Month: May 2024

Clubs Confirmed for Relaunched League as the Netball Super League Embarks on New Era of Transformational Change

Clubs Confirmed for Relaunched League as the Netball Super League Embarks on New Era of Transformational Change

Eight successful teams, including six existing Clubs and two new entities, set to propel the League forward from next season following the completion of a tender process. The Netball Super League (NSL), the UK’s elite level domestic competition, has today announced the Clubs that have been successful in a tender process to participate in the relaunched League from 2025, marking a significant step towards professionalisation. The eight selected Clubs are: 1. Birmingham Panthers 2. LexisNexis…

Game Preview | Thunder vs Team Bath – Friday 24th May 2024

Game Preview | Thunder vs Team Bath – Friday 24th May 2024

“It’s going to be a tough away day at Bath, they always put out a performance on their home court and it’s not an easy place to play at.” “They have shown improvements over the season as they have solidified combinations. I will be looking for a solid 60 minute performance, and to keep pushing and turn the screw when we get the opportunity. It’s critical that we keep pushing performance boundaries as we build…

An Impressive 11 Thunder Athletes Selected for 2024-25 Vitality Roses Programme

An Impressive 11 Thunder Athletes Selected for 2024-25 Vitality Roses Programme

Manchester Thunder congratulates an impressive 11 athlete’s selected for 2024-25 Vitality Roses Programme: Catch the Thunder stars in action next weekend! Manchester Thunder are delighted to announce that 11 athletes from across our Super League squad and training group have been selected for the Vitality Roses and Futures Programme. We congratulate the following athletes for their outstanding achievement:- Vitality Roses Programme: Imogen Allison Amy Carter Natalie Metcalf Lois Pearson Paige Reed Future Roses Programme: Ella…

Manchester Thunder and Nuffield Health join forces to engage communities in sport and tackle inactivity levels

Manchester Thunder and Nuffield Health join forces to engage communities in sport and tackle inactivity levels

New research highlights significant inactivity levels for those living in Manchester  Over 3/4 (75%) of residents aren’t reaching the NHS’s recommended 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week, with 37% of local respondents not dedicating any time to vigorous exercise in the past 12 months  Key motivators to move include improving fitness levels, sleeping better and positive impacts to mental wellbeing  Partnership aims to support elite sporting talent in success, as well as tackling inequalities…

Game Preview | Thunder vs Mavericks – Friday 17th May 2024

Game Preview | Thunder vs Mavericks – Friday 17th May 2024

“I’m looking forward to the penultimate home game of the season against Mavericks. Mavericks always prove to be tough opposition for us as they always bring it.” “They are known to be a really defensive team which makes it difficult for the opposition to break them down, so we’re going to have to ensure that we are firing on all cylinders. We’re going to have to be smart with our ball to ensure we are…

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