IoM Netball Under-21's to begin World Youth Cup qualifiers

Team Manager says squad is excited for big test ahead this week

Isle of Man Netball says the Island's Under-21's team is relishing what's being described as their biggest international challenge to date this week.

The Manx squad are taking part in the qualifiers for next year's World Youth Cup and will take on five other nations in Cardiff from today until Sunday (24-29 September).

Team Manager Deb Evans says whilst it'll be a tough test, this event will also be about 'creating experiences that are going to stay with them for the rest of their lives'.

What's more she adds there's no pressure on the players when it comes to results:

The Isle of Man's first match will see them face the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at 5pm this evening

That match and all games across the tournament will be livestreamed on the Europe Netball YouTube channel.

You can view the Isle of Man squad and its event schedule below:

Isle of Man Under-21 World Youth Cup Qualifiers Squad

Amaline Batty
Maddie Butterworth
Holly Charmer
Becca Cooke
Ella Crowe
Winnie Davies
Kate Doran
Mairi Harrison
Annabel Kneale
Claire Mason
Kenzie Pizzey
Niamh Skillicorn

Under-21 World Youth Cup Qualifiers Schedule (24/9/24 - 298/9/24)

Tuesday, 24 Sept - Isle of Man vs United Arab Emirates (UAE) (5pm)

Wednesday, 25 Sept - Isle of Man vs Wales (5pm)

Friday, 27 Sept - Isle of Man vs Scotland (7pm)

Saturday, 28 September - Isle of Man vs Republic of Ireland (4pm)

Sunday, 29 September - Isle of Man vs Northern Ireland (10am)