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Stacey Francis-Bayman made her debut on the international netball scene for the Vitality Roses in 2010. She retired in 2022 with 85 caps and played her final game in her hometown at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Throughout her international career she went to three Commonwealth Games and two World Cups, winning one bronze and two bronze medals respectively.
Stacey was a part of every Team Bath Netball Superleague title-winning side (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2013). She joined the squad in 2005 as a 16-year-old and was Team Bath’s longest-serving player which led to her induction into the University of Bath Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.
In 2016, she joined the West Coast Fever Netball Club in the Suncorp Super Netball League in Australia, playing there for six seasons. Prior to retiring in 2022 after helping the Club win their maiden Premiership in that same year.
Stacey was a Pride House Birmingham ambassador and now serves as the Athlete Director on the World Netball Board.
Stacey’s hopes for LGBTQ+ equality in sport
I have always felt empowered by my differences and what sets me apart from others, which I think is a beautiful message to share. I am fortunate in that respect, but I understand that there are many who do struggle. Through my own personal experiences and engagement with others I understand how incredibly important it is to have diverse representation in sport.
My hope is that my confidence in being my authentic self and sharing my story with others, creates a platform for any minorities/person to feel that they can do the same. Increasing open conversations, having better governance and more education around sexuality is a necessity, both in and outside of sport. Life is always going to be more fulfilling and filled with happiness when being your authentic self.
