COMMITTED Elaine Gale has been instrumental in pushing forward netball in the Wyre Forest area.

Gale has coached Kidderminster Carolians to success in the Kidderminster and District League through her dedication and organised planning.

She is now county netball co-ordinator, ensuring all districts get the same opportunities in the sport, and she also coaches Worcester-shire's U-14s.

With her help, Carolians' youth team won Kidderminster Winter League Division Three and the seniors won Kidderminster Summer League Division Three.

When not coaching or playing, Kidderminster-based Gale can be found umpiring or at netball meetings.