Eight Walking Netball teams battled it out in Chapel-en-le-Frith on Saturday 8 June to become this year’s Peak District Champions.
On Saturday 8 June, a not-so-sunny day (in strong contrast to the heatwave of last year), eight Walking Netball teams from around the Peak District came together for a tournament hosted by High Peak Netball Club at Chapel Leisure Centre in Chapel-en-le-Frith, with over 70 players taking part.
Three new teams, from New Mills, Ashbourne and Queens Park in Chesterfield, joined the five teams which competed in the inaugural tournament last year, from Buxton, Tideswell, Glossop (2) and Hathersage, who were back to defend their title having been victorious in 2023.
Due to the increased team numbers, the format changed from a round-robin to two group pools with a play-off match to settle the rankings. Both Ashbourne and Queens Park topped their groups, winning all three of their group matches, with some draws and bonus-point losses shaking up the tables below them…
Despite the occasional rain shower, the morning was enjoyed by all with teams arranging friendly matches and already discussing and making plans for next year’s tournament, which will take place on the same weekend next year.
If you would like to get involved with Walking Netball, with any of the clubs mentioned, please get in touch with High Peak Netball Club via their website https://www.highpeaknetball.co.uk/back-to-netball
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