In cup competitions, Epsom had four teams – 1st VI, U16A, U14A, and U12A – reach the quarter-finals, placing them among the top eight teams in the country.
The U12As made it to the south east final of the School Sports Magazine Cup, narrowly losing to a strong Putney High side.
Meanwhile, the U14As advanced to the National quarter-final, to be played at home on Monday 24 February against Seaford College. Should they win, they will make it to the National Final Fours of the Sisters n Sport Netball Plate, earning them a trip to Loughborough for a full day of competition.
Our teams have also excelled in tournaments, with the U12A, U13A, U14A, U16A, and 1st teams all qualifying for the Surrey School Finals in March.
In January, for the first time in the College’s history, Epsom was represented in the Regional Rounds of National Schools. Despite battling some of the worst weather conditions I’ve seen in my 15-year career, the 1st team finished third in their group, just missing out on the national finals – a truly commendable achievement.
On an individual level, Diana Peters has once again been competing in the National Performance League for Pulse Power U17s currently third on the ladder, and Chia Brown has also been representing London Pulse U17s in the NPL who are currently top of the NPL table.
Across our netball programme this year, 31 teams have competed in weekday and Saturday fixtures, giving over 320 girls the opportunity to develop and represent the College. So far, we’ve played 130 fixtures, with another 77 scheduled after the half-term break.
The pupils have shown remarkable dedication, with clear progress throughout the term. A huge thank you to all the staff for their commitment, enthusiasm, and expertise – your efforts are invaluable in making the netball programme a success.
