Rockets Netball Algarve

18/06/2026

Our incredible sponsors from The Hippo Cocktailbar , Nick & Jennifer, launch their new restaurant 'Zebra'. Well done to all involved for all the hard work over the past few months & good luck with your new venture. See you soon!

17/06/2026

One week to go until the end of our 2025/26 season 🎉🎉

16/06/2026

Woo! What a great weekend it was at the Algarve 7s and the netballers brought the spirit!

16/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that the IPDJ (Portuguese Institute for Sport and Youth) have confirmed that Rockets Netball is formally recognised as a sports training organisation for coaching youth netball 🎉

This means that the IPDJ has assessed Rockets Netball, and confirmed:
-that the activities undertaken are compatible with compulsory education.
-the adequacy and legality of the facilities used for training.
-that the club holds the necessary compulsory insurance.
-that the coaches have proved their professional qualifications, physical and mental fitness to perform their duties and been subject to a criminal record check.
-that the club has a code of good conduct for the prevention and combating of physical or psychological violence and on the protection of children and young people.
-that the club has designated safeguarding officers, who are responsible for promoting the rights and protection of children and young people, and managing and reporting situations of risk and danger related to children and young people in sport.

This is a huge step forward for growing netball in Portugal!

🇵🇹É com grande satisfação que anunciamos que o IPDJ (Instituto Português do Desporto e da Juventude) confirmou que o Rockets Netball é formalmente reconhecido como uma entidade de formação desportiva para o treino de netball juvenil 🎉

Isto significa que o IPDJ avaliou o Rockets Netball e confirmou:
- que as atividades realizadas são compatíveis com o ensino obrigatório.
- a adequação e legalidade das instalações utilizadas para o treino.
- que o clube possui os seguros obrigatórios necessários.
- que os treinadores comprovaram as suas qualificações profissionais, aptidão física e mental para o desempenho das suas funções e foram submetidos a uma verificação de registo criminal.
- que o clube possui um código de boa conduta para a prevenção e combate à violência física ou psicológica e para a proteção de crianças e jovens.
- que o clube designou responsáveis pela proteção, encarregados de promover os direitos e a proteção de crianças e jovens, bem como de gerir e comunicar situações de risco e perigo relacionadas com crianças e jovens no desporto.

Este é um grande passo em frente para o desenvolvimento do netball em Portugal!

15/06/2026

🚀 We have a few weeks left of the 2025/2026 season before we stop for our summer break. Your last chance to come and join us before the hot Portuguese summer 🌞

12/06/2026

Thanks once again to our sponsors The Hippo Cocktailbar for supporting us this season. We looked fantastic in our kit at the Algarve 7s!

As a registered non profit association (the only registered netball club here in Portugal) we rely entirely on fundraising and sponsorship to be able to provide sport for women and girls in the east Algarve.

We wish you luck in your new venture, the Mediterranean restaurant Zebra, in Quinta Velha, Cabanas de Tavira 🦓

10/06/2026

Where would we be without our netball besties, Lagos Fireballs ?

The Fireballs have always been there to support and help us but this weekend they went over and above. Having just played their last competitive game in the Algarve 7s tournament (after 2 long days of netball in the hot sun), they went straight back on the court to play some of our youth team players & give them a chance to be a part of the tournament. Absolute superstars ☆

Thanks for helping us to grow netball in Portugal you beauties 😍💪🏐

09/06/2026

So proud of our fantastic Rebecca to be recognised with the umpire's choice award. Rebecca had already been nominated by her fellow players as captain for the , this past weekend. Rebecca's strength, resilience and positive energy inspired us to keep going through a tough Saturday and into a victorious last game on Sunday. Well deserved Rebecca!

08/06/2026

Commonwealth Games incoming...

World Netball updated the WN World Rankings last week, with the top 6 staying the same 🔒

How will the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games impact the Rankings?🤔

Head to our website to view the full table 👇

https://bit.ly/4ft9OzX