Who introduced netball to Jamaica?

Ultimately, the YWCA’s impetus led to the establishment of one of the first competitive netball leagues in Jamaica in 1935 – the Kingston and St Andrew Net Ball League.

Who is the governing body of netball?

World Netball is the internationally recognized governing body of netball. It’s responsible for the world rankings, maintaining the international rules, and organising tournaments like the World Cup, World Youth Championships and the Fast5 World Series.

What is the name of the local governing body for netball in Jamaica?

Jamaica Netball Association
Jamaica Netball Association (JNA) governs the sport of netball in Jamaica. The sport worldwide is controlled by the International Federation of Netball Association (IFNA).

What does NJ mean in netball?

PreviousNext. Jamaica Gleaner. President of Netball Jamaica (NJ), Dr Paula Daley-Morris, said her association is deeply hurt and shocked by the Sunshine Girls’ poor performances at the ongoing Vitality Netball World Cup here.

When did netball start in Jamaica?

1959
History. Netball in Jamaican schools started in 1909. In 1959, the Jamaica Netball Association was formed and affiliated with the West Indies Netball Board. Jamaica was invited to compete at the 1959 West Indies Tournament held in August in Montserrat.

What is Jamaica Netball Association?

The Jamaica Netball Association became affiliated to the West Indies Netball Board in 1959. The first Jamaican netball team was founded in 1959 and was invited to play in the West Indies Tournament in Montserrat in August 1959.

What is the name of the governing body for netball in the Caribbean?

The Caribbean Netball Association (CNA) is an organisation operating since 1974 and is currently led by its longest serving President, Kathy Harper-Hall of Barbados who, along with an Executive Committee of five other members, manages its day to day affairs.

Who is considered the greatest netball player ever?

Irene van Dyk MNZM
Irene van Dyk MNZM (née Viljoen; born 21 June 1972) is a South African-born New Zealand netball player. A goal-shooter, van Dyk is one of the world’s best-known netballers and is the most capped international player of all time: in every game she consistently attained over 90%.

What does CNA mean in netball?

The Canberra Netball Association (CNA) pavilion was constructed in the 1970s and is in desperate need of redevelopment.

What is the motto of the Caribbean netball Association?

Our Motto. Share Care and Support Netball.

What was netball first called?

women’s basketball
Netball was originally called women’s basketball and it was only in the early 20th century thanks to a British college that adjusted the rules that the sport took on the name of netball.