Netball – Surrey Storm Trip

On Friday, the Year 7 and 8s enjoyed a trip out to see Superleague Netball team, Surrey Storm versus Loughborough Lighting.

Before the match, the girls took part in a coaching session led by one of the junior Surrey Storm coaches. They took part in some fun warm-up activities, then split off into groups to do an attacking and defending session. One of the Surrey Storm players was also helping with the coaching, so the girls were getting the highest quality coaching possible.

They then finished with some match play. The girls had a question and answer session with Felisitus Kwangwa (Surrey Storm player) and asked questions such as; how many hours do you train for? what got you playing netball in the first place? It was very interesting to hear her journey from playing at primary school to superleague, and after a spot of dinner, it was then over to the arena for the match. Sky Sports, who were broadcasting the match, asked if we would like to do a live section on TV, and we, of course, agreed!

The Corbin sisters (well known in the Netball world) did a true or false Q&A with the girls, live on TV – how incredible! Then it was on to the match, where two of the top 4 teams in the Superleague were playing against each other. Loughborough Lightning were victorious, but it was still an enjoyable match to watch, with some real standout moments. They then got to meet some of the players, have photos with them, and get some signatures. What a great day!

Miss Patching-Jones