Netball ACT is delighted to announce The Capital Spirit inaugural Under 23 Squad for the 2020 Netball NSW Premier League (NNSWPL) Season.
The U23’s Squad highlights the developing talent within the ACT pathways with the majority of the squad set to make their debut in 2020. Whilst this is the case most have tasted netball at a National Level having competed at the National Netball Championships where they represented the ACT in the 17U and/or 19U competition.
Having all experienced playing senior representative competition through the HCF State League in 2019. The U23 Squad are set to take on their newest challenge as they prepare to meet their fellow Franchises in the NNSWPL competition.
Kim Symons is set to lead the U23 Squad throughout the season, with a group full of potential Symons is eager to get started.
“I am really excited to be working alongside Kate (Carpenter) coaching the U23s Spirit team. This group of athletes is full of potential and talent, so I can’t wait for us to get on court and start training,” Symons said.
General Manager - Operations and Sport, Nicole Bowles believes that the knowledge that Kim possess is important in developing this Franchise.
“Kim’s vast knowledge and experience with local athletes through her coaching experiences with ACT pathways provides her with a unique ability to identify and foster young talent,” Bowles said.
Bowles added:
“In 2020 we are thrilled to see The Capital Spirit program provide opportunities to new and existing athletes within the NNSWPL and HCF State League competitions. Allowing Netball ACT to grow and support athletes based in the ACT region to compete at the highest levels along the development and elite pathways”
Athletes have commenced their pre-season training programs and are looking forward to the first round played on Wednesday 29 April 2020 at the Genea Netball Centre, Sydney.
The Capital Spirit U23’s Squad 2020
Amber Kelly - Newcastle Netball Association
Ashley Scensor - Tuggeranong Netball Association
Caitlin Bull - South Canberra Netball Association
Emily Brady - Canberra Netball Association
Harriet Sharp - South Canberra Netball Association
Lauren Thomas - South Canberra Netball Association
Layla Bahgat - Canberra Netball Association
Malia Harrison - Tuggeranong Netball Association
Olivia Clark - Queanbeyan Netball Association
Samantha Bondietti - South Canberra Netball Association
Taylah Chancellor - Tuggeranong Netball Association
Eliza Rixon - Belconnen Netball Association
Training Partners
Lily O’Brien - Arawang Netball Association
Raven Leatherby-Ford -Tuggeranong Netball Association
Ruby Gillard - Wagga Wagga Netball Association
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About The Capital Spirit: Established in 2019 as a team within the Netball ACT high performance programs The Capital Spirit was born from a snapshot of the rich history of Canberra. We looked within our region for recognisable components of our history and story as a community and settled on the iconic “Ethos” Status. Ethos is the characteristic spirit of a culture, era and community, manifested in its beliefs and aspirations. Our vision is to create a team and brand that resonates broadly within our community, that identifies independent of any other sporting body in the region and that has strong awareness and recognition. The 2020 NNSWPL season will be in inaugural competition for The Capital Spirit Franchise.
About the Netball NSW Premier League: Founded in 2016, the Netball NSW Premier League is the pinnacle competition in the state, showcasing the best current and emerging talent NSW has to offer. It provides a local, elite platform for players, coaches, officials and administrators, and bridging opportunities to the Deakin University Australian Netball League (ANL), the feeder competition to Suncorp Super Netball.
About Netball ACT: Netball ACT is the governing body for the sport of netball within the Australian Capital Territory. With five affiliated District Associations, Netball ACT oversees the delivery of netball programs and competition for over 10,000 registered participants each year. The Member Organisation also facilitates the delivery of high-performance elite franchises within the Deakin University Australian Netball League and Netball NSW Premier League competitions.
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