Lightning Young Guns Set to Strike in Victorian State Team Program
/Four of the Lightning’s talented young players will descend on Hobart in April 2020 for the 17-under and 19-under annual National Netball Championships. The tournament will be held from the 18-23 April, at the Hobart Netball and Sports Centre, with teams represented from each state and territory in each age group.
It’s a chance for the brightest young talent in Australian netball to represent their State or Territory. Apart from being a great spectacle, it’s also an important pathway opportunity. The tournament continues to be a crucial component in identifying future Australian Diamonds players. Every current player on the Samsung Diamonds squad represented their State or Territory at this event. Its also a chance for players to get national exposure and catch the eye of Suncorp Super Netball talent scouts.
The tournament provides an environment that reflects elite level netball. Athletes are provided with a valuable learning opportunity they will experience the intensity of having to compete at a higher level and challenge themselves to find consistency across a demanding week.
Congratulations to the following Lightning players who have been selected in Victorian State teams.
Claire Oakley - 17/u
Maggie Caris - 19/u
Maddi Ridley - 19/u
Claudia Mawson - 19/u
Lydia Jordan- 19/u Training Partner
Congratulations to Sarah Norton & Tegan Hopkins who will also be representing Victoria as part of the coaching team. Sarah has been appointed Apprentice Coach of the 19/u state team and Tegan the Assistant Coach of the 17/u state team.
