Severn Stars

Severn Stars are an English netball team based in Worcester, England and compete in the Netball Superleague.[1] 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 Gloucestershire and the University of Worcester. Home games are played at the Worcester University Arena.

Severn Stars
Founded2016
Based inWorcester, United Kingdom
RegionsWorcestershire
Head coachMelissa Bessell
LeagueNetball Superleague
2018 placing6th
Websitewww.severnstars.co.uk

Uniform

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.[2]

2020 Season
2020 Severn Stars roster
PlayersCoaching staff
Nat. Name Position(s) DoB Height
Georgia Rowe GS 9 May 1995 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Paige Reed GA, GS 9 July 1997 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Lucy Harris C 31 December 1995 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Sam Cook GK, GD 21 February 1992 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Ama Agbeze GK, GD 27 November 1982 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Bethan Dyke C, WA 25 December 1994 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Nia Jones GD, WD 6 April 1992 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Lucy Herdman GS, GK 16 March 1996 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Ella Powell-Davies GD, WD 18 March 1999 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Liana Leota WA, C 31 October 1984 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Towera Vinkhumbo GK, GD 14 February 1991 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Head coach
  • Melissa Bessell


Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  • – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player
Player profiles: Team website Last updated: 5 Jan 2019

References
  1. "Severn Stars Netball".
  2. "Severn Stars lose Superleague opener to defending champions Surrey Storm". Severn Stars. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
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