WORCESTER'S Severn Stars celebrated the end of a successful season at their inaugural presentation evening.

Hosted by CCR Motor Co Cheltenham and Gloucester, Stars welcomed guests including players, friends and family, volunteers and representatives from sponsors.

Coaches for the under 19, under 21 and Superleague squads spoke about their season before awards were handed out to players from each.

Stars director of netball Anita Navin said: “The success of our age-group squads and the Superleague squad finishing sixth with an amazing run of five home wins in a row means the world as we continue to achieve our goals as a club.

"Seeing so many of our academy and National Performance League players at the event proves the impact we are having on the future generation of netball.

"I must thank all of our volunteers, coaching and support staff as well as our strong teams of support at the University of Gloucestershire and University of Worcester.

"We now start planning for season three.”

Stars' Superleague player of the season was Maryka Holtzhausen with Phumza Maweni voted players' player and Sam Cook supporters' player.

The unsung hero award went to Bruce McLaren while Rudee Robinson picked up the Nova Award for outstanding contribution and development.

For the under 21s, Shona O’Dwyer was player of the season, Ella Powell-Davies players' player and Emma Johnson most improved player.

Chloe Carchrie got the under 19s vote for player of the season with Olivia Jones players' player and Thalia Letori most improved player.