Thunder Netball UAE
FAQs
Please scroll down to see our general, academy and camp FAQ’s:
What you’ll need
- Plenty of water
- Suitable clothing and footwear (come dressed and ready to play)
- Great attitude and sense of fun!
Who can attend the Academy?
Players from school years FS1 to Year 13.
Who can attend the camps?
Camps are open to everyone, not just academy members. Each camp will highlight the age range. Please read the event details carefully before you book.
Are the sessions indoors?
Most of our sessions are indoor, however there are some sessions held outside. This is mainly during the colder terms. Please read the timetable above to see if your session is indoors or outdoors.
What times do sessions run?
All Academy sessions are outside school hours. You can get a full timetable for the current term on our Academy page.
Camps run during school holidays.
How much does the Academy cost?
Scroll up to see our current Academy fees.
Who are the coaches?
The Academy is run by qualified level 3, 2 and 1 coaches. All our Thunder sessions will have a Level 2 qualified as a minimum.
Where are sessions held?
Across Abu Dhabi – scroll up to see a full list of venues on our timetable.
Does your child need to bring any money?
The academy fees are paid for in advance so there is no need to bring any money. Please note that mobile phones are brought to the camp at your own risk.
Can you child be talent spotted?
We do identify top players within our UAE Manchester Thunder Academy and invite them to our annual Performance Camp in the UK. This camp is only available for players in our UK Performance pathway and selected UAE Academy players.
Run by Head of Pathways Laura Malcolm and Head pathway coach Lauren Palmer.
The camps are meant to improve your child’s skills and match play in a fun learning environment. They are a great opportunity to see if you’d like to join our academy.
What if I have more questions?
Email the Thunder team on [email protected]
