A2 Example International Study of Netball
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The document provides information on netball in Australia across multiple levels from grassroots participation to elite competition. It discusses the role of the Australian Sports Commission and Netball Australia in developing and promoting the sport. At the grassroots level, it notes that netball is widely played in schools and communities. The elite system is well-established with the Australian Institute of Sport playing a key role in athlete development. The national team, the Australian Netball Diamonds, is highly successful internationally and ranked number one in the world.
A2 Example International Study of Netball
- 1. Word Count: 1054 International Study: Netball in Australia Introduction: The Australian Sports Commission (ASC), established in 1989, is the government policy that plays a major role in the development and operation of Australian sport. It is compromised of six divisions: - The Australian Institute of Sport - Sport Performance and Development - Corporate Services - Commercial and Facilities - Finance The mission of the ASC is ‘to enrich the lives of all Australians through sport’ and the vision is ‘to continue to be recognised as the world leader in developing high performance and community sport’. Sport us an ‘integral part of Australian life’ with 80% of the population participating in sport. The sporting ethos includes high levels of mass participation and involvement but also strongly emphasises the importance of winning and competitiveness, due to it being a nation that very much prides itself on sport. Globally it is accepted as one of the worlds top sporting nations and is ranked in the top ten in many sports. The county is currently ranked number 1 in the International Federation Netball Associations Current World Rankings (appendices 1) The national sports system is a partnership between the national sporting organisation and their affiliated bodies: ‘Netball Australia’ is the national governing body for netball within Australia. It was founded in 1927 and has the vision of ‘netball – one team, one game, one goal’. It also has a mission and a large number of values (appendices 2) The Aboriginals are the countries indigenous population and a wide variety of religions are socially accepted in Australia. The climate varies from state to state due to Australia being of such a large landmass (approximately 7,600,000km²). Generally the weather is relatively hot and there are low levels of rainfall. Grass Roots and Mass participation: Sport is a large part of schooling and netball is taught in physical education and health lessons and clubs also allows students to participate together in an interschool competition or alternatively enter as a team in a local league. 1
- 2. Word Count: 1054 A partnership agreement was signed between netball Australia and school Case Study: Ivanhoe Grammar School in sport Australia in 2002 where they Victoria competes in the AGSV agreed to work co-operatively and in (Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria) partnership and in the promotion and as its form of interschool competition, development of school netball where 10 schools within Victoria programme at both state and national (appendices 5) regularly compete in both level. The International Schoolgirls leagues and championships in many Netball Challenge offers schools the sports, including Netball. This was set up chance to compete at a high national in 1920 and the best from each school level with a different state hosting the form an AGSV representative team who championship each year. annually competes against the APS, Associated Public Schools Team. (appendices 5) There are approximately 380 000 participants in netball within Australia. Community Sport is extremely large and netball grass root level participation is large with many leagues available for all ages and abilities. Netball Australia has set up a ‘junior policy’ which aims to assist the provision of quality sport and experiences for young people, encouraging life-long involvement. The Junior Netball policy applies to participants aged 5-17 and has seven main guidelines (appendices 3). San Remo NetSetGO! Programme has been developed to provide children from 5- 10years old with the best possible leaning and playing experience meaning they develop a positive introduction to netball, with high levels of enjoyment leading to continued participation in the sport. It involves skill based activities, minor games and modified matches in a fun and safe environment aiming to give all individuals experience and personal achievement, enhanced self esteem, social cooperation and skill development. (Appendices 4) The Australian Sports Commission provides funding to Netball Australia to coordinate the delivery of structured sporting activities and sports capacity to Indigenous communities across Australia. Netball Australia funds; Netball ACT, Netball Victoria and Netball WA through the national indigenous sporting development programme. The right for people with disabilities to be involved in all aspects of the game is funded by Netball Australia. The individuals involved in netball including, coaches, administrators, officials and players: a ‘disability action plan’ has been developed to provide everyone with the access and provision to participate in Netball around Australia. The uptake of individuals coaching and umpiring is also widely encouraged and volunteers often allow local leagues to be successful with both coaches and umpires contributing regularly to netball. Development with regards to coaching offers a 6 2
- 3. Word Count: 1054 stage framework (appendices 6) and umpiring (appendices 7) Elite Development: The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) plays a major role in the elite development of Netball in Australia: The 2009 AIS Netball Brochure gives a detailed summary of the provision for netballers at the AIS. Netball was one of the eight founding sports of the AIS and remains the ‘key netball development programme’ providing national athletes with world-leading sports science and medical services, top class sporting facilities and coaches and the opportunity to combine sports training with travelling, work and studying. Scholarships are offered to athletes that compete at national or international level the training the selected athletes are given is based on the Australian Netball Diamonds. The athletes compete in the ‘New Idea Case Study: Australian Netball League’ a The AIS netball Team recently travelled to South league which bridges the gap Africa for a 13 day tour to compete in 3 matches between state and territories against the U21 South African team and in competitions and the ANZ another 3 matches against the EC Comets championship. Provincial Team, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Netball Team and the Gauteng Thunderbirds. Simone McKinnis the AIS head coach and U21 Australian Coach lead the tour with four other support staff. The trip was part pf the programme that goes on an international tour annually, aiming to let players experince the rigours of travelling, cultural diversity and the opportunity to play against world class opposition. There is the opportunity to represent the Australian Netball Diamonds at 17/U 19/U 21/U and Open level. This is obviously the highest level elite level of competition available. The Australian Netball Diamonds of compete in the commonwealth games and the International test series in addition to the ‘Holden Netball Test Series’ competing in five matches against the New Zealand Silver Ferns. The ANZ championship began in 2008, and succeeds two national leagues: Australia’s Commonwealth Bank Trophy and New Zealand’s National Bank Cup. There are ten teams in total, five from Australia and five from New Zealand (appendices 8). It is owned by Trans-Tasman Netball League Ltd which is a joint venture between Netball Australia and Netball New Zealand. It is the first semi-professional netball competition in Australasia. Critical Analysis: Netball in Australia is well supported and funded by ‘Netball Australia’ and the Australian government through the Australian Sports Commission. At grass root level the game is played by a large number of people and supported by the extensive network 3
- 4. Word Count: 1054 of umpires and coaches. Netball is currently the top in the world rankings and which shows the success of their elite development programmes and the involvement of the Australian Institute of Sport. The ASC is continuously improving the provision for indigenous communities and the disabled in all areas of the sport. Netball in Australia consists of both well developed mass participation and that provides for continued success on an international level. Bibliography: www.netballaustralia.com.au www.ausport.gov.au www.ausport.gov.au/ais Appendices: 1) IFNA 2009 Netball World Rankings: Ranking Team Played Weighted Points Rating 1 Australia 35 26 4515 174 2 New Zealand 37 28 4547 162 3 England 52 39 5823 149 4 Jamaica 43 34 4475 132 5 Samoa 19 14 1,603 115 6 Malawi 21 17 1,935 114 7 South Africa 35 25 2,707 108 8 Fiji 19 14 1,505 108 9 Trinidad and Tobago 27 23 2410 105 10 Cook Islands 10 9 848 94 11 Papua New Guinea 15 11 1,030 94 12 Barbados 28 21 1,784 85 13 Scotland 26 21 1,669 79 14 Singapore 39 28 2,058 74 15 St Vincent & The Grenadines 17 11 788 72 16 Wales 27 20 1412 71 17 Sri Lanka 14 11 695 63 18 Botswana 13 12 741 62 19 Northern Ireland 19 15 823 55 20 Malaysia 11 9 416 46 21 Canada 20 15 624 42 22 India 8 4 69 17 2) Mission: commercially driven, stakeholder focused and recognised as a world class sporting organisation. 4
- 5. Word Count: 1054 Values: Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability Definition of Success: One brand for netball, netball is an Australian success story, member’s share and enjoys netballs achievements and success, more people experience netball. Achieve success by: Understanding the environment in which we operate, being responsible financial managers, focusing on our members, developing quality processes, developing quality people, valuing our tradition and culture, high performance excellence. 3) - Guideline 1: Attracting young people to netball and keeping them involved - Guideline 2: Physical Growth and Maturation - Guideline 3: Netball Pathways - Guideline 4: Forming Links - Guideline 5: People Making it Happen - Guideline 6: Quality Coaching - Guideline 7: Safety considerations and legal management of netball 4) Major objectives of the San Remo NetSetGO! programme: 1. To provide every primary school aged child in Australia with the opportunity to experience netball. 2. To deliver a national junior development program that promotes netball participation. 3. To address the issue of childhood obesity by providing a low cost, easily accessible and community based exercise option for primary school aged children, in particular young girls. 4. To provide primary school aged children, especially girls with the opportunity to meet and interact with elite netball role models. 5. To provide a skill development program that provides young girls are with the same opportunities to experience sport, develop self-esteem and learn new skills. 6. To provide opportunities for children and parents to participate in physical activity together. 5) AGSV Member Schools Assumption College Camberwell Grammar School Ivanhoe Grammar School Marcellin College Mentone Grammar The Peninsula School Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School Trinity Grammar School Yarra Valley Grammar 5
- 6. Word Count: 1054 6) 7) PRE-REQUISITES PATHWAYS ASSESSMENT QUALIFICATIONS Theory Practical Test Examination Participating in Rules Section 1 Local Game Level I Course C Badge Discussion workshops 70-79% (4x15min quarters) (integrated with Introductory Level Section 1 Local Game B Badge Officiating General Attending Rules in Action 80-89% (4x15min quarters) Principles) course(s) Section 1 State League Game A Badge 90-100% (4x15 min quarters) Mentoring 2 quarters of 2 State League games in one of the Practice Umpiring at following MOs - NSW; appropriate level Section 2 SA; VIC AA Badge 90-100% 1 game at Attend Umpire Highest Level of Development Programmes Competition in the Country Rules In Action Self Reflection (2 Parts) Individual Development + Screening for AA Highest Level of Level II Course International Competition International Umpire Umpire Theory Introductory Level in the Country with Award (IUA) (includes Advanced Level Examination Officiating General International Experience Officiating General Principles course (available Principles) online) Advanced Level Officiating General Principles 6
- 7. Word Count: 1054 8) Australian Teams: New Zealand Teams: Adelaide Thunderbirds Canterbury Tactix Melbourne Vixens Central Pulse NSW Swifts Northern Mystics Queensland Firebirds Southern Steel West Coast Fever Waikato / Bay of Plenty Magic 7