Netball America® serves as the driving force behind the growth and development of Netball in the United States, providing a platform for enthusiasts to engage with the sport, while uniting communities for positive change.
Did you know that Netball captivates over 20 million people worldwide? Now you can embark on a journey of excitement with Netball America® as we are targeting 3.3 million individuals through our programs. In North America, we join forces with 50 vibrant member clubs across the USA, Virgin Islands, and Canada. Our mission goes beyond the court – we're here to empower communities, fuel positive transformations, and champion inclusivity through dynamic sports-based programs and world class events. Our impact extends beyond borders to South Africa, Uganda and Colombia.
At Netball America®, we embrace over 30 cultures who have grown up with the love of Netball and are now living here in the USA and Canada. Our programs cater to all ages and ability levels. Our membership consists of 90% women and girls, and our programs impacting over 400,000 adults and youth, especially through our innovative global award winning Be An Inspiration program. Our expertise is in sports and recreation instruction and curriculum, alignment with US National PE Standards, development of coaches, umpires, athletes and PE teachers, while hosting world class USA Netball tours, education events and international Netball competitions.We also create amazing opportunities for our 50+ members clubs in over 33 U.S. States and Canada.
Netball America® stands proudly as a recipient of numerous national and international awards. Our endeavors in helping communities and youth realize their full potential have garnered recognition from esteemed organizations, including NIKE, Nickelodeon Kids TV, NFL Atlanta Falcons Fdn, KPMG, the International Sports Council Assn, Rotary International, and the Billie Jean King Women's Sports Foundation, reinforcing us as a champion using sports for collaborative change.
Our goal is to reach 150,000 schools and impact 78 million children by teaching our cutting-edge physical activity programs to PE Teachers. We also run FREE programs for underserved youth, primarily girls, to help them develop life skills, learn nutrition basics & improve physical fitness.
Netball America® and member clubs host world-renowned tournaments, such as the U.S. Open Netball Championships® and workshops that explore topics such as resiliency, self-awareness and inclusivity.We support our member tournaments across the USA & Canada.
We offer athletes, umpires and coaches skill development and access to top-level competition in the USA and around the world.This is through the Stripes to Stars Pathway and our My Netball Academy training series in the App Stores.
By promoting an inclusive environment, Netball America® inspires individuals of all ages, genders, and diverse groups to embrace Netball as more than just a sport but as a pathway to championing diversity, igniting passion, and self-empowerment. We strive for greatness with the ultimate goal of Olympic representation for Netball.
Natasha Ainsley-Thomas, Netball America® President
Join us on our journey as we unlock an extraordinary and rare opportunity for you to be at the forefront of America’s newest and rapidly growing grass roots sport.
Opportunities exist at all levels and you don’t need to know the sport of Netball to get involved!
Download the My Netball Academy App and explore one of our coaching, umpiring and rules courses.
We are asking you to join us in crafting the narrative of Netball excellence in the USA and beyond, imprinting an enduring legacy on the American sporting landscape, and together, let's redefine the future of women's sports.
Keep playing Netball. It's a great sport, it’s a global sport and it’s going to make you happy!
Info@NetballAmerica.com
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