Men and Boys
At England Netball our Vision is to lead a movement on and off the court. Men and Boys are integral to that vision. As fathers, partners, brothers, allies and more recently, teammates. We recognise the role that men and boys play both on and off the court and want to ensure they also experience the joy of netball.
We do whilst maintaining the essence of our game, recognising that our female sensibility is a mark of distinction, a sign of strength, and a vital force in the effort to address the gender participation gap across sport.
Women in Sport - March 2024
If we are to succeed in changing the narrative around girls in sport we need to change the narrative around boys. Because this is where it all starts.
This research explores what influences the attitudes and behaviours of primary aged boys towards girls in sport. It shows that stereotyping is still prevalent and adults continue to unknowingly pass down stereotypes that can have negative consequences for both girls and boys.
Youth Sport Trust - January 2020
The power of sport has the potential to develop boys’ skills and wellbeing from an early age to prevent such issues leading to a clinical diagnosis of a mental health disorder, exclusion from school, or involvement in the criminal justice system.
