'High Five' Netball

'High Five' Netball

09/02/2009

Dunannie and Dunhurst Organise 'High Five' Netball Workshop for Local Primary Schools

As a regular in the Commonwealth Games, netball is one of the most popular female team games in the world. And with over one million women playing every week in the UK, the campaign to include it in the 2012 Olympics is gathering momentum. The 'All England Netball Association' is not only backing this bid, but also hopes to interest younger children in the sport with the introduction of High Five Netball.

High Five Netball is specifically aimed at primary school children, as the Association recognises that it is unrealistic to expect children of that age to play the same game that adults play. The game, which was developed through consultation with coaches, teachers and physical educationalists, is played with five members on each team (instead of seven) and without any wing players. This gives the children the opportunity to rotate and adapt their skills to play any position. Players not only understand the game better but also enjoy being part of a close-knit team.

Bedales junior schools, Dunhurst and Dunannie, have taken the lead in the Hampshire area and recently hosted a special High Five Netball workshop for pupils and staff from Buriton, Petersfield, South Harting, Steep and Sheet primary schools.

Following on from the workshop, Dunannie is hoping to arrange some friendly matches where skills can be further developed, matching the desire to create young, skilled netball players in our school communities.

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