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Netball Legend Kerry Almond Announces Her Retirement

Netball Legend Kerry Almond Announces Her Retirement

After an exceptional fifteen season career and four super league titles, it is with a mixture of pride and sadness that Manchester Thunder announces the official retirement of netball legend, Kerry Almond. Although Almond initially announced her retirement in 2019, fortunately, this was short lived as Almond was swiftly drafted due to the late withdrawal of Loreen Ngwira ahead of the 2021 season, and her passion and commitment to Thunder meant we had the privilege…

Laura Malcolm draws an end to her netball career with an official retirement announcement

Laura Malcolm draws an end to her netball career with an official retirement announcement

After an impressive career spanning 14 years with Manchester Thunder and 61 caps with Vitality Roses, Laura Malcolm has officially stepped back from the centre court to focus on the role of Technical Support Coach at Manchester Thunder. Having dominated the netball court and showcased her talent with Manchester Thunder, Severn Stars, and overseas with Mainland Tactix, Malcolm has left an indelible mark on the netball world. Her contributions were pivotal in securing Thunder’s four…

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…

Meet The Players In Manchester On Sunday 12th May

Meet The Players In Manchester On Sunday 12th May

Join us at St. Ann’s Square in Manchester from 11am – 2pm on Sun 12th May to meet the Thunder squad and get autographs and selfies 🖊️📸   You’ll also have the chance to learn new skills from the players and take part in fun netball competitions to win prizes, all topped with live music from our DJ 🎼💃   Ahead of our sixth AO Netball Manchester Live, where we take on London Pulse at…

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