Walking Netball
Do you have fond memories of playing netball when you were younger? Have you always wanted to play but worry about the rules, or not keeping up with the game? Walking Netball could be the sport for you!
Netball Scotland has been running Walking Netball for over eight years, supported by our dedicated Walking Netball team and local partners. The sessions are social, inclusive, and open to all ages and abilities. It is netball at walking pace, and with adapted rules. No experience is needed. Come along, get active, meet new friends and have fun!
To find out more, or to be put in touch with your local Walking Netball Activator, contact us at membership@netballscotland.com
50% Off Your Membership
Walking netball participants are eligible for 50% off a Level 2 Netball Scotland membership. Level 2 is the recommended membership for all walking netball players – it covers your personal accident insurance for netball, recognises you in our sport and connects you directly to Netball Scotland events and communications.
To claim your discount when registering:
- Select Level 2 membership
- When asked to choose your player category, tick WALKING – this automatically applies the 50% discount at checkout
- Complete your registration and the reduced price will be applied
Make sure you tick ‘WALKING’ as your player category at checkout – that’s what triggers the 50% discount. It will not be applied automatically if another category is selected.
New: Walking Netball Umpiring Course
Netball Scotland has just launched a Walking Netball umpiring course – a new opportunity for anyone interested in supporting the game in a different role.
The course is open to registered Netball Scotland members and is a great way to develop your knowledge of the game, meet other participants from across Scotland, and give something back to your session.
Details of upcoming course dates are shared through the Netball Scotland Events page, via email to registered members, and through your local Walking Netball Activator.
This is one of the key benefits of being a registered member – you hear about opportunities like this directly. Not registered yet? It takes minutes.
Why Walking Netball?
Walking Netball meets the growing demand for walking sports – active, social, and accessible to people who might not want to commit to the full-pace game. Here is why people keep coming back:
- Sessions are built around fun and socialising, with the health benefits a bonus on top
- It is suitable for all ages and abilities – a slower version of the game with adapted rules
- Netball is a sport people never forget. Walking Netball gives you a way back in, on your own terms.
Where can I play?
Our Club Finder tool on our website will help you to locate a walking netball session near you: https://www.netballscotland.com/get-involved/club-finder/
Enter your location and filter the ‘Club Type’ to WALKING.
Contact the clubs to see if they play at a time/location that suits you.
This is the question we hear most often, and it is a fair one. If you already book sessions through Edinburgh Leisure, Sport Aberdeen, Live Life Aberdeenshire, or another leisure provider, you might wonder why you would need a separate membership.
You do not need a membership to turn up to a session. Your leisure centre booking covers your access to the facility and the session itself.
However, registering with Netball Scotland – even for free at Level 1 – gives you things your leisure centre booking cannot:
- Personal Accident insurance specifically for netball activity (Level 2)
- A direct connection to Netball Scotland – news, events, and opportunities relevant to you
- The ability to take part in walking netball events organised by Netball Scotland
- Access to JustGo Rewards – retail, leisure, and wellbeing discounts
- Your participation being counted, which helps Netball Scotland demonstrate the scale of the sport and secure future funding to keep sessions running.
Your leisure centre fee covers the cost of the session. Netball Scotland membership covers you. They do different things – and Level 1 is free and never needs renewing.
Level 2 is the correct membership for all walking netball players. It covers:
- recreational and social play
- walking netball sessions
- Personal Accident insurance for netball activity.
As a walking netball participant you are also eligible for 50% off the Level 2 fee – just make sure you select ‘WALKING’ as your player category at checkout.
If you want to stay connected to Netball Scotland while you decide, Level 1 membership (free, no expiry) is available – but you will need to upgrade to Level 2 before playing.
Netball Scotland has started a walking netball umpiring course, designed for anyone interested in learning more about supporting the game through umpiring. This course is open to registered members and are a great way to meet other players from across Scotland.
Details of upcoming courses, festivals and events are shared through the Netball Scotland Events page, sent by e-mail and through your local Walking Netball Activator. Registered members hear about these events directly.
If you hold a Level 2 Netball Scotland membership, you are covered by our Personal Accident insurance for injuries sustained during netball activity, including at affiliated walking netball sessions. If you are unsure whether your session is affiliated, ask your session leader or contact membership@netballscotland.com.
If you hold only a leisure centre booking and no Netball Scotland membership, cover will depend entirely on your leisure provider’s own insurance, which varies by facility and may not specifically cover netball activity. We strongly recommend holding a Level 2 membership if you play regularly.
- Go to netballscotland.justgo.com on your phone or computer
- Click Create Account
- Enter your details – name, date of birth, email address, and address
- Select Level 1 (free) or Level 2
- Complete payment if choosing Level 2
- Done – you will receive a confirmation email. Level 1 members never need to renew.
- Ask your session leader or Walking Netball Activator – they can help you at a session
- Ask a friend or family member to help at home
- Contact membership@netballscotland.com and we will talk you through it step by step
You do not need a smartphone – any device with internet access works, including a tablet or desktop computer.
An email address is required to create a JustGo account. If you do not have one, a family member or trusted friend could help you set one up – this is quick and free through providers like Gmail or Outlook.
- Go to netballscotland.justgo.com
- Click Forgot Password on the login page
- Enter the email address you used when you registered
- Check your inbox and junk/spam folder for the reset link
- If you cannot remember which email you used, contact membership@netballscotland.com with your name and date of birth and we will locate your account.
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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. Your Affiliation to Netball Scotland
Walking Netball Club Licence
- Annual Walking Netball Club membership is free
- Members of your club can then register for individual Netball Scotland membership to access all NGB member benefits
- Find out more about Netball Scotland Memberships here
Yes. Netball Scotland actively supports the development of new sessions. If you are interested in becoming a Walking Netball Facilitator or want to explore starting a session in your community, contact membership@netballscotland.com and the National Development Manager will be in touch.
Resources
Walking Netball Resource Handbook
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 including.
- Rules
- Delivering a Session
- Warm-up Ideas
- Catching & Throwing techniques
- Shooting drills
- Defending drills
- The Game of Netball
Access to these resources is restricted to individuals with a current Level 2 Netball Scotland affiliation.
To request access, please email: NDMParticipationEAST@netballscotland.com
Why Registration Matters
We know that if you turn up every week and enjoy the session, registering with a national governing body can feel like an unnecessary extra step. Here is why it matters beyond the individual benefits:
- Every registered walking netball player is counted in Netball Scotland’s participation figures
- Those figures are presented to sportscotland and other funders when making the case for investment in the sport
- That investment pays for your Walking Netball Facilitators, the development of new sessions, and the events that bring the community together
- Without registered numbers, we cannot demonstrate the true size and reach of walking netball in Scotland
- For clubs and sessions that become affiliated to Netball Scotland, registration also means the National Development Manager will be able to provide direct support, guidance, and development opportunities to your group.
