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ENGLAND NETBALL ANNUAL REPORT 2020-2021 A YEAR IN NETBALL LIKE NO OTHER, THIS REPORT TELLS OUR THE YEAR OVERVIEW STORY AS THE NETBALL FAMILY NAVIGATE THEIR WAY THROUGH ONE OF THE TOUGHEST YEARS IN OUR SPORT TO DATE ANY DREAM VOLUNTEERS CONTENTS WE’LL DO WEEK #RISEAGAIN CADBURY VITALITY NETBALL LOCKDOWN RETURN TO PLAY NETBALL SERIES LEGENDS SERIES

2020/21 TIMELINE 03 VITALITY welcome 04 GOALDEN GLOBE RULE AWARDS COVID-19 OF STEP 1 – THE UNKNOWN – APRIL, MAY, JUNE 06 SIX STEP 2 – PLANNING A COMEBACK – JULY, AUGUST 12 STEP 3 – NAVIGATING THE TIERS – SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER 16 RISE.AS ONE. STEP 4 – STEP BACK AGAIN – NOVEMBER, DECEMBER, JANUARY 21 STEp 5 – RISE AS ONE – FEBRUARY 27

JOAN MILLS APPOINTED step 6 – together again – MARCH 36 VIRTUAL NETBALL CLUB PRESIDENT VITALITY NETBALL NETBALL AGAINST SUPERLEAGUE 2021 FINANCIAL REVIEW 42 RACISM #TOGETHERWEARENETBALL

03 Colin Povey, Chair Fran Connolly, Ceo

What a difference a year makes! 12 months ago, I fashioned hard work we managed to put on a replacement This year has truly been like no other. We’ve focus and challenge. It involved a huge effort, supported was reflecting on a wave of positive, good news series between the Vitality Roses and the Vitality Netball faced many unexpected challenges, but I am by the global netball family, with extensive game analysis, stories that had followed the Vitality Netball World Legends. Again, thanks are due to all those who worked so proud of all that we have achieved in the rule modifications, safety protocols being implemented, Cup 2019 and we were fully expecting our sport to so hard to create this opportunity. Shortly afterwards the last 12 months. It has been an honour to see the introduction of COVID-19 Officers and so much more. go from strength to strength. However, we were also Vitality Netball Superleague itself was able to return, albeit everyone’s hard work, determination and I cannot thank our friends in Australia, New Zealand, Isle in a modified format and using two central venues. In this of Man, Ireland and Guernsey enough for their support just seeing the beginnings of the impact COVID-19 collaborative thinking help to unite the netball context the work of Independent Chair of the VNSL board with trialling rule modifications whilst here in England was having on society as a whole. Ultimately the community and ensure our sport didn’t lose the Steve Elworthy and his fellow board members has been restrictions were prohibitive. All the necessary steps virus stopped virtually all sports and sadly netball particularly valuable to us this year. Sky Sports provided momentum it was enjoying prior to COVID-19. were taken at all levels of the sport to ensure a safe and activities across both the elite and recreational game streaming services that meant every single game could Government approved return – it’s been an unexpected were suspended for much of the time covered by this be viewed live by fans and in the circumstances this latest Despite having to navigate through the rapidly changing journey getting here but it is incredible how much detail, annual report. season has been a remarkable success. tides of the pandemic, we saw teammates fundraise for thought and time went in to getting people back playing those working on the front line, athletes go above and the sport we love. Whilst 2020 has seen the organisation challenged like never Of course, the pandemic had a significant impact on beyond to ensure we could enjoy some elite netball on before we have also been reminded of just how passionate, our finances as well as our normal operations. Income new President, Joan Mills MBE, has certainly had a unique our screens, volunteers dedicate endless hours to return We know this has been a hard year for everyone, resilient and dedicated the Netball Family is. I am incredibly from ticket sales and membership subscriptions were ‘induction’ to her new role but she is just as energetic and the game and netballers the length and breadth of the however when I look back on all that we have achieved proud of the way in which England Netball members understandably reduced by a significant amount but we are committed as her predecessor, Lindsay Sartori. country come together to protect the sport despite all together, from 75% of the Netball Family standing of staff, led by CEO Fran Connolly, responded to the grateful that so many members opted still to pay their full the uncertainty we were faced with. beside us during a pandemic through the #RiseAgain unprecedented circumstances. Endless hours were spent fees whilst not really knowing just how much netball they The Board has continued to work hard on governance campaign, reactivating international and Vitality planning for a host of scenarios, liaising with Government, would play. Several of our leading sponsors and commercial matters and in January this year we welcomed Jennifer It’s remarkable how much impact we’ve been able to Netball Superleague games with more visibility and and keeping both members and volunteers updated as the partners also stood firmly by our side and continued to Thomas as a new Co-Opted Director to assist with our work have despite a lot of netball activity being suspended. views than ever before, as well returning the grassroots pandemic evolved. Despite the distinct lack of action on the work with us to find new ways in which we could deliver on inclusion and diversity. David Armstrong was appointed Throughout the last 12 months there’s been a great deal game to communities across the country in such court we should be extremely proud of the way the wider mutually beneficial activities despite COVID-19. In addition, in July 2020 and brings a wealth of financial, commercial of innovation, creative thinking and teamwork, which uncertain times, I feel truly overwhelmed by the Netball Family pulled together to protect our sport and the Executive Team worked hard to minimise discretionary experience and a background in other sports. Fran has demonstrated that the Netball Family is full of trailblazers strength of the netball community. keep each other safe. spend and this resulted in an end of year financial result to continued to develop her Executive leadership team and I am who are extremely passionate about the sport. be proud of. confident we have an effective team overseeing matters at It is a delight to see netballers everywhere jumping at Against a truly turbulent background it was a minor both an executive and non-executive level. We are refining This year we’ve had to take a lot of things online due the chance to get back on court now and their return miracle that we managed to get the Vitality Roses to New We also owe thanks to Sport England for their continued a new ‘adventure strategy’ for the sport which we hope will to the Government imposed lockdowns. First with is all thanks to the many volunteers who have worked Zealand for an international series towards the end of belief in our plans. They have provided both moral and keep us ahead of the pack and as we move into the second the introduction of our new ‘Virtual Netball Club’ tirelessly to safety return the action. We expect this 2020. I am grateful for the support of both the UK and New financial support as well as allowing us greater flexibility, half of 2021, we are working on succession plans for my own which brought our members closer to the game with to be one of the biggest summers of netball yet at a Zealand Governments and for the commitment of all our in the short term, as to how we are permitted to use the role and that of other senior directors as they approach the online workouts, never seen before interviews and community level. I cannot wait to see what the next travelling athletes who had to undergo rigorous testing and funds they provide. Additional Government support via end of their maximum terms of office. fun challenges, then through engaging Bee@Home year holds... gold medal! quarantine regimes. The series gave everyone associated the furlough scheme and the Sports Winter Survival resources, health and wellbeing webinars, virtual awards with our sport a much needed boost when lockdown was Package administered by the Department for Culture, On all fronts the sport remains well set to pick up the pace ceremonies, plus so much more. Our content and To wrap things up I just want to say a huge thank you to restricting so many activities that we had previously taken Media and Sport have also been much appreciated. These again as the restrictions imposed by the pandemic start to connection with the wider Netball Family has continued our staff, Board, members, volunteers, officials, coaches, for granted. funds have been deployed to protect the sport at all levels ease. In addition, we will have a home Commonwealth Games to go from strength to strength throughout this period, athletes, partners, Vitality Netball Superleague and and with a view to us returning to normal as soon and as to look forward to in 2022. which has been a delight to see. grassroots clubs, and everyone who has helped us to We were not so fortunate as we started 2021 when Jamaica safely as possible. get to where we are today and stood by us - all of this had to pull out of their scheduled UK tour. However, with I hope the whole Netball Family will once again be able to As ever, it’s extremely important to us to keep women wouldn’t have been possible without everyone uniting for some innovative thinking; fantastic collaboration across After last year’s virtual AGM I am hopeful we will be able come together and enjoy happier times but for now thank and girls active and connected to our sport, so getting the sport. I can’t wait to work with you all again on this many parts of the sport and another slug of good, old to meet in person again this year. Behind the scenes your you once again for your support over the last 12 months. members back on court this last year has been a huge exciting next chapter. 04 05 Virtual Netball Club Bee@Home The VNC sessions have Being faced with an uncertain future, scores of With the VNC making an impact, other areas of our The members and fans missing their netball, and limited engaged the netball sport were also moved online. Bee Netball online opportunities for the public to get active, we started resources were launched for the under 11 to consider how we could take things online and community and fed our age groups with simple, downloadable keep people connected to our sport. Bee@Home resources providing tips on passion. how to enjoy Bee Netball challenges in Unknown Our initial response was creating the galvanizing your own home. Bee@Home proved ‘Virtual Netball Club’ (VNC); a member only space popular, with some famous faces which gives people access to a range of exciting such as Gary Neville, Jess Thirlby opportunities and content, from live workouts From the start of the VIRTUAL NETBALL CLUB and Tamsin Greenway giving it a try with big netball stars to unseen Vitality Roses to the end of March 2021, there were over with their children. All the Bee@Home interviews and coaching tips. With a weekly resources remain on the England Netball schedule of new engaging content, this new website for all to enjoy. channel empowered members to be healthier and happier off the court and brought members closer 55,000 VIEWS April FROM APRIL - AUGUST 2020, BEE@HOME HAD to the sport than ever before. OF THE VNC PAGES FROM OVER The VNC was a resounding success in all aspects UNIQUE 538 downloads and a real team effort, with the Vitality Roses 30,000 PEOPLE leading workouts and sharing their insight in TOTAL may Netball Natter interviews, expert coaches giving 143,000 VIEWS in depth advice and support to others, England TWITTER Netball Ambassador Sasha Corbin inspiring junior 850,000+ IMPRESSIONS across all digital platforms netballers through weekly training sessions, and FOR THE SKILLS CHALLENGE partners providing exciting challenges and recipes facebook june for healthy eating, plus so much more. 645,000+ post reach 27,500 views The engagement on social media and the viewing oF GARY NEVILLE’S SKILLS CHALLENGE numbers spoke for themselves.

What started out as an idea to keep members occupied and engaged with netball for what we This year has been unlike any other. After thought would just be a few weeks of lockdown, COVID-19 spread across the country, we, like all turned into a year-long project. The VNC, sports, had to halt all activity from grassroots continuously evolved with the development of an to elite level as the first Government lockdown inspiring brand and content designed to meet the was implemented. In April, the Prime Minister needs of the nation through the changing tides of announced an extension to the lockdown, and the pandemic. We hope our members will continue it started to become clear that ‘normality’ to enjoy consuming and engaging with our sport wouldn’t be returning any time soon. through this new member benefit going forwards. month April 06 01 07 Walking Netball #TakeGilbertHome Any Dream We’ll Do VNSL 2020

From juniors to those who enjoy a slower version Our partners have also been key in We have been so In the first few months of the pandemic, we were Whilst there are a lot of of the game, we wanted to provide something for driving forward new ideas and content, reminded of how truly inspirational the members of achievements for the Netball Family everyone online during the lockdown. With Walking providing fun new ways to speak to fortunate to see our our Netball Family are. We were in awe of the number to look back on and be proud of Netball primarily attracting people over the age of our audience online, from the Jaffa Netball Family support of members, including volunteers, players, coaches, over the last 12 months, there were 60, many of whom were shielding and really feeling Cam which saw the Vitality Roses give officials and others who were working on the front many challenges too. One being the the impacts of lockdown, we wanted to help put a us a sneak peek into their daily lives our online initiatives over line for the NHS during the pandemic, fundraising for cancellation of several competitions smile on their face and help them reconnect with their in lockdown on Instagram to Gilbert’s vital causes or supporting others who were feeling towards the end of the 2019/20 Walking Netball family. In May as part of National #TakeNetballHome which gave our the last 12 months, as isolated. netball calendar, including the 2020 Walking Month the Virtual Wiggle and Giggle followers a new activity to try at home Vitality Netball Superleague season. online workout event was hosted to bring some each month. The campaign as a whole we stayed connected to So, in May we launched our ‘Any Dream We’ll Do’ It had started with a bang; arenas light into what was an anxious and uncertain reached nearly a million and saw over our communities across initiative to celebrate and shine the light on some were sold out, all eyes were on time for many. 5,000 netball fans visit the Gilbert of our exceptional members. The idea was that the game, and a new team (Leeds website and a fifth of those stocking up England. Our volunteers people would nominate a team member, volunteer, Rhinos) had been announced to be The tailored home workout combined with on netball essentials to keep training committee member or fellow England Netball joining the league in 2021. There was a good old natter and giggle was a huge at home. From a Gilbert perspective, who help make the game member that has been touching the lives of others, so much to look forward to, but our success with nearly 1,000 people taking part netballers were the only customers with a panel then selecting several nominees to have hopes for finishing the season came happen were fundamental live, making it the biggest Wiggle and who continued to buy during the first ELLIS ADAMSON their netball dreams come true. Over 200 inspiring to a halt at the end of May when we Giggle ever! It also paved the way for lockdown when all sport was halted in promoting and getting members of the Netball Family were nominated. were forced to confirm that the 2020 many more virtual Walking Netball nationwide. Doctor at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust Those nominating could even choose the prize they season would not be completed as a sessions on a smaller scale but more members engaged and part of St Agnes Netball Club wanted their nominees to receive, from a surprise call result of the pandemic. regularly. (South West Region) with a Vitality Rose, to a training session with Head Coach Jess Thirlby or an umpiring masterclass with with many different Working through the Covid-19 pandemic as international umpire Gary Burgess. You name it, we a junior doctor has been pretty tough. I am activations. Our army did it, all with the Netball Family front of mind. very lucky to be part of the St Agnes Netball of fantastic coaches and Club family! We’ve kept each other moving and motivated through the lockdowns and clubs across the country my own motivation was definitely helped along by a surprise call from the amazing also delivered their own Jade Clarke as part of England Netball’s ‘Any online training sessions dream we’ll do’. I still feel a bit star-struck! for their participants to get involved with, it was a real movement of support throughout the pandemic.

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10 NETBALL Against Racism We have continued have We work hard to in this area and although know there we is more for do,us everyone to at England Netball is dedicated making to change and ensuring our sport is an inclusive and welcoming space. Here’s what has months: 12 last the over happened Since this, reenergised have we our intent and action around all areas inclusionof in oursport as are we committed ensuring to that netball is a place where everyone can belong and thrive. As an initial, but vitalstep, began we running ‘Here Listen’ to forums for the Netball come to together Family and further explore the experiences Black of and ethnically diverse communities in our sport. had so We many inspiring as and discussions honest and open a result could start make critical to game. our across changes On 25 May, theOn shocking 25 May, death of George saw the Floyd global news agenda shift the subject to racism. of As an organisation knew needed we we to do support more to Black members of together stand and Family Netball the against racism. contacted were We by many incredible women in our sport at this time about the need for us to be part the of change, and whole we agreed. heartedly Return to Play Blended Netball NWc2019 - 1 year on

Some community sports were given the green light As part of Youth Sport Trust’s National School Sports Whilst the Netball Family waited with bated breath for planning a from the Government to return towards the end of Week, we launched Blended Netball. Blended Netball news that netball could return, this provided a great July, such as cricket, which could be played socially is a new secondary school peer-to-peer offer, which, opportunity to remember the journey the sport is on distanced in its original form. However, as a close along with providing pupils with special educational and we looked back on the anniversary of the Vitality contact sport, largely played indoors, a great deal needs (SEN) a new sport, gives the opportunity for Netball World Cup 2019 in Liverpool. One year on of research and testing was required to develop mainstream girls to develop important life skills such saw the release of an impact report which celebrated comeback modifications to standard netball rules in order to as leadership, communication and empathy. the achievements of this iconic event, where the reduce the duration of close contact between players, world’s best teams battled for glory in Liverpool back as per Government requirements. All our findings The programme was extensively tested in London in July 2019 and provided motivation to regain that and suggested modifications were submitted to thanks to funding through the TeamUp project, momentum once netball could return. Government in the form of a detailed action plan and designed to support the legacy of the Netball World then it became a waiting game to receive approval to Cup 2019. Initial plans were to roll the programme out be able to return netball. across the country after the 2020 Easter holidays but this was delayed due to the global pandemic. july However, over the summer we developed several MODIFIED NETBALL ACTIVITY ONE YEAR ON FROM VITALITY NETBALL WORLD CUP RULE MODIFICATIONS webinars for teachers to learn about the programme so that they could see how they could embed Blended Netball into the new school year. 599 teachers and 2.41M PEOPLE august deliverers signed up to learn more and over 100 FEEL MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT NETBALL schools registered to introduce it into their school. FOLLOWING THE EVENT 4FT SPACING FOR 4FT MARKING 4FT POSITION OF THE START OF PLAY PENALISED PLAYER Whilst there have been more delays than we had GB hoped to get it up and running, the response to this WOMEN programme has been phenomenal and we can’t wait 160,000 WERE INSPIRED BY THE EVENT REMOVAL OF REMOVAL OF to see how schools and participants embrace it once TOSS UPS IDLE INTERACTIONS TO START PLAYING / PLAY MORE NETBALL it is in full flow. 743,000 ADULTS WERE INSPIRED BY THE EVENT

NO BIB OR PERSONAL ON CONTACT WITH TO WATCH [MORE] LIVE NETBALL ITEM SHARING POSTS SANITISE BEFORE As summer began, we started to see a glimmer RESUMING PLAY of normality returning in England. From 1 5.1M GB ADULTS June schools started reopening, shortly AGREE THE VITALITY ROSES ARE followed in July by non-essential shops, pubs, AN INSPIRATION TO WOMEN AND GIRLS restaurants and other businesses opening their doors. However, for a period there was still uncertainty about what this meant for sport. 500 FREE SESSIONS PROVIDED BY CLUBS FOLLOWING THE EVENT july 12 02 13 #RiseAgain Netball Roadmap

After taking time to reflect, attention returned to counties, clubs and registered leagues Towards the end of August, the longed-for news that assessment documents created, and the introduction another obstacle was accessing facilities. Leisure the future of our sport with the new membership helped to amplify the message and, in grassroots netball could return was confirmed by the of a COVID-19 Officer role which had 900 people step providers had been hard hit with some not surviving window looming. With netball still not back in action, some cases, offered further support Government provided the new game modifications forward to support netball’s return in the first month, the pandemic and many school facilities weren’t it was clear that retaining members for the 2020/21 themselves to members. Our Vitality were put in place. The challenge now was ensuring which later grew to over 2,500. available as they focused on trying to return children season was vital for the sports short term and long- Roses showed their support on social all volunteers, staff, coaches, officials, and players safely to classrooms. As a result, there was limited term prosperity. As a not-for-profit organisation, media, and we also enjoyed some great understood the rule changes and what protocols had to To support these roles and the wider volunteer access to indoor venues at this time and a lack of membership is vital to the continued running and media coverage. As a result, we had a be followed to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. network and following the success of region and outdoor netball courts across the country. development of our sport. Without this, much of the whopping 79,000 plus members sign county forums held throughout the summer, we good work undertaken at all levels of the sport would up for a 2020/21 membership during A detailed Care Package outlining the stages of introduced club and league forums and weekly During the summer we slowly progressed through not be able to continue. Retaining our membership the period of this report, which is almost netball’s return and everything volunteers needed to communication to support our 7,000 volunteers, the stages of return with individuals firstly being able however was not only of financial importance, 75% of what we achieved the previous know was launched, we held club and league forums including all the COVID-19 Officers, to apply the to take part in socially distanced netball activity in throughout the pandemic it was well documented season, and 64% of members paid their to answer questions in person and published detailed restart guidance to their local organisations. small groups, then we saw the return of training and that female activity levels were disproportionately full membership fee in support of the communications to all the Netball Family, so they had hope for competition being able to restart for impacted and keeping the vital connection with our sport. It was more than we could have were prepared for what to expect. The guidance was Adapting to the COVID-19 mitigation requirements the new season. members would be paramount for helping the Netball hoped for and without our members #RISEAGAIN extensive with test and trace planning in place, risk was not the only challenge clubs and leagues faced, Family return to the sport when ready. and volunteers’ continued dedication and loyalty, the sport would not have We know the Netball Family are passionate, achieved the success it has since. ANNE WIGNALL Lancashire County Chair supportive and determined, and in this year like no other we had to call on them to stand behind our The Lancashire County Netball Association SMALL SIDED GAMES sport despite the uncertainty of when we’d be back ARE NOT ALLOWED Personal Membership agreed to remove the County fee for adult or how much opportunity there would be to play. Membership 2019/20* 2020/21* members and retain the junior membership We asked the public to help netball #RiseAgain by category fee but donate this back to England Roadmap for the return of community netball committing to their membership for the 2020/21 NETBALL FITNESS ACTIVITY TRAINING COMPETITION Over 18 49,588 34,070 Netball. The committee was conscious of season. AVOID MEETING IN Under 18 13,602 12,052 the financial hardship COVID-19 had on BUSY LOCATIONS

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members and introduced membership MODIFICATIONS MODIFICATIONS MARKING ALLOWED IN TRAINING RECOMMENCE Under 14 21,890 18,830 • NO EQUIPMENT SHARING • MINIMAL EQUIPMENT SHARING • MINIMAL EQUIPMENT SHARING ENVIRONMENT • REGULAR BREAKS FOR HAND • STRICT HYGIENE PROTOCOLS • NETBALL FITNESS WITH UP TO • NETBALL FITNESS WITH UP TO 6 • NETBALL FITNESS WITH AN • OUTDOOR AND INDOOR AND EQUIPMENT SANITISATION • FULL EQUIPMENT SHARING WE WILL CONTINUE TO We recognised that some members of the Netball ONE OTHER PERSON OUTSIDE PEOPLE IN TOTAL INCREASED GROUP SIZE • MAX OF 30 PER COURT • SPECTATORS ALLOWED OF HOUSEHOLD (NUMBER TBC) • MAX OF 30 PER COURT • FULL SQUAD PARTICIPATION • OUTDOOR AND POTENTIALLY • SPECTATORS SOCIALLY ADHERE TO THE LATEST giveaways, providing an opportunity for • OUTDOOR ONLY INDOOR (IN LINE WITH • OUTDOOR AND POTENTIALLY • OUTDOOR STRONGLY DISTANCED • FRIENDLY MATCHES PERMITTED GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE) INDOOR (IN LINE WITH RECOMMENDED IN PREPARATION FOR • OUTDOOR STRONGLY Under 11 17,978 13,658 GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE) COMPETITION • RISK MITIGATIONS IN PLACE RECOMMENDED GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE Family would have also suffered financial hardship, so • OUTDOOR AND INDOOR • RISK MITIGATIONS IN PLACE Lancashire members to win back the 13 MAY 1 JUNE TBC FROM 18TH AUGUST FROM 28TH SEPTEMBER TBC TBC INDIVIDUALS ALLOWED TO EXPANSION OF NUMBERS FURTHER EXPANSION OF FURTHER EXPANSION OF PROVIDING ALL GUIDANCE IS REMOVAL OF SOCIAL FULL RELEASE OF SOCIAL Social and EXERCISE WITH SOMEONE ABLE TO MEET NUMBERS ABLE TO MEET NUMBERS ABLE TO MEET FOLLOWED BY ORGANISERS DISTANCING DISTANCING for that reason, we offered an optional 30% discount. OUTSIDE OF THEIR HOUSEHOLD AND RELAXATION OF SOCIAL 2,876 1,187 DISTANCING ENABLING MORE RISK OF NETBALL TRAINING RISK OF NETBALL ACTIVITY REGULAR EQUIPMENT SHARING DEEMED LOW ENOUGH TO DEEMED LOW ENOUGH TO supporting cost of their membership. In addition, the AND CONTACT. ALLOW FULL CONTACT AND ALLOW COMPETITION TO MARKING IN TRAINING RESUME RISK OF NETBALL TRAINING However, for those that chose to pay the full price of DEEMED LOW ENOUGH TO ALLOW MODIFIED ACTIVITY Total 105,904 79,797 committee has worked with 4 leagues THE SAFETY OF THE membership by the end of September, we pledged NETBALL FAMILY throughout lockdown to successfully IS OUR UTMOST PRIORITY to put their names on court at the next international THIS ROADMAP IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE UPDATED IN LINE WITH GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE AND ADVICE If you are displaying any COVID-19 symptoms, ENGLAND NETBALL | PROJECT TITLE HERE Adhere to hand hygiene at all times convert them to member leagues allowing you must not attend any netball activity series as a thank you for their support. Group Membership them to have full access to all England Membership Netball support and protocols, providing a The #RiseAgain campaign was accompanied by 2019/20* 2020/21* Category safe environment for members to play. an emotive video and we asked our volunteers to Primary School 4,656 4,671 support us in sharing our plea far and wide. We Secondary School 1,522 184 were overwhelmed with the response. Our regions, University/College 51 28

*For the period ending 31 March august 14 15 Returning in Tiers #TogetherWeAreNetball

Despite yet again being faced with more challenges During this period, all the home nations joined Navigating caused by the pandemic, our volunteers worked forces to help protect netball’s future. The governing tirelessly to keep members connected to the game bodies for netball in England, Northern Ireland, and up to date as to what these tiers meant for Scotland and Wales launched a joint initiative called them. It was a difficult time as the challenges and #TogetherWeAreNetball aimed at protecting the restrictions varied across different parts of the sport’s longevity and getting women and girls across the Tiers country. The guidance and care packages were the UK active again. altered to factor various implications, more online club and league forums were held to continue to As part of this joint initiative, we shined the light support people with navigating through this time on some worrying statistics based on women’s as best as we possibly could and detailed which tier activity levels which were affected due to COVID-19. each region sat in and what that meant for netball in With only 25% of women meeting weekly activity their area. guidelines of 150 minutes per week according to a survey conducted on behalf of Sport England, and With netball’s full return still uncertain, access to 39% concerned that losing their fitness would have September the 30% discount on membership, which was due to a long-term impact according to a Women in Sport end on 30 September 2021 was extended, so that report, we knew we had to raise these concerns and people could still be a part of helping our sport to do more as a female dominated sport. #RiseAgain for a lower fee. All members signing up October before the end of October 2020 could also benefit As part of this campaign, all four countries asked from 15% off the England Netball Store in recognition people to join the conversation, to continue to get of their continued support. behind netball and each made a huge effort to do everything possible to get people active despite not being able to return to courts at that time. England Netball specifically did this by continuing to provide and enhance our Virtual Netball Club offering.

The hope of the return of competition was dampened when in mid-September the Prime Level 3 coaching course Minister announced new restrictions in England, this included the rule of six which once again We had originally planned to start our Level 3 coaching affected our plans to return the game. At the course in July 2020 but as this course was due to be start of October, a new three-tier system began delivered on a face-to-face basis this was not possible. in England, which effected what level of the Therefore, the opportunity was taken to review the game participants could play depending on Level 3 course content to allow delivery of it in a their location. A few regions were able to still blended fashion. Consequently, the first weekend of deliver some form of netball activity, whilst the course was hosted virtually in September 2020. others were facing a complete lockdown. september 16 03 17 AGM Black History month

Annual General Meeting Black history Month Marlene Wander With mass gatherings not permitted, England Netball Having hosted several ‘Here to Listen’ forums on Vice Chair, LONDON AND SOUTH like many regions, counties, clubs and leagues had the experience of ethnically diverse communities EAST to rethink our approach to the Annual General in netball, one emerging and important theme was Meeting (AGM). To ensure that voting members the need for more representation and celebration From coaching to could still engage with the meeting and cast their of Black people across our organisation at all levels, Jodie Gibson umpiring, assessing, votes, a virtual member meeting was hosted to from grassroots to elite. In October, through Black Commonwealth Games and mentoring to gold medallist Jean Hornsby Jenny Thomas celebrate the amazing successes of the prior year History Month we took this important month as an First Black netball player Walking Netball Host founding a club over 36 years and group members were asked to submit their votes opportunity to continue the momentum of the anti- to represent England ago, Marlene Wander has been involved on resolutions in advance of the AGM. We had to racism movement as we are determined that our Jodie Gibson has been in netball in a variety of roles for over 40 Jenny Thomas first conduct the AGM behind closed doors but for the sport should offer a place of inclusivity, acceptance part of the Vitality years. She is also currently Vice Chair Jean Hornsby started started playing netball first time streamed the proceedings so members and belonging. Roses set up for years of the London and South East region playing netball at in primary school and is could still watch. now and has 25 caps for her school and soon became and Chair of Kent County Netball. We celebrated the unique Black contributions from country. She won the Commonwealth Games now a Walking Netball Host. captain of the England The AGM saw us announce the within our Netball Family, sharing video messages in 2018 and has been a strong presence in the She still regularly plays as a “I think that we just really need to spread the U21 side, a title she held for two years before appointment of Joan Mills MBE as and written stories from several Black members, and Vitality Netball Superleague since her debut. goal keeper and watches the sport on TV. word, not only just about all our different she made history as the first Black netball the new England Netball President. celebrated what Black History Month means to them denominations of people that’s within the player to play for the senior international team. “Netball has brought through some Joan’s appointment in this voluntary and their work within netball. The videos had over “Through netball, I have had so many sport and celebrate who they are, but also incredible opportunities. I have met fantastic African and Caribbean players role came as fellow England Netball 35,000 views across Facebook and Twitter. ensure that saying netball makes us be the some of the most amazing people.” “Black history is a part of netball history.” which needs to be celebrated.” person that we are and that netball is me.” Honorary Life Member, Lindsay Sartori stepped down from the helm after five Here are the incredible women we highlighted successful years. during this time:

Throughout the years, Joan has dedicated Halimat Adio JANET HILLS Cherron Inko-Tariah Jewel Uchegbu Ebiso Whyte herself to boosting the sport’s growth and Vitality Rose HEAD COACH Back to Netballer Netball Development Youth Netballer profile, something that was recognised in the Queen’s Community Coach 90th Birthday honours in 2016 when she was awarded Halimat Adio of the Roses Janet Hills is Head Coach Cherron Inko-Tariah, who Ebiso Whyte, 15, started an MBE for her services to the game. has three senior caps to her of Swanley Netball Club is the CEO of The Power Jewel Uchegbu’s netball playing netball in Year name after competing in and also became the first of Staff Networks, played journey started in 9 with her club and Upon her appointment Joan commented: “I am Netball Europe in 2019. She female Chair of the Met Black netball throughout primary primary school and has joined Vitality Netball passionate about the sport of netball and want to has been a Future for two years Police Association (MetBPA). and secondary school before continued ever since with her Superleague club London see England be number one in the World, not just now and excels as goal keeper for London discovering Back to Netball as an adult. currently working as a Netball Development Pulse as a defender just over a year ago. in World rankings, but as the number one women’s Pulse in the Vitality Netball Superleague. “Netball is inclusive to all … Community Coach for England Netball. regardless of a person’s sport in the eyes of the media and general public MEMBERSHIP MAGAZINE AUTUMN 2020 “I think it’s important that we look through “It’s so important that the netball from participation numbers, volunteering, officiating “Netball is such a diverse and inclusive creed or colour.” the history of netball and look at where we “We can educate our young people and community celebrates Black History Month.” at all levels from grassroots to top level competition in sport and Black History Month is meant are today and think about the contribution Netball Family, and embrace the role to be a time where we learn more about made by people from the African diaspora models that we have within the sport.” the Premier League and Vitality Netball Superleague. LEADING Tips from FROM THE the Top FRONT our history, and I also think it’s important TRAINING SECRETS, to help make the game what it is today.” I have high hopes and ambitions for the sport and am JESS THIRLBY ON HER ADVICE ON COMBATING FIRST YEAR AS VITALITY STRESS AND A DELICIOUS that we celebrate the past, present and ROSES HEAD COACH RECIPE, PLUS MUCH MORE excited to get started in this new role.” From courtroom future Black athletes of the sport.” to court HOW YVONNE RHODEN SWAPPED HER POLICE UNIFORM FOR NETBALL KIT TO REVOLUTIONISE THE SPORT IN LONDON

STYLE FAVOURITES NATALIE PANAGARRY Eboni SHARES HER FASHION TIPS Usoro-Brown on becoming a first-time october mum 18 englandnetball.co.uk | BAVF @englandnetball 19 p01_Cover.indd 1 25/09/2020 09:26 Cadbury Netball Series

There were more celebrations to be had in October, mark. Plus, who can forget as we were able to surprise fans with an international Serena Guthrie receiving her test series between the Vitality Roses and the New 100th cap on the final game Zealand Silver Ferns amidst a COVID-19 disrupted of the series? international season. The dedication of the Roses to get Step Back The three-test Cadbury Netball Series, with the Taini to New Zealand and compete despite Jamison Trophy on the line, saw the Vitality Roses the pandemic was phenomenal. Due to the players step on court against the Silver Ferns for the first still working through their return to play schedule time since January 2020. The series took place at set out by the Government prior to the tournament, Claudelands Arena in Hamilton on 28 October, 30 there were many challenges to overcome with aGAIN October and 1 November, with Sky Sports covering all tight COVID-19 protocols in place, which included the action live. isolating in a hotel in New Zealand for 14 days prior to competition, consuming all meals in individual Not long after announcing her 16 strong squad set to bedrooms, regular testing on site and training in face the World Champions, Head Coach Jess Thirlby small bubbles before being able to get on court for received a positive COVID-19 test result meaning she the series. It’s clear that the tour was a remarkable november was forced to stay behind as the team, alongside success and well worth the team’s effort behind the Assistant Coach Kat Ratnapala, set off without her. scenes in making this event happen.

Not one to be deterred from potential success on the international stage, Jess continued to lead the team from afar, making use of Zoom calls and a range of December technical means to ensure she could stay connected with the players.

Despite the series concluding in victory for the Silver JANUARY Ferns, fans were suitably impressed by the performances put out by the Vitality Roses, which saw young Our joy of seeing a slither of our guns such as Sophie community game returning was short Drakeford-Lewis and lived as on 5 November a second national Imogen Allison, just to lockdown came into force in England. name a few, make their After a four-week halt to the game, the Head Coach, Jess Government announced the return of the Thirlby working Match 1 58 - 45 tier system on 2 December and the process from home Match 2 54 - 47 of unlocking netball began once more. Match 3 62 - 47 NOVEMBER 20 04 21 Performance Director Nike kit launch outdoor community netball

England Netball was delighted to announce the November saw the launch of the new Nike Roses Following the return to the tier system netball was able to start the process of returning once more. Winter appointment of David Parsons as Performance Range, and even with the significant challenges was now in full swing and netball was confined to outdoor courts only, many of our clubs were struggling to rainbow laces Director in November, following a lengthy placed on the majority of retail sectors during the access courts with floodlighting. Those that could find suitable facilities were layering up and preparing to international recruitment process. David joined pandemic, England Netball had one of the most brave netball in the cold, but it was a small price to pay for many who were simply happy to be reunited with Each year we as an organisation join the England Netball following a successful 12-year successful launches to date. At the beginning of their teammates in one way or another. Rainbow Laces campaign to celebrate tenure as Performance Director of the England the month, we shared teaser shots of the kit, a live the impact that our sport has on LGBTQ+ and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) where he member webinar with the likes of Serena Guthrie and members of the Netball Family, and was responsible for developing the systems, Jess Thirlby in attendance discussing the new range likewise the impact they have on our programmes, people, and pathways that identified and published an exciting reveal video on the day of sport. and prepared players for the England team. During the launch. his time as Performance Director, the England We are committed to better cricket team won the 2019 Cricket World Cup and Nike delivered product truly unique to England understanding LGBTQ+ experiences in the 2010 World Twenty20 competition and were Netball and the demand for this product exceeded netball, so, as part of this campaign in ranked number one in the world in all formats of all expectations. To showcase this, England Netball November, we ran our second series of the game. revamped the England Netball Store website, making Here to Listen forums to explore what it more user friendly and engaging. it’s like to be an LGBTQ+ member of the David has a wealth of experience in the elite Netball Family and to understand any sporting landscape and is passionate about the As a result, within 72 hours of the launch, the kit challenges facing the community. development of world leading performance had contributed to 12% of the total sales across the environments for our sport to help realise potential England Netball Store for that financial year, with the We were also delighted to support success at the next Commonwealth Games and website seeing 35,000 views over the same 72-hour Sky Sports with their coverage of this Netball World Cup. period. important campaign and were pleased to see them profile and shine a light on As retail starts to recover, we look forward to bringing Vitality Rose Stacey Francis-Bayman and even more new and exciting merchandise to the her partner Loughborough Lightning Head market. Coach Sara Francis-Bayman.

december 22 november 23 YOUNG NETBALL SPECIAL appointment of Jennifer Thomas Vitality Goalden Globe awards VOLUNTEER AWARD RECOGNITION AWARD Eleanor Mills (Yorkshire) Lindsay Impett Lindsay Sartori At the beginning of 2021, with the support of Sport We say it a lot, but our volunteers really do make the OUTSTANDING England, the England Netball Board completed NETBALL CLUB AWARD HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS game happen, without them our sport would not be Crosskeys Netball Club (East) Gary Burgess a thorough recruitment process for a new Non- where it is today. Each year we like to take the time Paul Clark MARY BULLOCH Jean Davies Executive Director to provide added support in the to celebrate the achievements of our volunteers who ADMINISTRATOR AWARD Karen Jones area of equality, diversity and inclusion. In January England Netball was go above and beyond by hosting the Vitality Goalden Helen Preston delighted to announce a multi- (London and South East) Globe Awards. We were delighted off the back of this to year partnership extension MURIEL MCNALLY AWARD with as our Pat Arnott (North West announce the appointment of Jennifer Thomas; a Red Bull Official COVID-19 restrictions were not going to stop us from and West Midlands) former England 400m hurdler and co-founder of Performance Drink Supplier. thanking and celebrating our dedicated volunteers, so GRASSROOTS COACH Black Inclusion Week, to take on the new role. She The partnership sees the energy like much else in December 2020 we took the awards OF THE YEAR drink manufacturer and world- Abby Chamberlain (North West) quickly became involved in supporting England into the virtual world! It was no easy feat, but the nine Netball’s inclusion projects bringing her renowned brand continue to fuel regions held their awards virtually to select nominees SHEELAGH REDPATH the Vitality Roses both in training GRASSROOTS OFFICIAL AWARD wealth of experience from both a sporting that were put forward to the live online national Michelle Ray and corporate background. and on court through to 2023. (London and South East) awards ceremony on the England Netball YouTube Red Bull has continued to support channel. NETBALL TEACHER AWARD England Netball and our players Lou Burgan (South West) One element of the work in this area included identifying opportunities to throughout the pandemic by The star-studded evening, which saw over 750 people UNSUNG HERO AWARD fuelling players during at home Myra Hawtree (East) support the development of England watch live, boasted a number of special guests from Netball staff. In January as part of workouts as well as connecting PASS ON YOUR PASSION both within netball and the wider sporting landscape, Tegan Lintonbon-Baker National Mentoring Month, England athletes to discuss best practice such as Clare Balding, Denise Lewis, Ellie Simmonds, (East Region) on digital zoom sessions. Scarlett Robb (East Region) Netball confirmed the launch of a new Serena Guthrie, and Tracey Neville just to name a few. Claudia Robb (West Midlands) mentoring programme in collaboration Sophie Crooks (Yorkshire) with UK Athletics. For this new partnership There were 31 award recipients throughout the night, NATIONAL LONG UK Athletics senior managers will act as mentors celebrating those giving their service to netball for SERVICE AWARD Susan Garrett to employees from England Netball. The 12-month over 25 years, to many who kept the game going Zena Johnston programme, which commenced in February, has during a difficult year. It was an emotional event with INCLUSION AND so far been very well received. so many deserving nominees and winners. DIVERSITY AWARD Lucy McFayden

ROSE AWARD “I’ve always loved netball, and Felicity O’Leary Jan Johnson I believe it can be accessible Crystal Buchanan to so many people from any Watford Netball League demographic background, Andy Lamb ensuring it is as inclusive and #RISEAGAIN open to all. I want to help MEMBERSHIP MAGAZINE WINTER 2020 CHAMPION AWARD Becky Sidwell represent the voices of those who may feel they are not PRESIDENT’S SPECIAL always heard in the community Beth Cobden RECOGNITION AWARD GOOD FOR on the THE GUT TIPS ON HOW TO LOOK Joanna Coates (formerly Adams) Powerof and help England Netball to AFTER YOUR TUM FROM THE VITALITY ROSES positivity NUTRITIONIST

expand its reach even further VITALITY VITALITY GOALDEN ROSES GLOBE into these communities.” AWARDS WE REVIEW THE NATIONAL SIDE’S ALL THE 2020 RESTORATIVE TRIP NATIONAL TO NEW ZEALAND WINNERS

RHINOS ON THE CHARGE EXCLUSIVE INSIGHT INTO THE NEW VNSL TEAM, LEEDS RHINOS, PLUS BIG SIGNING NEWS FROM DECeMBER January ACROSS THE LEAGUE

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The build-up to the Vitality Netball Superleague Despite concerns, alongside the Vitality Netball In the lead up to the start of the season England To abide by COVID-19 restrictions and ensure the 2021 season started back in August with the Superleague Board, we persevered and planned for Netball launched the Rise. As One. Campaign which safety of all involved in the league, the 2021 season announcement of the player signing window. From 19 all scenarios and successfully bid to the Department captured the unique spirit of the Netball Family as had to be run very differently from the usual home and August to 30 October 2020 all 11 franchises, including of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) as one of 11 we looked to restart and rebuild the elite competition away format. This included hosting all games from two newcomers Leeds Rhinos, began revealing their sports to receive £4.2 million funding as part of in this country. It was not just the players that would centralised venues; Studio 001 in Wakefield for the squads for the 2021 season. the Winter Survival Fund to support the hosting of help us do this – every single member of the Netball first part of the season covered by the period of this the season and sustainability of the Vitality Netball Family played their part. From player, to coach, report and then following this the competition relocated Up until Deadline Day, fans we surprised with some Superleague clubs. Thanks to this funding in the THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THERE WERE to physio, volunteers and officials, to partners, to finish out the season at the Copper Box Arena in eye-catching moves between clubs. Leeds Rhinos first week of February, the return of the league was broadcasters, media and of course fans, coupled with London. The event set up involved the removal of fans, set the benchmark by naming England’s most announced, accompanied by the news of a new the relentless efforts of staff behind the scenes at a rigorous testing process for all players, staff, umpires capped player, Jade Clarke, as their first club signing, multi-year broadcast partnership with Sky Sports, England Netball and the Vitality Netball Superleague and others facilitating the games, onsite doctors on Saracens Mavericks introduced Commonwealth which was the largest media partnership in England 112 fixtures clubs. Everyone did their bit in starting and delivering hand always, strict isolating, and social distancing rules Games gold medallist Jodie Gibson into their ranks Netball’s history. This meant that although fans could the league in this challenging season, and together off the court for all players, plus more. It was not easy and Team Bath welcomed back Layla Guscoth not attend, every match of the 2021 season would be we were able to Rise. As One. but thanks to everyone’s dedication and commitment following a two-year stint in the Suncorp Super broadcast live across Sky Sports platforms. COMPLETED (98%) the league got off to an exciting first half. Netball League. The new agreement meant the competition had its PAT PERCY It was the most exciting and debated signing window greatest visibility to date, which was a huge success ABFV Lead Technical Official to date, with 1.6 million tweet impressions and 15,400 given that the Vitality Netball Superleague looked for the North East region clicks from August 19 to October 30 and exciting different than any year prior due to the pandemic. coverage from the likes of Sky Sports, BBC Sport Pat has volunteered to be the Technical and the Telegraph to name a few, but the only worry 5,376 mins Official for the 2021 VNSL season, she’s lingering in the back of everyone’s minds, with OF ACTION BROADCAST/STREAMED LIVE in llers n @NetballSL itter r also volunteered at major netball events COVID-19 continuing to hinder events across the ril 22 22,025 t ar 22 25,351 such as the Vitality Netball World Cup. whole sporting landscape, was whether the 2021 season would be able to take place. in llers n Instagram r ril 22 5,51 t ar 22 15,571 12,407 TESTS FOR COVID-19 COMPLETED I love trying to s ay te VNL nstagra ant as ad ntent interatins in 22 empower people to

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From 28 May we were delighted to be able to return a limited number of fans (up to 1,000 per day) to the February - the 26 and 27 Copper Box Arena to enjoy the remaining return of the June - Finals rounds of the league under updated league was Weekend at Government guidance. This meant announced, Copper Box that fans were able to attend the accompanied Arena highly anticipated Finals Weekend by the news of on 26 and 27 June, which saw VNSL champions a new multi- 27 June - Loughborough Lightning claim year broadcast Loughborough the title of ‘champions’ for the first partnership with Lightning time in their team’s history. Sky Sports, claim the title of ‘champions’ The sold-out Finals Weekend was 12 Feb - Season a huge success both on and off Opener in court. Journalists from The Times, The Wakefield Telegraph, The Independent, BBC, Sky Sports, the Netball Show and a range of regional outlets attended and covered the dramatic end to the season.

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Following the Governments roadmap to lift lockdown being published the revised England Netball partners also looked to Spring 2021 Roadmap for netball was released. This roadmap ran all the way play their part, DYNAMIK as the official through to the removal of the game modifications and the return of tournaments, sports flooring partner to England Netball, which we hoped would be achieve before the start of the 2021/22 season. wanted to do their bit to help clubs return after a tough year. They kindly pledged Step 1 began with netball resuming in schools and as part of this we hosted to support one lucky England Netball several ‘Return to Play’ forums for COVID-19 Officers to attend and updated the member club with a £500 grant as part of Care Package to help clubs return and tackle any ongoing challenges, such as a fun online competition. accessing facilities. The competition had more than 200 The response from volunteers, clubs, leagues, and the wider Netball Family entries, which saw England Netball following publishing of the roadmap was extremely positive and supportive. members post on social media details of Whilst everyone had been itching to get back on court, we couldn’t thank how their club had done their bit during everyone enough for their continued dedication and patience as we navigated COVID-19 and should therefore, in their through each stage of the roadmap with minimal notice of the details from opinion, win the grant. The winner of the Government at each stage before it was unlocked. prestigious grant was Grangetown Netball Club from the North East. The club was chosen because of their fantastic efforts in keeping members active throughout 2020, be it raising money for charity, home training programmes, cake bakes and quizzes plus so much more. Their story of togetherness was inspiring and the club received a great injection of additional funding to be able to help them in their return to court.

Grangetown's numerous quizzes, home workouts, bake sales and other fun activities caught the eye of the judges at DYNAMIK and helped them win the much-coveted grant

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‘Netball Natter’ online get-togethers for the community Due to the growing demand, further courses to talk about important topics were held throughout were quickly arranged whilst also preparing the year. A ‘Build Your Happy’ session was designed to launch the England Netball blended Level specifically to inspire better mental mindset at a time 2 course and the Into Officiating course. Each when we really needed support with Beth Cobden, time courses were made available the bookings George Fisher and Rachel Dunn talking to Maimee Morris flooded in, demonstrating the appetite from the (the Roses Performance Lifestyle Advisor) and Sarah Netball Family to supercharge their development Ellis (the brilliant career coach, author of ‘Squiggly and give back to their sport. It was so promising Career’, podcast founder of ‘Amazing If’). These guests to see the desire to get involved and play a part helped to motivate hundreds of the Netball Family as we t h e when netball was able to return. g g a i n m looked ahead to restarting our game and getting back g e n i t In addition to the formal qualification style out there. r o B

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On 29 March, netballers across the country celebrated their return. Hundreds of clubs returned to outdoor Despite having to follow the rule modifications this together training immediately with many more following during early stages of April and this was all made possible didn’t deter our participants who were delighted to by the thousands of volunteers who helped our game get back up and running and our 2,500 COVID-19 get back on court. It was great to see all the photos on

Officers. social media of people flooding to their local courts. 1 again DR DAWN WILKINSON COVID-19 officer AP Saints NC, Middlesex

‘I’m a relative newcomer to the AP Saints Netball Club and was more than happy to share my knowledge and skills gained through my NHS clinical work during the COVID-19 pandemic to support the club’s COVID-19 mitigation and risk assessment plans. At the beginning of the pandemic march there was a lot of uncertainty about how netball would find its way back to competitive team games, however the England Netball roadmap has helped bounce the club back in action with safe training measures and matches, inspiring young girls and women to be their best selves during challenging times.’

EMMA SCARBOROUGH COVID-19 officer and Coach Stamford and Rutland Junior Netball Club

‘Being a COVID-19 officer is huge role to undertake to In March, we began to see the first stage of ensure the safety of the girls in returning to netball. It is the Government’s roadmap unlocking with totally worth all the effort and hours as you see 160 girls primary and secondary schools reopening. from the club returning to court.’ In line with this, netball was able to return in schools to much excitement on 8 March and then adult netballers didn’t have long to wait until organised community netball activity could resume too. mARCH 36 06 37 MEMBERSHIP MAGAZINE SPRING 2021

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International Women’s Day ROSES Gilbert Competition RETURNING A REVIEW OF THE VITALITY NETBALL LEGENDS SERIES AND GEORGE FISHER ON HEADING TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD During the month of March, we also had the opportunity to celebrate Displaying resilience and determination, all these women either thrive working LOSS, As our official supplier of netballs, Gilbert offered LOVE AND LOCKDOWN CHELSEA PITMAN ON DEALING WITH International Women’s Day. As part of this, we spent some time talking to five in a role, continue to break down barriers or successfully challenge stereotypes. HEARTBREAK England Netball members the chance to design and LUCY PAGE TEENAGE INSPIRATION LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN incredible members of the Netball Family who fit this year’s theme of ‘Choose to Here are the individuals that we shone a light on from 8 March by telling their win 15 uniquely designed balls for their club in March. THE VITALITY NETBALL SUPERLEAGUE IS BRINGING SMILES Challenge’. stories online and in our member magazine 5TH QTR. BACK TO OUR FACES Over 200 unique ball designs were sent in and after WOMEN a lot of deliberation by a panel made up of England MEMBERSHIP MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 of the Netball and Gilbert representatives, 19-year-old Lucia YEARCELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH FIVE VERY SPECIAL MEMBERS OF THE SPECIAL NETBALL FAMILY ISSUE Gomez-Darder from CD Phoenix Netball Club was

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p01_Cover_EN_Spring-Colour.indd 3 Since September 2018, Afsana Izzy, aged 21, has volunteered Emma has been involved in Lucy, aged 14, has had a Natalie has several WOMEN of the RETURNINGROSES A REVIEW OF THE VITALITY NETBALL LEGENDS SERIES AND has worked tirelessly to break for a total of over 900 hours nursing for the Army for over particularly tough time connections to netball, not GEORGE FISHER ON HEADING TO THE OTHER YEAR SIDE OF THE WORLD CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH FIVE VERY MEMBERSHIP MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 LOSS, down barriers within the over the past two years in 20 years and has fulfilled through the pandemic with only playing but also being a SPECIAL MEMBERS OF THE LOVE AND NETBALL FAMILY LOCKDOWN CHELSEA PITMAN ON DEALING WITH community and has been the a variety of netball roles various deployments overseas her mum working as a familiar voice with the work HEARTBREAK LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN key driver behind creating whether it be coaching, in a variety of roles. She paramedic and her stepdad she does on The Netball THE VITALITY NETBALL SUPERLEAGUE IS BRINGING SMILES SPECIAL BACK TO OUR FACES a netball provision that’s umpiring, organising, teaching worked at the Nightingale as a police officer. With both Show – the first UK netball ISSUE

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As we started to progress rapidly through the Government’s roadmap, we decided it was vital to check in on how the Netball Family was feeling about the return We would like to sign off by thanking our of community sport. It was a chance to reflect on what netball means to our members and how the pandemic has united us all behind one common purpose – safeguarding the future of netball. members, including our brilliant volunteers, Here’s some of the key findings from the Mood of the Nation survey: for all that you have helped netball THE NETBALL FAMILY COULD NOT achieve over the last 12 months. Despite so WAITThe NetballTO RETURN Family TO NETBALL could

not wait to returnof parents toof players much uncertainty and turbulence caused by netball, withmost parents keen for their of children to return 58% 22% 73%players most keen (73%) the pandemic, this report shines a light on for their children to return 58%of clubsof clubs and and league league players wereare desperate looking toforward of parents of players and 22% lookinglooking forwardforward getplayers back on were court, desperate with a further 22%to are it but looking may be a the sport’s many great achievements and 22% but a bit anxious to it but a bit anxious forwardto get back to it buton court. may be a bit anxiousbit at anxious first at first highlights during the last year. Without our

Of all the different groups, members the sport would not have got to OfWalking all the differentNetball Hostsgroups, and Walking of the Netball Family where it is today. sessionNetball Hosts leader/helpers and session leader/were agreed they feel helpers were the most likely to say 88% of the Netball Family the most likely to say they were connected to others worried,they were nervous,worried, nervous, or say they or say agreed they feel connected There are still many challenges for us to they would not be returning until to othersthrough through netball netball and would not be returning until next next season or not returning at all 71% 71%felt supportedfelt supported andthat that netball netball gives gives themthem season or not returning at all overcome, but we know that together we can (30% and 26% respectively). throughthrough thethe Netball FamilyFamily a sensea sense of belonging of belonging achieve anything and undoubtedly will build

AGREED THAT Two-thirds back stronger. We’re excited to navigate NETBALL agreed that through the next chapter with our members, REDUCES 77% netball helps AGREED THAT NETBALL HELPS volunteers and fans for the benefit of the FEELINGS OF Two-thirdsto reduce (66%) agreed their THEM TO FEEL EMPOWERED 77% agreed that netballLONELINESS that netball helps to 73% agreed that netball whole Netball Family. reduces feelings of loneliness reduce theiranxiety anxiety helps them to feel empowered

40 41 This year there was no requirement to prepare consolidated New sponsorship agreements have also been confirmed Staff Costs Delivery Costs Support & InfrastruCture All Grants Affiliations Commercial & Other FINANCIAL financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021 as the with Perform Better, HyperIce and Physique Management Balance Sheet business of the Netball World Cup 2019 subsidiary has been during the year to add to the exciting partnerships £1.7 m At the end of the year England Netball maintain a concluded and that company is now subject to a Members already established with Vitality, Nike, Jaffa Fruit and £1.8 m healthy cash position (2021: £6.3m and 2020: £5.0m) £1.6 m Voluntary Liquidation. Red Bull who have all continued their commitment. due largely to the advanced receipt of grant funding. £1.4 m £2.0 m £2.8 m £4.0 m The general reserve position has decreased by £16k. REVIEW £5.1 m Sadly, the 2020-21 financial year was largely subject to England Netball had a turbulent year but came through £1.2 m £4.4 m £5.1 m government-imposed restrictions and national lockdowns, without requiring any major financial support from our £2.4 m £2.4 m £3.2 m ENGLAND NETBALL RESERVES £2.4 m £1.8 m England Netball Reserves due to COVID-19, which had a significant impact on reserves to sustain the organisation. At the start of the year £3.0m the netball activity both on and off court. Despite this scenario looked highly unlikely. However, due to strict £2.5m the challenges and thanks to the rallying of partners, expenditure controls being put in place, staff furloughed £6.0 m £6.0 m £4.4 m £5.1 m £5.6 m £3.9 m £3.6 m £4.1 m volunteers, staff and the broader netball family the business where possible and necessary and the additional funding £2.0m demonstrated strong resilience and there are still many secured in the year, a significant deficit was avoided. £1.5m achievements to celebrate from across the last 12 months. 2018 2019 2020 2021 2018 2019 2020 2021

£1.0m Fantastic support was received from Sport England, our £0.5m partners and sponsors to allow netball to remain visible and “To say I am proud of what Income Expenditure assist the nation in remaining active throughout the year. we have achieved this year Income for the year was £8.7 million compared to the Total expenditure for the year was £8.7m, a decrease of £0.0m Early in the year grant funding from Sport England was previous year of £11.5 million, a decrease of £2.8m (-24%). £2.6m (-23%) compared to the previous year (£11.3m), 2016 2017 2018 201920202021 confirmed for both 2020-21 and the following year (2021- would be an understatement. This decrease was mainly attributable to decreases in ticket reflecting the fact that netball delivery was curtailed 22) enabling us to develop robust plans to protect our core sales at events (£1.5m), decrease in membership renewals throughout the year. Balance Sheet (Key Items) activities during periods of enforced closure. Successful I would like to thank all those (£0.6m) and the limited delivery of grassroots programmes bids for additional funds followed (Sport England continuity (£0.7m) all due to COVID-19 restrictions. Delivery expenditure has decreased £1.9m with the largest 2020-21 2019-20 funding - £1.1m and Sport Winter Survival Package funding involved in Netball from staff decrease being grassroots netball (£1.4m). Staff costs are £’000 £’000 from government - £2.8m) both protecting jobs and to members to volunteers and also lower due to a recruitment freeze and employees being Fixed Assets 188 285 unlocking the opportunity to reactivate activity at all levels NON-GRANT Income furloughed when and where we were able to. NON-Grant Income Current Assets of the game. everyone in between. We have £7m Cash 6,273 4,972 The next year will be a year of building back stronger in £6m Debtors 1,433 799 The support from partners was matched by amazing shown that we can all pull terms, of our game, our sport and our financial strength. £5m loyalty from the England Netball membership through the Rise Again campaign. A significant proportion of last together in the face of adversity £4m Liabilities year’s members renewed to protect their sport at a time and achieve great things.” £3m Creditors (5,327) (3,473) where netball activity could not be delivered. Although £2m EMMA FIELDING Net Current Assets 2,379 2,298 the drop in membership represented a reduction of £1m in £1m DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND CORPORATE RESOURCES Net Assets 2,567 2,583 revenues across 2020-21 (£600k) and 2021-22 (£400k), it £0m General Reserve 2,567 2,583 still represents an excellent result in the current climate. 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/162016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21

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