Netball

CAVC Netball Academy offers talented female netballers aged 16-19 a comprehensive player development programme that develops skills both on and off the court.
The CAVC Netball Academy benefits from state-of-the-art training facilities, expert coaching and support, preparing players for club, semi-professional and national netball.
The Academy has a track record for developing talent, with players progressing to university, gaining contracts with semi-professional netball teams, and playing netball for their region and country.

What can we offer you?

The right balance

  • Your teachers and coaches work together to ensure your studies and your sports commitment don’t conflict. We create the right balance for you to reach your potential in both.
  • Fantastic stepping stone between school and university, as well as semiprofessional level netball. 

A track record of success

  • Previous winners of national tournaments.
  • Current and former players have been selected for Wales age grade netball; Welsh Colleges; Cardiff and Vale County; and for Netball Superleague team the Celtic Dragons U17 and U19 squads.
  • Former players have also progressed to leading sports universities, with some returning as intern staff to support the coaching and development of CAVC Netball Academy.

Outstanding facilities

  • Cardiff International Sports Campus (CISC) and Canal Park at City Centre Campus – offering top class indoor facilities so training and matches can take place throughout the year.
  • Gym facilities at CISC and City Centre Campus to support personal training.
  • Accommodation is available for students from further afield wishing to join CAVC and one of our academies.

Professional expert coaching

  • Professional netball coaching every week.
  • Expert coach with significant playing and coaching experience.

Professional strength and conditioning and wraparound support

  • Strength and Conditioning Coach supporting an individualised programme of development for each player.
  • Advice on nutrition and psychology.
  • Team and individual performance analysis.

Fantastic fixtures

  • High standard competitive fixtures, playing in the national colleges league.
  • Participation in tournaments across the region and Wales.

Professional partnerships

  • A supportive environment that allows you to continue playing for regional clubs and leagues, with most players playing in Division 1 and 2 in the Cardiff and Vale District Netball league alongside the CAVC Netball Academy.
  • Strong links with Welsh Netball and leading sports universities enabling learners to continue their netball.
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