We’re kicking off the new league in style with a chance for people to win a unique netball bundle!
Ahead of our match against Loughborough Lightning at Manchester’s AO arena next month, in collaboration with official primary sponsors AO and kit designers VX3, we have launched a competition with a host of goodies up for grabs.
The competition, which is the first of its kind for us, will give netball clubs a chance of getting their hands on bespoke kit, as well as tickets to AO Netball Manchester Live on 16th March – dubbed the ‘game of the season.’ In a repeat of 2024’s explosive Grand Final, the two netball forces will come together at the AO Arena.
Gary Young, Commercial Director at Manchester Thunder, said: “We are thrilled to be expanding our partnership with AO to give back to community clubs, offering 10 lucky teams the incredible prize of free kit, the opportunity to be trained by a thunder player and obviously tickets to our season opener at the AO Arena against Loughborough Lightning on the 16th March. Collaborating with AO and VX3 it’s exciting to be empowering grassroots sport like never before!”
Arafa Heneghan, Director of Brand at AO, said: “We’re incredibly passionate about supporting young people and grassroots team sports at AO, so we’re thrilled to run this competition for the next generation of netball stars, alongside Manchester Thunder.
“We know how much pride players take in their kits, so 10 lucky teams getting the chance to create something bespoke with VX3 is really exciting.
“To make the prize even more special, we’re delighted to be able to welcome the winning teams to the AO Arena for AO Netball Manchester Live, which promises to be the netball event of the year and an unforgettable day for everyone there.”
How do I enter?
The competition, which is eligible for all U17’s and under community netball clubs across the UK, gives grassroots clubs a chance to say why they deserve to win this fantastic prize, and people have until the 1st March 2025 to submit their entry. Entrants must be over 18.
Click here to start your entry or visit https://www.manchesterthunder.co.uk/community-kit-competition.
What will the lucky teams win?
Ten grassroots netball clubs will walk away with:
- An individually designed netball kit comprising 12 elite netball dresses, 12 elite netball tees and 2 sets of patches worth over £500. Designed by Manchester Thunder’s official kit sponsor VX3, successful teams will be given access to one of their kit designers, who will work with you to develop an eye-catching and unique dress design.
- 15 tickets for Manchester Thunder’s home opener against Loughborough Lightning at the AO Arena.
- For those teams based in the North West, you also have the opportunity to have one of Manchester Thunder’s super league stars join one of your training sessions and personally deliver the new kits.