Severn Stars

Severn Stars
Founded 2016
Based in Worcester, United Kingdom
Regions Worcestershire
Head coach Sam Bird[1]
Manager Pamela Cookey
League Netball Superleague
2017 placing 7th

Uniform

Severn Stars are an English netball team based in Worcester, England and compete in the Netball Superleague.[2] The team represents the Worcestershire region. The team was formed in 2016, during the expanding of the Netball Superleague. Severn Stars are jointly owned by the University of Worcester. Home games are played at the Worcester University Arena.

History

Severn Stars was added to the Netball Superleague after England Netball announced the expanding of the league. Yorkshire Jets was replaced with the Stars along with newcomers Sirens (netball) and Wasps Netball.

2017: Inaugural season

The Stars finished 7th in their debut season and was coached by former Australian Diamonds veteran Mo'onia Gerrard. The Stars lost their debut game to defending champions Surrey Storm 58-40.[3]

2018 Squad

2018 Severn Stars roster
PlayersCoaching staff
Nat. Name Position(s) DoB Height
England Eleanor Cardwell GS, GA –
South Africa Maryka Holtzhausen GA, GS –
England Rosie Allison GS, GA –
England Shona O'Dwyer GA, GS –
England Sophie Carter WA, C –
England Iona Darroch C, WA –
England Laura Malcolm WD, C –
Wales Becky Oatley WD, GD –
England Jodie Gibson GD, GK –
England Dominique Ford-Gordon GK, GD –
South Africa Phumza Maweni GK, GD –
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Head coach
  • Sam Bird


Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  • – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player
Player profiles: Team website Last updated: 3rd February 2018

References

  1. ↑ "Severn Stars confirm Sam Bird as new assistant coach". Netball News. 13 September 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  2. ↑ "Severn Stars Netball".
  3. ↑ "Severn Stars lose Superleague opener to defending champions Surrey Storm". Severn Stars. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
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