Ali & Em's Blog

The courts are beckoning, the cheers are waiting, and the excitement is building—it's nearly netball season! Get ready to fuel your enthusiasm as we dive into the exhilarating world of pre-season training. In this blog, we'll uncover top tips that will not only prepare you for the upcoming netball season but also infuse your journey with a fun and infectious dose of enthusiasm. Embrace the Power of Netball Team Spirit: Pre-season training is more than just netball drills and workouts—it's a chance to forge unbreakable bonds with your netball teammates. From friendly competitions and team-building activities to shared laughs, make...

Our founder Ali grew up in Zambia, Africa and is delighted that South Africa was chosen to host the Netball World Cup. The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated 16th edition of the Vitality Netball World Cup. Set to take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from July 28 to August 6, 2023, this tournament holds immense significance as it marks the first time in its 60-year history that the Netball World Cup will be hosted on African soil. 16 teams will be battling it out over 10 days, in the hope they will be crowned champions in netball’s most...

As with any sport, proper hydration is crucial for peak performance on the court. Water is an essential element that helps netball players maintain optimal health and performance levels. Here are some reasons why water is so important for netball players. Regulation of Body TemperatureNetball is a high-intensity sport that requires players to exert a lot of physical energy. As a result, players generate a lot of heat, which can cause their body temperature to rise. To regulate their body temperature, players need to sweat. Sweating helps the body cool down by releasing heat through the skin. However, this process...

2 weeks to go! Woohoo!!! The countdown to getting back on the netball court is well & truly on! I cannot wait to play again & to see my netball family. I'm so excited & nervous, such a mixture of emotions. I realised during this lockdown in particular how much my netball girls  mean to me & how they play a vital role in keeping me happy & positive. Playing netball with my team every week, really does help my mental health. To have that regular routine back in my life, to get together, laugh & share jokes whilst motivating...

We thought we would write about how our products are made; from the design to the fab end product!  Product Research We both play netball and coach. As well as playing in our local league,  we coach seven different groups which keeps us very busy. It is through this daily interaction with passionate netballers that we come up with the ideas for the design of our netball focused gifts and clothing. Our teenage players are especially helpful:  they love to tell us what’s 'on trend' so we can incorporate this into our designs.  Product Selection and Quality Control This is...