Nottingham Forest Netball

Nottingham Forest Netball
Full nameNottingham Forest Netball
AssociationEngland Netball
Founded2024
Based inNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
Home venueMotorpoint Arena
Head coachChelsea Pitman
Asst coachSheonah Forbes
CaptainNiamh Cooper
Vice-captainNatasha Pavelin
LeagueNetball Super League
Websitewww.nottinghamforest.co.uk/nottingham--forest-netball//
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Nottingham Forest Netball is an English netball team based in Nottingham which plays in the Netball Super League. The franchise is part of Nottingham Forest and was added in 2025 as one of two new entries in the relaunched “NSL 2.0”, which aims to professionalise the league.[1][2]

History

The franchise was announced in 2024, alongside Birmingham Panthers, as a new team for the relaunched Netball Super League.[1] Part of Nottingham Forest the netball team is able to take advantage of the facilities and already professional structures in place.[2]

Chelsea Pitman was announced as head coach in July 2024.[3] In their debut season Forest were the only team to beat both Grand Finalists, London Pulse and Loughborough Lightning.[4] Shooter Rolene Streutker was named NSL Player of the Year for the 2025 season as well as picking up the Gilbert Top Scorer Award, Soft & Gentle Super Shooter award and All Star 7 recognition.[4]

Home venues

The Motorpoint Arena Nottingham was announced as the teams home venue.[5]

Current roster

2026 Nottingham Forest roster
PlayersCoaching staff
Nat.NamePosition(s)DoBHeight
ScotlandIona ChristianC, WA22 December 19971.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Northern IrelandNiamh Cooper (c)C, WD29 July 19921.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
JamaicaRhea DixonGA, GS, WA5 November 19971.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
JamaicaBrie GriersonWA, GA8 April 19971.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
ScotlandHannah LeightonC, WD1 August 19981.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
EnglandNatasha Pavelin (vc)GD, WD22 April 19981.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
EnglandJayda PechováGK, GD21 August 20041.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
South AfricaAné RetiefGD, GK9 September 19981.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
South AfricaRolene StreutkerGS20 October 20001.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
EnglandAnya WilliamsGS, GA19 October 20061.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Head coach
Assistant coach
  • Sheonah Forbes

Manager: Sian Foley

Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  • Injured or on maternity leave – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player
Player profiles: Team websiteLast updated: 3 October 2025

Head coaches

CoachYears
Chelsea Pitman[3]2024-present

Seasons

SeasonLeague
DivisionTierPldWDLGFGABPPtsPos
2025Netball Super League1147079269161225th
2026Netball Super League

References

  1. ^ a b Murphy, Izzy (2024-05-30). "Clubs confirmed for relaunched League as the Netball Super League embarks on a new era of transformational change". England Netball. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  2. ^ a b "Nottingham Forest Netball: Chelsea Pitman's side ready for inaugural Super League season". BBC Sport. 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  3. ^ a b Club, Nottingham Forest Football (2024-07-02). "Chelsea Pitman appointed Head Coach of Nottingham Forest Netball". Nottingham Forest Football Club. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  4. ^ a b "Rolene Streutker named Netball Super League Player of the Season". Netball Super League. 2025-07-18. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  5. ^ "Nottingham Forest". Netball Super League. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
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