News & Updates
This page contains the very latest and greatest news from Stratford Thunderbirds.
This page also shows out Twitter feed so you can keep up to date with recent results and everything else that’s happening at the club.
Club News
New Season, New Start!
After an extended break we can’t wait to get back to regular training and match play!
The good news is that scheduled training sessions are due to re-start w/b 7th September 2020. Members have been notified by email with further details of session dates/times, together with the very important new requirements associated with staying safe and well with the COVID19 outbreak in mind.
Please review the email carefully and make sure that you have completed all of the requested actions in plenty of time for the first session.
Franchise Trials
It’s also approaching time for County and Franchise Trials. A large number of Thunderbirds girls have sucessfully trialled for these academies in the past (see our 2020 HALL of FAME) so keep an eye on their Web pages, Instagram and Twitter feeds for details of how to take part.
We’ll update the News page with any further details in relation to training and competitive play as soon as they become available.
A little help… Goes a long way!
Thunderbirds have received a Magic Little Grant through the partnership between Localgiving and the Postcode Community Trust. The Magic Little Grants are given to support organisations that encourage participation in sport and exercise. The club are really grateful...
Training – Latest News
We're very excited to announce that a limited training programme is currently due to resume from Saturday 20th June! We wish we could welcome everyone back with a return to normal sessions however current Government Guidelines place strict limitations on the size of...
We’ll meet again… Maybe sooner than you thought!
The monthly Thunderbirds committee meeting was held online for a second time this week and this time we remembered to grab a screen-shot! Topics on the agenda included a review of last months actions, kit, the current likely timeline for return to match play, the...
Thunderbirds Shine on a Stormy Day!
Two Thunderbirds teams took on ENG Sports in their 60-second shooting challenge today. The mixed-age teams of five plus our coach Molly joined the competition via Zoom on a sunny but very blustery afternoon. A combination of the howling winds of an as-yet-unamed...
Thunderbirds Committee in Virtual First!
The Stratford Thunderbirds committee made history on Wednesday the 29th April 2020 with their first ever 'Virtual' committee meeting using the Zoom platform. The commitee meet on a monthly basis throughout the year to discuss matters important to the ongoing,...
New ‘Hall of Fame’ now live!
We are immensely proud of each and every one of our players and love to see their hard work and effort rewarded with a place in Competition Teams, Franchise and County Academies. We've created a new 'Hall of Fame' page which recognises those achievements. Why not...
Train Like a Thunderbird!
We know lots of you will be going crazy without netball! That is why we’re launching #trainlikeathunderbird Get creative, get family involved, show us how you’re keeping your netball skills topped up! Use the hashtag and show each other love and support! Create a...
New Website Launched!
If you're reading this then you've found the new Stratford Thunderbirds website. Welcome. The original website was established with the club back in 2015 and has served well as a source of information, news and historical reference. This website aims to build upon the...
COVID-19 Update
In line with Government advice and that from England Netball, Thunderbirds have made the decision to cancel all training sessions and matches with immediate effect. We will follow official guidelines and common sense whilst making a decision when to restart. While...
Sponsorship News
New Sponsor – Apteco
Warwick-based technology company Apteco have kindly become a “Friend of Thunderbirds”. Club Sponsorship Manager Martin Phillis remarked “It is wonderful to have the backing of another great local business. We really appreciate their support, which will help towards...
New Sponsor – Prime Studios
We are pleased to announce that Prime Studios are supporting our club by becoming “Friends of Thunderbirds”. Prime Studios are a bespoke private gym a short distance from Stratford in a lovely rural location. In addition to bespoke personal training, they offer sports...
Now on Twitter
URGENT! We have well over 200 girls signed up for training!! If you have not completed your Return to Training form AND Affiliated to England Netball - you will NOT be allowed to train. Please help us out and don't expect us to chase you for this very important info!! 🚀🚀🚀
KIT DEADLINE midnight tonight!! 20th August 2020. https://www.surridgesport.com/ are closing the window tonight - PLEASE get your orders in quickly (otherwise you will have to wait a while for the new window to open). 🚀
Looking for historical news about the club?
Stratford Thunderbirds have been established since 2015 and released regular Newsletters from the very start.
These newsletters can be viewed in our Newsletter Archive. It’s a great way to get to know us!