Netball SA's Presentation to Parliament's Portfolio Committee for Sport

1. Netball South Africa’s Presentation and Meeting withParliament’s Portfolio Committee for Sport Tuesday 11th September 2012

2. National Structure • The Executive Committee is structured to execute NSA’s mandate, which is: • To arrange competitions to accommodate all levels of the sport (Juniors to seniors; Amateur to elite; Rural to Urban); • To prepare and present the National teams for International Participation; and • To regulate the sport of Netball National Executive Affiliate Entities National Schools Security Clusters University Netball Disabled Sub Structures & Members

3. Win Grow Develop Netball SA’s Vision Netball SA’s Vision is based on 4 strategic imperatives: Make Money

4. Snap shot of Netball • Head office in Pretoria • By some distance, the largest women’s sport in South Africa (as well as England, New Zealand and Australia), and second biggest active participating sports in SA • Estimated 1 000 000 adult participants & 1 500 000 School participants, make it the second biggest sport in SA • Black women make up 60% of participants • 49% are 18 – 24 years old • Cross section of LSM sectors and race groups • Netball has shown a significant growth since 1994 – an average of 9.5% growth per annum • Recent Netball successes internationally have increased the profile of the sport • In July 2011 the Proteas ended 5th in the World Netball Championships in Singapore, a position they very seldom fall below on the world ranking scale. • Further solid depth in having a strong U19 & U21 National side • Netball SA has 9 Provincial bodies consisting of 47 Regions along with various Associate members such as National Tertiaries, Schools, SANDF, SAPS, Correctional Services and Disabled bodies. • The core values of the sport is: Fun, fast, social, skillful and healthy orientated.

5. Snapshot of Netball…. Interesting statistics showcase Netball competing well in numbers and national spread with the country’s top sports such as Cricket, Soccer and Rugby, sadly this is not the case when coming to financial income streams!

6. Overall Structures(Competition, National Teams, Youth & Development) External Roleplayers Brands and Showcases Core Organisational Competencies: National Team IFNA Talent identification and scouting Team selection + allocation National Government W Champs Fast Net Series Brand and marketing management Commercial management Provincial + Local Government Game and Other analysis and learning Player skill and mental development NPL [9 teams] Strategic relationship management Competition management Lottery (NLDTF) Medical management Player physical conditioning U21 & U19 U18 Sponsors Event delivery Risk management International Provincial Broadcasters Officiating Coaching National Champs Club Champs National Schools Media Game-related Management-related Regions Internal Roleplayers Clubs Universities Schools Support Services: Netball SA Human Performance / Human Resources Players + Coaches Provincial Federations Finance, Legal and Administration Development Certification Players + Coaches Commercial and Sponsorship Transfers Contracting Umpires Marketing, Public Relations and Media Regulations Regulations Clubs Communication

7. Finances

8. Challenges • Financial Sustainability, short and medium term • Full time regional structures • Closing transformation gaps • Consistent full national season • Maintaining top 5 International Status for all National Teams • Appointment of Professional fulltime administrative personnel • A home for all Netball Internationals • Facilities

9. Way forward • Develop a comprehensive strategic plan for Netball SA • Create a vibrant and consistent season structure • Develop a professional netball league (NPL) that stands as the sports pinnacle showcase event • Negotiate and entice more exposure for netball • Seek new income streams • Seek professional assistance from third party entities to help achieve the above objectives

10. “Todays Talent…. ….Tomorrow’s Stars!”