Australians whip young Sunshine Girls in first Test - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
The first test of exactly where the Jamaica Under 21 team is in its preparation for the World Youth championships next year.
The sport of Netball is great..lets write about it and ensure it takes its rightful place on the world map. Right here you can also have your say on any and everything. Politics impacts on our lives whether we like it or not, so have your say, maybe you can influence someone.
Saturday, 28 June 2008
Monday, 23 June 2008
Netball coaches call for more consistent umpiring in the semi pro league
Netball coaches call for more consistent umpiring - New Zealand's source for sport, rugby, cricket & league news on Stuff.co.nz
The problem of umpiring just will not go away...its happening in the Caribbean, Its happening in AFrica and now its happening in Australia/New Zealand in a major way.What is AFNA doing or going to do about it?
We need to sit up and listen when the top two countries are now having the same problems that the lower ranked nations have been articulating for years. Maybe now someone will have a serious look at the way different interpretations of the rules can affect the game.
The problem of umpiring just will not go away...its happening in the Caribbean, Its happening in AFrica and now its happening in Australia/New Zealand in a major way.What is AFNA doing or going to do about it?
We need to sit up and listen when the top two countries are now having the same problems that the lower ranked nations have been articulating for years. Maybe now someone will have a serious look at the way different interpretations of the rules can affect the game.
Organizers ready for OECS Under 23 tournament
Antigua Sun
St. Lucia now joins Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica in hosting an indoor netball tournament.
St. Lucia now joins Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica in hosting an indoor netball tournament.
Shortage Of Umpires Cripples Netball League in Botswana
Mmegi Online :: Shortage Of Umpires Cripples Netball League
Are we in netball not going to get this thing right? Why is the securing of umpires a problem where ever this sport is developing , but not where the sport has developed?
Are we in netball not going to get this thing right? Why is the securing of umpires a problem where ever this sport is developing , but not where the sport has developed?
Saturday, 21 June 2008
The Clubs want to meet with the Board ,And Umpiring under scrutiny Down Under
More than half of the Bdos Netball Associaiton's membership met and aired their concerns with respect to the functioning of the BNA Board of Directors during this year.
Coming out of that meeting, was a document listing some of the clubs' concerns and asking for a special general meeting to discuss these issues with a view to coming up with some solutions.
The letter was delivered to the BNA, and according to the consitution, it now has 14 days to call a special general meeting to disucss only the mentioned concerns on the agenda.
Lets hope that this is the first step towards bringing some level of corporation between the Board and its members so that Barbados netball can continue to progress.
While this has been happening, over in Australia and New Zealand a major argument is going on with respect to umpiring during the inaugural semi pro league which is being played in New Zealand and Australia.
The Aussies are arguing that the interpretations of the Kiwi and South AFrican umpires are affecting their teams, resulting in New Zealand having a decided home advantage.
The Aussies suggest that Australian umpires hold their whistle a lot longer, therefore lots of calls that are made when their teams play in New Zealand confuses the Aussie players. They even have statistics to prove that one team had 40 contact calls in four games played in Australia, while that same team had 70 contact calls in one game played in New Zealand!!!!!!!!
Maybe the Aussies are in a better position to understand the Caribbean players complaints at World championships about the adjustments they have to make when an Aussie is officiating their games.
Coming out of that meeting, was a document listing some of the clubs' concerns and asking for a special general meeting to discuss these issues with a view to coming up with some solutions.
The letter was delivered to the BNA, and according to the consitution, it now has 14 days to call a special general meeting to disucss only the mentioned concerns on the agenda.
Lets hope that this is the first step towards bringing some level of corporation between the Board and its members so that Barbados netball can continue to progress.
While this has been happening, over in Australia and New Zealand a major argument is going on with respect to umpiring during the inaugural semi pro league which is being played in New Zealand and Australia.
The Aussies are arguing that the interpretations of the Kiwi and South AFrican umpires are affecting their teams, resulting in New Zealand having a decided home advantage.
The Aussies suggest that Australian umpires hold their whistle a lot longer, therefore lots of calls that are made when their teams play in New Zealand confuses the Aussie players. They even have statistics to prove that one team had 40 contact calls in four games played in Australia, while that same team had 70 contact calls in one game played in New Zealand!!!!!!!!
Maybe the Aussies are in a better position to understand the Caribbean players complaints at World championships about the adjustments they have to make when an Aussie is officiating their games.
Thursday, 19 June 2008
Tuesday, 17 June 2008
Netball: Nothing but net for Israel in Ireland | Jerusalem Post
Came across this item which informs us that netball is alive and well in the middle east
Netball: Nothing but net for Israel in Ireland | Jerusalem Post
Netball: Nothing but net for Israel in Ireland | Jerusalem Post
Monday, 16 June 2008
Sunday, 15 June 2008
Time to get on bandwagon and move forward
Netballers and Fans:
As you must be aware by now..things are not going alright in the adminstration of the sport of netball .
Some mistakes have been made, two members of the Board have resigned, Teams have been turning up to play and are unable to do so, either because of lack of umpires or court officials, and there is general disaffection with the 2008 league season.
The senior national program has started belated and some questions are also being asked of this program with respect to planning.
Now...the question is...what are we going to do about it..
The first step towards a solution is a proposed meeting of some clubs this Monday to discuss their disatisfaction and come up with a plan in going forward...
That's a good thing...at least these members are showing ownership of their sport and the willingness to act and not talk.
The other group...The Board...what are they doing? just having meetings and not saying anything to the stake holders of the sport.
The Board of the BNA needs to understand that the many decisions which they have or have not made in the name of Barbados Netball needs to be told to the members.
Too many things are not going according to plan and somebody needs to be held accountable..you know the new catch word in Barbados since elections..accountabililty, transparency and integrity.
The Bdos Umpires Association also has some questions to answer. To date it has not called its General Meeting for 2007, and the problems which surround the fixturing of umpires have multiplied to the state where it has a really bad affect on the games at the stadium.
Come on..lets put our heads together and go forward toward ensuring that this great sport gets back on track and moves forward in some tangible way.
This type of thing happens from time to time, so lets not despair , but resolve to be part of the solution and not part of the problem.
Be there on Monday.
As you must be aware by now..things are not going alright in the adminstration of the sport of netball .
Some mistakes have been made, two members of the Board have resigned, Teams have been turning up to play and are unable to do so, either because of lack of umpires or court officials, and there is general disaffection with the 2008 league season.
The senior national program has started belated and some questions are also being asked of this program with respect to planning.
Now...the question is...what are we going to do about it..
The first step towards a solution is a proposed meeting of some clubs this Monday to discuss their disatisfaction and come up with a plan in going forward...
That's a good thing...at least these members are showing ownership of their sport and the willingness to act and not talk.
The other group...The Board...what are they doing? just having meetings and not saying anything to the stake holders of the sport.
The Board of the BNA needs to understand that the many decisions which they have or have not made in the name of Barbados Netball needs to be told to the members.
Too many things are not going according to plan and somebody needs to be held accountable..you know the new catch word in Barbados since elections..accountabililty, transparency and integrity.
The Bdos Umpires Association also has some questions to answer. To date it has not called its General Meeting for 2007, and the problems which surround the fixturing of umpires have multiplied to the state where it has a really bad affect on the games at the stadium.
Come on..lets put our heads together and go forward toward ensuring that this great sport gets back on track and moves forward in some tangible way.
This type of thing happens from time to time, so lets not despair , but resolve to be part of the solution and not part of the problem.
Be there on Monday.
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Netball added to BTA summer camp program..Former English players to coach
The Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA) is preparing to host its second annual sports camp for children aged nine to 17, in its bid to drive more family business to the island during the summer holidays.
The camp which runs from August 5 – 29, at the University of the West Indies will include participation from children of visitors and locals. Registration is free.
Participants will have access to a cadre of iconic athletic coaches from the United Kingdom and the West Indies. Each of these trainers was handpicked because of their extensive achievements at the professional level and without being paid, have committed to the camp simply because they want to give back.
For the first time there also will be training for netball enthusiasts by England players Olivia Murphy, Alex Astle, Kendra Slawinski and Fiona Murtagh.
Coaches include football celebrities Mark Bright, Sir Geoff Hurst, Alan Hansen and Peter Shilton, while the cricket clinics will be conducted by legends Desmond Haynes, Wayne Daniel, Gladstone Small and Mike Gatting.
The camp which runs from August 5 – 29, at the University of the West Indies will include participation from children of visitors and locals. Registration is free.
Participants will have access to a cadre of iconic athletic coaches from the United Kingdom and the West Indies. Each of these trainers was handpicked because of their extensive achievements at the professional level and without being paid, have committed to the camp simply because they want to give back.
For the first time there also will be training for netball enthusiasts by England players Olivia Murphy, Alex Astle, Kendra Slawinski and Fiona Murtagh.
Coaches include football celebrities Mark Bright, Sir Geoff Hurst, Alan Hansen and Peter Shilton, while the cricket clinics will be conducted by legends Desmond Haynes, Wayne Daniel, Gladstone Small and Mike Gatting.
Monday, 9 June 2008
Netball: New Zealand umpiring frustrates coach - 09 Jun 2008 - NZ Herald: New Zealand and International Sports News
Netball: New Zealand umpiring frustrates coach - 09 Jun 2008 - NZ Herald: New Zealand and International Sports News
I bet you did not think this - problems with umpiring calls - happened in Australia or New Zealand
I bet you did not think this - problems with umpiring calls - happened in Australia or New Zealand
Sunday, 8 June 2008
BARBADOS NETBALL SEASON WINDING DOWN
The 2008 BNA season is nearing an end with the junior knockouts starting this week.
The division one competition, is interestingly poised with STructural Systems Silver Raiders having one game to play and at the top of the standings. Silver Raiders is scheduled to play Banks Spurs. A win for the Raiders will give them the championship for the first time. A loss will put them into a two best of three play off with last year's champions Pine Hill St. Barnabas.
However, there is talk around town that there is some controversy surrounding the refixutring of the Raiders/Spurs clash...so stay tuned .
The Senior national squad has finally started to train .The Barbados Netball team's first assigment will be participation in the Regional netball championships in St. Vincent in July, when they will come up against Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines and Canada.
The division one competition, is interestingly poised with STructural Systems Silver Raiders having one game to play and at the top of the standings. Silver Raiders is scheduled to play Banks Spurs. A win for the Raiders will give them the championship for the first time. A loss will put them into a two best of three play off with last year's champions Pine Hill St. Barnabas.
However, there is talk around town that there is some controversy surrounding the refixutring of the Raiders/Spurs clash...so stay tuned .
The Senior national squad has finally started to train .The Barbados Netball team's first assigment will be participation in the Regional netball championships in St. Vincent in July, when they will come up against Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines and Canada.
Friday, 6 June 2008
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
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