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.
premier league 1 2019-2020
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Alicia C/WA Playing history: New to Cumberland Best piece of netball advice: you can't win a netball game alone..be in the team! Favourite thing about Cumberland: The strong women! Such a positive unit & all work for each other. If you could choose one Superpower, what would it be: Healing powers What's number one on your bucket list: Skydive |
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 Favourite 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 |
Tess C/WD Playing history: 4th season at Cumberland, Manchester Thunder NTL, West Mid Warriors NTL Best piece of netball advice: Get out there and play some classy netball Favourite thing about Cumberland: Cumberland is like a second family What's number one on your bucket list: To Campervan around North America (with a doggo) |
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 |
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 |
Molly Tinker WD/GD Playing history: Surrey Storm NPL U21,Yorkshire Jets NPL U19. Best piece of netball advice: Quitters never win and winners never quit Favourite thing about Cumberland: The team culture! If you could choose one superpower, what would it be? To fly What's number one on your bucket list? A multi day back country ski tour. |
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 |
Emma 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 |
Honor GK/GD Playing history: England U21, Pulse Superleague. Best piece of netball advice: Being mentally strong is just as important as physically strong. Favourite thing about Cumberland: My team mates. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be: To fly What's number one on your bucket list: The Northern Lights |
Linda Thompson gd/gk Playing history: Cumberland Best piece of netball advice: pivot well and often Favourite thing about Cumberland: pre-packed lunches If you could choose one superpower, what would it be: flight What's number one on your bucket list: playing GA |
Heloise GA Playing history: New to Cumberland Best piece of netball advice: TBC. Favourite thing about Cumberland: TBC. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be: TBC. What's number one on your bucket list: TBC. |
