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  Netball
Netball derived from basketball and in fact it used to be called women's basketball when I was a pup.
As you can see, netball is played with seven players on each team on a court that is divided into three sections, plus two goal circles and a centre circle.
Netball has finally returned to the place it all began and although most folks in the US have never heard of it, a lot of expats from Commonwealth countries have got together to form various leagues.
warriordoc.com /netball.htm   (1088 words)

  
  Netball - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
They are only allowed in certain areas of the court: a player in a section of court that is not part of their playing area is deemed "offside".
Netball is a popular participant sport, particularly in Australia and New Zealand, but also around the world in countries of the British Commonwealth.
Netball's fundamentals are easy for new players to learn, and it is a common sport at schools in the Commonwealth.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Netball   (1088 words)

  
 Netball   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Netball is the most popular team based sport in Australia, played predominantly by females of all ages and fitness levels with mixed and male competitions increasing in popularity.
Netball is confined to a small court (15.25m by 30.5m) with 14 players constantly involved in offensive/defensive manoeuvres for four 15 minute quarters.
Netball is an interval type game involving a combination of short work intervals of sprints, jumps and shuffling movements interspersed with rest-relief periods of slow jogging, goal shooting and passive defence.
physiotherapy.curtin.edu.au /resources/educational-resources/exphys/98/netball.cfm   (5067 words)

  
 SIM Netball Club
In 1995, netball became an Olympic sport, which is sure to drive its popularity further, as is the growing popularity of mixed team and men's netball.
Netball for males has recently been acknowledged internationally and the first ever Men's World Championships are being planned to be held in New Zealand soon.
Netball is a fast and energetic game that promotes team play by using basic passing, catching, running and shooting skills.
simnetball.tripod.com /game.htm   (841 words)

  
 Netball - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Originally known as "women's basketball" and adapted from basketball in the USA, Netball, while basically unknown in its homeland, is the preeminent women's team sport (both as a spectator and participant sport) in Australia and New Zealand and is popular in United Kingdom, Jamaica, South Africa and other Commonwealth countries.
World Championships are held every four years, and the results of these are collated into the IFNA World Rankings.
New Zealand finally broke an Australian stranglehold on major titles, after a heartbreaking run of near-misses, with a 49-47 win in the 2003 World Championship final in Jamaica.
www.encyclopedia-online.info /Netball   (504 words)

  
 Netball
The game Netball, which was known as "Women's Basket Ball" in some countries until as recently as 1970, appears to have been derived from the men's game of basketball which was invented in America in 1871.
Netball is an Olympic Sport, however the sport of netball is not included in the summer Olympics program.
Netball was on the Commonwealth Games program as a demonstration sport in 1990 and became apart of the Commonwealth Games Program in 1998 where Australia won the inaugural Commonwealth Games gold medal.
www.mcvickers.com /Netball.htm   (536 words)

  
 netball.html
The official rules for netball, which used to be known as 'women's basketball' were formulated in England in 1901.
Netball is the most played sport by females in Australia and has produced legends like Anne Sargeant, Vicki Wilson, Carissa Dalwood and Nicole Cusack to name just a few.
A size 4 ball is used to develop correct passing and catching skills with up to six seconds allowed between catching and passing the ball (it is three seconds in the adult game).
www.cybersydney.com.au /kids/sar/netball.html   (533 words)

  
 International Federation of Netball Associations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The International Federation of Netball Associations (INFA) is a federation of 39 netball associations from around the world, and is responsible for coordinating international netball events and procedures.
The INFA organizes the Netball World Championships and regulates international matches and series.
The INFA has successfully lobbied to have netball included as a sport at the Commonwealth Games, and is currently lobbying to have netball introduced to the Olympic Games, where it is already a "recognized" sport.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/International_Federation_of_Netball_Associations   (148 words)

  
 Sport - Netball
After an inauspicious birth in America as "Women's Basketball", Netball has developed into a hugely popular game amongst women, and is rapidly growing in popularity with men.
Netball is a team game, played by two teams of seven players.
Netball is one of the most popular participation sports in Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain and South Africa.
www.sportisgood.com /netball.html   (194 words)

  
 About Netball   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Netball is not just a sport for many...
Netball is not currently in the Olympics program.
Netballers around the world are campaigning to see that Netball gets included...as it should be.
www.usanetball.com /NetballAbout.htm   (371 words)

  
 What is Netball   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Netball is a particularly fast and highly skilled sport.
Netball is now played predominantly by women in 25 countries throughout the world, particularly in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
The netball court is 100 ft long by 50 ft wide, approximately the size of a tennis court.
www.nevisculturama.net /nevisnetball/whatis.htm   (270 words)

  
 Netball - Voyager, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Originally known as "women's basketball" and adapted from basketball in the USA, netball, while basically unknown in its homeland, is the preeminent women's team sport (both as a spectator and participant sport) in Australia and New Zealand and is popular in Jamaica, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom, and various Commonwealth countries.
The IFNA Netball World Championships are held every four years, and the results of these are collated into the IFNA World Rankings.
Netball is a common sport in British schools.
voyager.in /Netball   (672 words)

  
 Australian Institute of Sport - Netball
Netball is a fast, skilful game that requires players to have speed, strategy, agility and endurance.
Netball was one of the eight founding sports of the AIS.
The program encompasses Netball Australia's national 21-and-under program, with the objective of remaining the number one nation in the world at this level.
www.ais.org.au /netball   (250 words)

  
 Netball
Netball is a very good sport and it keeps you fit and healthy.
Netball was invented after Rev J.C Jamieson started basketball in 1906.
Sharon is a strong defender and is in the Australian netball team in 2,000.
orford.tased.edu.au /netball1.htm   (1066 words)

  
 Netball Proshop − The Netball Uniform, Equipment, Ball, Bib, Skirt and Rule Specialists.
Netball Proshop have stock and made to order bodysuits, jackets, pants, tops, skirts, bibs and briefs which can all be designed and purchased online.
Netball Proshop have an excellent range of balls for all court surfaces and for players from the beginner to the elite.
Netball Proshop has over 190 different stock and made to order products with a user friendly interface that allows you to purchase and choose your shipping method online.
www.netballproshop.com   (301 words)

  
 IFNA : Netball
Netball is a fast, skilful team game based on running, jumping, throwing and catching.
In this penalty, the offender must stand out of play until the ball has left the thrower's hands.
If you are interested in finding out more about the Rules of Netball, Rules books may be purchased from any of the national netball associations that are affiliated to The International Federation of Netball Associations or from IFNA itself.
www.netball.org /Netball.aspx   (509 words)

  
 Netball NSW Official Website - Junior Development - Nettas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
NETTA Netball is the modified game of Netball for 8-10 year old boys and girls.
NETTA Netball provides children with the best possible learning environment and enables them to develop a positive introduction to Netball, ensuring enjoyment and continued participation within the sport.
NETTA Netball has been designed to meet the needs of children and gives them a chance to be successful and feel good about themselves.
www.netballnsw.com /junior/nettas.htm   (307 words)

  
 Netball New Zealand - Links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Netball Waikato website has representative teams, annual calendar, news, the newsletter Netball moves, and more.
Netball Tasman's website is currently under construction and therefore unavailable at the moment.
The Canadian Amateur Netball Association (CANA) is the governing body for netball in Canada with members primarily, in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.
netballnz.co.nz /index.cfm?layout=links   (310 words)

  
 Netball Scotland Official Governing Body of Netball in Scotland
As many of you will be aware, Netball Scotland has taken an extremely proactive stance in supporting its affiliated clubs in creating a safe environment for all children and young people who participate in netball.
Netball Scotland are celebrating its 60th Anniversery this year and are running a tournament in conjuinction with Shetland to mark the occasion
Netball Scotland is committed to Equity in sport and is currently working towards the Equity Standard.
www.netballscotland.com   (195 words)

  
 NY SPORTS ONLINEl - Netball
NETBALL is a team game played on all continents and in over 50 countries, although it actually began here in the United States, before it was exported to Britain and the British Commonwealth which is where it gained in popularity.
The United States of America Netball Association (USANA), Inc., the governing body of netball in the USA, was founded in New York on May 26, 1992.
Netball is played in the New York area from May through September.
www.nysol.com /netball.html   (414 words)

  
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Netball enjoys a proud heritage and widespread support from all New Zealanders.
It is the number one team sport for women and is played widely by women of all ages and by a growing number of boys and men.
Netball is the largest participation sport in Secondary schools and is still growing.
www.netballnz.co.nz   (325 words)

  
 Thornleigh Netball Club - Home Page
Thornleigh Netball Club was first established in 1968 when Netball was known as "Women's Basketball" and was played weekly during the winter months against a handful of other clubs from the district.
The Thornleigh Netball Club promotes a happy and healthy sporting environment and the coaches and managers should be congratulated for helping the players achieve a great 2006 season.
Thornleigh Netball Club is a happy and healthy club, which promotes good skills and training, competitiveness, fair play and fun.
www.thornleighsports.org.au /netball/netmain.asp   (524 words)

  
 Netball Resources Website home page - compliled by Andy Dawson - sponsored by NetballzoneUK
Netball Resources Website home page - compliled by Andy Dawson - sponsored by NetballzoneUK
Socialsports to run a No Frills Netball Tournament in Docklands, 8 September.
These pages created and maintained by Andy Dawson as a service to the netballing community.
www.ucl.ac.uk /~uczcw11/netball.htm   (266 words)

  
 VL of Sport - Netball
One of the main reasons for the sparce coverage of Netball in Canada is that it is not taught in Schools.
Netball is run by the Alberta Netball Association (A.N.A.), located in Calgary and has operated since 1974.
Netball Hutt Valley wide coverage of netball in the area from Primary to Senior, schools and
www.sportsvl.com /ball/netball.htm   (2352 words)

  
 Netball Quizzes and Trivia -- FunTrivia
Netball is a hugely popular sport here in Australia.
For all you netballers out there, this is for you.
This quiz for those netball players, or fans of the sport, but do not necessarily follow the sport.
www.funtrivia.com /quizzes/sports/sports_other/netball.html   (445 words)

  
 Netball!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Netball was invented in 1891, by James Naismith, who also invented basketball.
It is played by nearly all Commonwealth countries, and it's popularity is growing in other nations across the world.
In Alberta, netball is played by many people of all ages.
www.ucalgary.ca /~abrempfe/netball.htm   (289 words)

  
 What is Netball?
It actually began here in the United States as women's basketball in 1895, before it was exported to Britain and the British Commonwealth, which is where it gained in popularity.
The Manhattan International Netball Club was established in 2000 by women with a love of netball and a desire to build a network of others who enjoy the game.
MINC is shortly to host a tournament in Manhattan  this will be the first netball tournament ever hosted in Manhattan, and teams from around the USA will be in attendance.
www.nynetball.homestead.com /whatnetball.html   (431 words)

  
 Netball Victoria - Playing Netball
Netball Victoria has more than 240 affiliated associations and 105,000 signed up members.
So, if you just want to play for fun and fitness, or one day play for Australia, there is a competition or modified game that is right for you.
Click here to find your local netball association.
www.netballvic.com.au /play.htm   (50 words)

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