Nottingham Forest Netball

Nottingham Forest Netball
Full nameNottingham Forest Netball
AssociationEngland Netball
Founded2024
Based inNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
Home venueMotorpoint Arena
Head coachChelsea Pitman
Asst coachSheonah Forbes
CaptainNiamh Cooper
Vice-captainNatasha Pavelin
LeagueNetball Super League
Websitewww.nottinghamforest.co.uk/nottingham--forest-netball//
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Nottingham Forest Netball is an English netball team based in Nottingham which plays in the Netball Super League. The franchise is part of Nottingham Forest and was added in 2025 as one of two new entries in the relaunched “NSL 2.0”, which aims to professionalise the league.[1][2]

History

The franchise was announced in 2024, alongside Birmingham Panthers, as a new team for the relaunched Netball Super League.[1] Part of Nottingham Forest the netball team is able to take advantage of the facilities and already professional structures in place.[2]

Chelsea Pitman was announced as head coach in July 2024.[3]

Home venues

The Motorpoint Arena Nottingham was announced as the teams home venue.[4]

Current Roster

2025 Nottingham Forest roster
Players Coaching staff
Nat. Name Position(s) DoB Height
Iona Christian C, WA 22 December 1997 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Niamh Cooper (c) C, WD 29 July 1992 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Rhea Dixon GA, GS, WA 5 November 1997 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Brie Grierson WA, GA 8 April 1997 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Freya Henshall GS, GA 8 March 2004 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Falidah Kadondi GK, GD 9 November 1998 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Hannah Leighton C, WD 1 August 1998 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Natasha Pavelin (vc) GD, WD 22 April 1998 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Jayda Pechová GK, GD 21 August 2004 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Rolene Streutker GS 20 October 2000 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Head coach
Assistant coach
  • Sheonah Forbes

Manager: Sian Foley

Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  • – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player
Player profiles: Team website Last updated: 30 April 2025

Head coaches

Coach Years
Chelsea Pitman[3] 2024-present

References

  1. ^ a b Murphy, Izzy (2024-05-30). "Clubs confirmed for relaunched League as the Netball Super League embarks on a new era of transformational change". England Netball. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  2. ^ a b "Nottingham Forest Netball: Chelsea Pitman's side ready for inaugural Super League season". BBC Sport. 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  3. ^ a b Club, Nottingham Forest Football (2024-07-02). "Chelsea Pitman appointed Head Coach of Nottingham Forest Netball". Nottingham Forest Football Club. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  4. ^ "Nottingham Forest". Netball Super League. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
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