Lydia Davey, Scarlett Cooper-Wall, Jess Robinson, Laura Dowsett & Rachel Squires, saw off competition from girls all over the Midlands to secure their places in this years Academy.

'The overall programme will consist of 5 training weekends along with 3 matches and summer camps for selected players. Running alongside the camps and matches will be a series of master classes that will have a National skill focus and all players within the academy programme will receive support and education in areas such as Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition and Lifestyle Management'