WD NETBALL - Key Persons


Brooke Fairgrieve

Brooke was elected into the newly formed role in June 2019. With a passion for Netball and a keen interest in social media and marketing she is eager to get to work within her new role. Brooke is hoping to expand West Devon's presence online and promote the sport we love.

Claire Blatchford

I returned to netball in 2004 and now captain of utn jets in div 5 so I will be around most Thursday evenings and approachable. I have been part of west Devon committee since 2014 and this season will be div 5 and 6 rep. I am looking forward to playing in div 5 and being div 5 and 6 rep this season as well as watching the tables and team develop over the coming season

Jenna Stephens

Jenna lives and breathes for Netball and has been involved for over 15 years. Recently elected as Vice Chair for the 19/20 season she previously had a successful spell as Coaching Secretary where she developed and created various opportunities. Jenna is a qualified umpire and coach and cannot imagine life without netball. She is looking forward to supporting WD grow and thrive.

Karen Jones

Karen is an A Award umpire, assessor, tutor and mentor with over 30 years experience nationally, regionally and locally. She is also the chair of Netball South West which supports counties, leagues, clubs and individual members across the region and works closely with England Netball to promote and develop the game.

Kathy Bunney

Kathy has recently been elected back to the post of Fixtures Secretary following a successful spell as Treasurer and Membership Secretary. Kathy has a wealth of experience within Netball as both a player and an umpire, and professionally has worked within the financial sector.

Leisa Hussey

Club - Unity Through Sport. Team - UTN Toms.I first went to a ‘return to netball' session in 2014, bumped into a few friends and the rest is history. I love playing netball and always encourage others to join in. I work in a primary school so am available to fully commit to my role within the committee.

Maddy Doyle

Maddy is a keen netball player. At primary and secondary school Maddy had a four year gap before returning to the sport. Playing in the Plymouth League for over ten years she cannot envisage a time when she is not playing.

Marc Whaley

Marc was elected as Chairperson in 2014 after standing as a temporary Chair during the 2013/14 season. Having had 4 successful seasons as Fixtures Secretary Marc was keen to take on the new role of Chair. Marc is a Secondary School PE Teacher at Eggbuckland Community College and a Football Referee where he has aims of reaching the Football League.