Netball Northern Ireland Announces U17 National Squad for the U17 Europe Netball Championships 2025

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Netball Northern Ireland Announces U17 National Squad for the U17 Europe Netball Championships 2025

Netball Northern Ireland is proud to announce the U17 National Squad that will represent the country at the prestigious U17 Europe Netball Championships 2025. The tournament is set to take place on the 5th-9th March at Antrim Forum, marking an exciting opportunity for the young squad to showcase their talent on home soil.

A Bright Future for Northern Ireland Netball

The selected athletes have demonstrated exceptional skill, commitment, and determination throughout the year. Their hard work has earned them the honour of competing against Europe’s best, where they will aim to make their mark and continue Northern Ireland’s legacy in the competition.

Meet the Northern Ireland U17 National Squad

The talented squad selected for the tournament includes:

Name Club
Sylvie Burrows Tor Knights
Marleigh Coster Altrincham Netball Club
Scarlett Duncan Donaghadee Netball Club
Aoibheann Donnelly (C) Crumlin Community Netball Club
Emilia Gordon Crumlin Community Netball Club
Grace Gordon Belfast Ladies Netball Club
Evie McCafferty Clann Eireann Netball Club
Aiobheann Monaghan Crumlin Community Netball Club
Anna Rice (VC) Crumlin Community Netball Club
Kara Scott Louth Netball Club
Ruby Tolland Crumlin Community Netball Club
Aoife Wolfe (VC) Belfast Ladies Netball Clu

Non-Travelling Reserves

  • Maisie Rainer – Holywood Netball Club
  • Orlaigh McMahon – Belfast Ladies Netball Club
  • Sienna McCartney – Crumlin Community Netball Club

Management Team

Supporting and leading the squad will be an experienced and dedicated management team:

  • Head Coach – Jenny Clayton
  • Assistant Coach – Fionnuala Toner
  • Team Manager – Charlotte Elliott
  • Physio – Gavin Noble

An Exciting Tournament Awaits

The U17 Europe Netball Championships is an important milestone in the development pathway for young athletes, providing them with vital international experience. With the event being held in Northern Ireland, the team will have the added advantage of home support, and fans are encouraged to come along and cheer for the squad.

Netball Northern Ireland extends its congratulations to all selected athletes and looks forward to an exciting and competitive tournament. Stay tuned for updates and match results on our social media as we follow the journey of this talented squad!

 

Netball Northern Ireland Match Schedule at the U17 Europe Netball Championships 2025

Netball Northern Ireland is set to compete in the U17 Europe Netball Championships 2025, taking place from the 5th to the 9th of March at the Antrim Forum. Fans are eagerly anticipating the action-packed schedule and the opportunity to support their team in person.

 

Ticket Options for Spectators

There are multiple ticket options available to ensure everyone can enjoy the championship in a way that suits them best:

  • Country Supporter Ticket (Wed-Fri): If you only want to attend your country’s matches, this is the best option. (Click on the Wednesday 9:30am slot to find this option.)
  • Day Pass: Perfect for those who want to enjoy a full day of thrilling netball action.
  • Game Pass: If you only have time to catch one match, this pass is for you.
  • All Access Pass: Watch every match without missing a second. (Click on the Wednesday 9:30am slot to find this option.)

Secure your tickets now and be part of the excitement! Purchase your tickets here.

Group & School Offers

  • Groups of 10+ get a 10% discount! Enquire here.
  • Schools Offer: School groups of 10+ get discounted tickets. Enquire here.

Additional Information

  • Children under 3 get free access.
  • Concession tickets are available for Under 16, Over 65, or Students (Valid ID required upon entry).

Don’t miss out on the chance to support Northern Ireland’s U17 squad in this prestigious tournament. See you at the Antrim Forum!

Netball NI Hosts U17 Europeans at Antrim Forum – Tickets on sale NOW!

Welcome to the Europe Netball U17 Championships 2025! Get ready to witness some of the best young netball players in Europe showcase their skills at the Antrim Forum Leisure Centre. The event kicks off on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Come cheer for your country and enjoy a day filled with exciting matches and thrilling moments. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the netball action!

 

There are multiple ticket options available to spectators:

If you only want to attend your countries matches, you can purchase a Country Supporter Ticket (Wed-Fri). (click on Wednesday 9:30am slot to find this option)

If you want to come along for a full day of action, then purchase a Day Pass!

If you only have time to catch one match, then purchase a Game Pass.

If you want to watch all the action and not miss one second, then purchase the All Access Pass. (click on Wednesday 9:30am slot to find this option)

 

Purchase your tickets here

Groups of 10+ get a 10% discount! Enquire here

Schools Offer – school groups of 10+ get discounted tickets. Enquire here

 

Children under 3, get free access.

Concession tickets are available for Under 16, Over 65 or Students. Valid ID required upon entry.

Northern Ireland U17 & U19 National Academy Selection

Netball Northern Ireland are delighted to announce the recently selected U17 & U19 National Academy.

45 athletes have been selected across the two Academies for the 2024-25 season, led by returning Head Coaches, Jenny Clayton (U17), and Andi Magee (U19). These Academies will be working towards U19 Europe Netball December 2024, and U17 Europe Netball March 2025.

The Academies include 10 athletes who currently sit on the U21 and/or Emerging Warriors programme, and 11 athletes who have progressed from the Northern Ireland U15 Regional Academy, along with many other talented athletes who are new or returning to the programme.

Over the coming months, the Academies will attend regular training camps, whilst pushing themselves in competition to develop connections on and off the court.

U17 Head Coach, Jenny Clayton, commented

I’d like to congratulate the athletes selected to this year’s Northern Ireland U17 National Academy. It’s great to have some returning athletes and we are also excited to welcome new athletes. Fi Toner and I are looking forward to working with this group as they develop through the NI pathway.

U19 Head Coach, Andi Magee, commented

After a rigorous and thorough trailing period, we are delighted with the announcement of the Northern Ireland U19 National Academy. Congratulations to those athletes who have been successful. This was a very difficult selection process, which shows just how much depth we have in Northern Ireland. Shaunagh and I are looking forward to working with this group of athletes.

Northern Ireland Under 17 National Academy 2024-2025 

Name  Club   Position 
Anna Owen  Portadown Netball Club  Midcourt 
Anna Rice  Crumlin Community Netball Club  Circle Attack 
Aoibheann Donnelly  Crumlin Community Netball Club  Midcourt 
Aiobheann Monaghan  Crumlin Community Netball Club  Midcourt 
Aoife Mackle  Kingsway Netball Club  Midcourt 
Aoife Wolfe  Belfast Ladies Netball Club  Circle Defence 
Chloe Bunting  Stratford Thunderbirds  Circle Attack 
Ema Jones  Crumlin Community Netball Club  Circle Defence 
Emilia Gordon  Crumlin Community Netball Club  Circle Attack 
Evie McCafferty  Clann Eireann Netball Club  Circle Defence 
Faye Pearson   Seven Towers Netball Club  Midcourt 
Grace Gordon  Belfast Ladies Netball Club  Circle Attack 
Jemima Watson  Westside Netball Club  Midcourt 
Kara Scott  Louth Netball Club/Aspire Netball Academy   Circle Attack 
Keri Gray  Crumlin Community Netball Club  Circle Defence 
Kiana Forde  MK Dons Netball Club  Circle Attack 
Lydia Grant  Crumlin Community Netball Club  Midcourt 
Maisie Rainer  Holywood Netball Club  Circle Defence 
Marleigh Coster  Altrincham Netball Club  Midcourt 
Matilda McCartney  Kingsway Netball Club  Circle Defence 
Orlaigh McMahon  Belfast Ladies Netball Club  Midcourt 
Ruby Tolland  Holywood Netball Club  Midcourt 
Sienna McCartney  Crumlin Community Netball Club  Circle Defence 
Sylvie Burrows  Tor Knights Netball Club  Circle Attack

U17 tracked athletes

Name  Club   Position 
Isabella McWilliams  Kingsway Netball Club  Midcourt 
Jessica Hotchkiss  Crumlin Community Netball Club  Midcourt 

*clubs as per 23/24 season 

U17 National Academy Management 

Head Coach Jenny Clayton 

Assistant Coach Fionnuala Toner 

Team Manager Charlotte Elliott 

 

Northern Ireland Under 19 National Academy 2024-25 

Name   Club   Position 
Alice Black  Kent County Netball Club  Circle Defence 
Annie Elliott  Banbridge Netball Club  Midcourt 
Bryony O’Hare  Exeter University Netball Club  Midcourt 
Emily Brownleader  Royals Windsor/Surrey Storm NPL  Midcourt 
Erin Gray  Crumlin Community Netball Club  Midcourt  
Eva Scott  Antrim Ladies Netball Club  Circle Defence 
Eva Wilson  Belfast Ladies Netball Club  Circle Attack 
Faye Kelly  Crumlin Community Netball Club  Circle Defence 
Georgia Miller  Valley Netball Club  Midcourt 
Isabella Paas  Hatfield Netball Club/University of Leicester Netball Club  Circle Defence 
Joy Ebbinghaus  Donaghadee Netball Club  Circle Attack 
Katie Allen  Seven Towers  Circle Defence 
Katie Irvine  Laganside Netball Club  Circle Defence 
Lucy Ly  Westside Netball Club  Midcourt 
Matilda Moore  Milfield School Netball/Shorwell Netball Club  Circle Attack 
Mia Law  Kingsway Netball Club  Circle Defence 
Ruby Gajree  Notthinghamshire Sirens  Midcourt 
Willow Dryden  Telstars Netball Club  Circle Attack 
Zoe Maynard  Mavericks Netball Club  Midcourt 

*Clubs as per 23/24 season 

U19 National Academy Management 

Head Coach Andi Magee 

Assistant Coach Shaunagh Craig 

Team Manager Caroline Davis 

IC Powder Coaters Ltd partner with Netball Northern Ireland U17 Athlete

As we are in the midst of a busy domestic season we are delighted to announce a new supporter of Netball NI and local metal powder coating business IC Powder Coaters Ltd.

A long-standing advocate of Northern Ireland sport IC Powder Coaters Ltd is expanding its portfolio of support, becoming a partner of one of Netball NI’s U17 athletes, Marleigh Coster as she prepares to compete in the U17 European Championships.

IC Powder Coaters Ltd, established in 1985, is a significant Northern Ireland supplier of powder coating services. With a commitment to quality, quick and reliable turnaround times and competitive pricing – made possible by their highly cost-efficient operation, their focus on customer service has ensured a loyal customer base with glowing testimonials.

Ivor Carter, IC Powdew Coaters Ltd

We are delighted to support Netball Northern Ireland, and in particular the U17’s group, who are working hard to prepare for their European Championships. We are passionate about encouraging girls to be active and healthy, embracing competition and look forward to supporting netballers within this age group as they begin their national representation journey.

Helen Stirling, Chair of Netball Northern Ireland:

We are delighted to bring IC Powder Coating on board as a Netball NI partner. Netball in Northern Ireland is growing in profile and increasing our relationships with new industries will support us as we work hard for further growth and exposure to our sport.