Age - Diversity and Belonging

The bonds of belonging that netball forms bridge boundaries and transcend generations, enriching the lives of players aged 5 and 95, and every age in between. Whether it is the first step into the sport as a Bee Netballer, the challenge of competitive club competition or the chance to keep active via Walking netball, there is something for everyone. Off the court there are numerous ways to keep involved through Coaching, Officiating and Volunteering in roles across the game.

We also know that female life stages play a key part in how individuals interact with netball. We see the biggest decrease in participation as girls go through their teenage years, closely followed by those leaving the game during/after pregnancy. By considering this journey, we can ensure that the activities we offered are accessible and meet the needs of the netball family.

Mental health through the lifestages - NetballHer : NetballHer

Bee Netball is England Netball’s fun and nurturing programme for children (aged 5-11-year-olds) at the beginning of their team sport journey. It is designed to introduce children to netball skills: throwing, catching, footwork and shooting.

More importantly, the programme is designed to support every child’s personal development on and beyond the court. All activities are underpinned by our Beeliefs; our core values are focused on improving your child’s belief in their own ability.

Whether you're a parent, player, or coach (no experience needed!), you can learn how to run exciting and inclusive Bee Netball sessions that go beyond the court through our empowering Beeliefs.

Walking Netball is a friendly and inclusive programme, allowing women the opportunity to find their place in the sport. It’s netball, but at a walking pace and where the rules are slightly tweaked.
Walking Netball has been designed so that anyone can play, regardless of age or fitness level.

From those who have dropped out of the sport they love due to injury, to those who believed they had hung up their netball trainers many years ago. Walking Netball really is for everyone.

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Reframing Sport for Teenage Girls
This report helps us to understand how the various barriers play out for sporty and non-sporty girls, identifying the barriers that are magnified differently across three key groups The Uninspired, The Missed Opportunity, The Passionate Participants.

Too many girls are disengaging from sport and exercise in their teens. This is huge compared to boys – a significant missed opportunity.

 

Older Women in the UK
At the moment millions of older women are leading diminished lives because of institutionalised ageism and sexism and many more older women would say, with justification, that they feel undervalued and overlooked. We can change this for the better. This report from Age UK identifies many of the barriers that women face, across a range of environments including ‘health’.