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Kendra Slawinski

Kendra Slawinski OBE (born 13 December 1962), originally known as Kendra Lowe, is a former England netball international. Between 1983 and 1995 she made 128 senior appearances for England. She represented England at the 1983 and 1987 World Netball Championships and at 1985 and 1989 World Games and captained the team at the 1991 and 1995 World Netball Championships and at the 1993 World Games. In 1996, she was awarded an OBE for her services to netball.

Kendra Slawinski OBE
Personal information
Full name Kendra Slawinski (née Lowe)
Born (1962-12-13) 13 December 1962 (age 61)[1]
University De Montfort University
Relatives Kenny Lowe (brother)
Netball career
Playing position(s): GD, GK
Years National team(s) Caps
1983–1995 England 128
Coaching career
Years Team(s)
2001 Birmingham Blaze
2008–2009 Galleria Mavericks
Medal record
Representing  England
World Games
Bronze medal – third place 1989 Karlsruhe Team

Early life, family and education

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Slawinski is the daughter of Lili and Kenny Lowe Sr. She was raised in Billingham. Her older brother, Kenny Lowe, is a former England men's semi-pro international footballer and Perth Glory manager.[2][3] Slawinski attended De Montfort University.[4]

Playing career

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England

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Between 1983 and 1995, Slawinski made 128 senior appearances for England. She represented England at the 1983, 1987, 1991 and 1995 World Netball Championships[5][6][7] and at the 1985, 1989 and 1993 World Games.[8][9][10][11] She captained England at the 1991 and 1995 World Netball Championships and at the 1993 World Games.[6][7][11][12] In 1993 she received her 100th senior cap.[13] In November 1995, she made her 128th and final appearance for England during a series against the Cook Islands.[14] She was the world's most capped netball international, until 2009 when she overtaken by New Zealand's Irene van Dyk.[15][16] In 1996, she was awarded an OBE for her services to netball.[17] In 2001 she was an inaugural inductee into England Netball's Hall of Fame.[18][19]

Tournaments Place
1983 World Netball Championships[20][21] 4th
1985 World Games[8][22][23] 4th
1987 World Netball Championships[5][24] 4th
1989 World Games[9][10]  
1991 World Netball Championships[6][25] 4th
1993 World Games[11] 4th
1995 World Netball Championships[7][26][27][28] 4th

Later career

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Coach

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During the Super Cup era, Slawinski was head coach of Birmingham Blaze.[29] During the 2007–08 Netball Superleague season, Slawinski served as assistant coach when Galleria Mavericks reached the grand final.[30] During the 2008–09 season she was Mavericks head coach,[31][32][33][34] guiding them to another grand final.[35]

Teacher

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Since 1986, Slawinski has worked as a teacher at Cardinal Newman Catholic School in Luton. On 19 July 2024 after 39 years of outstanding service, she retired from her final position of Assistant Headteacher. [36]

Bedfordshire Schools Netball Coach

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During the 80's and early 90's Kendra was the head coach for the 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U Bedfordshire schools Netball squads that trained at Putteridge Sports and Leisure Centre in Luton. She was also the captain of the Bedfordshire Senior Netball squad that trained along with the Bedfordshire U21 squad in the Alexander Sports Hall, Sidney Rd, Bedford.

References

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  1. ^ "Netball in History – Birthdays in Sport". www.onthisday.com. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  2. ^ "The real Barrow boys". www.independent.co.uk. 12 November 2000. Retrieved 6 March 2008.
  3. ^ "Perth Glory coach Kenny Lowe on his upbringing, his commitment to coaching and love of football". www.perthnow.com.au. 5 December 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Portrait of Kendra Slawinski OBE, circa 1990s". dmu.ac.uk. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  5. ^ a b "1987 England at 7th World Tournament, Glasgow". www.ournetballhistory.org.uk. August 1987. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "1991 World Netball Cup Final: a video clip". www.ournetballhistory.org.uk. July 1991. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  7. ^ a b c "1995 9th World Championship, Birmingham, visit by HRH Prince Edward, ceremonies, conference & dignitaries". www.ournetballhistory.org.uk. July 1995. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  8. ^ a b Joan Mills. "1985 1st World Games - Crystal Palace, England". www.ournetballhistory.org.uk. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  9. ^ a b "Women Netball World Games 1989 Karlsruhe". www.todor66.com. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  10. ^ a b Joan Mills. "1989 2nd World Games in Karlsruhe, Germany (Part 1)". www.ournetballhistory.org.uk. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  11. ^ a b c "Women Netball World Games 1993 The Hague". www.todor66.com. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  12. ^ "1995 Kendra Slawinski awarded the Lanier Trophy". www.ournetballhistory.org.uk. April 1995. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  13. ^ "1993 Kendra Slawinski awarded 100th Cap at Wembley". www.ournetballhistory.org.uk. 1993. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  14. ^ "Kendra Slawinski looks for final win before retirement". www.independent.co.uk. 11 November 1995. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  15. ^ "Netball: Shooting star poised for her century". www.nzherald.co.nz. 22 September 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  16. ^ "Dana Johannsen: 200th test milestone for unique van Dyk". www.nzherald.co.nz. 5 October 2011. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  17. ^ "All England Netball Association: History" (PDF). www.sportfocus.com. 13 May 2002. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  18. ^ "2001 The first Hall of Fame". Retrieved 30 March 2020.
  19. ^ "England Netball – Hall of Fame". www.englandnetball.co.uk. Archived from the original on 12 January 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  20. ^ "1983 - 6th World Netball Tournament - Singapore". www.ournetballhistory.org.uk. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
  21. ^ "1983 6th World Tournament - Singapore". www.ournetballhistory.org.uk. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
  22. ^ Joan Mills, Brian Worrell. "1985 2nd World Games, Crystal Palace, England – National Players & Squads". www.ournetballhistory.org.uk. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  23. ^ "1985 1st World Games at Crystal Palace, England – World Games". www.ournetballhistory.org.uk. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  24. ^ "1987 - 7th World Netball Championship - Glasgow". www.ournetballhistory.org.uk. August 1987. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  25. ^ "1991 England World Tournament, Sydney, Australia". www.ournetballhistory.org.uk. July 1991. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  26. ^ "1995 World Netball Championship, Birmingham and the action". www.ournetballhistory.org.uk. July 1995. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  27. ^ "Return of captain spurs England win". www.independent.co.uk. 23 July 1995. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  28. ^ "Netball World Cup: Birmingham 1995". www.englandnetball.co.uk. 4 July 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  29. ^ "Netball: Silly name brigade get Super start". www.telegraph.co.uk. 4 May 2001. Archived from the original on 18 February 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  30. ^ "What a match! Mavericks def Loughborough Lightning in Super League Final". www.womensportreport.com. 6 April 2008. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  31. ^ "Mavericks still undefeated". www.express.co.uk. 11 November 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  32. ^ "Mavericks see off Northumbria". www.skysports.com. 15 December 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  33. ^ "Mavericks coach Slawinski steps up for England job against Jamaica". www.whtimes.co.uk. 11 February 2009. Archived from the original on 6 February 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  34. ^ "Mavericks overcome spirited Leeds side". www.whtimes.co.uk. 17 February 2009. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  35. ^ "Mavericks win Superleague semi-final with extra-time goal". www.express.co.uk. 30 March 2009. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  36. ^ "Kendra Slawinski OBE". uk.linkedin.com. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
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