U13 Impress at IAPS National Finals

Published by Hurstpierpoint College Prep School on Wednesday 25th of March 2026

The U13 IAPS Netball team delivered an impressive performance at the National Finals, demonstrating determination, skill and teamwork throughout a demanding day of competition. 

The squad opened the tournament with confidence, securing a strong run of results and scoring freely despite battling challenging windy conditions. Their final group match against Hoebridge proved particularly tense. After taking a 2–0 lead into halftime, the team found it harder to convert chances in the second half. A few difficult decisions disrupted their rhythm, allowing Hoebridge to pull level. The match ended in a draw, though the result was enough to confirm the team’s position at the top of their group. 

Finishing first earned the team a well-deserved place in the Cup quarterfinals, where they faced a resilient Dean Close side. The contest was tight from start to finish, with the scores level at both halftime and fulltime. Extra time brought five minutes of intense, nail-biting netball, but despite their best efforts, the team conceded twice and narrowly missed out on progressing further. Even so, securing eighth place nationally is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the team’s quality and determination.