NETBALL 2020 Welcome to NETBALL 2020, the vision and plan that will drive world netball forward over the next four years.

Netball 2020 is built on three Our strategic plan outlines strategic pillars: 9 high level goals and the Key Vision (our strategic direction) Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Governing with integrity that will be used to assess our A socially responsible sports • Thrilling world class events progress towards these goals. movement, recognised universally • Empowering through netball for its positive impact on people In the next four years you and communities around the world. That is the blueprint for the work we will see world netball that at the International Netball Federation is strong, confident, and will be doing to lead world netball inclusive, determined to grow towards the next decade. and embrace change and Mission (our purpose) diversity, and a sport that is I The three pillars stand on the firm truly a force for good. NF promotes empowerment by ‘If there is one aspect of our ambition for working with our Members, from foundation of our last four year plan, grass roots to elite, to provide the future of netball that I want to highlight, and at the end of those four years safe and supportive environments netball has never looked better. We it’s our commitment to empowerment. to develop life skills and to are rightfully proud of our record of sustain growth. sound governance, and proud of President of the International Netball Federation our world class events – events that The power of sport, of women’s sport, showcase our sport and our elite and of netball in particular, athletes, thrilling audiences, winning Values (our culture and beliefs) to change lives is extraordinary.’ new friends and new supporters, and providing girls with powerful We aspire to Excellence in everything and positive role models. we do.

But if there is one aspect of our We hold the principles of Fairness ambition for the future of netball and Integrity at the heart of our sport. that I want to highlight, it’s our commitment to empowerment. We create opportunities to foster lifelong Friendship through the The power of sport, of women’s love of netball. sport, and of netball in particular, to change lives is extraordinary. We will continue our work to empower women and girls - but more than that, we will be changing the lives of their communities.

Our Strategic Priorities for 2016-2020 are: Governing with Integrity | Thrilling World Class Events Empowering through Netball

www.netball.org Governing with Integrity GOAL 1

INF’s fundamental purpose is to INF remains committed to working promote, improve and grow netball with our Membership to promote Maintain an exemplary globally, in accordance with the safeguarding and the welfare of all Governance Framework ideals and objects of the Olympic of our participants including children, that is the benchmark and Commonwealth movements. administrators, technical officials and coaches. for the sport of netball INF believes in operating with high standards of transparency and good As an International Federation, our KPI: governance, drawing on a wide aim is to set the example for our • Governance framework and policies that are range of best practice from within Members in the establishment of the ‘Best in Sector’ assessed through internal the sports movement and outside. good governance practices that and external benchmarking utilising IOC and will stand up to the scrutiny of other appropriate guidelines The INF Board is accountable, to all our stakeholders. our Membership and our other stakeholders, for ensuring that the Within our governance systems we sport of netball is governed and will continue to create opportunities regulated with honesty, truth, for individuals to develop their equity and reliability. leadership potential, so that they GOAL 2 serve the Federation in a responsible INF has responsibility to preserve the and resolute manner that embodies Engaged and Proactive Members integrity of netball and to maintain an our values of excellence, integrity, and Regional Federations efficient administration to conduct, fairness and transparency. regulate and direct the sport. KPIs: • Members and Regional Federations that are clear on their role and responsibilities within the overall “Good governance must be underpinned Governance Framework for netball and are active and dynamic participants at Congress and by a strong commitment to integrity, Regional AGMs and within their local associations inclusiveness and accessibility. Today, • Member Federations engaged in safeguarding programmes more than ever before, culture, values and behaviours are vital to the performance and profile of successful organisations.”

GOAL 3

Netball - a drug free sport Kereyn Smith MNZM KPIs: Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Olympic Committee • No Anti-Doping Rules Violations and INF Vice President 2007-2011 • Education programmes that promote drug-free sport and celebrate the clean athlete

www.netball.org “Netball is a thrilling and core highlight GOAL 4 of the Commonwealth Games sports programme, with phenomenal Ensure a profitable and engaging event portfolio delivered through demand for tickets at Glasgow 2014. capable event management However, it’s not only a favourite for KPIs: fans, teams and broadcasters; • Event income from INF events exceeds income for 2012-2016 it’s an International Federation with • Increased sponsorship income an inspiring and diverse outreach • Increased player, Member, fan and spectator satisfaction programme that aligns with the core • Increase in worldwide viewership values of the Commonwealth Sports • Adherence to the standards defined in the Thrilling World Class Events INF Event and Commercial Operation Manual Movement as a whole - creating • Transfer of knowledge programme that inspires and peaceful, sustainable and prosperous INF has a portfolio of high quality international events prepares our Members and Regional Federations including the Netball World Cup, the Netball World to become successful future hosts communities through sport.” Youth Cup and the FAST5 Netball World Series. • Growth in regional competitions and national leagues INF publishes a calendar of International Events that • Development of alternative forms of the netball game includes Member test series and regional competitions. • Inclusion of netball in the programmes of more INF maintains a world ranking system for international global and regional multisport games teams and appoints the match officials for all ranking matches from a pool of International Umpires. GOAL 5 Netball is increasing its profile through its inclusion in multisport games such as the ANOCA Youth Games and Fair and transparent bid process the South East Asian (SEA) Games. Netball is a core sport in the Commonwealth Games and strives for addition to KPIs: the Olympic programme. INF aims to increase the global • Continuous improvement of the bid process in line reach of the sport and increase the profile and visibility of with INF requirements and sector best practice sports and role models that appeal to women and girls. • Development of selection criteria that support the INF Vision and Mission Event management and participation in world class events provides empowerment opportunities for our Members, their administrators, players, coaches and officials. Alternative forms of the game such as FAST5, GOAL 6 mixed netball, beach netball, walking netball and netball for those with a disability ensure we have broad appeal. World class standards in We recognise the appeal of netball to men and boys and officiating for International Events we welcome their growing participation in our sport. KPIs: In the next four year period our events include: • Establish a benchmark for ‘world class officiating’ Netball World Cup Liverpool 2019 and create a target for future years against which Qualifiers for the Netball World Cup 2018 David Grevemberg CBE we will measure our performance Netball World Youth Cup Gaborone 2017 Chief Executive of the • Create a programme to improve the standard Commonwealth Games Federation FAST5 Netball World series Melbourne 2016-18 of umpiring in all of our regions We will be seeking bids for the Netball World Cup 2023, Netball World Youth Cup 2021, and FAST5 Netball World Series 2019-21. www.netball.org Empowering through Netball GOAL 7 GOAL 8 Netball has the power to change lives and inspire To achieve recognition from Effective, frequent and communities. INF promotes the empowerment of women our stakeholders, through our meaningful dialogue with all and girls through its inspirational role models and award winning development programmes. We partner with communications and actions that our stakeholders, including INF governments, national sporting organisations and the netball, the INF and our Members Members, Regional Federations, sport for development community. Our programmes are seen as a force for good. sponsors, funders, media, key improve the health and wellbeing of their participants. global organisations and opinion KPI: formers to ensure our activities • Measure the percentage of respondents in an remain attractive and relevant annual stakeholder survey who endorse the key statements relating to our vision, mission to their developing needs. and strategic priorities KPIs: • Annual key stakeholder survey to assess our relevance • Congress participation and satisfaction survey • Website/social media engagement metrics

GOAL 9

“Not only has netball empowered A Netball World Development me to play a sport I love, it has Programme in place to grow given me the gift of seeing the membership and build capacity through the regions, particularly in world outside of Uganda and countries with little or no opportunity getting an education I could for women and girls to develop only have dreamed of. Through outside the family home. my journey, I hope I can inspire KPIs: • 100 Member Federations with a regional others to harness the power of development manager in each region by 2020 netball in their lives to achieve with associated funding • Netball Development partners in place to assist their dreams too.” in funding and delivery of our programme • INF accredited grassroots programmes available for our Members in Governance, Coaching, Officiating, Event Management and Peace Proscovia Sports Administration Loughborough Lightning • Growth in Members’ grassroots events, and Ugandan National Netballer local competitions and national leagues

www.netball.org Netball in Numbers INF Members

NETBALL DEMOGRAPHICS** Full Members (11) – Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe UNDER 18 – 16% Associate Members (7) – Burundi, Cameroon, Central African 18-25 – 12% Republic, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Seychelles

26-35 – 19% 20 Other Netball Nations (8) – Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, % % Mauritius, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania 90 20 36-45 – 25% MILLION FEMALE, WITH OF RESPONDENTS 46-55 – 16% PARTICIPANTS A GROWING MALE PLAY MIXED WORLDWIDE* 55+ – 10% Full Members (13) – Argentina, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, PARTICIPATION NETBALL Cayman Islands, Grenada, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Maarten, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, USA

Associate Members (2) – Anguilla & Dominica

Other Netball Nations (18) – Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Netball World Cup 7th – 16th August 2015 7.5M+ Bahamas, Bonaire, British Virgin Isles, Chile, Cuba, Curacao, AUDIENCE Guyana, Haiti, Paraguay, Peru, Saba, St Eustatius, Uruguay, US Virgin Isles, Tortola, Turks & Caicos

Full Members (10) – Australia, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, India, A World record crowd Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, The Maldives

102,674 Associate Members (10) – Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Brunei, Dubai, Japan, Korea, Nepal, Philippines, Timor Leste TICKETS SOLD 16,849 Other Netball Nations (6) – Iran, Indonesia, Mongolia, AUS Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam $1.4M MERCHANDISE SOLD Full Members (9) – England, Gibraltar, Israel, Malta, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Wales

Associate Members (3) – Denmark, France & Sweden

Other Netball Nations (7) – Austria, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine

AUS Netball World Cup 7th – 16th August 2015 $1.4M Full Members (7) – Cook Islands, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu SPONSORSHIP Associate Members (1) – Solomon Islands

HOURS OF TV BROADCAST 3,895,935 FACEBOOK REACH 850 Other Netball Nations (1) – Niue IN OVER 100 COUNTRIES

*Over 90% of respondents play traditional netball but they also play these other forms of netball: FAST5, Fastnet ‘nets’, wheelchair, deaf, mixed, beach, walking. ** Demographic from 2016 participation survey. www.netball.org Website: www.netball.org Twitter: @IntNetball Facebook: @internationalnetballfed

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