Young Leaders Camp 2008

The closing date for the Young Leaders Camp has now passed. From over 150 applications 40 young leaders have been chosen to attend the camp. Photos and a write up of the event will be published on the website in late August.

Young Leaders Camp background Information:

England Netball has teamed up with English Gymnastics, UK Athletics and the Rugby Football Union to offer a unique opportunity for young coaches, umpires and volunteers to attend their Young Leaders Camp 2008.

The purpose of the Young Leaders Camp is to deliver an inspirational leadership opportunity for young people aged 16-19 years and to train those young leaders in a number of areas of the game, using them as long-term advocates and volunteers within Netball Clubs.

The inaugural and prestigious camp is taking place at Bradfield College near Reading from Monday 11th August – Wednesday 13th August 2008 and will involve a whole variety of learning opportunities around leadership skills, team building and netball in general.

The event will be run by staff from the four sports with the programme covering a whole breadth of netball from learning about coaching and umpiring, to engaging with the media, sports psychology, high five, running a club and much more!

 Young leaders chosen to attend the camp met the following criteria:

• Young Leaders should be aged between 16 and 19 years of age at the time of the camp
• Are currently engaged in volunteering in netball, either in a school or club environment
• Can demonstrate their commitment to volunteering and articulate the aspirations they have as a volunteer and their desire to succeed

To find out more information about the Young Leaders Camp 2008 please contact England Netball’s Volunteer Manager, Rebecca Skinner at rebeccas@englandnetball.co.uk.