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Nottingham Forest Netball
Full nameNottingham Forest Netball
AssociationEngland Netball
Founded2024
Based inNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
Home venueMotorpoint Arena
Head coachChelsea Pitman
Asst coachSheonah Forbes
ManagerSian Foley
CaptainNiamh Cooper
Vice-captainNatasha Pavelin
LeagueNetball Super League
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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

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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] Defender Jayda Pechova was named 2025 Young Player of the Season also.

In the 2026 season Nottingham Forest qualified in the top four for the first time and progressed to the playoffs.[5]

Home venues

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The Motorpoint Arena Nottingham was announced as the teams home venue.[6]

Players

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Current roster

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2027 Nottingham Forest roster
PlayersCoaching staff
Nat. Name Position(s) DoB Height
England Imogen Allison WD, C 24 April 1998 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Scotland Iona Christian C, WA 22 December 1997 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Northern Ireland Niamh Cooper (c) WD, C 29 July 1992 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Jamaica Brie Grierson WA, GA 8 April 1997 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
England Berri Neil GA, GS 12 February 2003 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
England Natasha Pavelin (vc) GD, WD 22 April 1998 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
England Jayda Pechova GK, GD 21 August 2004 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
South Africa Ané Retief GD, GK 9 September 1998 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
South Africa Rolene Streutker GS 20 October 2000 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
England Anya Williams GS, GA 19 October 2006 1.82 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 website Last updated: 2 July 2026

Internationals

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 England

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 Jamaica

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  • Rhea Dixon
  • Brie Grierson

 Northern Ireland

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  • Niamh Cooper

 Scotland

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  • Iona Christian
  • Hannah Leighton

 South Africa

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 Uganda

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Head coaches

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Coach Years
Chelsea Pitman[3] 2024-present

Seasons

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Season League Play-Offs
Division Tier Pld W D L GF GA BP Pts Pos Stage
2025 Netball Super League1 147079269161225th-
2026 Netball Super League 147078738924254thMinor Semi Final

References

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  1. 1 2 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. 1 2 "Nottingham Forest Netball: Chelsea Pitman's side ready for inaugural Super League season". BBC Sport. 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  3. 1 2 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. 1 2 "Rolene Streutker named Netball Super League Player of the Season". Netball Super League. 2025-07-18. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  5. ↑ "Netball Super League: Nottingham Forest seal play-off spot with Loughborough Lightning win". BBC Sport. 2026-05-15. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
  6. ↑ "Nottingham Forest". Netball Super League. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
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