Oldham are netbusters
Date published: 10 June 2009
REACHING OUT: Kathryn Turner of Oldham under-16s sends the ball towards the net.
Netball
Home fans have plenty to smile about
OLDHAM Netball Club tasted double joy at their very own tournament.
More than 50 teams, some from Birmingham and Nottingham, converged at the Hathershaw Netball Centre for a day of packed competition.
And Oldham, thanks to the success of the under-13s and under-16s, made sure the home supporters had plenty to cheer about.
They also reached the final of the other three age sections, but had to settle for second best.
Tameside won the under-11s and under-14s, while Trafford secured success in the under-12s section.
Results are —
Under-11s: winners, Tameside; runners-up, Oldham.
Under-12s: winners, Trafford; runners-up Oldham.
Under-13s: winners, Oldham; runner-ups Trafford.
Under-14s: winners, Tameside; runners-up Oldham.
Under-16s: winners Oldham; runners-up Tameside.
Meanwhile, Northern Thunder are organising two netball camps.
The camps, under the guidance of Northern Thunder coach Mike Greenwood and some of the players, take place over two days in the schools summer break.
The first one takes place at Stockport Ball Hall on July 30 and 31, while Oldham Ball Hall is the venue on August 3 and 4.
For further information, go to www.thundernetball.com or call (0161) 626 3936.
