Sport In Profile UK Issue 03 | Page 6

HUCCLECOTE NETBALL CLUB [HUCCLECOTE] [NETBALL CLUB] Article provided by Sue Wainwright (Founder, Chair and Coach HNC) HNC was born out of a group of ex pupils of the local school over 40 years ago. Being one of the founder members and the only PE teacher, it fell to me to organise and coach the group. From those 8 players, we have developed into one of the foremost clubs in the country with a membership of over 200 and operating 7 senior squads and 8 junior squads every week. As Chair of the club, one of the most challenging aspects is to try and ensure our continued success by establishing a solid volunteer base of parents and players. It is rewarding to see how many people give their time freely, coaching one of the 6 ISSUE 03 many teams, team managing, umpiring or doing administrative tasks all necessary to maintain the smooth operating of such a large club. Currently at the club we are experiencing a spate of injuries )ݡ