REME Netball

Overall a brilliant performance for the Corps again this year in the pool; it was great to see so many new faces as well as the experienced members of the team. Presented smartly in our Corps t-shirts, costumes, and trunks, we looked like a competitive team and as always, we had great team spirit throughout. As well as the successful Corps and fruitful Inter-Corps Championships, two further awards are worthy of a mention. Cpl Sophie Stocker was awarded the James Shield for her dedication during the training

The overall results for the Inter Corps camp and competitions; the competition are: best newcomer to Team REME. Additionally, WO2 (AQMS) Dean

Men’s Water Polo – 3rd place Inocco was awarded the McLeod

Ladies Water Polo – 3rd place Trophy for his dedication to

Men’s swimming – 3rd place Ladies swimming – 3rd place Corps Swimming and Waterpolo over the years. Special mention goes to WO1

Relay team – 3rd place (ASM) Emma Argue who leaves the Corps after 26 years’ service and her smooth running of the annual Inter-Corps competition has now been handed to the ASU. ASM Argue has been involved in the Corps team as a competitor and more recently the organiser of the Inter-Corps for the past 7 years.

Look forward

The team going forward will now be known as the REME Aquatic Team; which will incorporate, Diving, Open water swimming, Water-polo and Pool swimming.

There will be another open water series this year so please keep an eye out for dates and detail. The Inter-Corps competition has now been handed to the ASU, who aim to split up each discipline of the Aquatics Cup. The swimming will potentially be held in Dec 22 with the diving and Water-polo planned to be held in Mar 23; both dates are yet to be confirmed

The future for REME Aquatics is looking extremely positive, if you wish to be part of this team please do get in touch with the Team Secretary Capt Katie Hawkins or Team Manager WO2 (AQMS) Dean Inocco. POC: Team Manager: WO2 (AQMS) Dean Inocco, Dean.Inocco996@mod.gov.uk Team Secretary: Capt Katie Hawkins, kathryn-scarlett.hawkins103@mod.gov.uk

Cpl Sophie Stocker awarded the James Shield by the Chairman Colonel Gibb

WO2 (AQMS) Dean Inocco awarded the McLeod Trophy by the Chairman Colonel Gibb

Inter-Services Netball competition

Scribe: Lt Col Laura Ellis

The annual Inter-Services netball competition took place 2-4 Mar 22 at HMS Nelson. The REME had three personnel involved in Army Netball this year, which is the most amount that have ever represented the Army at this competition. Lt Col Laura Ellis is the Army Netball coach and has been coaching the three (Ladies Open, Ladies Development and Men) squads all season. This has involved monthly training events, against international teams as well as super league and regional pathway teams. Both Cfn Wright and Cfn Soso were new to Corps and Army netball this year, having been successful at trials in Oct 21. With 45 players selected from trials, they both were part of the development team throughout the season. During the competition the development side were victorious in both of their matches, defeating the Navy 28-11 and the RAF 41-26. Cfn Wright is a goal attacker, which is one of two players who can shoot on court, her shooting % were strong and she showed flair in attack to create space for her Goal Shooter. Cfn Soso is a defender and she played most of the competition as Wing Defence, she came out with a number of interceptions at crucial times in a game which gave her side the momentum to push on and close out the game. With the UK Armed Forces (UKAF) selectors being present at the competition, I am thrilled to announce that Cfn Soso was selected to be part of the UKAF team who will play their fixtures over the summer. The rest of the competition was equally as successful, with a clean sweep for the Army across all three teams. With the added excitement of having a mixed inter-corps event next season, we are looking for any new players who wish to become part of the REME netball team to get in contact with the Secretary Capt Jenny Thomas Jennifer.Thomas201@mod.gov.uk

Left to right, Cfn Wright, Lt Col Ellis and Cfn Soso