RCT Netball League 2022-23

2022/23
SEASON 2022/23
www.rctnetballleague.co.uk

INTRODUCTION
ABOUT US
The RCT Netball League was established to promote
healthy competition and to give Rhondda’s girls and
women what Rhondda’s boys and men have had for
so long now through rugby and football. The concept
was first conceived back in 2017/18, but - thanks in
large part to the awesome support of Riskmonitor
through Dave Dean & Darren James (pictured below)
across 2021/22 & 2022/23 - things really took off last
season as Covid concerns began to subside!
CONTENTS
2 About Us
2 Contents
3 Welcome to 2022/23
4 Seniors & Youth
2021/22 saw over 650 girls and women take part
across five age groups - from Under 9’s to Seniors
& Youth - and seven divisions! And, this year, with
an additional division being added to cater for an
incredible 175+ Senior & Youth players across 16+
teams, things are set to reach a whole new level.
With the ability to start 2022/23 at the end of September
as opposed to a few weeks before Christmas like
last year (because of Covid), the RCT Netball League
is delighted that all participants will experience a full
and hopefully, uninterrupted season!
For more information on the RCT Netball League
please check out www.rctnetballleague.co.uk – or
follow us on
@Rctnetballleague
6 Under 15's
8 Rhondda Netball Schedule
10 Under 13's
12 Under 11's
14 Under 9's
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WELCOME TO 2022/23
Dear Player/Parent/Guardian,
There’s no doubt the RCT Netball League took a big step forward during 2021/22! Yes, with over
600 players involved between Under 9’s - Seniors, we were thrilled with the participation and
competition on the back of the pandemic. However, with the loss of Rhondda Sports Centre as
a venue for fixtures due to it being used as a Covid Vaccination Centre, it was an extremely challenging
season from a facilities point of view, and there’s no doubting the need for Rhondda to
have a multi-court netball facility that can be used throughout the year, rain or shine.
Until then though, with Rhondda Sports Centre no longer having the “block availability” required
to be a venue for fixtures during 2022/23, we’re pleased to say that we’re now able to
hire Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda as well as Ysgol Nantgwyn, which was our primary venue for
fixtures last season. This should allow us to stage games in a much more manageable way for
coaches, players and parents to bring better scheduling to every age category and division.
We’ll also have the benefit of all divisions having a “full season” for 2022/23, something that
wasn’t possible last year when the first fixtures didn’t take place until a few weeks before Christmas
due to Covid/Omicron concerns!
The first fixtures in our Senior & Youth Divisions will be on Monday 26th September, and the first
fixtures in our Under 15’s Division will take place the following week, w/c 3rd October. From there,
it’ll be Under 13’s > Under 11’s > Under 9’s according to our facility bookings. And, as ever, the
opportunity is there for players to represent one of the participating clubs!
In order to represent their club in the RCT Netball League for 2022/23, players need to:
Pay a £22 (U9’s & U11’s), £25 (U13’s & U15’s) or £30 (Seniors & Youth, this is included in Rhondda
Netball’s Senior & Youth player package) RCT Netball League Fee OR sell 44/50/60 Halloween
Netball Universe Lotto tickets in support of Rhondda Netball if that’s easier for players/parents.
See details below on how to pay league fees by card or bank transfer.
Have the latest Club Dress or the 2019/20 previous edition. Dresses are available to order online
@ www.netballuniverse.com (As with the RCT Netball League Fee, if players/parents would
find it easier to sell 60 Halloween Netball Universe Lotto tickets to get a new Club Dress rather
than paying directly, this is no problem).
Please note: Like Wednesday training days, £3 per participant will be required at each games day.
We are aware that there are players who will only want to train at their clubs and not compete
in the RCT Netball League and this is completely fine for U9’s, U11’s, U13’s & U15’s. However,
this option is not really practical for Seniors & Youth.
Head Coaches are requesting that 2022/23 RCT Netball League fees (and dress orders if required)
are paid by Wednesday 28th September (Monday 26th September if playing in one of our
Senior & Youth Divisions), so that everything can be organised from our end for league fixtures
to start on time. Payments made after this date can potentially (if max capacity isn’t reached)
still be accepted, but may result in your players not being assigned to a team straight away.
RCT Netball League
To pay 2022/23 RCT Netball League fees by credit/debit card,
please visit: www.rctnetballleague.co.uk
To pay 2022/23 RCT Netball League fees by bank transfer,
please make the payment to “RCT Netball League,
20-18-17, 53970957” with player name, age category
and club (if space allows) as the reference e.g.
“ChelseaDaviesSYTreo”, “FernDavies13Por”
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SENIORS & YOUTH
The 2021/22 season in our Senior & Youth Division saw 12
teams compete for the league title. And, despite Treorchy
Youth giving them quite the scare, Ferndale Senior Navys
secured their second league title in a row. As the curtain
closed on the season, Treorchy Senior Blacks took home
the Riskmonitor Cup, whilst Treorchy Senior Whites won
the Riskmonitor Plate.
However, with over 180 sign-ups for this coming season,
2022/23 will see at least 16 Senior & Youth teams compete
across two divisions. So, hopefully, the fun, social experience,
and sporting drama should be at an all-time high!
AWARDS 2021/22
SENIOR & YOUTH
DIVISION LEAGUE
Winners:
FERNDALE SENIOR NAVYS
Runners-up:
TREORCHY YOUTH BLACKS
CUP
Winners:
TREORCHY SENIOR BLACKS
PLATE
Winners:
TREORCHY SENIOR WHITES
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Winner:
SOPHIE LEONARD

SPECIAL AWARDS 2021/22
YOUTH
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: Abbie Cooper, Megan
Cole, Megan Anstee, Cerian Lawrence & Catrin Ryder
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Carys Jones
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Maddie Jones
SENIORS
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: Sarah Hughes, Zoe Elston,
Gemma Bolton, Chloe Edwards, Hayley Matthews,
Annie Lawrence & Charlotte Davies
NEW LEAGUE
STRUCTURE
FOR 2022/23
SENIORS & YOUTH
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Emma Hall
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Zeenab Clarke
ZEENAB WINS THE SENIOR "PLAYER OF THE YEAR" AWARD!
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UNDER 15'S
The shortened format (due to Covid) for 2021/22 season
saw quite the battle for the top spot in both Divisions. But
after overcoming Tonypandy Reds in a tense encounter,
Ferndale Whites took the Division 1 title and proudly lifted
the trophy at Rhondda Netball’s End of Year Presentation
Evening, pictured below right! Tonypandy Whites also had
a perfect season finishing five points clear of Porth Reds,
whilst the Riskmonitor Cup Treorchy Blacks take the win
over Ferndale Whites in an intense final, and Tonypandy
Whites “did the double” and won the Riskmonitor Plate.
With a full 2022/23 schedule, the competition will go up a
level as many of last year’s Under 13’s join the fray!
AWARDS 2021/22
U15'S DIVISION 1
Winners: FERNDALE WHITES
Runners-up: TONYPANDY REDS
U15'S DIVISION 2
Winners: TONYPANDY WHITES
Runners-up: PORTH REDS
CUP
Winners:
TREORCHY BLACKS
PLATE
Winners:
TREORCHY SENIOR WHITES
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Winners: MOLLY BANHAM
Runners-up: BROADY WILLIAMS

UNDER 15'S
CLUB AWARDS 2021/22
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: Molly Sherlock,
Imogen Lloyd Lewis, Izzy Cartwright &
Ffion Llewelyn
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Alliyah Hewitt
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Annalee Cryer
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: Jasmine
Williams, Ayla Jones, Isabel Chapman &
Isabel Morgan
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Lois Dutton
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Wendy Wang
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: Lilia Burge,
Lexie Bassett & Madison Evans
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Seren Jones
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Erin Evans
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS:
Freya Inkpen & Keely Isaac
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Tayah Williams
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Isobel Traylor
FERNDALE WHITES CELEBRATE WINNING DIVISION1!
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@ferndalenetballclub
@ ferndale
community school
@treorchynetballclub
@ treorchy
comprehensive
@tonypandynetba
@ ysgol
nantgwyn
WEDNESDAY
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Under 9’s
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Under 11’s
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Under 13’s
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Under 15’s
WEDNESDAY
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Under 9’s
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Under 11’s
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Under 13’s
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Under 15’s
WEDNESDAY
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Under 9’s
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Under 11’s
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Under 13’s
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Under 15’s
Wednesday
ferndale community
sports barn
Under 5’s & Under 7’s
4:00 - 5:00 pm
TUESDAY
treorchy comprehensive
school gym
Under 5’s
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Under 7’s
5:30 - 6:30 pm
@leekesltd
TUESDAY
Under
Under
@Rhonddanetballrascals
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SEASON
£2 per

llclub
WEDNESDAY
@porthnetballclub
@ porth
community school
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Under 9’s
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Under 11’s
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Under 13’s
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Under 15’s
Training @ Porth CS
Monday 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Playing @ porth cs/YG cwm Rhondda
Monday league nights
@RNseniorandyouth
Training @ Porth CS
Monday 8:00 - 9:00 PM
ysgol nantgwyn
school hall
5’s 4:30 - 5:30 pm
7’s 5:30 - 6:30 pm
SENIORS & YOUTH
Starts on Mon
12th Sep
UNDER 15’S,
13’S, 11’S & 9’S
Starts on Wed
14th Sep
RASCALS
Starts on Tue
20th Sep
Training @ YG Cwm Rhondda
Monday 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Playing @ porth cs/YG cwm Rhondda
Monday league nights
@rctnetballleague
PAYMENTS
Training @ YG cwm Rhondda
Monday 8:30 - 9:30 PM
Rascals - www.rhonddanetballshop.com > rascals Block 1 & 2
under 9’s, under 11’s, under 13’s & under 15’s - £3 per session
YOUTH - www.rhonddanetballshop.com > YOUTH PLAYERS 2022/23
SENIORS - www.rhonddanetballshop.com > SENIOR PLAYERS 2022/23
@RhonddaNetball
2022/23
session
follow us on social media
for all the latest updates
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UNDER 13'S
The Under 13’s Divisions were both action-packed, with
some amazing players taking to the court across an incredible
18 teams! Ferndale Whites managed to secure
the Division 1 title, with Treorchy Reds crowned Division 2
champions. As the season drew to a close, both Ferndale
Whites & Treorchy Reds managed to carry their winning
streaks over to take home both the Riskmonitor Cup &
Riskmonitor Plate respectively.
We know this upcoming season is going to be even more
fierce in both Under 13’s Divisions, and everyone is looking
forward to what should be an exciting 2022/23 season!
AWARDS 2021/22
U13'S DIVISION 1
Winners: FERNDALE WHITES
Runners-up: TREORCHY BLACKS
U13'S DIVISION 2
Winners: TREORCHY REDS
Runners-up: TONYPANDY WHITES
CUP
Winners:
FERNDALE WHITES
PLATE
Winners:
TREORCHY REDS
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PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
Division 1: OLIVIA HOWELLS
Division 2: OLIVIA THOMAS

UNDER 13'S
CLUB AWARDS 2021/22
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: Olivia Roberts,
Bonnie Cook, Abby Clapp, Lyla Davies &
Aaliyah Frederick
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Baylee Weston-Jones
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Ella Frederick
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: Grace Hughes,
Lacie Jenkins, Allie Adams, Daisy Evans,
Kaitlin French & Ella Hagerty Rees
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Bella Hutchings
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jaida Smith
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: Kaitlyn Rosser,
Marnie Hughes, Layla Morris & Layla Hewitt
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Evie Mae Moss
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Olivia Baldwin
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS:
Seren Davies, Lexi Banks & Lily Jones
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Laney Collins
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Amelia Curtis
FERNDALE WHITES WIN THE RISKMONITOR CUP!
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UNDER 11'S
The 2021/22 season saw Tonypandy Reds secure the Division
1 title (some of the winning team are pictured below
right) whilst Treorchy Reds headlined Division 2! It must
be said, the Under 11’s showed incredible growth as the
season went on, and one can only imagine where the girls
would be right now had the pandemic not intervened.
Yes, there’s no doubt Rhondda has some promising talent
coming through the ranks, and we’re excited to see how
the players develop during RCT Netball League games
throughout the 2022/23 season.
AWARDS 2021/22
U11'S DIVISION 1
Winners: TONYPANDY REDS
Runners-up: FERNDALE WHITES
U11'S DIVISION 2
Winners: TREORCHY REDS
Runners-up: PORTH WHITES
PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
Division 1: LACEY JO HARRIS
Division 2: EVA HAINES
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UNDER 11'S
CLUB AWARDS 2021/22
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: Ava May Jones,
Darcie Jones, Autumn Chubb & Devon Evans
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Brooke Tanner
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Lily Martenko
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: Lucy Ashton,
Ruby Cooksey Owen,
Maia Thomas & Neve Hughes
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Hollie Webber
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Ava Jones
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: Sophia Poole,
Bella Thomas, Taya-Lily Rees,
Ffion Rosser & Maddie Bisi
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Jessica Bowen
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Coco White
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS:
Jadzia Curtis-Evans & Molly Loxton
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Scarlett Moore
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Grace Greenway
TONYPANDY U11'S CELEBRATE AN AWESOME YEAR!
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UNDER 9'S
Our Under 9’s Division
is an amazing opportunity
for Year 3 & 4
girls to have their first
experience of healthy
netball competition all
whilst creating positive relationships, having fun and
building friendships. The Ferndale Falcons, Porth Pythons,
Pandy Panthers and the Uppa Treo posse had a
fantastic 2021/22 season, and it was a particularly impressive
season from the Treorchy Blacks who went undefeated
to take the title.
We’re super excited to see more fresh faces taking part
in our Under 9’s Division for 2022/23 and seeing even
more supportive parents and family cheering from the
side lines!!
AWARDS 2021/22
U9'S DIVISION
Winners: TREORCHY BLACKS
Runners-up: TONYPANDY REDS
PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
TALLULAH WIGGINS
& AMELIA DAVIES
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UNDER 9'S
CLUB AWARDS 2021/22
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS:
Izzy Kiff, Ava Belle Langford,
Honey Radcliffe & Saffron Weaver
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Evie Miles
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Fern James
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS:
Kaelyn Mackey, Poppy Green &
Mollie Cooksey Owen
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Maisy Evans
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Taomi Lloyd
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS:
Lola Morris & Elsa Smith
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Mila Thomas
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Poppy Carpenter
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS:
Chloe Davies & Sophia Jones
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Lydia Rose Hurton
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Aria Evans
WHAT A YEAR FOR TREORCHY BLACKS!
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