NETBALL
Ball is in your court
“It’s a great way to exercise your body and your mind with different
challenges every week,” said Janet, who has taken up netball
again. It is a wonderful way for people of any age or ability to
have fun, meet friends and keep fit. Jessica O’Neil‑Shaw reports.
A
s well as Back to Netball
sessions, there are also
junior sessions and ‘walking
netball’ for older players
like Janet.
It is all run at local courts owned
by Ealing Council, organised by Will
to Win – which can also provide a
bespoke netball taster for your school,
workplace, or group.
FIRST SESSION FREE
Adult sessions are drop-ins, so there is
no commitment required and usually
cost £5. But, for a limited time, we are
pleased to be able to offer Around
Ealing readers their first session
Back to Netball or walking netball
session FREE of charge. Simply quote
AROUND EALING when you go down
to your first session.
missed playing netball after my team
folded in my earlier years,
so I’m glad I’ve
found walking
netball. It’s
great to be
back playing
again and
a great way
to meet new
friends.”
GET BACK TO NETBALL
Back to Netball sessions for adults
provide the ideal reintroduction to the
sport and are perfect for beginners
or people who have had a break
in playing. FOR THE KIDS
Will to Win offers
a complete
junior netball
programme,
including term
time courses and
holiday camps.
Courses are
run after school
over multiple
weeks during
term time and
are open to boys
and girls aged
seven-12.
NEVER TOO LATE
If you thought your netball days were
over, think again. Pamela takes part
in walking netball drop-in sessions at
Lammas Park in Ealing and said: “‘I ‘STAY FIT AND HAVE FUN’
Councillor Bassam Mahfouz, the
council’s cabinet member for finance
and leisure, said: “Team sports like
netball improve not only physical
health but mental
health, too. The
social aspect means
you’re able to stay fit and have
fun while doing so.”
For the full story and
more information on
when, and where, the
sessions take place visit
ealingnewsextra.co.uk/
features/netball
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