Source: Manchester Thunder

Research programme established to promote, develop and maximise the impact of ParaNetball

Manchester Thunder, Manchester Metropolitan University and Nichols plc in collaboration with England Netball working to understand the barriers to both overall participation and in para-athletes achieving their potential. Initially focused on understanding participation, player retention and overall athlete experience, the programme will identify key themes and reasons for participation and drop out to help design

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Source: Manchester Thunder

Manchester Thunder and Nichols plc Launch ParaNetball

Saturday 5th November saw the launch of Netball Super League (NSL) franchise Manchester Thunder’s ParaNetball sessions, offering a unique inclusive netball opportunity to people in the SEND community who live with a disability. This is the first time that a NSL franchise has launched an official ParaNetball programme, and has been built on the foundations

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Source: Manchester Thunder

ParaNetball set to reach new heights

Manchester Thunder, the current Vitality Netball Superleague champions, have announced a new 3 year partnership with Nichols plc, the international soft drinks business and home to the iconic Vimto brand, that will see the creation of the first VNSL franchise led ParaNetball club. Focused on raising the profile of the sport and creating a welcoming,

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