The staff driving elite level netball programme launched the Cadre d'Espoir in 2011-12 with the aim of creating a player performance pathway.

Switzerland achieved World Ranking at the tournament alongside Republic of Ireland, Israel, Malta and Gibraltar.

Switzerland won the Silver Medal in the Development Section of the Championships and Player of the Tournament.

The first annual Netball Switzerland tournament took place in May at International School of Lausanne (ISL).

It has grown from four local teams in 2008 to two tournaments, one in May for Junior's and one later in the year called " The Peppermill Challenge" for Seniors.