The very first Walking Netball Tournament hosted at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex has been hailed a resounding success, bringing together six teams for a fun-filled day of competition.
Organised by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council in partnership with Netball Northern Ireland, the tournament aimed to promote Walking Netball and encourage participation in a welcoming environment, with the emphasis firmly placed on enjoyment rather than competition.
Teams taking part included The Duffers, Lagan Ladies, Lecale Ladies, Forum Foxes and Crumlin Stars.
After a series of round-robin games, The Duffers emerged victorious as overall winners.
Both the Lagan Ladies and The Duffers were formed through the council’s six-week walking netball programmes delivered at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex and Lough Moss Leisure Centre.
The event concluded with a fun shooting competition, with Deborah from Forum Foxes being crowned the overall winner.
First walking netball tournament
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Speaking at the event Councillor Tim Mitchell, Chair of the Communities & Wellbeing Committee said: “It’s fantastic to see so many people coming together to take part in our first Walking Netball Tournament.
“Events like this highlight the importance of inclusive, accessible sport in our community. Walking netball provides a brilliant opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to stay active, meet new people and improve both their physical and mental wellbeing.
“I would like to thank the Lisburn & Castlereagh Sports Development Team and Netball Northern Ireland for organising the event and all the walking netball groups for taking part.”
It is hoped that the tournament will become an annual event in the Walking Netball calendar, continuing to promote the sport across the Lisburn & Castlereagh Council area.
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