Road to Glasgow: Millie Carter and Cardiff Met’s netball tradition

Former Cardiff Met student, Millie Carter, has a journey that reflects how impactful a university netball environment can be.  

Versatile defender, Carter, made her Welsh debut as a talented youngster when representing Wales at U17 level and later captained the U21

Welsh team at the European Championship. But it was through the Archers programme at Cardiff Met, juggling a degree in Sport conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage (SCRAM) with high-level competition, where Carter’s full potential developed. 

The combination of study and competition has become a familiar part of the university’s sporting identity, particularly in netball, where the programme has helped produce players capable of stepping into the wider Welsh game. 

Cardiff Met has an established tradition for netball excellence. With a lineup of seven dedicated teams, the Archers programme continues to pave the way for the next generation of aspiring female netball talent.  

Having a connection to Cardiff Met remains a significant part of Carter’s journey, especially with Glasgow 2026 around the corner. The road to such a major event is shaped by more than just the current squads, it is built on the programmes that have helped develop players. Netball has long been one of the strongest examples of this at Cardiff Met. 

Photo by Sean Alabaster (Toggin Welsh Photography)

For prospective students, stories like Carter’s matter. They show what the university can offer beyond the classroom: a serious sporting environment, strong coaching and the chance to grow within a competitive performance culture. Cardiff Met’s partnership with Team Wales has only strengthened that wider picture, placing the university at the heart of athlete’s journeys across Welsh sport.  

Cardiff Met’s netball is built over years, driven by players utilising the programme and therefore helped shape its reputation. Carter’s story is no exception.