Netball

An invasion game traditionally played by two teams of seven players, but over the years has adapted to other formats. Games are played on a rectangular court with raised goal rings at each end.

What is netball?

Netball has been part of the School Games since its inception and is the largest single gender team sport.

Netball is a fun, engaging team sport for both boys and girls. Players wear bibs which assign them to specific positions, and the game is played on a rectangular court with the aim to score in uniquely shaped nets at either end of the court.

Through Bee Netball, younger children can enjoy the sport in various flexible ways to suit the needs of you and the young people involved. There is also a young leader programme which you can access to support the delivery of Bee Netball via School Games.

Find out more about how to play Bee Netball formats.

Equipment needed

Netballs
Bibs
Cones
Score sheets
Court space
Goals (approx. 9ft high)

England Netball is the National Governing Body for netball in the UK.

See their full range of netball formats suitable for schools.

Visit England Netball's website

Get involved

The School Games is inclusive to all young people and provides opportunities for everyone to get involved, either within school, against other local schools, or at county or regional level.

School Games Organisers

School Games Organisers (SGO) help schools coordinate appropriate competitive opportunities for all young people from Key Stage 2-4, to recruit, train and deploy a suitable workforce, and to support the development of club.

School Games formats

Learn more about the School Games formats suitable for netball competitions:

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Netball Primary Challenge

Jump, Land, Balance, Three Throws, Shoot the Ball

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Netball Primary Competition

Bee Netball - Fliers (Year 3 & 4), Bee Netball - Stingers (Year 5 & 6)

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Netball Secondary Competition

Fastnet, 7v7

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Why Netball?

Bee Netball - Sting in the Tail

Quick and easy netball activities

Be it 10-minute or lesson-length activities, we have a range of activities suitable for all ages and abilities to encourage young people to stay active throughout the day.