Oaksway Netball Club continues to develop the netballing talent of the future to emulate the stream of England internationals the club has produced over the years.

Oaksway has netballing academies for its talented players as well as 'acorn' groups where girls learn the game and are developed through the ranks.

Coach Barbara Brown added "We are classed as a performance club and nurture our players from a very early age. My girls also go out and coach too so we put something back into the community."

The England Netball Affiliated Gold CAPS (Club Action Planning Scheme) award club has again had a successful year on and off the court, with the new season promising new development for Oaksway and the HSA.

Barbara added "in order to ensure a successful transition into senior netball for some of our younger players we will be creating anew team this year to compete in the regional first division. And to show our gratitude to the association the team will be called the Hartlepool Sporting Association"