WHY WE’RE RUNNING THE NETBALL MARATHON

The INF & NETFIT 24-hour LIVE Netball Marathon was borne from a very simple “how can we help” mindset. A social give-back built upon three needs that we recognised within the global netballing community.

Enabling Netballers From Around The World To Play & Develop Skills
Structured sessions delivered by some of the best in the world aimed at empowering the netball family all over the world.

Empowering all Netballers
Structured sessions from coaching and fitness to skills and Q&A’s delivered by the netball family all over the world including netball legends. The sessions will provide you with vauable tips to take your knowledge and skills to the next level.

Growing The Game
Growing the game through contributing what we can to develop the sport and support netball communities.

How it works

Live & Free – on the NETFIT Netball Facebook page, the 24 Hour Live Netball Marathon is exactly that….24 continuous hours of netball! A Marathon!

Register & Donate – to receive the Netball e-Notebook which contains session plans and worksheets for netballers, coaches and umpires to complete while following the Live Marathon from home. 100% of donated proceeds shall go to the INF to help fund entailing nations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 24 Hour Live Netball Marathon doesn’t require a sign-in, or access code. Simply follow the NETFIT Netball and the INF’s Facebook Page and be prepared and ready for the Marathon, which begins streaming at 3pm (AEST) on Saturday 3rd October.

FAQ

Where do my donations go?

The International Netball Federation has been chosen as the partner for the 24 Hour Live Netball Marathon and shall be the recipient of 100% of proceeds donated from the fundraiser. The funds will then be distributed to INF Regions via its Regional Directors.

What kind of projects will my donations fund?

Previous INF Development Programmes include the “GOAL” project which saw the INF working with grassroots organisations in India to deliver the programme to over 3,500 young women, with the aim of empowering young women in disadvantaged areas to become leaders in their community.

Netball Safari’s were another INF Development Programme which saw over 1,600 coaches, teachers, players and volunteers benefit from a project delivered through emerging netball nations, introducing many women to sport for the very first time.

How can I learn more about the INF and their Development Programmes?

To learn more about the INF, their Development Programmes and upcoming events you can register for their newsletter at www.netball.sport

Do I need to donate to be a part of the 24 Hour Live Netball Marathon?

This is a FREE event and you can join from anywhere around the world, at any stage. However by making a small donation, you will automatically receive the Netball e-Notebook to follow along the 24 Hour Live Netball Marathon from home, as well as directly assist the INF to help struggling netball nations with resources, equipment and coaching programs.

Netball E-NOTEBOOK

For a small donation you will receive a copy of the 24 Hour Live Netball Marathon e-Notebook, containing session plans within the Coaching Notebook from the likes of Laura Langman, Lisa Alexander, Dumisani Chauke, Stacey Franics and many more exciting names in world netball.