Guernsey Netball Team Competes at Island Invitational
Six teams compete in a seeding tournament at Jersey's Oakfield Sports Centre.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Tennis
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Guernsey's netball team is participating in the seeding tournament for the second edition of the Island Invitational Netball Games. The competition, held at Oakfield Sports Centre, features six international and regional sides competing to determine group placements.
Why it matters
The seeding event serves as the precursor for the full tournament schedule, which determines final rankings through group stages and subsequent play-offs. Performance during this round is critical for teams seeking to improve upon results from the inaugural competition held three years ago.
The seeding tournament matches consist of 12-minute halves for each of the six competing sides. This follows the inaugural tournament where Guernsey faced losses against Orkney and a 49-44 result against Shetland.
The players
Guernsey
This island team is participating in the second edition of the Island Invitational Netball Games.
Geva Mentor
A prominent figure who has led the performance programme for Netball France since 2024.
Jersey
This location is the host site for the tournament and is fielding a team from its Regional Three side.
The details
The tournament format requires each of the six teams to play one another to establish their positions before the competition splits into two distinct groups. Final tournament standings will be decided through a series of play-offs scheduled following the initial seeding phase.
Timeline
The seeding tournament took place on October 30, 2026, at Oakfield Sports Centre.
Group stages and play-offs are scheduled for October 31 to November 1, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The tournament updates the competitive standings established during the 2023 inaugural Island Invitational Netball Games. It marks a significant milestone in the regional netball calendar by integrating diverse squads, including Netball France, into the broader island competition structure.
The seeding results will dictate the group stage pairings and path to the final play-offs on November 1, 2026. Teams failing to secure top seeds during the initial matches will face a more challenging route to the tournament title.
The takeaway
Participants must capitalize on the short 12-minute match halves to secure favorable group positioning. Success in these initial games is essential for teams looking to rectify performance gaps identified during previous tournament cycles.
Further reading
For more on international competition developments, see Tennis.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Guernsey Press.
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