Netball Opportunities

The University of Huddersfield is proud that netball is our first platinum elite sport programme. In partnership with Super League Club Leeds Rhinos, our netball programme offer for our first team and scholarship students is unrivalled within the university sector.

Celyn Emanuel

Head Coach

As part of our partnership the University's Head Coach is Welsh International and Leeds Rhinos Super League player Celyn Emanuel. Celyn has distinguished coaching background in education and club settings including Millfield School, New Hall School and Bristol Sport Foundation. Celyn can be contacted via Celyn.Emanuel@leedsrhinosfoundation.org

Selection for our BUCS first team squad provides the following support:

Gym, swim and class multi-site membership worth £190
Students' Union Netball Club membership worth £70
Weekly team S & C support
Free physiotherapy access
Performance kit bundle
High quality coaching via Leeds Rhino's Super League and Welsh International player Celyn Emanuel
Masterclass coaching sessions from Leeds Rhino's coaching staff.
Opportunities to trial for Leeds Rhino's pathway and senior squad's

Scholarships

We offer netball scholarships to talented students who wish to fulfil their sporting ambitions whilst studying for a degree. If you are competing at regional or international level, you could be eligible for a scholarship.

Scholars at the University of Huddersfield benefit from a bespoke, individualised support programme that focuses on progressing you in your sport, alongside your studies. Within the programme, you will work with Sport Scientists, Performance Coaches, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Performance Lifestyles Advisors, and Physiotherapists.

Pathway Scholarship

Benefits

Free Gym Membership
SU Club Membership
Bespoke strength and conditioning programmes and testing
Bespoke nutritional support
Physiotherapy and Sports massage
Lifestyle support
Financial support of £250
Performance Athlete kit bundle

Criteria

A University of Huddersfield full-time or part-time undergraduate/postgraduate student, OR a prospective student who has received a conditional/unconditional offer and is commencing study in September 2024.
Elite Pathway player - evidenced through squad selection in the past 2 years and playing for a competitive club (for overseas applications, the standard must be equivalent to that of the UK).

Elite Scholarship

Benefits

Free Gym Membership
SU Club Membership
Bespoke strength and conditioning programmes and testing
Bespoke nutritional support
Physiotherapy and Sports massage
Lifestyle support
Financial support of £1000
Performance Athlete kit bundle
A commitment to academic flexibility to ensure you can compete and train whilst completing your degree

Criteria

A University of Huddersfield full-time or part-time undergraduate/postgraduate student, OR a prospective student who has received a conditional/unconditional offer and is commencing study in September 2024.
Home Nation senior or age group international.
Super League squad player (for overseas applications, the standard must be equivalent to that of the UK).
Elite Pathway player - 80% court time (for overseas applications, the standard must be equivalent to that of the UK).

Download the Netball Scholarship Application Form or register your interest below.