Gibraltar U21 ready for Netball Europe
Gibraltar netball named its squad for the forthcoming Europe Netball U21 tournament starting as from tomorrow October 6th.
Officials announced that “Alex Dellipiani has been called up to the squad after Lucia Olivera suffered an injury last week. Congratulations to Alex and all the best to Lucia in her recovery!.”
They also adviced “if you are planning to travel down to Sheffield to watch, please ensure you purchase your tickets by Wednesday 4th October 4pm UK time.”
The Europe Netball U21 Event will take place from 6th - 8th October 2023 at English Institute of Sport, Sheffield.
Both the Championship and Challenge competitions will be played out together at the same venue providing a feast of top class matches. Some of which could be in display in Gibraltar in 2025 when Gibraltar hosts the Youth World Championships.
The countries participating this weekend will be: -
Championship Countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Challenge Countries: Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Republic of Ireland and Switzerland
MATCH SCHEDULE:
Friday 6th October 2023
1pm - Isle of Man v Switzerland
3pm - England v Northern Ireland
5pm - Republic of Ireland v Gibraltar
7pm - Wales v Scotland
Saturday 7th October 2023
11am- Switzerland v Republic of Ireland
1pm - Northern Ireland v Scotland
3pm - Gibraltar v Isle of Man
5pm - Wales v England
Sunday 8th October 2023
9am - Gibraltar v Switzerland
11am - Northern Ireland v Wales
1pm - Isle of Man v Republic of Ireland
3pm - England v Scotland
In the meantime Gibraltar netball has also announced that its Junior Development Academy is making a return.
Starting on Monday 16th October Gibraltar Netball will be welcoming all back for their weekly netball sessions, in the MUGA.