophy knockout competition each academic year.