Juniors

Welcome to Holyrood Junior Netball Club’s web page!

Holyrood Junior Netball Club provides opportunities for young people, their parents and volunteers to enjoy, develop and succeed in netball.  We are a friendly, inclusive club that values fun, teamwork, respect and sportsmanship, creating a positive environment where everyone can thrive. Our club is run by a dedicated team of volunteers.  

As a competitive club, we support players to reach their potential at a level appropriate to their age and ability. Team selection is based on a skill, commitment, attitude, and effort and we expect all members to demonstrate respect, discipline, and good sportsmanship both on and off the court.

We have four competitive teams:
 
U12 : Sparks
U14 : Infernos
U16 : Fire
U18 : Chieftains

Training and Matches

Competitions are played on Sunday mornings at the Oriam Sports Centre, Heriot Watt University. Sunday game times will vary depending on age group/team. The training season runs for the school year; September to June except during school holidays.
 
We have strong links with the senior arm of Holyrood Netball Club and as the players develop, they have the opportunity to play for Holyrood’s Highlanders team in the CENA Senior League Division 5. This team trains with the seniors.
 

U12 Sparks:

  • Training: Thursday, 5:30 – 7:30, George Watson’s College.  
  • Matches: Sunday morning/afternoon at the Oriam Sports Centre.
  • Coach: Gail Stivey

U14 Infernos:

  • Training: Thursday, 5:30 – 7:30, George Watson’s College.  
  • Matches: Sunday morning/afternoon at the Oriam Sports Centre.
  • Coach: Cat Leggat

U16 Fire:

  • Training: Thursday, 5:30-7:30, George Watson’s College.  
  • Matches: Sunday morning/afternoon at the Oriam Sports Centre.
  • Coach: Colleen McCrone

U18 Chieftains:

  • Training: Thursday, 5:30-7:30, George Watson’s College.  
  • Matches: Sunday morning/afternoon at the Oriam Centre. 
  • Coach: Hannah Middlebrook

Depending on coach/player availability, teams may participate in the Scottish Cup where games are played on various dates and venues throughout the season.  Talent-identified players are also invited to trial for Edinburgh District U13, U15 and U17 teams.

REGISTRATION FOR TRIALS – 2026/2027

Trials will be held on Thursday 27th August and Thursday 3rd September from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at George Watson’s College, Galleon Sports Centre, 69 Colinton Road EH10 5EG. To be considered for trials, a completed form MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 7th August 2026.
 
Please see link below for trials:
 

For further information, please email holyroodjuniors@gmail.com.

Wellbeing and Child Protection

Our club adheres to Netball Scotland’s Club Wellbeing & Child Protection Policy which you can view here. 

Our Wellbeing and Protection Officer is Amanda Gillies.  She is responsible for ensuring the safeguarding and protection of children within the sport, and ensuring that all club volunteers are aware of the duty of care to protect all children from harm.  Amanda has completed Netball Scotland’s Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer Course. 

If you have any concerns about child wellbeing and protection in relation to our club, please contact Amanda Gillies by email: cwpo.holyroodjuniors@gmail.com.