Team Bath Netball launches partnership with Hayesfield Girls’ School

Hayesfield Girls’ School will become a training venue for Team Bath Netball’s Player Pathway squads as part of a new partnership between the two organisations.

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The Bath school will host pathway training during the 2026-27 season and beyond, while working with Team Bath Netball to increase participation and raise the profile of the sport among pupils.

The partnership is intended to create stronger links between school netball and the Team Bath pathway, giving students greater awareness of the opportunities available to continue developing within the sport.

Team Bath Netball NXT Gen players Sophie Siffre and Ellen Morgan visited Hayesfield to meet pupils and staff and celebrate the launch of the agreement.

The partnership was announced while Hayesfield fundraises to resurface its netball courts.

The school said improved courts would provide a better environment for training, matches and player development, as well as enhancing a facility used by local teams and community groups.

Emily Siddy, netball manager at Team Bath Netball, said: “We are really pleased to be launching this new partnership with Hayesfield Girls’ School.

“Hayesfield has a long-standing commitment to sport and creating positive opportunities for girls to participate, develop and thrive through netball.

“Partnerships like this are incredibly important to us as we continue to build meaningful connections across the region and strengthen the connection from school and community netball through to pathway environments.

“We also fully back the school’s fundraising efforts to resurface their netball courts.

“Quality facilities play a vital role in giving young girls the best possible experience when being active with their peers, which plays a big part in keeping them active into their adult lives.

“Considering the challenge society faces with the high drop-off rates of girls taking part in sport and physical activity, it’s important that improvements like this are prioritised and we want to encourage anyone who can help to donate to the cause.

“We are excited to work alongside the school as they continue to invest in the future of netball.”

Gemma French, head of PE at Hayesfield Girls’ School, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Team Bath Netball.

“This partnership is a fantastic opportunity for our students and reflects our commitment to providing high-quality sporting experiences and developing netball at Hayesfield.

“Having Team Bath Netball use our facilities for Player Pathway training will help strengthen the profile of netball within our school and give our students a greater awareness of the opportunities available to them within the sport.

“We hope it will inspire more girls to get involved in netball and continue playing throughout their school years and beyond.

“We are looking forward to working with Team Bath Netball over the coming seasons.”