What is Walking Netball?
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If you don't know anything about regular netball, don't worry! We will teach you and it's very easy to learn. You don't even have to read this page, just turn up.
At Blacktown, walking netball is played for fun; there is no pressure because no score is kept. It is a game, not a competition.
Have a look at this video, it is clips from one of our games.
Walking netball is played on a hard court either indoors or outdoors. The court is divided into thirds and has a hoop on a pole at each end.
The aim of the game is for your team to score a goal by throwing the ball through the hoop at your end of the court.
If you know netball, click here to skip to the rule differences.
You are new to netball, we're looking forward to meeting you!
Walking netball is played on a netball court with some modified rules.
The challenge: can you play without even the smallest jump to grab the ball? You will love it and laugh more than you have in ages. Guaranteed.
And because you know netball isn't really non-contact, be mindful of giving people space. This is the real version of non-contact netball.
Netball lovers guide to modifed rules
Compared with regular netball, there are only a few modified rules:
What experienced netballers at Blacktown City Netball Association should expect
No running or jumping - one foot must be on the ground at all times
The 4 second rule: the ball must be released within 4 seconds (an extra second than for regular netball)
The extra step: the foot that is ground when the ball is caught can be regrounded - that is, an extra step can be taken than in regular netball.
Everyone is chill and it isn't really team against team, it's just fun
No scoring (unless you want to count your own goals, because you are proud of your shooting skills, some shooters never change)
It's not compulsory but just happens: all the players on both teams and the umpires usually celebrate every goal no matter which end it was scored at
The umpires are part of the fun and part of the banter. Calls are calls, right or wrong the same as every netball game ever but with a more relaxed approach as it is a game not a competition
BCNA club rivalry magically disapears
You will get off the court after your first game in shock as to how challenging and fun it is! Every netball player who has joined in has had the same reaction, just ask them
Complete relief that you know you won't ever have to give up netball
And: for even more fun play out of your usual position, you will laugh even more
Wear ordinary comfortable clothes you would for any physical exercise activity.
Sport shoes are essential.
Bring a water bottle.
What to wear and bring
Optional: we'd love you to bring a friend to either watch or play, they'll have a great time too.
Contact
bcnawalkingnetball@gmail.com
Blacktown City Walking Netball acknowledges and pays respect to the Dharug people who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather and play. We pay respect to their culture, history and Elders, past, present and future.
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