Walking Netball
Do you have fond memories of playing netball when you were younger? Always wanted to play but you were worried about the rules, or about not keeping up with the game? Walking Netball could very well be the programme for you!
In the Summer of 2017, Netball Scotland and Age Scotland launched the much-demanded Walking Netball. Having originated as a Pilot in the Grampian region, this hugely popular programme is now booming across the country, and is being supported by our Walking Netball team. To find out more, contact membership@netballscotland.com and we will put you in touch with your local Walking Netball Activator.
Find out more about why Walking Netball is proving to be so popular below!
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Walking Netball has evolved from a growing demand for walking sports. Participation in Walking Netball brings a number of benefits:
- Sessions are about having fun and socialising, as well as the amazing health benefits that it can bring
- It’s ideal for everyone. It is suitable for all ages and abilities and is a slower version of the game. It is netball, but at a walking pace, with adapted rules and court size
- It’s a great experience. One of the strengths of netball is that people never forget playing the game and the memories and love of the game never leave them
Running a Session
Before you run a Walking Netball session there are 3 things you need to consider:
- Confirm your venue
Including:
- Netball Posts
- Court Lines
2. Confirm your facilitator
Points to check:
- Have they attended facilitator training?
- If not, contact Netball Scotland to book training
3. Affiliate to Netball Scotland
Walking Netball Club Licence
- Annual Walking Netball Club membership is free
- Members of your Walking Netball Club can register for Netball Scotland Membership to access all the benefits of being a National Governing Body member
- Find out more about Netball Scotland Memberships here
Resources
The resource handbook has been developed as a guide for Walking Netball Facilitators and provides all the information required to deliver safe, fun and engaging sessions.
The Resource Handbook includes:
- Rules
- Delivering a Session
- Warm-up Ideas
- Catching & Throwing techniques
- Shooting drills
- Defending drills
- The Game of Netball
