Netball America

About Netball America

The leader in bringing Netball to the USA. We are focused on showing how Netball creates an exciting atmosphere of participation and supports individual progress, team unity, good health and education of youth. Our aim is to encourage children and families to be physically active, maintain a healthy lifestyle. This includes those with disabilities to ensure they feel part of their community. Since 2008, our programs have reached over 200,000 youth and adults across the globe.

Netball America is a national not-for-profit (501c3) membership based association and was incorporated in 2009. A presence in 33 States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, Columbia, Sth Africa and Uganda with over 10,000 members makes Netball America the largest Netball association in the USA. We have youth and adult members and we cater to all genders, however predominantly 90% of our membership base is women and girls. We have youth and adult members, and we cater to all genders, however predominantly 90% of our membership base is women and girls. Netball helps us address issues of inequality in sport especially for those in low socio-economic areas or opening doors to those who currently do not play sports.

Netball is similar to basketball although the rules, equipment and team numbers are different. There is no dribbling; no running with the ball; 7 players; ball passed within 3 seconds; ball & basket slightly smaller; no backboard; players designated to certain areas. Netball has similarities to European Handball, Korfball and Ultimate Frisbee.

Netball has the following advantages: true team sport (no ball hogs allowed), doesn’t matter size/ability level a position on court for everyone, great hand/eye coordination and teaches spacial awareness. A great feeder sport for basketball.

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