Meet the Exec
CLUB CAPTAINS: Beth Caves and Liv Garrard
Email: [email protected]
As Club Captains, we predominantly oversee all runnings of the club and represent the club as part of Team Durham. This involves coordination and organisation of trials , BUCS games, court / s&c / fitness training and friendlies. I look forward to working with the loveliest group of girls this year and meeting so many more!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us!
VICE CAPTAIN: Caitlin Sharkey
Email: caitlin.sharkey@durham.ac.uk
My role is to organise all of the umpires for our home fixtures this season, as well as support our fabulous captains Beth & Liv in order to allow the club to continue to go from strength to strength. This year, I would like to improve the integration of the club to ensure every team achieves their potential.
TREASURER: Lara Bennett
Email: lara.bennett@durham.ac.uk
I’m Hannah, I’m a third year studying Archaeology at Greg college and I’m from East London. As treasurer I create DUNC’s budget, collect subs from players, make sure umpires and coaches are paid, and buy any new equipment that the club needs.
SECRETARY: Mia Thompson
Email: [email protected]
I’m Beth Caves, Secretary for DUNC! I’m a 2nd Year Sports and Exercise Sciences student, in Collingwood College, where I’m also Club Captain for the netball club. I grew up overseas, living in Thailand and Hong Kong, before moving back to the UK for uni. As Secretary, I handle all the stash, whether thats working with Player Layer, getting names printed on our dresses, or ordering the beloved fleeces. I also take meeting minutes when we have exec committee meetings, plus sort out any extra admin. I’m a proud member of the mighty 3s, playing WD and C, and when I get the chance GD :))
STUDENT COACHES: Beth Taylor and Emma Steele
Email: [email protected], emma.steele@durham.ac.uk
SOCIAL SECRETARIES: Bethan Sharps and Ella Dosanjh
Email: bethan.sharps@durham.ac.uk, ella.dosanjh@durham.ac.uk
The three of us are very excited to be taking on the role of Social Secretary this year. This will involve planning fun, exciting and themed socials every week after our games for the whole club. This year our aim is to boost the clubs unity by ensuring that everyone, especially freshers, feel comfortable and included whilst having lots of fun and making memories together!
WELFARE: Sophie Ewin
Email: sophie.ewin@durham.ac.uk
Hey I'm Lydia and I'm a final year Anthropology student at St Cuthbert's Society. I am the Welfare Officer at DUNC and my job is to look after all the girls' physical and mental health. I have been running monthly welfare themes and providing support and signposting for everyone.
FUNDRAISING: Sascha Mees
Email: [email protected]
As fundraising secretary it is my responsibility to select a charity which DUNC will support throughout the year and to organise all fundraising activities, including the Charity Netball Dinner. This year we will be supporting the woman led Wonder Foundation, which works to keep girls in education.
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARIES: Iris Anthony and Gemma Clarke
Email: iris.anthony@durham.ac.uk, gemma.clarke@durham.ac.uk
Our role is managing all social media platforms for DUNC, increasing exposure of the club and highlighting all of the clubs successes and events! This year, not only have we made the Instagram account more exciting, but we've also introduced a DUNC TikTok account too! Stay tuned for some team takeovers and guest appearances on TikTok!
ALUMNI SECRETARY: Charlotte Tracey
Email: [email protected]
My role as alumni sec is to organise a few exciting events to encourage our netball alumni to come back to Durham and relive the glory days!
COLLEGE LIASON OFFICERS: Rachel Diamond
Email: [email protected]
Our role involves organising and coordinating the umpires needed for college netball games and ensuring that Saturday and Sunday Netball matches run smoothly.
TOUR SECRETARY: Luci Tinsley
Email: [email protected]
My role is organising the highly anticipated, end of season tour! Unfortunately due to Coronavirus last year’s tour was cancelled, however, I've got huge ideas to make 2022’s tour bigger and better than ever before!!