Looking for End-of-Season Netball Awards? Why We Chose Custom Rosettes Instead of Medals
As the 2025–26 season came to an end, I wanted to give our players something a little different to celebrate their hard work, commitment and achievements throughout the year.
Like many coaches, my first thought was medals. They're the traditional choice and always appreciated, but after spending some time looking at the options available, I found that many of the affordable medals were quite basic. The lanyards rarely matched our club colours, and customisation options quickly pushed the cost up.
I wanted something that would feel special and reflect who we are as a club – the Gloucester City Titans, proudly competing in the Gloucester Junior Netball League.
Then I remembered my daughter's horse-riding days and the brightly coloured rosettes she used to receive. They were always eye-catching, personal and proudly displayed long after the event. That's when the idea struck me: why not netball rosettes?
After researching several suppliers, I decided to order custom rosettes and couldn't have been happier with the result. We chose a two-tier design in jade and white, perfectly matching our club colours. The silver lettering printed on the ribbons added a professional touch and made each award feel unique to our team.
What impressed me most was the value. At just £2.40 per rosette including VAT, they were comparable in price to many medals but looked far more special. The ordering process was straightforward, the delivery was quick, and when they arrived they exceeded all expectations.
The players absolutely loved them.
There was something different about presenting a rosette rather than a medal. The ribbons, colours and personalised wording made the awards feel more thoughtful and memorable.
Why Rosettes Make Great Netball Awards
If you're a netball coach looking for end-of-season award ideas, here are a few reasons I'd recommend considering rosettes:
Affordable without looking cheap
Easy to customise with club colours and wording
More unique than traditional medals
Great keepsakes for junior players
Suitable for participation awards, player recognition and club presentations
Help reinforce club identity
A New Tradition for Gloucester City Titans
The response from our players was so positive that I can already see custom netball rosettes becoming a regular part of our end-of-season celebrations.
If you're planning your team's presentation event and want something a little different from the usual medal, netball rosettes are definitely worth considering. They're colourful, personal, affordable and, most importantly, they make players feel recognised and appreciated for everything they've achieved throughout the season.
