Malta Netball Association

28/10/2026

The Malta Netball Association is pleased to confirm the coaching and technical staff for its Open and Youth National Teams.

The appointments bring together coaching, technical and management expertise, with a shared focus on preparing athletes for the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Coaching and Technical Staff
Kathryn Oldfield – Head Coach, Open and Youth National Teams
Janko Kingdom – UK Technical Coach and Umpiring Mentor
Miriana Attard – Open and Youth Team Coordinator and Manager
Nadia Turban – Assistant Coach, Open National Team
Maria Vella – Assistant Coach, Youth National Team

Additional Support
Kirsty Baguley will join the team as Data Analyst, while Alex Penfold will support the athletes as Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Athlete welfare and safeguarding remain a priority for the MNA, with oversight provided by President Anita Mangion.

The Association extends its appreciation to everyone taking on these responsibilities and contributing their knowledge, experience and time to support Malta’s national teams.

27/10/2026

MALTA NETBALL OPEN LEAGUE 2026/2027

Sunday, 25 October 2026

Match Results:

08:30 — Backs Netball 45–18 NRG Force

POM: Corinne Laganà

10:30 — Mellieha Netball 22–36 All Ages Spirit

POM: Diane Steel

Congratulations to Backs Netball and All Ages Spirit on their wins. 🎉

22/10/2026

🎀 OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

This October, MNA stands together in support of every woman affected by breast cancer.

A month to raise awareness, encourage early detection, celebrate strength and resilience, and remind every woman that she is never alone. 💕🩷

22/10/2026

🇲🇹 MALTA NETBALL OPEN LEAGUE 2026/2027 – MATCH SCHEDULE:

Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026
Location: Kirkop Sports Complex

08:30 — Backs Netball vs NRG Force
10:30 — Mellieha Netball vs All Ages Spirit
12:30 — NRG Pulse vs NRG Stars

22/10/2026

As part of the Youth Nationals programme, the Maltese Olympic Committee organised classroom sessions for young athletes and their parents, focusing on key aspects of sporting development and performance.

The sessions covered important topics including sports science, nutrition, sports performance and the vital role parents play in supporting their children throughout their sporting journey.

Athletes from other sports participating in the Youth Commonwealth Games were also invited to attend. We are proud that netball had the highest representation at the sessions, reflecting the commitment of our netball community to learning and development!

The MNA would like to thank the Maltese Olympic Committee for organising this valuable initiative. We also acknowledge the presence and support of MNA President Anita Mangion, alongside Miriana Attard, MNA Youth Coordinator and Manager, and Antoinette from MNA Special Projects, who attended the sessions alongside parents and young members of the national youth netball team. 🇲🇹☑️

21/10/2026

🩷💜 THIS IS ALL AGES! 💜🩷

One club. One family. One love for netball. 🏐
From our youngest players to our senior teams, we stand together with passion, friendship and determination.

Proud to be All Ages.
Proud to be one family. 🩷💜

21/10/2026

The Malta Netball Association, in collaboration with Europe Netball and with the support of the Maltese Olympic Committee, successfully hosted an umpiring course in Malta on 17–18 October 2026, providing participants with a valuable opportunity to develop their technical knowledge and understanding of the game.

The course was delivered by experienced international umpiring tutors Jo Sharrock and Kate Stephenson, who shared their expertise through theoretical instruction, practical sessions and technical guidance.

A total of 15 participants enrolled in the course, while a further 14 players from the local netball community attended the practical sessions, gaining technical experience and a deeper understanding of umpiring on court.

The initiative represents an important step in strengthening umpiring standards in Malta and encouraging greater technical understanding throughout the netball community.

Anita Mangion, President of the Malta Netball Association, said:

“Opportunities like this are invaluable for the continued development of netball in Malta. Developing knowledgeable and confident umpires is an important part of strengthening the sport at every level. My sincere thanks go to Diane Difesa, our Umpiring Officer, for organising this initiative, and to everyone involved in making the course possible. It is encouraging to see members of our netball community taking these opportunities to learn, develop and gain valuable experience.”

The MNA extends its sincere thanks to Yvonne Adshead, as well as Europe Netball and the Maltese Olympic Committee, for helping make this initiative possible.

20/10/2026

The Malta Netball Open League 2026/2027 kicks off on Sunday, 25 October, with First and Second Division matches getting underway!

📅 Sunday, 25 October 2026
⏰ First match: 8:30 AM

Best of luck to every team taking to the court this season. ♥️🇲🇹

18/10/2026

15/10/2026

CALLING FOR A MALTA BASED YOUTH TEAM ASSISTANT COACH! 🇲🇹

The Malta Netball Association is looking for a motivated Assistant Coach based in Malta to support our players’ development pathway.

This is an opportunity to collaborate with the Youth Team Head Coach Kathryn Kat Oldfield and contribute to the continued development and growth of Netball in Malta.

We’re looking for someone with netball coaching experience, a passion for youth development and a desire to be part of the ongoing growth of Maltese Netball.

⏳ APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 20 OCTOBER 2026!

📩 INTERESTED? GET IN TOUCH!

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Alternatively, email us at [email protected]

Join us in shaping the future of Maltese netball! ♥️