Netball
Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players. Netball is most popular in many Commonwealth nations, specifically in schools, and is predominantly played by women. According to the INF, netball is played by more than 20 million people in more than 80 countries. In 1995, netball became an International Olympic Committee recognised sport, but it has not been played at the Olympics. Its development, derived from early versions of basketball, began in England in the 1890s. By 1960, international playing rules had been standardised for the game, and the International Federation of Netball and Women's Basketball (later renamed the International Netball Federation (INF)) was formed. As of 2019, the INF comprises more than 70 national teams organized into five global regions.
How to Play
Games are played on a rectangular court with raised goal rings at each end. Each team attempts to score goals by passing a ball down the court and shooting it through its goal ring. Players are assigned specific positions, which define their roles within the team and restrict their movement to certain areas of the court. During general play, a player with the ball can hold on to it for only three seconds before shooting for a goal or passing to another player. The winning team is the one that scores the most goals. Netball games are 60 minutes long. Variations have been developed to increase the game's pace and appeal to a wider audience.
Sports Associations Details
- Registration No - 18
- Registration Year - 1975.08.26
- Gazette No - 1990/23 – 2016.10.27
- Duration of the Position - 04
Ø PRESIDENT
Mrs. Victoria Lakshmi
No.26/ 5A, Alwis Town, Colombo 03
0773651319
Ø SECRETARY
Mrs. Vindana Dayarathne
No.124/11, Suhanda Mawatha, Kidagammulla, Gamhapa.
0715656174
Ø TREASURE
Mrs, Padmini Horanage
No.1009/17,05th Lane, Sumudu Mawatha, Malambe.
0777031425
padmi_jh@yahoo.com
- List of Affiliated Associations -
· Province Sports Clubs
1. Western Province
· Sub Associations / Sports Clubs - 11
1. Mahawali Netball Sports Association
2. Mercantile
3. National Services
4. Sports & Entertainment
5. Government services
6. University of Sri Lanka
7. Sri Lanka School
8. Free Trade Zone
9. Youth Services Council
10. Judge’s Association
11. Coaches Association
· District Association - 21
1. Kaluthara District Association
2. Anuradhapura District Association
3. Badulla District Association
4. Polonnaruwa District Association
5. Puttalama District Association
6. Colombo District Association
7 Galle District Association
8. Gampaha District Association
9. Rathnapura District Association
10. Mannarama District Association
11.Nuawara Eliya District Association
12. Jaffna District Association
13. Kagalle District Association
14. Kilinochchi District Association
15. Kurunagala District Association
16. Trincomalee District Association
17.Mathale District Association
18.Kandy District Association
19.Matara District Association
20.Monaragala District Association
21. Vauniya District Association