Your netball journey doesn’t have to stop at the sideline.

At Scarletts Netball Club, we believe that young players can have an impact both on court and beyond it.

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The Scarletts Whistle & Wisdom Fund has been created to give our young members the opportunity to take their next step in netball — whether that means picking up a whistle, stepping into a coaching role, or developing the skills and confidence to become a future leader within our club.

Through the fund, Scarletts will part-fund recognised coaching and umpiring qualifications for eligible young members.

Because we don’t just want to develop better netballers.

We want to develop confident, capable people who can pass on their passion and help shape the future of netball.

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What is the Whistle & Wisdom Fund?

The Whistle & Wisdom Fund supports young Scarletts members who want to develop their skills through coaching or officiating.

It is designed to:

• 🏐 Develop the next generation of coaches and umpires
• 💪 Build confidence and leadership skills
• 🗣️ Give young people valuable communication and decision-making experience
• ❤️ Encourage our players to give back to the club
• 🌱 Create opportunities for younger members to learn from and be inspired by older players
• 🔥 Help build a sustainable future for Scarletts Netball Club and grassroots netball

Whether you’re interested in leading a session, supporting younger players or taking control of the whistle, this could be your opportunity to get started.

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Coaching Opportunity

Level 1 Coaching Qualification

We have 2 funded places available for young Scarletts members who are interested in developing their coaching skills.

Who can apply?

Applicants must be:

16–20 years old

What does Scarletts contribute?

The total course cost is £160.

Scarletts will contribute:

£110

Leaving just:

£50 for the successful applicant to pay

This is an opportunity to gain a recognised coaching qualification while developing skills that can benefit you both within netball and beyond it.

You could go on to support junior sessions, assist coaches, mentor younger players or begin building your own coaching journey.

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Umpiring Opportunity

INTO Officiating Qualification

We have 3 funded places available for young Scarletts members who want to develop their officiating skills and gain experience as an umpire.

Who can apply?

Applicants must be:

13–20 years old

What does Scarletts contribute?

The total course cost is £45.

Scarletts will contribute:

£30

Leaving just:

£15 for the successful applicant to pay

Umpiring is a brilliant way to develop your knowledge of the game, communication, confidence and decision-making — while gaining valuable experience that can support your own playing journey.

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Why Coaching & Umpiring?

Being involved in netball isn’t just about playing.

Coaching and officiating can help you develop skills that stay with you long after the final whistle.

Confidence

Learn to communicate clearly, make decisions and trust yourself.

Leadership

Take responsibility, support others and become someone younger players can look up to.

Game Understanding

See netball from a different perspective and develop a deeper understanding of the game.

Experience

Gain recognised qualifications and practical experience that can strengthen future applications for education, employment and further sporting opportunities.

Community

Give something back to the club that has supported your own netball journey.

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The Scarletts Expectation

A funded place isn’t just about gaining a qualification.

It’s about what you do with it afterwards.

Successful applicants will be expected to:

• Attend and complete the relevant qualification course.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to supporting Scarletts Netball Club.
• Use their new qualification to contribute to the club where appropriate.
• Support the development of younger players and future generations of Scarletts.
• Look for opportunities to put their new skills into practice through coaching, assisting sessions, umpiring fixtures or supporting club events.

We don’t expect you to know exactly where your qualification will take you.

That’s the point.

The Whistle & Wisdom Fund is about giving you the opportunity to take that first step.

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From Player to Leader

At Scarletts, we’re proud of the fact that our club is built around people who pass on their passion.

Today’s junior player could be tomorrow’s coach.

Today’s defender could be tomorrow’s umpire.

Today’s nervous teenager could become the person standing on court next year telling a new player:

“You’ve got this.”

The Whistle & Wisdom Fund is about creating those opportunities.

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Apply for a Funded Place

If you’re eligible and would like to be considered for a place, please complete the application form below.

Applications will be reviewed based on:

• Eligibility
• Commitment to Scarletts Netball Club
• Enthusiasm for developing your skills
• How you intend to use your qualification
• Your potential to contribute to the development of netball within Scarletts

You don’t need to be the finished article.

We’re looking for young people who are willing to learn, get involved and make the most of the opportunity.

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Ready to take the next step?

Whether you’re ready to blow the whistle, pick up the clipboard or simply try something new, we’d love to hear from you. Funding is currently awarded Annually during the summer.

Apply for the Scarletts Whistle & Wisdom Fund and start your next chapter in netball.

Play it. Learn it. Lead it. Pass it on.