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 empowering young people through sport-based principles.
Did you know Netball—the original women’s basketball—is now enjoyed by over 20 million people worldwide? With no backboard and no dribbling, it’s a fast-paced, all-inclusive sport that caters to all ages and ability levels.
Join the excitement with Netball America®, as we work to reach 3.3 million individuals through our programs and we create meaningful opportunities for our 50+ member clubs across 33 U.S. States and Canada to grow, connect, and thrive.
Our mission goes beyond the court—empowering young people, inspiring positive change, and championing inclusivity through dynamic sports-based programs and education events. Our impact also extends globally, reaching South Africa, Uganda, and Colombia.
At Netball America®, we proudly celebrate a community representing over 30 cultures—many who grew up with a deep love of netball and now call the USA and Canada home. With a membership made up of 90% women and girls, we are impacting more than 400,000 youth and adults through sport, especially through our innovative, globally award-winning Be An Inspiration® program.
Netball America® is leading the way with innovative approaches, including the use of cutting-edge AI technology, including our My Netball Academy App, to enhance youth development, improve skill learning, and deliver impactful sports-based programs. Our expertise spans sports and recreation instruction along with professional development presentations, curriculum development aligned with U.S. National PE Standards, TrueSport and Project Play Frameworks, and structured performance pathways.
Netball America® is proud to have received numerous national and international awards. Our commitment to helping youth and communities reach their full potential has been recognized by the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, as well as leading organizations including NIKE, Nickelodeon Kids TV, Dove, the NFL Atlanta Falcons Foundation, KPMG, Gainbridge Assists by Parity, the International Sports Council Association, Rotary, Laureus Foundation and the Billie Jean King Women’s Sports Foundation. These honors affirm our role as a champion for using sport to drive inclusive, collaborative change.
Our goal is to reach 150,000 schools and impact 78 million children by teaching our cutting-edge physical activity programs to Educators. We also run FREE programs for underserved youth, primarily girls, to help them develop life skills and tackle mental wellness issues, learn nutrition basics & improve physical fitness. 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, fundamental motor skills and masterclasses. We develop Netball clubs and support member tournaments across the USA & Canada.
We provide athletes, umpires, and coaches with world-class skill development and access to elite competition both across the USA and internationally. Through our Stripes to Stars Pathway and the My Netball Academy training series—available in the App Stores and featuring expert instruction from international presenters—we deliver high-quality learning and growth opportunities at every level.
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® PresidentJoin 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!
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