FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
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.
A. Scotland is split into 32 local authority areas, Netball Scotland supports these through a team of National Development Managers.
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 work in conjunction with a number of Partners; for a full list of all of our Partners, please look at the Partners section of the website.
A. Netball Scotland’s membership is made up of players, participants, coaches, umpires, officials, fans, volunteers within schools, clubs, colleges, universities from all over Scotland.
A. Netball is a great sport for all ages and abilities. Whether you haven’t played for years, are just starting out, have been playing club netball for some time, or are at the top of your game on the International stage there’s a spot for you.
Not only does netball have the obvious physical benefits, it is a sport that teaches skills like agility, coordination, teamwork, communication, decision making, resilience and determination – to name just a few.
We believe in #EveryBodyForNetball, and we try to ensure that Netball really is open to all through Netball Scotland’s Range of Programmes and Pathways.
A. Our National Development Managers are happy to help!
It has never been easier to join Netball Scotland!
Our GoMembership Portal is the hub of all things Netball Scotland for our members. Through GoMembership you can complete your annual affiliation (be that club affiliations, individual affiliations or school affiliations), book onto our coach and umpire courses, enter into our National competitions and book your place onto Netball Scotland events and festivals.
A. Netball Scotland’s members are covered by comprehensive personal accident insurance, public liability insurance and have discounted access to our travel insurance scheme. Full details can be found here. Our insurance broker would be more than happy to assist our members with any further insurance needs.
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 News section of this website.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact a local club in your area directly – click here to be taken to our Club Finder, showing all affiliated netball clubs geographically throughout the country.
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. Contact Us here.
