Success for the first netball residential camps

01.09.2005

Following the development of residential accommodation at Ynys Hywel Outdoor Activity Centre, Caerphilly County Borough Council has launched a brand new scheme providing residential Netball Camps for the under 12’s and under 14’s. Each course runs for two and a half successive days, during which the participants are encouraged to partake in activities such as kayaking, abseiling, team building activities, orienteering and mountain biking. Supervised by a team of experienced Level One Netball Coaches, participants are also taught specialised Netball skills which can later be put into practice during sessions of match play.

The residential camps provide Netball enthusiasts with a chance to develop both social and personal skills, while providing the individuals with a chance to demonstrate independence in a friendly and secure environment. Above all, the camps pride themselves on bestowing a good time for all attendants.

Cllr Harry Andrews gave up some of his valuable time to visit the camp and present some players with their awards.

Nicola Lewis, Netball Development Officer, said “Both these camps were very successful. This is the first time Caerphilly has held residential netball camps and I think the combination of both netball and outdoor activities were superb in providing the children a great time and a chance to develop themselves as individuals. The staff at Ynys Hywel are excellent and the accommodation and food were all of a very high standard. Due to the success we will be holding more residential camps and I’m sure the next camp will be a sell out!”

For more information contact Nicola Lewis, Netball Development Officer on
01443 863470 or lewisn1@caerphilly.gov.uk