The AENA Super Cup was the top level netball league featuring teams from England between 2001 and 2005. The league was organised by the All England Netball Association. Its main sponsor was Fisher & Paykel and, as a result, it was also known as the Fisher & Paykel Super Cup. It was also referred to as the Super League. London Tornadoes were the Super Cup's most successful team, winning three of the five seasons contested. Northern Thunder and Team Bath Force both won a title each. In 2005–06 it was replaced by the Netball Superleague.[1][2][3]
| First season | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Ceased | 2005 |
| Replaced by | Netball Superleague |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Country | England |
| Last champion(s) | London Tornadoes (3rd title) |
| Most titles | London Tornadoes (3 titles) |
| Sponsor(s) | Fisher & Paykel |
Teams
editThe Super Cup featured six teams. The England national netball team's senior and development squads were shared around, and each side was initially allowed to import up to three foreigners. [1][2] Following the demise of the Super Cup, four of the six teams subsequently went onto to play in the Netball Superleague.
| Home venue/base | Region | Netball Superleague name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Blaze | University of Birmingham | West Midlands | |
| London Hurricanes | Brunel University London | Greater London/South East England | Brunel Hurricanes/Surrey Storm |
| London Tornadoes | Greater London/South East England | ||
| Northern Thunder | North West England | Manchester Thunder | |
| Northern Flames | Gateshead Leisure Centre | North East England | Team Northumbria |
| Team Bath Force | University of Bath | South West England/West of England | Team Bath |
- Notes
Finals
edit| Season | Winners | Score | Runners Up | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001[6] | London Tornadoes | 47–46 | Birmingham Blaze | Sheffield |
| 2002[7][8] | Northern Thunder | Birmingham Blaze | ||
| 2003[5][7][9] | London Tornadoes | 46–28 | London Hurricanes | University of Bath |
| 2004[10] | Team Bath Force | 49–43 | Northern Thunder | Blackpool |
| 2005 | London Tornadoes |
Source:[11]
Winners
edit| Winners | Seasons | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| London Tornadoes | 2001, 2003, 2005 | 3 |
| Team Bath Force | 2004 | 1 |
| Northern Thunder | 2002 | 1 |
References
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- ^ a b "Flames Aim To Set New League On Fire". chroniclelive.co.uk. 25 April 2001. Archived from the original on 24 March 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ^ Dr. Louise Mansfield & Dr. Lara Killick (1 January 2012). "The UK Netball Superleague: A Case Study of Franchising in Elite Women's Sport" (PDF). Brunel University, School of Sport and Education, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK; and University of the Pacific, Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Science, Stockton, CA. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ "Classy ladies". chroniclelive.co.uk. 14 May 2003. Archived from the original on 18 February 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Tornadoes sweep aside Hurricanes to take Super Cup title". sportfocus.com. 25 May 2003. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ^ "Flames Are Shot Down In Play-offs". chroniclelive.co.uk. 23 May 2001. Archived from the original on 18 February 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ a b c "Netball: Tornadoes put wind up Hurricanes as Newton has a real stormer; Super Cup (Bath)". thefreelibrary.com. 25 May 2003. Archived from the original on 3 March 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- ^ "Sports Round-up". The Daily Telegraph. 27 May 2002. Archived from the original on 25 March 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ "Netball Super Cup 2003". photoshelter.com. 25 May 2003. Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ "Sport in Brief". The Times. 17 May 2004. Archived from the original on 18 February 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ a b "History of England Netball (1891–2008)". englandnetball.co.uk. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2011.