Panthers to Compete in Island Invitational Netball Games
The 13-player squad heads to Jersey on October 30 for the three-day international netball tournament.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Tennis
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The Panthers netball team is set to compete in the Island Invitational Netball Games taking place in Jersey from October 30 to November 1, 2026. Led by captain Charlotte Hill, the team aims to improve upon their winless performance from the 2023 inaugural event.
Why it matters
The squad is using this tournament to benchmark their performance against international competition ahead of upcoming inter-insular matches. The team enters the games following a successful regional season in the CD Phoenix Regional League.
The Panthers head to Jersey with a 13-player squad that notched 3 wins in 4 matches during their regional league season. The tournament field includes the French national netball team, which currently holds the 38th position in global rankings.
The players
Charlotte Hill
She is the captain who leads the Panthers netball squad.
Abbie Greening
She is one of two players returning to the Panthers roster from the 2023 tournament squad.
Viviane Kamworth
She is a returning player from the 2023 Panthers roster competing in this year's Invitational Games.
The details
The Panthers trained specifically for this event and feature only two returning players, Abbie Greening and Viviane Kamworth, from the 2023 edition. The competition includes teams from Jersey, Orkney, Shetland, and France.
Timeline
The maiden Island Invitational Netball Games were held in the Isle of Man in 2023.
The 2026 tournament begins in Jersey on October 30, 2026.
The tournament concludes on November 1, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The Panthers are utilizing the Island Invitational Netball Games to establish a performance baseline following the 2023 tournament. This event serves as a critical indicator of their competitive readiness for upcoming inter-insular challenges.
The Panthers are targeting a specific victory against the Shetland team to bolster their tournament standing. The squad's depth will be tested as they integrate 11 new players alongside the two veterans to improve upon their prior winless tournament record.
The takeaway
The team's focused training regimen reflects a strategic shift intended to move them from a winless status to a competitive force. Success in Jersey would provide the necessary momentum as they transition into the broader inter-insular competition season.
Further reading
For more on international athletic tournaments and competitive schedules, visit the Tennis section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Guernsey Press.
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