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More on the current discomfort in netball in Barbados
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Showing posts with label BNA League Season. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BNA League Season. Show all posts
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
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.
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.
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.
Sunday, 25 May 2008
GOOD NEWS FOR NETBALL IN BARBADOS
Kudos are in order for Mr. Julian Annel, A sports tour operator in Barbados, for being instrumental in arranging a scholarship for two of Barbados former Under 16 national netballers- MAKEBA CLARKE AND JEHLESAL BRATHWAITHE at ST. Bedes school in Sussex ,England .
Mr. Annel, organised the scholarship for the young ladies, building on the reputation held by the BNA in terms of English schools making visits to Barbados. This work would have been spear headed by the former president- Ms. Annette Beckett- and she was elated that Mr. Annel has been able to take the partnership to the stage of getting a scholarship.
Its going to cost about US 75.000.00 to ensure that all the expenses are covered, but Mr. Annel has already made contact with the Barbados Government and the Barbados Olympic Assocaition,as well as members of the corporate community in Barbados, so he feels confident that all the costs will be met.
Current President of the BNA. Ocatvia Gibson thinks its a good thing for the sport and is pleased that these netballers will get exposure to netball at a different level.
WELL DONE MR. ANNEL AND VISITORS TO THIS BLOG AWAIT A WORD FROM YOU AS TO HOW WE CAN ASSIST TO ENSURE THAT ALL THE YOUNGSTERS EXPENSES ARE MET.
WE ALSO ARE WAITING TO HEAR FROM THE BARBADOS NETBALL ASSOCAITION IN TERMS OF FUNDRAISING TO ASSIST AND WE WILL BE PLEASED TO BE PART OF THIER DRIVE AS WELL.
Kudos are in order for Mr. Julian Annel, A sports tour operator in Barbados, for being instrumental in arranging a scholarship for two of Barbados former Under 16 national netballers- MAKEBA CLARKE AND JEHLESAL BRATHWAITHE at ST. Bedes school in Sussex ,England .
Mr. Annel, organised the scholarship for the young ladies, building on the reputation held by the BNA in terms of English schools making visits to Barbados. This work would have been spear headed by the former president- Ms. Annette Beckett- and she was elated that Mr. Annel has been able to take the partnership to the stage of getting a scholarship.
Its going to cost about US 75.000.00 to ensure that all the expenses are covered, but Mr. Annel has already made contact with the Barbados Government and the Barbados Olympic Assocaition,as well as members of the corporate community in Barbados, so he feels confident that all the costs will be met.
Current President of the BNA. Ocatvia Gibson thinks its a good thing for the sport and is pleased that these netballers will get exposure to netball at a different level.
WELL DONE MR. ANNEL AND VISITORS TO THIS BLOG AWAIT A WORD FROM YOU AS TO HOW WE CAN ASSIST TO ENSURE THAT ALL THE YOUNGSTERS EXPENSES ARE MET.
WE ALSO ARE WAITING TO HEAR FROM THE BARBADOS NETBALL ASSOCAITION IN TERMS OF FUNDRAISING TO ASSIST AND WE WILL BE PLEASED TO BE PART OF THIER DRIVE AS WELL.
Saturday, 17 May 2008
Two teams win by default Published on: 5/17/08.
TWO TEAMS were awarded maximum points after opponents failed to field their respective teams when the National Sports Council/Barbados Olympic Association's 2008 netball season continued at the Netball Stadium on Wednesday.
Structural Systems Silver Raiders' Division 1 team were awarded maximum points for their scheduled game against Banks Spurs. Brydens V8 Splash, who were scheduled to come up against the UWI Eagles in the Sealy Division 3, also found themselves gaining points without having to break a sweat.
A number of disappointed spectators voiced their disapproval and then showed their disgust by leaving after it was made known that those particular matches would not be played. Some uttered some choice, unprintable words about the continuing deterioration of netball standards.
A few also complained about the fact that no trial squad had been selected or announced for the American Federation of Netball Associations' international tournament in July at which Barbados is slated to compete.
TWO TEAMS were awarded maximum points after opponents failed to field their respective teams when the National Sports Council/Barbados Olympic Association's 2008 netball season continued at the Netball Stadium on Wednesday.
Structural Systems Silver Raiders' Division 1 team were awarded maximum points for their scheduled game against Banks Spurs. Brydens V8 Splash, who were scheduled to come up against the UWI Eagles in the Sealy Division 3, also found themselves gaining points without having to break a sweat.
A number of disappointed spectators voiced their disapproval and then showed their disgust by leaving after it was made known that those particular matches would not be played. Some uttered some choice, unprintable words about the continuing deterioration of netball standards.
A few also complained about the fact that no trial squad had been selected or announced for the American Federation of Netball Associations' international tournament in July at which Barbados is slated to compete.
Sunday, 11 May 2008
Worries in Netball- taken from Sunday sun newspaper May 11
The National Sports Council (NSC) hopes to have a new primary schools' netball coaching programme in place by September to address the concerns facing coaches at the secondary school and national level.
Acting director of Sports Mona Alleyne told SUNSPORT she would meet with deputy director Adrian Donovan and senior coach Anna Shepherd to come up with a new approach to the island's leading female sport.
Several concerns have been raised by Barbados Netball Association (BNA) president Octavia Gibson, who was appalled that some of the basic skills were lacking among players called to trials for the recent Caribbean Netball Association Jean Pierre Under-16 Tournament.
Gibson said it was testimony to the skill of coach Julie Phillips and the rest of the management team that the team placed fourth, based on where the players were when they first went to trials. She raised those concerns with Alleyne.
Ironically, many of those coaches in the NSC also coach at the secondary school and league level.
"Generally the programme has been working well, but that is relative. In the past, there have been highs and lows. There have been some very good netball players coming out of primary school and coaches end up with a good nursery. Some years the teams are not as strong," Alleyne said.
Alleyne said that with only one coach being added to the staff in the past two years, the coaching would've been consistent, and thus the problems might be linked to the players.
"Five or six years ago there were players who were very good at age 11 and could play against seniors and hold their own. I can't see that happening now. The nursery is weak."
Alleyne, who has held roles at all levels in the BNA and the Barbados Association of Netball Umpires, continues to play and coach and has seen some of those problems first hand.
She cited a recent junior game where as an umpire she was able to note a wide disparity in the skill level of the teams, but believed it was also linked to some of those who were coaching at the club level.
"When a game is playing and you see some of the substitutions or how players are moved around, you wonder what kind of thinking was done before the decision was made. I don't want to use the word coach – which is a strong word – but it may be some of the advisors around the team who are making the decision rather than the children themselves," Alleyne said.
She noted that many of these same "advisors" didn't attend training sessions when they were offered by the BNA, and recalled in the mid-1980s when only three coaches attended a training session and there were more teams competing then.
Another problem Alleyne identified was a lack of flexibility among coaches.
"One of the difficulties is that coaches are fixed in their ways and if it can't work this way, it can't work another way. When you are dealing with people who are flexible, you have to be flexible too," Alleyne said.
Acting director of Sports Mona Alleyne told SUNSPORT she would meet with deputy director Adrian Donovan and senior coach Anna Shepherd to come up with a new approach to the island's leading female sport.
Several concerns have been raised by Barbados Netball Association (BNA) president Octavia Gibson, who was appalled that some of the basic skills were lacking among players called to trials for the recent Caribbean Netball Association Jean Pierre Under-16 Tournament.
Gibson said it was testimony to the skill of coach Julie Phillips and the rest of the management team that the team placed fourth, based on where the players were when they first went to trials. She raised those concerns with Alleyne.
Ironically, many of those coaches in the NSC also coach at the secondary school and league level.
"Generally the programme has been working well, but that is relative. In the past, there have been highs and lows. There have been some very good netball players coming out of primary school and coaches end up with a good nursery. Some years the teams are not as strong," Alleyne said.
Alleyne said that with only one coach being added to the staff in the past two years, the coaching would've been consistent, and thus the problems might be linked to the players.
"Five or six years ago there were players who were very good at age 11 and could play against seniors and hold their own. I can't see that happening now. The nursery is weak."
Alleyne, who has held roles at all levels in the BNA and the Barbados Association of Netball Umpires, continues to play and coach and has seen some of those problems first hand.
She cited a recent junior game where as an umpire she was able to note a wide disparity in the skill level of the teams, but believed it was also linked to some of those who were coaching at the club level.
"When a game is playing and you see some of the substitutions or how players are moved around, you wonder what kind of thinking was done before the decision was made. I don't want to use the word coach – which is a strong word – but it may be some of the advisors around the team who are making the decision rather than the children themselves," Alleyne said.
She noted that many of these same "advisors" didn't attend training sessions when they were offered by the BNA, and recalled in the mid-1980s when only three coaches attended a training session and there were more teams competing then.
Another problem Alleyne identified was a lack of flexibility among coaches.
"One of the difficulties is that coaches are fixed in their ways and if it can't work this way, it can't work another way. When you are dealing with people who are flexible, you have to be flexible too," Alleyne said.
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