Some brilliance, some not so good
Having played social netball in a variety of places, I would say that there are some things that NetballNights does exceedingly well and others that could do with a rethink.
Firstly, you aren’t put into a team until you’ve done a few refresher training sessions, which is a really good idea. Each team has a break in play halfway through the season and has a training night instead. This is brilliant. The teams are friendly too, which is good. There’s more coaching on how to improve than other leagues I’ve played in. The more social leagues have pretty good umpires too.
Negatives
You are put in a team of 7 players and it should really be 9 per team. There is always a mad scramble for subs.
If you’re in a Monday league, you have to play on a bank holiday, which is rubbish as everyone is away and there are a lot of forfeits.
Each game requires a volunteer to score, which is weird because in other social leagues I’ve played in, the umpires just keep the score.
They force play on wet courts and in the rain, and there have been several injuries as a result, one quite serious. Other social leagues I’ve played in are cancelled at the mere hint of rain. If concerns are raised about safety, you’re basically ignored or told to play slower. This is the main negative of the league and my main gripe!
Besvarelse fra Netballnights
Dear Jane,
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your experience in the NetballNights league. We appreciate your input and value your commitment to playing netball.
Player safety is our top priority, and we take great care to follow the protocols recommended by the national governing body. While we understand your concerns about playing on wet courts, it is important to note that playing in various weather conditions, including rain, is a common practice in outdoor netball leagues. We make every effort to assess court conditions and consult with umpires before making decisions regarding play.
We acknowledge your decision to continue playing in the league despite your concerns. We appreciate your willingness to be part of our netball community and hope that the overall enjoyment and camaraderie within the league continue to outweigh any specific concerns you may have.
Once again, we appreciate your feedback, and we will continue to work towards providing a positive netball experience for all our participants.
Thank you for being part of the NetballNights community, and we look forward to seeing you on the court.
Best regards,
Netballnights
