Welcome to Lincoln Netball League

At Lincoln Netball League, we provide a fun and competitive environment for individuals of all skill levels to enjoy the sport of netball. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, our league offers a great opportunity to stay fit, make new friends, and have a blast on the court.

The LNL Committee held an emergency meeting this evening and discussed various alternative locations to hold the league that looked very promising. Hopefully in the coming days, further updates will follow.

Sadly, there will be no netball games this Tuesday (8th April).

If anyone has any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact the committee through the link below.

Again, as soon as any more information is known, further comms will be sent out.

We are all keeping our fingers crossed that the situation can be resolved as soon as possible and we can get back on the courts to play the game we all love.

Rule of the month

 

All teams should be on court promptly. If, when the bell signals the start of the game, only one team is on court ready to play and the opposition does not arrive within five minutes, then that quarter will not be played and the team causing the delay shall concede ten goals. If they do arrive the game will start in quarter 2. 

 

If the team does not arrive by the start of quarter 2 the game is void, with 5 points awarded to the team present and a score of 20:0. The team not present will lose 20:0 and have to pay the late cancellation fine.

A plea from the committee

Whilst our league is for adults, it is also for players from the age of 14. As per rule 28 in our Handbook, the league takes the safeguarding of players very seriously, especially juniors. We want them to feel that our league is a safe place for them to participate in sport with ladies who can help build their confidence and team spirit and feel part of our community.

 

Team captains are responsible for the behaviour / conduct of their players together with all spectators too. Any team found using inappropriate language and/or behaviour will be subject to disciplinary action.

 

Just a final point of note, if any of your players have a concern during a game, team captains should make the umpires aware of this at the soonest opportunity, at the end of a quarter or after the game. They can then address any issues at the time as they have authority over the game, including once the game has finished.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register?

Team registration can be done online through our website. Simply fill out the registration form and submit it. You can also register your interest as an individual by emailing lincoln.poachers@gmail.com

When are match days?

League matches are held every Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm. Games run throughout the year with a number of friendlies and tournaments run between summer and winter leagues. Fixtures lists are emailed to all captains as well as provided through the Lincoln Netball League Facebook page.

Where do you play?

Games are played at Yarborough Leisure Centre. Postcode is LN1 3SP.

Are there any age restrictions for participation?

Whilst netball is a sport for all ages, the minimum age for playing in the Lincoln Netball League is 14.

Do I have to be affiliated with England Netball to play?

For league matches, you can play one game unaffiliated. After that, you must affiliate with England Netball (EN).

For friendlies and tournaments, there is no requirement for EN affiliation.

Can we take photos and/or videos?

If you want to take photos or videos of netball matches, permission must first be sought from Yarborough Sports Centre. Permission must also be sought from any individuals (playing, umpiring, or spectating) that could be included in the film or photographs. Please also inform any of the committee members prior to using photography equipment. If any minors are involved, parental consent must also be sought. Once all that is done, you're good to go!

Alternatively, if you want to take team photos, do it in areas where there is no-one in the background :)

Lincoln Netball League takes safeguarding very seriously and therefore any team found to be in violation of this rule (i.e. taking photos and videos without permission and having people in the background) will receive a conduct warning. 

Contact us

For any inquiries, feedback or comments, please fill out the form below, and we'll get back to you shortly.

Location

Lincoln Netball League

Yarborough Leisure Centre

LN1 3SP

About us

Lincoln Netball League was established over 25 years ago by the legend that is Joyce Smith, The league is run by a small team of dedicated netballers whose only purpose, once we finish coaching, mentoring, umpiring and playing, is to enable you to do the same. And hopefully enjoy it as much as we do! 

The league is made up of three divisions: Premier, Division 1 and Division 2. We run a summer and winter league every year, playing on the outdoor courts at Yarborough Leisure Centre. We also run two tournaments a year: St Barnabas - entry is as a team and all monies raised goes towards our local hospice, St Barnabas; and Versatility, where entry is as an individual and teams are generated from across all three divisions as well as new players. Lastly, there are a number of friendlies that are played between seasons.