Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/06/2026
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Venue
Ashby School
Leicester Road
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Leicestershire
LE65 1DP

Date: Thursday 4th June 2026

(GRAND FINAL- Tuesday 9^th June 2026)

Time: 3:30pm – 6:00pm

Venue: Ashby School, Leicester Road entrance, LE65 1DG

Age group: Year 5/6

Number of pupils: 7 minimum/9 maximum players per squad, 5 players on court at any time.

You may have a maximum of 3 boys per squad with 2 on court at any one time.

Max 2 teams per school. If you would like to bring a 3rd team please let us know by emailing nwlssp@castlerock.org.uk and we will add you to the waiting list.

Please note any team(s) fielding less than the minimum or more than the maximum matches played will only be counted as friendlies.

Target group: All year 5/6 pupils are eligible to play

Equipment: Pupils will need to wear PE kit and bring their own drink.

Schools are asked to bring netball bibs with positions on.

Format:

• On-court positions: GS, GA, C, GD, GK
• Players must rotate positions and play at least 1 half, in two different positions (shooting, centre, and defending) and must not be off court consecutively.
• Schools will be put into pools and will play other schools in the pool on a round robin basis. There will also be a knock out in the later stages for pool winners.
• Games will be approximately 10-12 minutes; a half time will be included if time permits. Times may change dependent on number of entries.
• In the pool stages, 3 points will be awarded for a win, 2 points for a draw and 1 point for a loss.
• Young Leaders will umpire the games supported by NWLSSP staff. If you have a member of staff who is an experienced netball player/referee then they are welcome to officiate games that their team aren’t playing in.

Progression:

• The top team from each competition will play in the grand final which will take place on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at Ashby School.
• The winner of the grand final will then go on to represent North West Leicestershire at the level 3 county competition. This will take place on 18^th June 2026 at Loughborough University from 10am-2pm. The team that goes on to represent the area at the final must be made up of 8 or 9 players, only 3 of whom can be boys.

Rules: Please see booklet

Bookings