Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it being held? A - Ivanhoe School, North St, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1HX When is it being held? A - Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd February 2025 Do I have to be affiliated to England Netball? A - No Who will I be playing with on my team in my slots? A - We have tried allocating players we know together where possible How many people will be in my slot squad? A - a minimum of 8 per team daytime and 6 per team overnight Why are there less people playing overnight? A - These slots are harder to fill so the teams will be playing with a minimum of 5 players per team during this period Will I get a break or do I have to play for the three hours solid? A - Each team will have a sub so rolling subs will allow for players to take a break during the 3 hour slot. There will also be a 5 minute break every hour. Who will allocate the rolling subs? A - The designated team captain Who is in charge of my slots? A - There will be a shift manager on duty for each time slot who will be overseeing the event. Does it matter if the pace drops off towards the end of the three hours? A - No, we will expect the pace of the netball to slow down, we just want to see it keep going. Will I be given my normal position or will I need to play out of position? A - You will be expected to play in and out of position Will I need to bring my own food and drink? A - Yes, please bring food and drinks to keep you going Can I just turn up for extra slots? A - We would prefer to allocate you slots but would also be happy to have an extra set of hands (legs) available. What if I can't make my slot? A - You must email in as soon as you know you cannot attend an allocated slot. Will it be too hot/cold? A. The sports hall has a temperature control system built into it to regulate the court temperature to protect the sprung floor. It should remain a comfortable 16 degrees throughout. What should I wear? A - Sportswear, suitable footwear for indoor netball, team kit is not necessary. Can I buy branded clothing to wear for the challenge? A. - Yes we would love our players to be in our charity sports t shirts (or hoodie), these can be ordered for £20 on our Merchandise Page Can anyone buy merchandise? A. Yes, they come in all sizes from age 4 upwards and are comfortable and look cool. Ask your friends and family to order on our Merchandise Page Can I have long nails and tape my earrings? A - No, normal netball rules apply. Nails must be short and smooth and no jewellery or watches/ activity trackers should be worn Will it be streamed on social media and publicised throughout the marathon? A- Yes, we will try to keep our supporters informed throughout the event over a range of platforms. You can visit our YouTube channel here. Can I bring supporters to watch? A - Yes they are very welcome, there is a viewing area outside the court area. Is the marathon a world record? A - No, it is not, we are running the world record attempts on Saturday. (More details on that to follow) Is there a cost to joining in? A - For team entries we are asking for a £80 entry fee which is payable through our Just Giving page with the Team name as reference. This is as well as the normal fundraising for the individuals Do I need to fundraise to participate? A - Yes, the key objective for the Netball Marathon is to raise £40,000 for the Kids Village Charity. We are asking participants to do their best to raise £100 per person. Sponsorship and donations should be made via our Just Giving page with your name as reference. Are copies of the event risk assessment available? A - Yes, you can view the Event Risk Assessment and the Venue Risk Assessment.