Greencroft Netball Club
Greencroft netball club has been going for approximately 38 years, during this time it has met under a variety of names and in a variety of venues, starting at Stanley then Consett leisure centre, Blackfyne School, Consett Academy but they are currently training in North Durham Academy, to accommodate over 5 hours of training every Tuesday and Wednesday evening.
The club started with 2 senior teams and have continued to grow over the years, they currently have 9 teams (juniors and seniors). The club is like a second family to many of the girls who have been friends for years and go out socially together.
Over the years they have won ‘ club of the year’ and ‘junior club of the year’ the seniors currently play both County and Regional level. The club coachs children from 5 years old up to seniors (16 to over 60’s) there is a level for everyone and any ability is supported.
During Covid times, isolation rules very strictly, which meant keeping the numbers to each session to a small number indoors. However they are actively recruiting again and welcoming new players into the club.
They are extremely proud of their friendly orientated club and are largely self-sufficient whilst at the same time they raise money for charities and any members that require their support.
During Covid times, isolation rules very strictly, which meant keeping the numbers to each session to a small number indoors. However they are actively recruiting again and welcoming new players into the club.
They are extremely proud of their friendly orientated club and are largely self-sufficient whilst at the same time they raise money for charities and any members that require their support.