FAQ's

Was there something you wanted to know about our competition? Below are some of the most commonly asked questions from potential and existing players.
If what you want to know is not listed contact the office on 020 7233 9045 or e-mail info@commonwealthnetballuk.com.


How many members does CNUK have?
The quality and popularity of our competition is best reflected by the fact that we have more players than any other London netball competition. Annually we have a member base of around 2,500 players.

What if I don't have a team?
No need to worry - every season we have hundreds of individual players join. Our knowledge and experience helps ensure new players are placed in the right team. You can enter a full team or alternately you can enter on your own or with a few friends and we will place you in a suitable team.

How does CNUK grade teams?
Players & teams are carefully graded based on previous experience and ability with multiple grades played each night. All CNUK staff have extensive playing experience which helps us ensure that everyone plays against people of a similar standard. Our current season has over 30 separate grades for elite players right through to novices.

How does CNUK run the competition?
Basically, we take care of everything. Our integrated sports administration system and web site provides comprehensive competition information including fixtures, results, ladders and competition statistics in addition to giving every team the chance to have their own web page.

Who can I talk to?
We have dedicated staff who, along with our team of venue assistants and umpires, are committed to providing you with the opportunity to participate in London's most professionally run competition. We are always available to assist players and teams, prior to and during the season.

Do we need netball kit?
One of the great things about CNUK is that all you have to do is turn up. We provide team playing shirts and have a huge selection (over 100 colour combinations) of excellent quality bibs. Our custom made netballs are also top quality and are replaced regularly throughout the season.

Who controls the games?
We provide 2 qualified umpires for every game. All umpires have extensive experience and are required to pass an exam prior to umpiring in our competition. We also conduct regular performance appraisals of our umpires and privide ongoing training to ensure this crucial element of the games is always first rate.

Where are the games played?
CNUK has worked hard to improve the netball infrastructure in London, which allows us to offer our players two high quality, convenient and easily accessible venues located in Pimlico (SW1) & St John's Wood (NW8).

Is CNUK just about netball?
Not at all, CNUK is also a great way to meet new people and make friends. Thanks to our fantastic sponsors we are able to offer a selection of great end of season prizes.

Do we win prizes?
All teams participate in our final series (played in the last week of the season) and are in the running to win a fantastic selection of prizes. We have worked hard to develop sponsorship relationships which enable us to provide an incredible array of prizes for Premiers, Runners Up, MVPs (Most Valued Players) and also teams who try hard and play their games in the right spirit. Prizes on offer include...
- Custom made CNUK medals
- A variety of drinks
- On the Go travel prizes
- Downunder travel insurance
- Anglo Pacific shipping vouchers
- Ipods courtesy of NoWorries
- bugbitten.com annual subscriptions
- Asics sports gear
- TNT goodies
plus many more....