Some seasons are good. Some are great.
And then there are seasons like this.
Headed up by Team Captain Hayley Mannings the We Are Jades double netball champions have had an incredible year, taking home not one but two league titles winning Thanet District Netball Summer League Division 3 and Canterbury & District Netball Winter League Division 2. Two competitions. Two wins. And now, a well-earned promotion into the top 1 & 2 divisions in both leagues this season.
Alongside the winners shield and trophies, the We Are Jades team and some individuals were awarded some special awards:
Thanet Netball Summer League
Goals Cup (most goals scored) -We Are Jades
Defence Cup (least goals conceded) -We Are Jades
Best Attack -Natalie Jones
Star Player -Vicki Musty
Canterbury League & District Netball Winter League
Beth Williams- Players Player
Chloe Nolan-Smith- Best Defence Plate
Natalie Jones and Beth Williams- Special Mention Best Attack
Not bad at all.
A Team That Just Works
What’s made this year so special isn’t just the results, it’s the team behind them.
The Jades are the perfect mix of determination, support, and genuine friendship. They play hard, they back each other, and (just as importantly) they enjoy it both on and off the court. That connection shows on the court whether it’s quick transitions, trust in those split-second passes, or just knowing someone will be exactly where they need them to be.
It’s the kind of chemistry you can’t fake, and it’s been a huge part of their success this season.
Proudly Sponsored by We Are Salon
As sponsors, we couldn’t be prouder to have our name on their dresses. Supporting accessibility for women in sport and championing female athletes is something we are incredibly passionate about.
The Jades represent everything we stand for at We Are Salon: community, inclusivity, teamwork, and lifting each other up. They don’t just wear the brand; they embody it.
And if that wasn’t enough, our very own Chloe is part of the team too! So this one feels especially close to home. Supporting from the sidelines is one thing… being right there in the middle of it (probably shouting for the ball) is another. Our Clo also won the Best Defence Plate CDNL 2026!
Promotion Secured… What’s Next?
With promotion into the top 2 divisions next season for the double netball champions, the challenge steps up but if this year is anything to go by, they’re more than ready for it.
Stronger competition, faster games, higher stakes. The Jades have risen to the challenge with extra training and intend to focus on getting the most out of the opportunity to play higher level netball. That being said; the team have decided to join yet another league- the Sandwich District Netball League. More netball: more learning opportunities, more time together and more fun! We have no doubt they’ll rise to it in true Jades style.
More Than Just a Team
At the heart of it, this isn’t just about winning leagues (although we’ll absolutely take that). It’s about what the Jades have built together: a team that supports each other, celebrates each other, and shows up week after week with the right energy.
They’ve done We Are Salon proud in every sense.
Here’s to an unforgettable season and an even bigger one ahead. 💚
Jades Gallery 2025-2026
