Q. What is the purpose of Netball Scotland?
A. Netball Scotland is established, maintained and managed for the purpose of promoting, organising and developing the game of netball and to act as the sole controlling and governing body of the game of netball in Scotland.

Q. How is Netball Scotland structured?
A. Netball Scotland has a Board which is appointed by the governing body’s membership to control the affairs and future direction of the organisation and the sport in Scotland.  Staff are employed or contracted by the Board to deliver programmes and initiatives at an operational level. Sub-groups which are accountable to the Board are also in place to complement the work of staff in areas including Youth & Schools, Education & Training, Performance Planning and International Affairs.

Q. What area does Netball Scotland cover?
A. Netball Scotland has 8 affiliated districts; Aberdeen, Ayrshire, Edinburgh, Fife, Glasgow, Renfrewshire, and South Lanarkshire. Each of these districts has a number of clubs operating in their area.  Netball Scotland is also working on membership expansion into new areas such as the highlands, islands, Borders and Dumfries.

Q. How is Netball Scotland funded?
A. Netball Scotland receives the majority of its funding from sportscotland which distributes funds on behalf of the Scottish Executive. Other sources of funding include membership fees, course income and resource sales. This money is used to operate the organisation and deliver various programmes and services. Netball Scotland also receives ‘in-kind’ support from Gilbert International and is seeking further sponsorship.

Q. Who are Netball Scotland’s members?
A. Netball Scotland’s membership is made up of players at junior and senior clubs around Scotland, participants in the Thistle-Netball programme, individuals, coaches, and schools at primary and secondary level. At present we have more than 1,800 registered members.

Q.  Why would I join Netball Scotland?
A. Netball Scotland members receive a range of benefits, including insurance cover, reduced rates for umpire and Coaching Courses, access to national competitions, and a news bulletin. More details of membership benefits can be viewed in the membership section of this website.

Q. How do I establish and develop a new netball club?                                                   
A. We would recommend utilising sportscotland’s ‘Help for Clubs website which can be accessed through this website. The site provides details on how to set up and manage a club along with advice on issues such as fundraising and planning. We would be more than happy to provide support to people interested in establishing a netball club. Please call our office for support


Q. What insurance cover does Netball Scotland offer?
A.  Netball Scotland’s members are covered by comprehensive personal accident insurance and have discounted access to our travel insurance scheme. Coaches are also able to take out insurance through Netball Scotland to protect them during their coaching activities and our insurance broker would be more than happy to assist our members with any further insurance needs.

Q. How would I get a job in netball?
A. Securing a job in sport is very competitive. There are various courses available in disciplines like sport management, sport coaching, exercise science and physical education which will assist you in furthering your expertise. If you are within the UK you may wish to monitor the following websites in addition to our own for job opportunities; IFNA, England Netball, and Welsh Netball. Links to these sites are available on this website in the About Us section.

Q. How can I become a volunteer in netball?
A. Netball clubs are continually seeking volunteers for various roles such as coaching, umpiring, event management and administration. Some opportunities will be advertised through the Notice Board on this website. Alternatively you may wish to contact a local club in your area directly.

Q. How do we get our coaches and umpires trained?
A. Netball Scotland conducts coaching and umpiring courses throughout Scotland at competitive rates for participants. Courses will be advertised through this website. Participants will acquire skills and knowledge they will be able to apply at their club. To continue raising the quality of netball coaching in Scotland we are also a partner with England Netball and Welsh Netball in the development of the UKCC for netball which will standardize coach education across the UK.

Q. Where can I buy netball merchandise?
A . Netball Scotland sells rules books, Mini-Netball manuals and polo shirts. For netballs and clothing we would recommend you contact our partner Gilbert on 0845 066 1823 to discuss your requirements and place an order.

Q. Where can I find more information on netball in Scotland?
A . We hope that this website will provide you with the information you are looking for. However, if there is other information you are seeking we would be pleased to hear from you to see if we may be able to assist.