Welcome to CMO Netball club. We are a growing junior section which is part of a successful netball club within Croydon. We were formed in 1965 by 2 women who wanted to play netball in the Croydon Netball league. At the start, CMO netball club was part of CMO Athletic club and was only for people who worked for the Croydon Council, hence the name Croydon Municipal Officers. Over the years, many people from other professions have joined the club and now very few people work for the council!!
Our aims are:
•To develop the skills of all players no matter what there ability is.
•To have regular match practice to help develop match understanding
•To have fun and enjoyment at each session
•To make new friends
•To understand the importance of exercise
•To instill a lifelong positive attitude towards netball
•To continue playing netball into adulthood.
We train every Wednesday evening at St Marys High school, Tavistock road from 7.30pm-8.30pm. Every member of the club has to be affiliated . Players receive a magazine and membership to England Netball for this price.
We train from September through to May indoors but can play some matches outside. During the school holidays we do not train as we have found that many people are away on holiday.
We actively support the club by taking part in fundraising events as well as social events at the end of each year. These include quizzes, sponsored events, bowling and annual family BBQ’s. Members are encouraged to attend these events as it helps support and create a friendly club.
The coach is Jo Handley and she is a Level 2 qualified netball coach. She has received her Child Protection certificate as well as being First Aid trained. (If you would like to see her certificates then please ask).
Every week she provides skills and drills that will help improve your netball ability in a friendly and enjoyable manner. You can contact her anytime.
Welcome and we hope you enjoy playing for CMO!