Gender Eligibility and Participation Policy and Documents
Toby Hinds
Donna Nugent
England Netball has introduced a new Gender Eligibility & Participation Policy which incorporates an updated approach to inclusion across the game following a detailed review and consultation process. This policy is effective from 1 September 2025. This section of the knowledge centre provides information guidance and support in relation to this new policy.
Under this new policy, moving forward England Netball will recognise three distinct gender participation categories:
Female netball
Male netball
Mixed netball
The female category will be exclusively for players born female, irrespective of their gender identity, whilst mixed netball will serve as the sport’s inclusive category, allowing players to compete under the gender with which they identify.
Gender Eligibility and Participation Policy Guidance
Gender Eligibility and Participation Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
Document Downloads
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PDF File MixedGenderRules_2025.pdf |
Apr 29, 2025 by Toby Hinds | |
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PDF File SupportiveConversationGuide_2025.pdf |
Apr 29, 2025 by Toby Hinds | |
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PDF File Competition Regulations 2025.pdf |
Apr 29, 2025 by Toby Hinds | |
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PDF File Trans-Guidance-2017-Current until 31 August 2025.pdf |
Apr 30, 2025 by Toby Hinds | |
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PDF File England Netball Gender Eligibility and Participation Policy.pdf |
Apr 30, 2025 by Toby Hinds | |
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PDF File Gender Eligibility & Participation Policy Guidance.pdf |
May 01, 2025 by Toby Hinds |
