NETBALL AMERICA
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Mission Statement
Mission: We are focused on showing how Netball creates an exciting atmosphere of participation and supports individual progress, team unity, good health and education of youth, while uniting communities for positive change. Netball America is the leading authority on Netball in the United States. Our programs expand internationally and currently include, USA, Canada, US Virgin Islands, Columbia, Mexico, South Africa and Uganda. 90% of our participants are females. Our Be An Inspiration® Program is a global award winning program that is helping kids thrive! Our program (BAI®) aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals) which are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure all people enjoy peace and prosperity. BAI is contributing to - Global Goal #3 – Good Health and Well-being; - Global Goal #10 – Reduced Inequalities; and - Global Goal #16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Our vision is to have every American child learn and play Netball through school or after-school programs. We are using the globally popular team sport of Netball as a platform to empower youth for peace and strong futures, while helping to reduce childhood obesity, breaking down barriers to reduce discrimination and increasing social-emotional learning. Aim and Objectives: Our aim is to encourage children and families to be physically active, maintain a healthy lifestyle and includes those with disabilities to ensure they feel part of their community. We are using the sport of Netball as a vehicle for social change. Our programs support peace-building in communities and regions affected by poverty, natural disasters as well as help refugees integrate into their communities. We have 4 pillars that are the foundations of Netball America: 1. Sport-Based Youth Development: Through our Be An Inspiration® Programs we unlock the potential of children, especially girls. We provide opportunities for education, including anti-bulling, leadership, teamwork, communication as well as physical activity. 2. School and US education Curricula: Netball America is the driving force behind Netball being included in core education curricula in the United States. We provide the only US program, lesson plans and structured learning for teachers and students through our Net Together® and Ready, Set, Net® Programs. 3. World class events, coaches and officials: We set and maintain standards by which the game is developed, managed and played throughout the USA. 4. Community Giving: We give back to the community in a variety of ways: through free community netball events and programs; donations of school supplies and clothing; donations of netball equipment; and our volunteer time to speak to youth about the power of sports and the role it plays in education.
About This Cause
Netball America is the largest Netball Association in the USA and is responsible for rolling out Netball into US education curricula. Our aim is to encourage children and families to be physically active, maintain a healthy lifestyle and includes those with disabilities to ensure they feel part of their community. Netball America is a registered 501c(3) Not-For-Profit organization. Netball America has presence in 33 States. Netball America was recently center stage in Washington DC as our CEO received thee 2024 President's Council on Fitness & Nutrition Award for Community Leadership. Our team also went to Brussels as a finalist for our innovative programming for youth award from ISCA (International Sports Council). Netball America® received from the President’s Council on Sports and Nutrition a national award on September 6th in Washington DC. We also stand proudly as a recipient of numerous national and international awards, from 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. We provide year-round FREE Be An Inspiration® (BAI) programs to minority youth, especially girls. This program led by Netball America is a unique youth program that is tackling social inequities through the power of sport, with a focus on social-emotional learning, mental wellness, nutrition education and physical fitness. We help communities and youth, primarily girls, realize their full potential. Tailored for BIPOC, refugee/immigrant, and LGBTQIA+ youth, we provide free programs to foster belonging, address mental wellness, nutrition, and help develop life skills such as leadership, teamwork, while increasing physical activity participation. 100% of your contributions will support a child's attendance in this program. Every $100 allows 1 child to participate for the season. Be An Inspiration® is Netball America’s unique youth program that uses sport as a platform to empower youth for peace and strong futures, while increasing participation in sports, reducing childhood obesity, breaking down barriers to reduce discrimination and increasing social-emotional well-being. Netball America developed the 1st ever all-American women's USA netball team and our USA women's university netball team is ranked #6 in the world university rankings. Netball America is the only US netball organization that has membership with the national physical education association which has led to Netball being introduced into school curriculum’s across the USA. Netball America was able to get the first school districts in the United States introducing Netball. These are Miami-Dade County, New York City, New Hampshire, and Brevard County. In addition, Netball America has introduced Netball across many community centers across the nation, including New York City Housing Authority and various Parks and Recreations which has seen over 100,000 youth introduced to Netball. Although Netball has its roots stemming from the original women’s basketball, today it has significant differences and benefits: a non-contact sport (players must defend the ball from a distance of 3 feet, and no defending of the player is allowed), boys and girls and men and women can play on the same team or against each other given it is non-contact, it is a true team sport (players are restricted to zones and must pass the ball to their teammates in order to move the ball down the court), no backboard (so shooters develop great hand/eye coordination), no stealing the ball is allowed, and no dribbling, plus it doesn’t matter the size or fitness level there is a position on court for everyone. It is a true team sport that is great for boys, girls, men and women of all ages. Netball is similar to basketball although the rules, equipment and team numbers are slightly different: No dribbling; No running with the ball; 7 players per team; Ball must be passed in 3 seconds; Ball and basket are slightly smaller and there is no backboard; and Players are designated to play within certain areas of the court. Netball is played in a competitive yet non aggressive environment enabling players of different ages to become actively involved. More importantly, Netball is an all inclusive sport that can be played by females and males and offers a range of positions that allow for the application of different skill levels.