Netball Opportunities

The University of Huddersfield is proud that Netball is our first platinum elite sport programme. In conjunction with a range of partners including Elite Netball Academy, our netball programme offer for our first team and scholarship students is unrivalled within the university sector.

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 Elite Netball Academy coach Hannah Moulds
Masterclass coaching sessions
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.

2024/25 Scholars

Name: Maisie Reading

School: Greenhead College

Clubs: Leeds Rhinos, Oldham NC, Dominoes NC

Position: Shooter

Joined UoH: 2024

Maisie joined UoH in September 2024.

A previous student of the Greenhead College regional champions Maisie has an extensive background in Netball. She competed for Greenhead at the AoC National Championship finals representing Yorkshire, won the England Netball National Cup with Oldham NC and was part of the Leeds Rhinos Super League pathway.