Prem

Cumberland's Premier team are newly promoted to Premier League 1 for the 19/20 season. They travel around the country for their matches. They play home games at City University, London. 

They regularly feature in London's local press - have a look at our news page for recent coverage. 

premier league 1 2019-2020

League Table
​Fixtures
Cumberland Profile Page

Coaches

Polini

Head Coach

Playing history Cumberland Prem, Surrey Storm, Brunel Hurricanes, AIS Canberra Darters, ACT Academy of Sport, Australian School Girls Basketball
Best piece of netball advice Vision and angles
Favourite thing about Cumberland Friendships for life
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Eat whatever I want and not put on weight
What's number one on your bucket list? ​Road trip across USA and Australia

Amelia

Assistant Coach

Playing history NSW state league, Illawarra Academy of Sport
Best piece of netball advice It's not the team with the best players that wins, it's the players with the best team
Favourite thing about Cumberland Cumberland is my London family! They listen, support and keep us strong.
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Time change
What's number one on your bucket list? ​See all the wonders of the world

Captains

Sophie

GS/GA

Team role Captain
Playing history Most recently the Queensland state league competition, previously the Australian Netball League, Queensland Firebirds and Australian U21 team
Best piece of netball advice Make sure you're still having fun - you'll always play better when you are enjoying the game. Also, "lift" (I'm a shooter after all...)!
Favourite thing about Cumberland The people, the players and organisers are all so welcoming and friendly!
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? To be able to teleport... to avoid the hassle of getting to the airport for European weekend getaways. First world problem.
What's number one on your bucket list? Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc trail.

Nicole

WA/GA

Team role Captain
Playing history Cumberland 2017 and 2016, Victoria Netball League 2015
Best piece of netball advice The true bond, friendship and trust of a team is what will see a championship. This is the most fundamental key to success
Favourite thing about Cumberland Cumberland has made London a home away from home
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Knowledge, and the ability to share it with all
What's number one on your bucket list? Become fluent in a second language

Hannah

WD/GD/GK

Team role: Vice captain
Playing history Oxford University 1sts Captain, Team Bath NTL
Best piece of netball advice Always have some food to hand!
Favourite thing about Cumberland A group of super talented women, both on and off the court
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Flying
What's number one on your bucket list? Go to St Lucia

Players

Osiro (Osi)

GS

Playing history 4th season at Cumberland, Brunel University 1sts
Best piece of netball advice Be open to learning new things and be consistent in your efforts to improve. It won't happen overnight but it will happen.
Favourite thing about Cumberland There's a real sense of community within the club. Win or lose, individually or as a collective, we stand together and I absolutely love that.
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? I can never choose between invisibility and teleportation
What's number one on your bucket list? To see all seven modern-day wonders of the world

Kira

GA/WA/GS

Playing history Cumberland Prem for two seasons, England U19, London Pulse U19, Hertforshire Mavericks U17
Best piece of netball advice Train with people who will push you and make you better
Best thing about Cumberland The support on and off court
What's number one on your bucket list? Visit Australia and New Zealand

Indya

WA/C/WD

Playing history London and South East Regional Performance Academy, Hertfordshire Mavericks U19 and U21, AP Saints NC
Best piece of netball advice Don't leave your homework for after training!
Favourite thing about Cumberland Amazing bench and team atmosphere
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Transportation
What's number one on your bucket list? ​To speak fluent Spanish

Sascha

C/WA

Playing history NW High Performance, Leeds Carnegie NTL, Oxford University Blues Captain
Best piece of netball advice It's only 15 minutes...
Favourite thing about Cumberland The friendliness
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Invisibility
What's number one on your bucket list? The Nevis bungee

Dani

C/WD/GD

Playing history: It all started a long time ago...
Best piece of netball advice Look after your feet!
Favourite thing about Cumberland The parties
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Teleporting
What's number one on your bucket list? To win the lottery!

Helen

GA / GS / WA

​Playing history: Cumberland newbie, Kingston university, U19 regional and south East
Hampshire county.
Best piece of netball advice: Post game drinks are a must
Favourite thing about Cumberland: How friendly and supportive all of the coaches and
players are
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? To fly
What's number one on your bucket list? To travel Alaska-Canada in a camper

Aliyah

WD / GD / GK

Playing History: currently play for Benecos Mavericks Under 19s 
Best piece of netball advice: If you really love it you will never give up
Favourite thing about Cumberland? I’ve felt so welcomed by all the coaches and players
and feel as if I am already a real part of the squad 
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Invisibility 
What's number one on your bucket list? To play for Mavericks in the Super league and represent England

Zoanne

GK/GD

Playing history Otago rep U17/19, Wellington rep U21, Cumberland A/Regional/Prem
Best piece of netball advice Anticipate and hunt for the ball
Favourite thing about Cumberland The people; everyone is game focused but enjoys the game and social aspects
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? To not need sleep
What's number one on your bucket list? Various places to travel, currently Peru and Columbia

Dr Emma Perkins

GK / GD

Playing history: Cumberland B / A / Regional 
Best piece of netball advice: Compete or concede 
Favourite thing about Cumberland: Post-match prosecco 
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Cher’s hauntingly beautiful
voice
What's number one on your bucket list? To meet the immortal goddess, Cher

Michelle

GD / GK

Playing history: Victorian Netball League (championship division – club captain),
Australian Netball League – Canberra Darters and Victorian Flames, underage state teams
Best piece of netball advice: When in doubt, tape your ankles
Favourite thing about Cumberland: Pol’s pre-game pep talks/comedy sketches and the
general game-face to laughing ratio
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? Healing
What's number one on your bucket list? A never-ending list of places I want to travel. Currently Iceland, Japan, Norway and a lot of South America