The Netball Players Association held their first AGM on Tuesday 13th November at which eight player reps were voted into office. Since then we have also been pleased to welcome Yas Parsons, Surrey Storm and Emily Nicholl our newest NPA member from Strathclyde Sirens as player reps.
The following members were nominated and voted unanimously to become player representatives on the NPA steering committee for the next 12 months:
AMA AGBEZE
“Having a collective voice is extremely powerful. Things happen when we work together; and as the netball environment in the UK becomes more professional it is imperative that we as players work together to protect the future of netball in this country.”
Ama Agbeze – Roses and London Pulse
SERENA GUTHRIE
“I feel extremely proud to be a player rep for the NPA. We’ve come so far in only a year! I can’t wait to be a part of the growth of the NPA in 2019!”
Serena Guthrie – Roses and Team Bath Netball
JO HARTEN
“The NPA is a great way to push Netball forward collectively, I can’t wait to see the results we can create and the legacy we can leave.”
Jo Harten – Roses and Giants Netball
ELEANOR CARDWELL
“It’s an exciting opportunity to be a player rep for the coming year as I can have a voice for all my fellow team mates. Bring on 2019 and the progress the NPA will bring!”
Eleanor Cardwell – Roses and Manchester Thunder
NAT PANAGARRY
“Really happy to be involved in the NPA & be a part of this journey. Netball is on the rise and happy to be apart of the foundation to help our sport grow.”
Nat Panagarry – Roses and Loughborough Lightning
IONA DARROCH
“I’m really looking forward to being a player rep for the NPA. Super excited for the next 12 months!”
Iona Darroch – Roses and Severn Stars
FRANCESCA WILLIAMS
“I’m really excited as a young player to be more involved with the NPA as netball becomes more professional.”
Francesca Williams – Roses and Wasps Netball
GABBY MARSHALL
“As netball in the UK moves towards a professional era, the work of the NPA is vital to help the sport continue to grow and I can’t wait to be involved.”
Gabby Marshall – Roses and benecosMavericks
YAS PARSONS
Yas Parsons – Surrey Storm
EMILY NICHOLL
Emily Nicholl – Scotland and Strathclyde Sirens