Predominantly played by women, netball is a ball sport played between two teams of seven players. Like basketball, each team attempts to score goals by passing the ball down the court and throwing it through a ring. Unlike basketball, you cannot move with the ball.
The Cayman Islands Netball Association (CINA) holds matches on Thursdays and Saturdays at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex. Leagues include: Senior Women’s League; Fast 5 Co-ed League; Goodwill League; and the Mixed League. New players over 16 are always welcome to join any of the established clubs, or make up their own squad. They also have an under 16s academy on Mondays after school and the ‘Turtle Netters’ league for children ages 5-10 who play on Saturday mornings. Email: caymannetball@yahoo.com or visit www.caymannetball.com.
Cayman Fury Netball Club offers netball training and regular games for girls in grades 4 to 7 / years 5 to 8. Sessions are held at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The club aims to build skills and encourage social cohesion and teamwork, and to provide opportunities for girls to be active and enjoy being in a supportive team environment. CI$150 per semester which includes a uniform. Financial assistance may be available, contact the club to find out more.