I would like to play Netball to keep fit, and for enjoyment,
There doesnt appear to me to be any Mixed teams in my area ,
Therefore the Clubs I have contacted have had to be Ladies clubs , to ask if they would allow Males to actually play.
One club has got back to me, and have to check rules,
They say I wouldnt be able to participate in competitions but should be able to train,
but they are going to check, does anyone else know in this situation, if I would be allowed to train?
And would I be allowed to play in any matches do you think?
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Paul, unfortunately it's unlikely that you would be able to play matches if the local league is affiliated to the national body. The rules are clear on that.
However if it is an unaffiliated league, there may be some chance, but still unlikely. There is nothing stopping you training though, or getting involved in another capacity until a chance to play comes up. Ever thought of coaching or umpiring?
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MEN in NETBALL
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November 2 2003, 10:38 AM
There is no problem in men (or boys come to that) joining in any netball club - just pay the annual affiliation fee. You can then joing in any training session but most league would not allow you to play in competitions since they hold to Rule 4.1 'The game is for single sex competition'
The importance of men in netball is not fully appreciated but nevertheless the fact that the England Team like to arrange matches against male teams as part of their competition development speaks for itself
The other thing that us blokes are increasingly finding is that we're wanted as umpires and coaches!
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All that Kirsten and Gorden have said is true - but why should you be funnelled into coaching or umpiring if you want to play?
Yes, you WILL encounter a LOT of prejudice - but keep going. Some teams will be positive and value you as a player. And if you start training, maybe other guys will join, then you have a mixed team. And if you have a mixed team, maybe other clubs will start some up.
Don't let them force (sorry, "encourage") you into doing something other than that which you really want!
Andy
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